Promote Successful Transition to Higher Education and Work for Minority Individuals

The Promote Successful Transition to Higher Education and Work for Minority Individuals research lab focuses on fostering inclusion and equality for individuals with minority backgrounds in work and higher education through three threads: a) workplace or academic accommodations, b) support for transition from school to work or postsecondary education, and c) cultural competence and social justice through innovative approaches such as ecological perspectives and mindfulness. The lab includes undergraduate and graduate-level students.
My name is Alanis Villaquiran and I am currently a Junior at Florida State University in the UROP program. My research interest overall is anything in the field of psychology because I find there to be such a diverse range of important topics that could help better understand this field that still has many questions to be answered. As for clinical interest, I am interested in the mental health sector because the same as I said for psychology there is still so many questions that have yet to be answered regarding mental health, and being able to do research on this topic could help advance or bring us one step closer to understanding and bettering this sector. My hobbies are working out, going on nature walks, or watching crime scene documentaries or really anything related to criminal justice.
My name is Connor Vanscoy. I am currently a student at Florida State University majoring in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Professions to pursue my career path of being a doctor. Dr. Dong has engaged my research interests in topics of international students in graduate schools in the United States and I am very excited to be working with him. With his knowledge it has allowed me to be open minded with learning about new topics within research.
My name is Kacey Monagas. I am a post-graduate researcher with Dr. Dong on the topic of workplace satisfaction and accommodations for People with Disabilities. I received my M.S. and Ed.S. degrees from Florida State University and I am presently a full-time private practice clinician. My research interests are examining the effects of discrimination and stigma on the mental health of marginalized and understudied populations, and subsequently, interventions to address the disparities in those mental health outcomes. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, watching movies, being in nature, and engaging in creative or artistic endeavors.
My name is Khiara Marie Nalupa. I’m majoring in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences: Clinical Profession to become a surgeon. I’m interested in learning about mental health and disparities in healthcare. My hobbies are gardening, sewing, reading, and gaming.
Monina is a second-year MS/EdS student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Florida State University. Her research and clinical interests include minority stressors, intersectionality of identity, and equitable access to healthcare through social justice and advocacy. It is her hope to continue her education by pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology. In her free time, she loves to go to coffee shops, play tennis, spend time with her friends, be outdoors, and listen to music!
My name is Natalie Rubio. I am a first-year student from Miami, FL studying behavioral neuroscience. My research interests include the influence sociocultural factors and mindfulness hold on mental health. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family outdoors and reading.
I am a Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate student at FSU. I have research interests in relationship psychology, mindfulness practices, and early prevention of anxiety disorders in children. When I'm not in the classroom, you can find me watching soccer games, my favorite movies, or going for walks with my dog, Miggy.
My name is Sarah Parker, and I am a recent graduate from Florida State University. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development. During my time at FSU, I was a member of RENEW (Realizing Everyone’s Need for Emotional Wellness), Lady Spirithunters, and Level Dance Company. I am very interested in the topics of anxiety, child psychology, child development, and community education to improve mental health. In the future, I plan to continue my education pursuing a graduate program focusing on mental health and psychology. My hobbies include dancing, yoga, playing with my dog, and spending time with family/friends.
Hello, my name is Alara Kaymak. I like to travel and see new places. I’m interested in research areas including psychological and economical well-being and mental health. Additionally, I’m interested in environmental and social sustainability. I love playing tennis and have been playing the piano for more than 10 years. In my free time, I also love to read personal development books and practice mindfulness.
Alyssa Pokorny is a second-year Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Florida State University. She is currently working as a residential counselor for DISC Village, helping women in recovery. Her research interest is college students with disabilities, and her clinical interests are trauma and substance abuse. Her hobbies include going book shopping, drinking coffee, and playing with her cat, Rosie.
I am majoring in psychology (minoring in criminology). I am on the drum line at Florida State University and have been the section leader for the past two years (2020 and 2021). My hobbies include: drumming, working out and going on runs, reading, and listening to podcasts. I work as the percussion instructor for Wakulla High School, so one of my main interests is mental health disparities in teens and adolescents. Another clinical interest of mine is addiction and substance abuse counseling.
