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Tristan Tayag

Professor, Science and Engineering · Texas Christian University

Professor Tayag focuses on biotechnology optical metrology, digital signal and image processing, and computed tomography

Fluorescene Microscopy Digital Signal and Image Processing Biotechnology Optical Metrology Computed Tomography

Endia Lindo

Associate Professor · Texas Christian University

Endia Lindo is an expert on teaching reading comprehension, research-based interventions and factors in student responsiveness.

Research Methods Reading Disabilities Special Education Instructional Strategies

Zack Hawley

Associate Professor, Economics · Texas Christian University

Zack Hawley studies urban economics, including discrimination in housing markets and what motivates organ donors.

Organ Donation Why African-Americans Face Discrimination when Seeking Information about Home Loans from Mortgage Loan Originators at Early Stages of the Application Process Public Finance Housing Investigation of How Financial Incentives Influence a Person's Decision on Whether or Not to Become an Organ Donor

Germán Gutiérrez

Professor, Orchestral Studies and Director, Latin American Music Center · Texas Christian University

Germán Augusto Gutiérrez serves as director of TCU’s Latin American Music Center and biennial Latin American Music Festival since 1996.

Music Education to Prevent Kids from Joining Gangs in Columbia Latin American Music Symphony Orchestras

Christopher Watts

Dean of Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences; Professor Communication Sciences & Disorders · Texas Christian University

Christopher Watts researches laryngeal function in voice and swallowing, including voice, dysphagia, and neurological disorders.

Parkinson's Dysphagia Laryngeal Function Neurological Disorders

Greg Hardin

Librarian II - Reference · Texas Woman's University

Reference Librarian at Texas Woman's University

Academic Libraries Reference Services Library Information Technology

Emily Lund

Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders · Texas Christian University

Emily Lund works with children suffering from hearing loss to improve their literary skills.

Aural Rehabilitation Research in Communication Sciences and Disorders Early Intervention with Children with Hearing Loss Spoken and Written Word Learning in Children with Hearing Loss from Monolingual and Bilingual Homes Emergent Literacy Skills of Children with Hearing Loss

Mikio Akagi

Assistant Professor, History and Philosophy of Science · Texas Christian University

Expert in the history and philosophy of science, focusing on concepts of cognition and representation

Mind/Body Dualism Intersection of science, language, and mind Cognitive Science Cognitive Science

Carrie Liu Currier

Chair and Associate Professor, Political Science; Asian Studies · Texas Christian University

Carrie Liu Currier writes on Asian politics and relations, with emphasis on China and Taiwan.

North Korea-China Relations Feminist Theory International relations of East Asia Politics of China Global Political Economy

Amy Olivieri

Regional Development Director · Constant Contact, Inc.

Small Business Marketing Expert - Texas | LA | MS | NM

Social Media Marketing Marketing Communications Email Marketing Mobile Marketing

Kristie Bunton

Dean · Texas Christian University

Kristie Bunton's expertise lies in media ethics, media accountability, gender, race and class issues.

Editing Media Accountability Media and Gender Mass Media Ethics Race and Class Issues

Michael Faggella-Luby

Director of ANSERS Institute; Special Education · Texas Christian University

Michael Faggella-Luby helps educators to implement methods and instructional materials for students with and without disabilities.

Implementation of Specific Evidence-based Pedagogies and Interventions Identification of Critical Systemic Variables Associated with School Reform and Intervention Implementation Secondary and Post-Secondary Education Learning Disabilities A Systematic Review of Assessment Tools for Higher Ed and Disability

Qinghua Yang

Assistant Professor · Texas Christian University

Qinghua Yang's expertise lies at the intersections of health, cross-cultural and computer-mediated communication.

Quantitative Research Methods New Media Health Communication Intercultural Communication

Naomi Ekas

Associate Professor · Texas Christian University

Naomi Ekas's research program utilizes a developmental psychology approach to understanding children’s social and emotional development.

Marital Conflict Emerging Adulthood Parenting Emotion Regulation Caregiver Care for Families with Autism

Adam W. McKinney

Assistant Professor of Dance · Texas Christian University

Adam McKinney is an expert in dance and trauma studies, as well as artistic practice dealing with issues of race, identity and history.

Artistic Practice and Identity Dance and Trauma Studies Dance and Cultural Studies Dance in Community Settings Artistic Practice and Race

Andrew Ledbetter

Professor, Communication Studies · Texas Christian University

Andrew Ledbetter investigates how people use communication technology to maintain close ties with friends, family, and romantic partners.

Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (Structural Equation Modeling, Confirmatory Factor Analysis) Relational Maintenance Interpersonal Communication How Attitudes Toward Technology Shape its Use Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Using Technology