Dr. Rebecca Aldrich and Dr. Antoine Bailliard, the first graduates of UNC’s PhD in Occupational Science program, returned to Chapel Hill as this year’s presenters for the annual Mitchell Symposium. Drs. Aldrich and Bailliard discussed “Practice and Policy: Applications of Occupational Science.” The Mitchell Symposium is an annual event dedicated to the late Marlys Mitchell, PhD, founder of the MS OT program at UNC, and her husband, Earl.
The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy hosted Dr. Susan Coppola as the keynote presenter for its 2024 Ethics Continuing Education event. Dr. Coppola shared about the Intersection of Power, Advocacy, and Moral Courage in this interactive presentation.
2 months ago
Lauren Selingo, PhD, OTR/L, has joined the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy as Assistant Professor. Selingo completed her Bachelor’s in Occupational Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in 2016. After graduating, she moved to North Carolina to experience healthcare services in a different part of the country and completed her MSOT degree at …
4 months ago
Susan (Sue) Coppola, MS, OT/L, OTD, FAOTA, recently retired from her role as Professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy after more than 25 years at UNC. Though her roles in the classroom and clinical settings are primarily behind her, Coppola is committed to continuing to advance the field by supporting future …
7 months ago
Rebecca Aldrich, PhD, OTR/L, and Antoine Bailliard, PhD, OTR/L, were the first two graduates of the Occupational Science PhD program in 2011. In the years since, both have embarked upon impactful careers involving research, teaching and both clinical and community practice. Aldrich and Bailliard returned to UNC-Chapel Hill to deliver a keynote presentation for the …
7 months ago
Vanessa Jewell, PhD, is an associate professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Dr. Jewell shares insight into her areas of research, reflections on her journey within OS/OT and her time at UNC in this Faculty Five feature. 1. What is your primary area of research interest? I utilize community-engagement research methods …
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