My name is Ian Ostrowicz. I have many research interests that speak to me, but I am mostly interested in the study of individuals with disabilities. I am a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for a quadriplegic and it has allowed me to broadly understand the hardships these individuals have to face every single day. With this in mind, I focus mainly on how to better the lives of disabled individuals physically and mentally. Other topics in STEM research will always be something that I can learn about extensively, but research in impaired individuals will always be close to home.
Lauren Sakowitz is a second-year Clinical Mental Health Counseling student at Florida State University working toward becoming an LMHC. Her interests in the field include working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities and college students. Her hobbies include going to the beach, watching Florida State football, and playing with her pup, Kokomo.
My name is Madison Mullins and I am a Junior at FSU majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience. I am currently on the Pre-Physician Assistant track with the goal to attend PA school after graduation. My research interests include global health with specific interest on topics such as mental health, vaccination, and autism spectrum disorder in disadvantaged communities. I am also interested in research on education and accommodation for disabilities. A few of my favorite hobbies include hiking, soccer, and flag football. I enjoy being active in my community by volunteering with the FSU Medical Response Unit and pursuing academic leadership opportunities in my sorority.
Olivia Eto received her master's and educational specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Florida State University. She conducts research on a variety of topics related to suicidality, disabilities, and race-based trauma. She is specialized in working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities. Olivia is a psychometrist and counselor at Psychological Center for Growth and Development.
My name is Paige Hespe and my research interests broadly include the mental health disparities documented in transgender and gender non-conforming populations, including the study of this population’s disproportionately higher rates of suicidality, self-harm, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and sexual trauma. I am interested in methods of prevention against these health disparities, etiology of these disparities, and treatment for these disparities.
Pamela Sirota is a student at Florida State University double majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. Pamela is a member of the FSU Honors College, Zeta Tau Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, and the Honors Legal Scholars Society. Her primary research interests lie at the intersection between public health and public policy. Most of her research to date has focused on the provision of workplace accommodations for individuals with disabilities. She has also worked on projects examining the effectiveness of peer partnership programs among international students. As an intern for a leading Florida cancer center on their government relations team, she hopes to continue conducting research in accommodation for individuals with disabilities both at the legislative and organizational levels.
During my Sophomore and Junior years at FSU, I was able to work directly with Dr. Shengli Dong on conducting research about the factors that affect the decision of hearing-impaired employees to request accommodations. This piqued my interest and introduced me to conducting a thorough research project and seeing a topic from many unique perspectives. The research that I was able to do adds to a body of research that helps people and this is the type of research that I would like to continue to do. I would like to be involved in medical research especially in the branch of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing tennis, playing the piano, and painting.
Theo Meros is a master’s student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and hopes to pursue a PhD in Counseling Psychology. Theo interns at Florida State Hospital and plans to perform research on the violent offender population. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his 9-year-old daughter, Bailey, as well as reading and playing tennis.
* Student investigator
Dong, S., Mamboleo, G., Vanscoy**, C., & Hickey*, B. (submitted). Assist international graduate level students to enhance intercultural competence and navigate transition process through internationalization at home efforts: Perspectives from international and domestic graduate students. Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress. Manuscript submitted for publication, 40 pages.
Fissenden*, S., Bell*, M., Fina*, M., Weckesser*, A., & Dong, S. (submitted). Intersectionality of mindfulness and eating disorders among gender and sexual minorities: A scoping review. International Journal of Eating Disorder. Manuscript submitted for publication, 30 pages.
Dong, S., Zhou, K., & Wu*, J. (in press). Accommodation requests among older workers: The role of disability acceptance and other psychosocial factors. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 30 pages.
Dong, S., Bryant*, C., & Liu*, L. (2024). Fostering intercultural competence and transition outcomes among domestic graduate students through Internationalization-at-Home efforts. Social Psychology of Education, 34. doi:10.1007/s11218-024-09902-6
Dong, S., Harding, J., Sakowitz*, L., Pokorny*, A., & Paige*, S. (2024). Transition experiences for freshmen with disabilities in a public research one university. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 37(1), 61-72.
