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Plenary Session on Social Innovation at McDonnell Academy Global Research Symposium

Plenary SessionSocial InnovationLocation
12:15 – 1:30pmLunchHolmes Lounge
1:30 – 4:00pm
MODERATOR
Shanti Parikh, Arts & Sciences, Washington University in St. Louis

RESEARCH PROJECT PRESENTATIONS (1:35 – 3:15)

Say No to Stigma: Pilot testing the impact of visuals designed to reduce mental health stigma among primary school students in Uganda
Ozge Sensoy BeharPenina Acayo Laker and Proscovia Nabunya
Washington University in St. Louis

Child Development Accounts: Policy Innovation from the U.S. to Israel
Michal Grinstein-Weiss
 and Ray Boshara, Washington University in St. Louis

Developing a protocol for virtual delivery of a transdiagnostic mental health intervention among Afghan refugees and asylum seekers in Turkey
Mitra Naseh, Washington University in St. Louis
Yasemin Sohtorik İlkmen, Bogazici University
Ceren Acartürk, Koc University

Determining relationships between COVID-19 and intimate partner violence: A mixed methods study in St. Louis, Uganda, and Chile
Kim Thuy Seelinger
, Washington University in St. Louis
Pamela Ana Eguiguren Bravo, University of Chile

Child Development Accounts: Social Innovation for Global Impact
Li Zou
, Washington University in St. Louis
Jin Huang, St. Louis University

PANEL DISCUSSION and AUDIENCE Q&A (3:15 – 4:00)
Clark-Fox Forum
4:00- 4:05pmClosing Remarks
Laura Benoist, Director, McDonnell International Scholars Academy
Clark-Fox Forum

All are welcome to view the full schedule for the Symposium.