Miray Seward, Phd Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

- Led interdisciplinary research on experiences of Black youth in school, sport, and home- Primary Investigator of project focused on the educational experiences of Black women student athletes- Co-authored 5 manuscripts (An additional 3 first author and 3 co-author manuscripts are in progress)- Presented research at 7 national and local conferences (3 Papers, 1 Roundtable, 9 Posters)- Designed and launched research project on experiences of Black women student athletes o Awarded $8500 from internal and external funding sources (NCAA) to support research project- Co-instructed courses on counseling student athletes, and Black women in psychology- Mentored and trained students on qualitative data analysis and writing process

- Launched and carried out project with 3 summer camps in multiple states - Designed and implemented data collection protocols for study which focused on life skill development and skills transfer - Conducted focus groups with campers, conducted observations of camp activities and special events, conducted one-on-one interviews with staff members and leadership team - Analyzed and coded focus groups, interview, and observation data - Led the writing and design of 3 separate reports for camp directors- Conducted interviews on life skill transfer with leading experts in multiple fields - Managed and supervised 7 masters and undergraduate students in daily lab tasks such as data entry, data analysis, and literature review

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Managed behavioral studies aimed at understanding language development and cultural differences in communication; Hired, trained, and supervised a team of 10 undergraduate research assistants; Recruited and tested research participants from 5-months to 23-years old in laboratory and school setting; Collected, coded and analyzed data; Maintained IRB protocols, lab database, and website; Managed budget and ordering of equipment; Assisted in preparation of posters, manuscripts, and conference presentations.

Duke University

Coordinated a cross-cultural study with RIKEN Brain Institute in Japan to study the universal components of language; Managed budget and ordering of equipment; Recruited and tested participants.

- Designed, tested, and recruited participants for honors thesis project focused on Black students communication styles and racial identity - Mentored and trained new research assistants - Recruited and tested participants for studies on early language development

Vietnam

Taught math and coached basketball to middle school children; Created lesson plans and coaching plans; Shared life skills and experiences with children; Collaborated with Vietnamese coaches and teachers to help coach and teach children.

Durham, Nc

Helped raise money for Iron Dukes Annual Fund and Varsity Club by contacting Duke alumni who were former student-athletes as well as previous Iron Dukes members

Durham, Nc

Recruited participants for studies on early language development. Designed, tested, and recruited participants for study on cultural differences in communication styles for honors thesis project. Served as mentor to new research assistants in lab

Compiled and analyzed data from review articles and clinical trials for a meta-analysis of Follicular & Mantel Cell Lymphoma treatments. Used medical databases to locate patient records. Shadowed oncologists during clinical hours.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Educational Psychology- Applied Developmental Science

Activities and Societies: Raven Honor Society, Society of Research on Child Development- Black Caucus Student Representative, Shades.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Track & Field (captain), Business Oriented Women (BOW), Student Athlete Advisor Council (SAAC) Honors.