Dong, S., Eto*, O., Liu*, L., & Villaquiran*, A. (2023). Examining psychosocial factors associated with receiving workplace accommodations among people with disabilities. Work, 30. doi:10.3233/WOR-220230
Dong, S., Campbell*, A., Shadden*, P., & Devonn*, J. (2023). Racial identity and mindfulness as predictors of post-traumatic growth in Black adults experiencing raced-based trauma. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 45, 403-421. doi:10.1007/s10447-023-09509-0
Dong, S., Meros*, T., & Senath*, S. (2023). Workplace accommodation requests: Experiences of barriers and facilitators among people with hearing impairments. Work, 35. doi:10.3233/WOR-220632
Dong, S., Sirota*, P., & Liu*, L. (2022). Cultural Partner Program: Enhancing intercultural interactions and transition outcomes for international graduate level students. Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress, 6(2), 111-130. Retrieved from https://www.ojed.org/index.php/jump/article/view/4970 doi:10.32674/jump.v6i2.4970
Dong, S., Hespe*, P., & Monagas*, K. (2022). Requesting workplace accommodation among individuals with mobility disability: A qualitative investigation on barriers and facilitators. Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, 53(3), 193-209. doi:10.1891/JARC-D-21-00005
Dong, S., Hoeflich*, C., & Sirota*, P. (2022). An examination on the psychosocial factors impacting workplace accommodation requests in individuals with mental disabilities. Work, 72(3), 865-874. doi:10.3233/WOR-210518
Dong, S., & Mamboleo, G. (2022). Factors associated with requesting accommodations among people with multiple sclerosis. Work, 71, 1051-1061. doi:10.3233/WOR-205059
Dong, S., Eto*, O., & Spitz*, C. (2021). Barriers and facilitators of requesting accommodation among individuals with psychiatric disabilities: A qualitative approach. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 55(2), 207-218. doi:10.3233/JVR-21115
Dong, S., Mullins*, M., & Ostrowicz*, I. (2021). Factors influencing workplace accommodations requests among employees with visual impairments. Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counseling, 32. doi:10.1017/jrc.2021.6
Scruggs, S., Dong, S., Ducatt, S., Mitchell, J., & Davis*, W. (2021). Impact of high school transition and accommodation experience on student involvement in college. Journal of Postsecondary Education, 34(2), 179-190.
Mamboleo, G., Dong, S., Anderson*, S., & Molder, A. (2020). Accommodations experience: Challenges and facilitators of requesting accommodations among college students with disabilities. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 33. doi:10.3233/JVR-201084
Martinez*, J., & Dong, S. (2020). An investigation of the process of multicultural competence development in graduate level counseling students through mindfulness, cognitive complexity, and cognitive flexibility. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 25. doi:10.1007/s10447-020-09400-2
Calgary*, C., Dong, S., & Fisher, P. (2020). One-session mindfulness versus concentration meditation:The effects of stress anticipation. American Journal of Health Education, 25. doi:10.1080/19325037.2020.1712668
Dong, S., Mamboleo, G., & Davis*, W. (2020). Workplace accommodation readiness between college graduates and high school graduates: Implications for various stakeholders. Journal of Rehabilitation, 86(4), 4-13.
