Current Projects

1. AstateCampus Wellness Initiative (CWI) 

The Campus Wellness Initiative is a longitudinal study designed to collect data on student health, wellbeing, and belongingness semesterly. By performing in-depth analyses of this data, we aim to produce regular reports and peer-reviewed publications that track the evolving wellness landscape of our campus community. 

2.  Enabling Technology Analysis (Simply Home)

Through a partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS), we analyze data regarding "Enabling Technologies". Our work involves creating categorization taxonomies to standardize how these varied technologies are reported and developing code structures to handle large, complex data tables. This analysis supports the evaluation of technology efficacy for independent living. 

3.  TPSID (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities)

Following the awarding of the TPSID grant, this project focuses on building a foundation for a consortium that supports students with intellectual disabilities. Our research team develops and finalizes internal measures to gauge the consortium's performance and uphold its future success. 

4.  Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Family Engagement Measure

This project focuses on developing and validating a survey instrument to capture families' perceptions of engagement and cultural responsiveness in early childhood settings (Birth–5). We utilize psychometric methods, including factor analysis, to refine the measure for broad use across childcare branches and family home centers. 

5.  Arkansas All-Payer Claims Database (APCD)

The RESTORE Hub utilizes the APCD, a statewide resource aggregating de-identified health care claims, to conduct population-level research. This project explores patterns of health conditions and service use to inform public health decisions and support future grant activities. 

6.  Videos for Families with Children in Transition

This is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) designed to deliver psycho-educational sessions to families of children with disabilities. The study compares the effectiveness of static video content against an AI-powered conversational coach in reducing parental anxiety and increasing service navigation knowledge.