Books by Bruins: Research
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esearch is at the heart of the work of UCLA, advancing knowledge and generating transformative breakthroughs. This month’s books highlight alumni who continue to use research in their chosen field - from science to the humanities, and from the art of dance to the study of the human brain.
Research-Based Strategies to Ignite Student Learning: Insights From Neuroscience and the Classroom (2020)
Judy Willis, M.D. ’75
As a neuroscientist, Judy Willis focused her studies on understanding children and adults with brain function disorders. After practicing neurology for 15 years, Willis went on to a teaching career, using her brain research to inform her teaching practice. She has written six books for educators and parents about applying mind, brain and education research to improve teaching and learning strategies.
Dance Research Methodologies (2023)
Rosemary Candelario, M.A. ’07, Ph.D. ’11
Rosemary Candelario studied dance culture and performance at UCLA. As a scholar-artist, she relies on her expertise in dance and performance to understand the body in staged performance, social movements and popular culture. Her book brings together researchers from around the world to present methodological approaches that can be used to study a variety of dance forms and practices.
Research Methods & Data Analysis for Multicultural Social Work and Human Services (2014)
Siyon Rhee, M.S.W. ’81, Ph.D. ’88
Siyon Rhee studied at the UCLA School of Social Welfare. Rhee’s research focus includes mental health and mental health service utilization patterns in immigrant Asian families. The book gives readers the skills needed to become critical research consumers. She is an advocate for introducing social work students and practitioners to research-informed methodology and includes hands-on examples of how to conduct data analysis.
Generating Middle Range Theory: From Evidence to Practice (2013)
Sister Callista Roy, M.S. ’66, M.A. ’75, Ph.D. ’77
Sister Callista Roy is best known for creating the adaptation model of nursing, which emphasizes how individuals adapt to changes in their environment and how nurses can help them overcome health challenges. Through her research, Roy explored applications of the model in different healthcare settings. Her work bridged the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that her work could be applied to a variety of real-world scenarios.
Choice, Rules and Collective Action: The Ostroms on the Study of Institutions and Governance (2014)
Elinor Ostrom ’54, M.A. ’62, Ph.D. ’65
Vincent Ostrom ’42, M.A ’45, Ph.D. ’50
Elinor Ostrom was a co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her work showing that groups can learn to share without needing government control, an idea she began exploring as a UCLA student. Vincent Ostrom was one of the originators of Public Choice theory, the idea that economic tools can deal with traditional political science problems. This book brings together their groundbreaking research and analysis.
School Integration Matters: Research-Based Strategies to Advance Equity (2016)
Megan Hopkins, Ph.D. ’11
Megan Hopkins studied education at UCLA, with a specialization in Urban Schooling. Hopkins’ research focuses on policy and leadership for multilingual K-12 students. Her book is the product of numerous applied research projects on the preparation of teachers and the implementation of state policies in bilingual education.
Sustainable Desalination and Water Reuse (2021)
Eric M.V. Hoek, M.S. ’96, Cert. ’14
Eric M.V. Hoek is a professor in UCLA’s Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. His academic work explores innovations that can help build a more sustainable future. His book explores his research into reverse osmosis, an effective desalination and advanced water treatment technology.
Modern Epidemiology (2008)
Sander Greenland, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’78
Sander Greenland is a double Bruin who studied epidemiology at UCLA. Epidemiology plays a main role in public health, and Sander’s book highlights associations between exposures and outcomes. The book is a comprehensive look at epidemiologic research methods.
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