Dong, S., Geyer, P., Hinton*, S., & Chin*, A. (2019). Accommodation request strategies among employees with disabilities: Impacts and associated factors. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1-11. doi:10.1177/0034355219834630
Mamboleo, G., Dong, S., & Fais, C. (2019). Factors associated with disability self-disclosure to their professors among college students with disabilities. Career Development and Transition for Exceptionally Individuals, 8(2), 33. doi:10.1177/2165143419893360
Dong, S., Ethridge, G., & Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, R. (2019). Rehabilitation counselor educators' experiences of social injustice and social justice infusion. Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Policy, and Education, 33(4), 13. doi:10.1891/2168-6653.33.4.221
Dong, S., Miles, L., Neil, A., & Martinez*, J. (2018). Development of professional identity for counseling professionals: A mindfulness perspective. International Journal for the Advancement of Counseling, 12. doi:10.1007/s10447-018-9338-y
Campbell*, A., Vance*, S., & Dong, S. (2018). Examining the relationship between mindfulness and multicultural counseling competencies in counselor trainees. Mindfulness, 9(1), 79-87. doi:10.1007/s12671-017-0746-6
Dong, S., Ethridge, G., & Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, R. (2018). Impacts of experiencing social injustice on infusing of social justice in rehabilitation counselor education curriculum. Journal of Rehabilitation Research, Policy and Education, 32(2), 89-100. doi:10. 1891/ 2168- 66
Dong, S., Nesic, A., Colgary*, C., Martinez*, J., & Guerard*, J. (2018). Mindfulness, motivation and intercultural Competency among faculty and staff: Examining impacts of the global partner certificate workshops. EJournal of Public Affairs, 7(2), 147-169.
SwanBrow Becker, M., Dong, S., Kronboltz*, J., & Brownson, C. (2018). Relationships between stress and psychosocial factors with sources of help seeking among international students. Journal of International Students, 8(4), 1636-1661. doi:10.5281/zenodo.1468064
Mamboleo, G., Meyer, L., Georgieva, Z., Curtis, R., Dong, S., & Stender, L. (2018). Students with disabilities' self-report on perceptions toward disclosing disability and faculty's willingness to provide accommodations. Rehabilitation Counselors & Educators Journal, 8(2), 31.
Dong, S. (2017). Assessing workplace accommodation requests among older workers. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1-11. doi:10.1177/0034355216687286
Dong, S., Guerette, A., Warner*, A., Zalles*, M. Z., & Mamboleo, G. (2017). Barriers in accommodation process among individuals with visual impairments. Journal of Rehabilitation, 83(2), 27-35.
Dong, S., Campbell*, A., & Vance*, S. (2017). Examining the facilitating role of mindfulness on professional identity development among the counselors-in-training: A qualitative approach. The Professional Counselor, 7(4), 305-317. doi:10.15241/sd.7.4.305
Dong, S., Fioramonti*, D., Campbell*, A., & Ebener, D. (2017). Validation of the spiritual involvement and beliefs scale in a college student sample. Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health, 29. doi:10.1080/19349637.2017.1360169
Dong, S., & Lucas, M. S. (2016). An analysis of disability, academic performance, and seeking support in one university setting. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 39, 47-56. doi:10.1177/2165143413475658
Vance*, S., Campbell*, A., & Dong, S. (2016). Examining impacts of mindfulness in requesting job accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 1-12. doi:10.1177/0034355216683673
Dong, S., Fabian, E., & Luecking, R. (2016). Impacts of school structural factors and student factors on employment outcomes for youth with disabilities in transition: A secondary data analysis. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 59, 224-234. doi:10.1177/0034355215595515
Dong, S., Fabian, E., & Xu*, J. (2016). Requesting workplace accommodations: Impact of self-efficacy, outcome expectations and positive affect. Journal of Rehabilitation Psychology, 61, 371-379. doi:10.1037/rep0000102
Hayden, S., Dorsett*, K., Dong, S., & Buzzetta*, M. (2014). Informing theory and practice: Assessing the career development needs of student veterans. The Professional Counselor, 4, 129-138. doi:10.15241/sh.4.2.129
* Student investigator
Dong, S., Gandhi*, P., Antes*, M., Latimer*, E., Osorio*, A., Li, C., & Li, H. (presented 2024). 3-minute mindfulness meditation videos: A cultural review by Chinese American adolescents. Poster presentation at 2024 CEHHS Research Showcase, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Latimer*, E., Osorio*, A., Dong, S., Gandhi*, P., Antes*, M., Li, C., & Li, H. (presented 2024). Brief meditation practice videos: A cultural review by Chinese American high-schoolers. Poster presentation at Florida Undergraduate Research Conference, Florida Undergraduate Research Association, Jacksonville, Florida. (State)
