Family and human development in context
Researching and analyzing how children form relationships, navigate conflict, and understand themselves within a community. How various forms of discrimination, such as racial, gender, or socioeconomic discrimination, impact individuals’ relationships and family dynamics.
Chalandra Bryant Chalandra Bryant
- Professor and Pauline Boss Faculty Fellow in Ambiguous Loss
- 612-625-1900
- cmbryant@umn.edu
Bryant joined the UMN faculty in 2020 and currently serves as the FSoS Director of Research.
Michael Curtis Michael Curtis
- Assistant Professor
- He/him/his
- curtism@umn.edu
Dr. Curtis joins the University of Minnesota following the completion of postdoctoral research fellowship appointments at Emory University and Northwestern University.
Jodi Dworkin Jodi Dworkin
- Professor and Extension Specialist
- she, her, hers
- 612-624-3732
- jdworkin@umn.edu
My research and outreach focuses on promoting positive family development, parenting adolescents and college students, and the role of technology in these relationships.
Stacey Horn Stacey Horn
- Department Head, Professor, and Campbell Leadership Chair in Education & Human Development
- she/her/hers
- 612-625-1900
- sshorn@umn.edu
Horn's current research focuses on prejudice related to sexual orientation and gender identity, as well as bias-motivated bullying among adolescents.
Michelle Pasco Michelle Pasco
- Assistant Professor
- she/her/hers
- mpasco@umn.edu
Michelle Pasco received a PhD in Family and Human Development at Arizona State University and before joining the University of Minnesota was a Postdoctoral Research Scholar working on the Arizona Youth Identity Project.
Timothy Piehler Timothy Piehler
- Associate Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor
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- 612-301-1484
- tpiehler@umn.edu
My program of research is focused on developing and evaluating preventive interventions in the areas of youth mental health and substance use.
Avelina Rivero Avelina Rivero
- Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
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- river896@umn.edu
Rivero is an assistant professor and extension specialist in the Department of Family Social Science.
Kay Simon Kay Simon
- Assistant Professor
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- simo1253@umn.edu
Kay A. Simon joins the University of Minnesota following a postdoctoral research fellow appointment at the University of Connecticut (UCONN) working with Drs. Ryan Watson and Lisa Eaton.
Xiaoran Sun Xiaoran Sun
- Assistant Professor
- she/her/hers
- sunx0521@umn.edu
As a developmental and family psychologist, I conduct research on the interplay between family systems processes and well-being across adolescence and young adulthood, situated in the larger socio-ecological context--including the cultural context…
Lindsey Weiler Lindsey Weiler
- Associate Professor
- she/her/hers
- 612-301-9345
- lmweiler@umn.edu
Advising statement Dr. Weiler's research focuses on developing and testing interventions for children and adolescents. The goal of this research is to identify effective strategies for fostering positive development and healthy functioning.
