Active Research Projects
Adolescent Responses to COVID-19 (ARC)
The Adolescent Responses to COVID-19 (ARC) study aims to examine adolescents' patterns of social connectedness during the COVID-19 pandemic and impacts on adolescent mental health through a mobile app and smartwatch.
ASPIRE
Advancing Solutions in Policy, Implementation, Research, and Engagement for Refugees
ASPIRE is a multidisciplinary program of activities at Columbia University dedicated to innovative approaches and responses to the Syrian Refugee crisis.
News
Dr. Elwin Wu's Article Appears in Columbia News for World AIDS Day 2021
For World AIDS Day, SIG co-Director Dr. Elwin Wu shared his journey from the start of the AIDS pandemic to the present in an article, "Drama Series 'Pose' Exposes New Generations to the Early Days of the HIV/AIDS Crisis."
The School of Social Work Responds to the Afghan Refugee Crisis
Social work leaders working with refugees and displaced persons offer key takeaways for moving forward.
SIG Director Dr. El-Bassel Receives Pillar of Excellence Award in Research
SIG's Director and University Professor Dr. Nabila El-Bassel will receive the Pillar of Excellence Award in Research on November 4th at 4 pm, bestowed by the Addiction Policy Forum at their virtual 2021 National Leadership Conference.