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  • Announcing the Second Edition of the Textbook of Children’s Environmental Health

    Announcing the Second Edition of the Textbook of Children’s Environmental Health

    Oxford University Press has announced the release of the Textbook of Children’s Environmental Health, Second Edition, edited by Ruth A. Etzel and Philip J. Landrigan. This leading textbook covers the myriad ways in which the environment impacts children’s health. VISTA director Laura Schwab-Reese, MA, PhD, along with Cara Hamann, MPH, PhD, (University of Iowa) and

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  • Moving with Purpose: Enhance Your Career Clarity and Productivity

    Moving with Purpose: Enhance Your Career Clarity and Productivity

    In June 2024, Laura Schwab Reese led a series of workshops for the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), where she serves as Past President. These interactive workshops focused on goal-setting and productivity to bring clarity and harmony to a research career. We reflected on how to Highlight Your Unique Contributions –

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  • Exploring the Digital Highways: How Reddit Facilitated Cannabis Conversations During COVID-19

    Exploring the Digital Highways: How Reddit Facilitated Cannabis Conversations During COVID-19

    A team of researchers including Dr. Laura Schwab Reese delved into the digital corridors of Reddit to understand how cannabis conversations evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic. Analyzing 213 posts and 2,546 comments from the subreddit r/saplings across different pandemic phases, the study paints a picture of how social media platforms have become hubs for youth

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  • Insights from Crisis Counselors: Building Rapport in Digital Support

    Insights from Crisis Counselors: Building Rapport in Digital Support

    New Study Sheds Light on Supporting Victims of Child Maltreatment In the digital age, establishing rapport in written interactions is vital, especially in crisis intervention. A recent study led by Dr. Laura Schwab Reese published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research explored how crisis counselors achieve this in digital services, using data from the

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  • Watch a recent research presentation by Dr. Schwab Reese

    Watch a recent research presentation by Dr. Schwab Reese

    Dr. Schwab Reese had the opportunity present as part of the Injury and Violence Prevention Center’s Research2Practice Webinar Series. Watch the video below — Blending Tech & Empathy: The Future of Child Abuse Support Services

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