Scanlan Center for School Mental Health
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School Mental Health Research Lunch

April 18, 2024
12:00-1:00 pm CST
In-Person N116 Lindquist Center (Teacher Leader Center Professional Development Area), Iowa City, Iowa
Learning and Training Opportunity
Professional Development
Talk/Presentation

Presenter/s

Julie Koch, Ph.D.
Julie Koch, Ph.D.
Professor of Counseling Psychology
University of Iowa College of Education
Matthew Lira, Ph.D.
Matthew Lira, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology
University of Iowa College of Education
Cathy Welch, Ph.D.
Cathy Welch, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Measurement and Statistics
University of Iowa College of Education

Event Details

You are invited to enjoy a free lunch while learning about current research promoted by the Scanlan Center for School Mental Health.

Presentation #1

Teacher-Led Implementation of a Nature-Based Mindfulness Intervention and Its Effects on Student Mental Health” 

  • Julie Koch, Ph.D.  |  Professor of Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education

Presentation #2

“Transmuting Intellectual Liabilities Into Assets for STEM Engagement” 

  • Matthew Lira, Ph.D.  |  Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology, University of Iowa College of Education

Presentation #3

“Student Academic Achievement Post-COVID”

  • Cathy Welch, Ph.D. | Professor of Educational Measurement and Statistics, University of Iowa College of Education

This program, co-sponsored by the Grants and Research Services Center, is designed for faculty, staff, and graduate students interested in school mental health research. Please bring your own beverage.

Registration is required.