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Jo Boaler

Palo Alto, California, United States of America
Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University
Education

King's College London

PhD, Mathematics Education / 1996

London

University of Liverpool

BsC, Psychology / 1985

Liverpool
Research Expertise
mathematics education
equity
gender
mindset
learning
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About
Dr Jo Boaler is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University, and the co-founder of youcubed. Her PhD won the national award for educational research in the UK and her book: Experiencing School Mathematics won the ‘Outstanding Book of the Year’ award for education in Britain. She is an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (Great Britain), and a former president of the International Organization for Women and Mathematics Education (IOWME). She is the recipient of a National Science Foundation ‘Early Career Award’ and the NCSM Kay Gilliland Equity Award (2014). She is the author of nine books and numerous research articles. Her latest book is Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (2016), and is published by Wiley. She serves as an advisor to several Silicon Valley companies.

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Nora S Vyas, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mental Health, with interest in civic engagement and partnerships
Education

Kings College London

PhD in Psychiatry, Department of Psychological Medicine / October, 2008

London

City University

BSc (Hons) Psychology, School of Social Sciences / July, 2004

London

King's College London

Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice, Teaching and Learning / July, 2011

London

Middlesex University

Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Eduction (PGCertHE), Teaching and Learning / September, 2012

London
Research Expertise
Psychosis
neuroimaging
neuropsychology
mindfulness
neurodevelopmental disorders
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About
Dr Nora S Vyas is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Kingston University. She joined Kingston University in 2012, and previously held a Senior Lecturer position at Middlesex University. Dr Vyas completed her PhD in psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), University of London in 2008. Following her PhD, she worked at the Child Psychiatry Branch, National Institutes of Health (Washington DC, USA) as a Lindemann Trust Fellow (English-Speaking Union), preceded by a Fulbright Distinguished Fellowship in 2010. Dr Vyas teaches at undergraduate and postgraduate level in child/adolescent and adult mental health, health psychology, and clinical/cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on using clinical, cognitive, and imaging techniques to study individuals with serious mental health problems such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She applies these skills in other fields such as oncology and mindfulness. Her research specialism is early-onset psychosis, and she has published her work widely.

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Medhini Pathirana

PhD candidate in Law, with research in environmental policy, climate litigation and development
Education

King's College London

PhD in Law, Law

London

King's College London

MSc Environment, Politics and Development, Geography / August, 2024 (anticipated)

London

Queen Mary University of London

BA (Hons) Politics and International Relations, Politics and International Relations / July, 2023

London
About
I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Law at King's College London. My research focuses on climate litigation, as an intersection between environmental law and development studies. I hold a Masters degree in Geography and a Bachelors in Politics and International Relations. Previous studies I have conducted involve work in environmental justice, governance, social movement theory etc. I have ample experience in research within policy and am in the process of editing my own research to submit for publication.

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Laura Marsh

Trainee Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Experience

Kings College London

Research Assistant / December, 2016 — June, 2018

Research Expertise
Cognitive neuroscience
affective disorders
retrieval control
autobiographical memory

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Diana Ceccolini, MSc

London
MSc graduate with an interest in mental health research and global mental health, with submitted publications on the validation of mental health screening tools, digital mental health interventions and the mental health impact of intersectional discrimination.
Education

University of Sussex

BSc, Psychology with Clinical Approaches / July, 2022

Brighton

King's College London

MSc, Global Mental Health / March, 2023

London

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

MSc, Global Mental Health / March, 2023

London
About
Diana Ceccolini is a highly educated and dedicated professional with a passion for mental health. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a focus on clinical approaches from the University of Sussex, which she completed in 2022. In pursuit of her goal to make a positive impact in the field of mental health, Diana pursued a Master of Science degree in Global Mental Health at King's College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in 2023. Through her education, Diana has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health and the importance of addressing it on a global scale. She has developed a wide range of skills and knowledge in areas such as public health, global mental health policies and interventions. Diana is committed to using her education and expertise to improve access to mental health services and promote mental well-being for all individuals, regardless of their background or location. She is dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of mental health and is always seeking opportunities to learn and grow in this important area.

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Jen Lyttleton-Smith

Lecturer and experienced researcher specialising in childhood and well-being
Education

Cardiff University

Ph.D, Sociology / June, 2016

Cardiff

Cardiff University

MSc. Social Science Research Methods, Social Science Research Methods / September, 2010

Cardiff

King's College London

BA English, Language and Literature / July, 2007

London

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Alexander Gates

Education

Indiana University

King's College London

Cornell University

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Penina Orenstein

Education

King's College London

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Pramod Pandya

Education

King's College London

Ph.d., Mathematic

London

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Dr. Melissa Reidelberger

PhD in PhD in Flow and Metacognition, research specifically with ice hockey players
Education

London Metropolitan University

PhD, Psychology

London

University of Westminster

MSc, Investment and Risk Finance

London

King's College London

MSc, Human Resource Management and Organizational Analysis

London

Lindenwood University

BA, Sport Management

Saint Charles, Missouri, United States of America

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