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Research

Using science to accelerate social good

Over the years, our faculty and researchers have achieved national recognition for research funding, scholarly productivity and social impact. David Takeuchi, associate dean for faculty excellence, and Rona Levy, associate dean for research, play key roles in fostering this climate of innovation. Together, they continue the School’s tradition of high-impact scholarship as they search for ways to enable faculty, researchers and doctoral students to establish new research programs and creatively expand into new areas of scholarship.

Kuklinski joins national effort

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The National Academies has selected associate professor Margaret Kuklinski to serve on a committee that’s creating a national blueprint to help prevent behavioral health disorders. Learn more about this appointment and the committee’s important work.

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Jones on youth involvement

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In a recent Seattle Times op-ed, School of Social Work Assistant Professor Kristian Jones shares his research that shows involving youth in decisions about important issues results in growth and introspection among teachers and mentors.

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Ongoing Covid-19 research

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As the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to unfold, scientists and researchers at the School of Social Work stand ready for an ambitious period of research to understand the critical needs of our most vulnerable communities.

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Research Proposal Development

Find out how to develop a grant proposal at MySSW Research Resources, including a step-by-step guide on the Getting Started page.