Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Collective impact has become one of the most prominent frameworks in nonprofit and philanthropy circles. Research on whether it produces the promised systemic change is still developing.
Gambling disorder is less visible than substance use disorders but similarly destructive, and similarly amenable to treatment when properly identified and addressed.
Pilots and experiments with guaranteed income have generated significant evidence. What the research actually shows about behavioral effects, work, and wellbeing challenges many assumptions.
Lecturebased instruction has dominated higher education for centuries. A growing body of evidence suggests it may be the least effective format available.
Stereotype threat research has had significant influence on education and psychology. Understanding what the evidence actually shows requires distinguishing robust findings from overextended claims.
Liberal arts education is frequently criticized for poor economic returns. Research on long-term outcomes tells a more complex story that challenges narrow vocationalism.
Black Americans die from cancer at higher rates than white Americans for most major cancer types. Research on the causes of these disparities and what interventions can close them is extensive.
The United States incarcerates more people than any nation. Research on what reduces recidivism and supports successful reentry challenges assumptions about punishment and rehabilitation.
Eating disorders are among the most lethal mental health conditions. Research on who is at risk, what drives these disorders, and what treatments work has advanced significantly.
