Profiles in "Emotion" Expertise Area

  • Coffey examines how we can enable all individuals, regardless of their background, to overcome adversity and thrive. He does this by researching how emotions and relationships from infancy to adulthood are linked to happiness, resiliency, and health.
  • Schneider's research broadly focuses on psychophysiological stress, resilience and emotions; persuading behavior change; and enhancing perspectives and innovation in team work.
  • Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.
  • Coleman uses social science and humanities-based methods to study LGBTQ+ youth literature and educator well-being.
  • Wu directs the Identity Development, Emotions, and Attitudes (IDEA) Lab, which examines how social identities and emotions shape our experiences, attitudes and behaviors.
  • Dion Fryson is a Cognitive Wellness Practitioner and a RLHF Subject Matter Expert with a background in nutrition, education, and body-mind practices and holds a PhD from TUOS.