Dong, S., Gandhi*, P., Antes*, M., Latimer*, E., Osorio*, A., Li, C., & Li, H. (presented 2024). Brief mindfulness meditation videos: A rapid qualitative cultural review by Chinese American adolescents. Presentation at 2024 CEHHS Research Showcase, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., Hickey*, B., Shelby*, S., Tovar*, G., & White*, N. (presented 2024). Career readiness and well-being for college students with disabilities in the era of artificial intelligence. Presentation at 18th Annual International Conference on Psychology, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece. (International)
Dong, S., Hickey*, B., Shelby*, S., Tovar*, G., & White*, N. (presented 2024). Career readiness and well-being for college students with disabilities in the era of artificial intelligence. Poster presentation at 2024 CEHHS Research Showcase, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., Wu*, J., Kuykendall*, A., Syska*, Z., & Obedience*, Y. (presented 2024). Intersectionality of workplace accommodations and aging: A scoping review. Presentation at 18th Annual International Conference on Psychology, Athens Institute for Education and Research, Athens, Greece. (International)
Dong, S., Wu*, J., Kuykendall*, A., Syska*, Z., & Obedience*, Y. (presented 2024). Intersectionality of workplace accommodations and aging: A scoping review. Poster presentation at 2024 CEHHS Research Showcase, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Li, C., Wan*, Q., McGhee*, M., Li, H., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). Online resources for youth depression: Cultural sensitivity review by Chinese American adolescents. Poster presentation at American Psychological Association Annual Conference, American Psychological Association. (National)
Hawkins*, A., Sevilla*, I., Walsworth*, A., Bell*, M., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). A comprehensive literature review of eating disorders in LGBTQ+ college-aged individuals. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
White*, N., Dong, S., Hickey*, B., Tovar*, G., & Shelby*, S. (presented 2024). Career readiness and the well-being for college students with disabilities in the era of artificial intelligence. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Young*, A., Fowler*, N., Rubio*, N., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). Impacts of micro-aggressions and implicit bias on the mental health of first-generation minority college students. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Syska*, Z., Obediente*, Y., Kuykendall*, A., Wu*, J., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). Intersectionality between workplace accommodations and aging. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Penumudi*, J., Brannon*, B., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). Nurturing therapeutic connections among counselors-in-training: Exploring the influence of mindfulness. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Kamal*, A., DeBrun*, A., Clark*, G., & Dong, S. (presented 2024). Promoting belongingness: An inclusive approach for students with disabilities. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., & Harding, J. (presented 2023). Enhancing transition experiences for first-year college students with disabilities. Poster presentation at 2023 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, College of Education, FSU, Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, College of Education, FSU. (Local)
Dong, S., & Harding, J. (presented 2023). Enhancing transition outcomes for first-year college students with disabilities. Presentation at Hawaii International Conference on Education, Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. (International)
Dong, S., Li, C., Li, H., Gandhi*, P., Antes*, M., Latimer*, E., & Osorio*, A. (presented 2023). Examining cultural sensitivity of brief mindfulness meditations for Chinese American adolescents. Poster presentation at American Psychological Association Annual Conference, American Psychological Association. (National)
Dong, S., Fissenden*, S., & Reyes*, M. (presented 2023). Intersection of mindfulness and eating disorders for sexual and gender minorities. Presentation at American Counseling Association Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Toronto, Canada. (International)
Dong, S., Reyes*, M., Fissenden*, S., Fina*, M., Bell*, M., Weckesser*, A., & Spears*, V. (presented 2023). Intersectionality of mindfulness and eating disorder among sexually minority college students: A scoping review. Poster presentation at Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, College of Education, FSU, Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, College of Education, FSU, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Jacobs*, M., & Dong, S. (presented 2023). An intervention program on assisting transition for the first-year college students with disabilities. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. (Local)
Latimer*, E., Osorio*, A., Dong, S., Gandhi*, P., Antes*, M., Li, C., & Li, H. (presented 2023). Examining cultural sensitivity for mindfulness meditations for Chinese American adolescents. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. (Local)
