CSSW Participates in 2021 SSWR Conference Touting Social Work for Social Change
Twelve faculty members and seven students participated in presentations, panels, and related events at the 25th Annual Conference of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) held January 19–21, 2021.
Reflecting this year’s theme of “Social Work for Social Change,” topics addressed by the Columbia cohort ranged from how social workers can influence policy at the local, state, and national levels; to the need to make high tech innovations more inclusive; to proposals for diversifying the profession. One of our senior faculty members, Maurice V. Russell Professor Ron Mincy, was also recognized for his outstanding contributions to the study of social policy over his extended career, particularly in addressing the needs of young Black men and other vulnerable populations.
A few highlights from our social media coverage of the conference appear below. For the full list of presentations by CSSW community members, click here.
#CSSW Profs. @CourtneyCogburn & @DrDesmondPatton at #SSWR2021 discussing the development of new technology and the positive role social workers can play in making sure it is equitable and inclusive. pic.twitter.com/bSADkr5bQj
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 22, 2021
#CSSW Adjunct Prof. & co-founder of the @SocWorkCaucus @CharlesELewisJr presenting at #SSWR2021 on "Influencing Policy at the Local, State and National Levels." More about Dr. Lewis' experience in this area at our Special Report on CSSW & U.S. Politics: https://t.co/qp8SMm6AWL pic.twitter.com/U5YyFRY6tw
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 22, 2021
#CSSW Assistant Prof. @davis_alissa moderating a roundtable on HIV/AIDS at #SSWR2021. More information on the presentations here: https://t.co/1AJC2j8JdV pic.twitter.com/bvkfheB9Nr
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 22, 2021
3 members of the #CSSW community, PhD candidates @luci_giorgio & @svalentinad19, and Prof. @AlcantaraPhD share their experiences as Latinx social work scholars & discuss increasing Latinx representation & retention in social work higher ed. https://t.co/k7Zxq1soQM #SSWR2021 pic.twitter.com/nTbxJnQDns
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 22, 2021
#CSSW PhD Candidate Jenny Hartmann moderating a symposium she organized at #SSWR2021 on "Centering Mental Health for Social Change." More info on symposium here: https://t.co/ouBAiQzD1Q pic.twitter.com/6Xl6I6HoVB
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 21, 2021
#CSSW PhD Candidate Mohamad Adam Brooks presenting at #SSWR2021 on "Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth Among Service Providers Working with Syrian Refugees in Istanbul, Turkey." More info on panel here: https://t.co/ouBAiQzD1Q pic.twitter.com/ERTAeCSaKd
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 21, 2021
#CSSW Lecturer @ADasguptaPhD presenting at #SSWR2021 on the barriers to mental health care for Syrian refugee women in Jordan. Panel info here: https://t.co/ouBAiQzD1Q pic.twitter.com/8IvFpc8XDw
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 21, 2021
#CSSW Prof. Neeraj Kaushal moderating a panel at #SSWR2021 on "Immigration, Acculturation, and Racial Discrimination." pic.twitter.com/VJ2JFfgTVS
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 21, 2021
Congrats to Ron Mincy, Maurice V. Russell Prof. of Social Policy & Social Work Practice at #CSSW, who will receive the Social Policy Researcher Award today at #SSWR2021. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to research in social policy over an illustrious career. pic.twitter.com/fXsHDyf4Oj
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 21, 2021
#CSSW Prof. @AlcantaraPhD discussing the concept of acculturation, how to get from a nebulous concept to a concrete health outcome, and potential shortcomings when applying the concept in research. #SSWR2021 pic.twitter.com/e5LIWSPeG5
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 20, 2021
"We need to do more as researchers to get the message to the wider public about the importance of recognizing in-group differences and creating targeted interventions."—#CSSW Prof. @AlcantaraPhD #SSWR2021
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 20, 2021
“I have a passion for using research to open access to health and mental health resources… research can be used as an advocacy tool.”—#CSSW Prof. @AlcantaraPhD at #SSWR2021 in her opening remarks for a symposium on research with Latinx communities. https://t.co/1T3Whf16fQ
— ColumbiaSocialWork (@ColumbiaSSW) January 20, 2021
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CSSW Faculty, Students Set to Present at Research Conference
