CARHS Research Forums showcase researchers from CASA as well as from universities outside of SJSU, and allow faculty members with shared interests to connect.

Upcoming Research Forums

Check back soon for details on upcoming research forums for Fall 2013.

 

Past CARHS Research Forums

 

Spring 2013 - Drs. Peter Lee & Lili Luo

Drs. Peter Lee and Lili Luo along with their community team presented on their CASA Incentive Grant-funded evaluation of their Social Workers in the Library (SWITL) project. A collaboration involving the San José Public Library, the National Association of Social Workers, and professional social workers, the SWITL program seeks ways to increase access to social services by providing consultation and information regarding local agencies and programs to the community. 

 

 

Fall 2013 - Dr. Lonnie Snowden

Dr. Snowden is Professor of the Graduate School in the School of Public Health’s Health Policy and Management Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Snowden’s research focuses on mental health and other health services disparities in access and quality of care, and on understanding disparities from social and health policy and systems perspectives. He has published more than 145 peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters, and his research has been continuously grant-supported for more than 25 years by awards from the National Institute of Mental Health and other sources.

 

Spring 2012 - Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi

Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi, Associate Professor of Justice Studies at SJSU, spoke at the first CASA CARHS Research Forum, leading an informative conversation about his scholarship and experiences as a researcher on social justice issues. Co-sponsored by Graduate Studies & Research and the Center for Faculty Development.