Fitzgerald*, E., & Dong, S. (presented 2023). Fostering intercultural interactions and outcomes for graduate-students through internationalization-at-Home efforts. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. (Local)
Dong, S., Weckesser*, A., Fissenden*, S., Reyes*, M., Bell*, M., Veras*, V., & Fina*, M. (presented 2023). Intersection of mindfulness and eating disorders for sexual and gender minorities. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement. (Local)
Brannon*, B., Barrett*, M., Lancaster*, S., & Dong, S. (presented 2022). Cultivating therapeutic relationship among counselors-in-training: Impact of mindfulness. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., Eto*, O., & Vilaquiran*. (presented 2022). Exploring impacts of psychosocial factors on receiving accommodations and employment outcomes. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Rubio*, N., Kalupa*, K., Kaymak*, A., & Dong, S. (presented 2022). Implicit bias, mindfulness, and mental health. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project (UROP) Symposium. Poster presentation at the meeting of FSU Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., & Mamboleo. (presented 2021). Biopsychosocial factors associated with requesters and non-requesters of accommodations among employees with multiple sclerosis. Presentation at National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Annual Conference, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, Virtual Conference. (National)
Mullins*, M., Ostrowwicz*, I., & Dong, S. (presented 2021). Work accommodations for individuals with visual impairments. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee. (Local)
Sirota*, P., Bodison*, J., & Dong, S. (presented 2021). Workplace accommodations for older workers. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee. (Local)
Senate*, S., Meros*, T., & Dong, S. (presented 2021). Workplace supports for people with hearing impairments: Barriers and facilitators in accommodation requesting. In Undergraduate Research Opportunity Project Symposium. Presentation at the meeting of Undergraduate Studies Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement, Tallahassee. (Local)
Dong, S., & Scruggs, S. (presented 2020). Exploring transition experiences for college freshmen with disabilities: A social and cultural capital framework. Presentation at Annual Symposium on Diversity & Inclusion in Research & Teaching, DIRECTO Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Dong, S., & Mamboleo, G. (presented 2020). Factors associated with requesting accommodations among people with multiple sclerosis. Presentation at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Online. (National)
Dong, S. (presented 2020). Post-traumatic growth in Black adults experiencing race-based trauma: Impact of racial identity and mindfulness. Presentation at International Academic Research Conference, Center for Scholastic Inquiry, Online. (National)
Dong, S., & Mamboleo, G. (presented 2019). Workplace accommodation request readiness between college and high school graduates with disabilities. Presentation at Annual Conference of the National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns, Atlanta, Georgia. (National)
Dong, S., Martinez*, J., Hinton*, S., Gubara*, S., & Anderson*, S. (presented 2018). Cultural Partner Program: Enhancing intercultural competence and transition for international and domestic graduate students. Poster presentation at 2018 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Dong, S., Martinez*, J., Hinton*, S., Gubara*, S., & Anderson*, S. (presented 2018). Cultural Partner Program: Enhancing intercultural competence and transition for international and domestic graduate students. Presentation at 2018 International Association for Counseling Conference, International Association for Counseling, Rome, Italy. (International)
Mamboleo, G., & Dong, S. (presented 2018). Factors influencing disability self-disclosure among post-secondary education students with disabilities. Presentation at National Association of Rehabilitation Multicultural Concerns, NAMRC, Las Vegas. (National)
Dong, S., Mamboleo, G., Anderson*, S., & Martinez*, J. (presented 2018). My accommodations requesting experience: Challenges and facilitators of requesting accommodations among college students with disabilities. Presentation at 2018 International Association for Counseling Conference, International Association for Counseling, Rome, Italy. (International)
Dong, S., Martinez*, J., Colgary*, C., Vance*, S., & Campbell*, A. (presented 2017, April). Cultural Partner Program: Enhancing intercultural competence for international graduate students. Presentation at 2017 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Nichols, J., Dong, S., Stewart, J., Pitt, J., & Cartwright, B. (presented 2017, April). Fostering cultural competence in rehabilitation counselor education. Presentation at Annual Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Anaheim, CA. (National)
