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Division of OS/OT Welcomes Dr. Lauren Selingo to Faculty

September 18, 2024

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 … Read more

Faculty Five: Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Jewell

April 19, 2024

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 … Read more

OS/OT Faculty and Students Present at NCOTA 2023

October 17, 2023

The North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association (NCOTA) will host its annual conference November 3-5, 2023. This year, UNC Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy faculty and students will be on-site in Salisbury, NC to present the below topics. Master’s in OT students will also be in attendance to present their research posters. UNC OS/OT looks forward … Read more

OS/OT Faculty, Students and Alumni Present at SSO:USA 2023

October 17, 2023

The Society for the Study of Occupation:USA (SSO:USA) annual conference is always a highlight of the year in the profession, and UNC’s Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy will have multiple faculty, students and alumni presenting at this year’s event in St. Louis. Those attending hope to connect with alumni, colleagues and friends throughout … Read more

World OT Day 2022: A Cross-Cultural Collaboration Between OT and OTA Students in Trinidad and North Carolina

December 19, 2022

Overview World Occupational Therapy (OT) Day is observed annually on October 27 to celebrate and increase awareness of occupational therapy. The World Federation of Occupational Therapists provides the framework for World OT Day observances each year. The theme selected for 2022 was “Opportunity + Choice = Justice.” OT and OTA students at the University of … Read more

Faculty Feature: Ryan Lavalley Focuses on Community Practice

July 18, 2022

Ryan Lavalley (PhD ’19), is an assistant professor in the Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy who places focus on applying OT skills and interventions in community settings. A 2019 graduate of the PhD in Occupational Science program here at UNC-Chapel Hill, Lavalley has been quick to make deep connections on campus and in … Read more