Dong, S., Colgary*, C., Martinez*, J., & Guerad*, J. (presented 2017, April). The global partner training workshop: An examination of motivation, mindfulness, and intercultural competency. Poster presentation at 2017 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Ethridge, G., Dong, S., & Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, R. (presented 2017). Rehabilitation counselor educators' experiences of social injustice and social justice infusion. Presentation at Annual Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Arlington, VA. (National)
Dong, S., Ethridge, G., & Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, R. (presented 2016, October). Impacts of social injustices on infusing social justice in rehabilitation counseling. Presentation at Annual Conference of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Arlington, VA. (National)
Vance*, S., & Dong, S. (presented 2016, May). Mindfulness and workplace accommodations among individuals with disabilities. Poster presentation at Society for Vocational Psychology Conference, Society for Vocational Psychology, Tallahassee, FL. (National)
Dong, S., Vance*, S., & Campbell*, A. (presented 2016, April). Impact of mindfulness training on professional development for counselors in training. Presentation at American Counseling Association Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Montreal, Canada. (International)
Vance*, S., & Dong, S. L. (presented 2016, April). Mindfulness and workplace accommodations among individuals with disabilities. Poster presentation at American Counseling Association Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Montreal, Canada. (International)
Dong, S., Vance*, S., & Campbell*, A. (presented 2016, April). Mindfulness training and professional identity development for counselors in training. Poster presentation at Marvalene Hughes Research in Education Conference, Council on Research in Education, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)
Brickham, D., & Dong, S. (presented 2015, August). Neuroplasticity and mindfulness practices: Elevating the field of rehabilitation. Presentation at American Psychological Association Annual Conference, APA, Toronto, Canada. (International)
Campbell*, A., & Dong, S. (presented 2015, August). Understanding multicultural counseling competency through mindfulness. Poster presentation at American Psychological Association Annual Conference, APA, Toronto, Canada. (International)
Dong, S., & Fabian, E. (presented 2015, April). Does service system collaboration improve employment outcomes for youth in transition? Presentation at 2015 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Fabian, E., & Dong, S. (presented 2015, April). Improving rehabilitation outcomes for transitioning youth with disabilities through interagency collaboration. Presentation at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Annual Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, Freeport Beach, CA. (National)
Ethridge, G., Dong, S., Rodgers-Bonaccorsy, R., & Oire, S. (presented 2014, November). Assessing knowledge and infusion of social justice in rehabilitation counselor education curriculum. Presentation at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Annual Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation/Rehabilitation Service Administration, Arlington, VA. (National)
Pebdani, R., Dong, S., & Oire, S. (presented 2014, November). Examining the status of supervision in rehabilitation counselor training. Presentation at National Council on Rehabilitation Education Annual Conference, National Council on Rehabilitation Education/Rehabilitation Services Administration, Arlington, VA. (National)
Guerette, A., & Dong, S. (presented 2014, August). How do people with visual impairments fair in the job accommodation process? Presentation at AER International Conference, Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER), San Antonio, TX. (International)
Dong, S. (presented 2014, April). Workplace accommodation and job satisfaction among the aging workforce. Presentation at American Counseling Association Annual Conference, American Counseling Association, Honolulu, HI. (National)
Dong, S. (presented 2014, April). Workplace accommodation and job satisfaction among the aging workforce. Presentation at 2014 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, FL. (Local)
Dong, S., & Warner*, A. (presented 2013, April). Workplace accommodation: An ecologic perspective. Poster presentation at Annual Conference of National Council on Rehabilitation Education, National Council on Rehabilitation Education, San Francisco, CA. (National)
Hayden, S., Dorsette*, K., Eskin, L., & Dong, S. (presented 2013, March). Cognitive information processing with student veterans. Presentation at Annual Conference of American Counseling Association, American Counseling Association, Cincinnati, OH. (National)
Dong, S., & Warner*, A. (presented 2013, March). Workplace accommodation: An ecological perspective. Poster presentation at 2013 Marvalene Hughes Research in Education, Council on Research in Education, COE, FSU, Tallahassee, Florida. (Local)