Latest Chan Division News
Summer English program to speed international student successes ⟩
February 6, 2014
Academics and Courses Global Initiatives International
The USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy's Global Initiatives office launched the Summer Occupational Therapy Immersion (SOTI) program in early February. SOTI is a four-week summer program specifically designed for international occupational therapists who are considering…
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PhD candidate Amanda Foran interviewed on National Public Radio ⟩
December 3, 2013
Autism Chan in the Media Students
Occupational science PhD candidate Amanda Foran ’14 was interviewed by Ben Johnson for American Public Media's Marketplace Morning Report as part of a series exploring video games and mental health. "People with autism want to engage socially, they desire that interaction," Foran told Johnson. "If…
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PTE honor society wins President’s Award ⟩
November 27, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies Awards Conferences Students
By Mike McNulty USC’s Alpha Eta chapter of the Pi Theta Epsilon national honor society for occupational therapy students and alumni received the 2013 President’s Award at the 2013 American Occupational Therapy Association/National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy® National…
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Symposium convenes scholars of sensory integration research ⟩
November 11, 2013
Autism Conferences Lectures and Talks Research
By Mike McNulty National experts on the sensory issues tied to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders exchanged their respective research at the 24th USC Occupational Science Symposium, which brought together dozens of leaders from across the country to assess the field and prioritize future…
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85 Trojans representing at 2013 OTAC conference ⟩
October 22, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies Conferences Faculty
85 Trojan alumni and faculty will be presenting at the 2013 Conference of the Occupational Therapy Association of California, Oct. 24-27 at the Sacramento (Calif.) Convention Center. On the evening of Friday Oct. 25, be sure to join your USC Trojan Family at the conference's alumni cocktail mixer.…
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Occupational therapy students help peer ramp up project ⟩
October 16, 2013
Chan in the Media Community and Partners Diversity, Access, Equity Students
By Jen Waters/USC News To many, do-it-yourself renovation projects can be a costly headache waiting to happen. But for Donna Ozawa, who can take a look at a person’s home and see potential for healthier living, it’s a real passion. With two decades of experience in disciplines including…
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Trojans head to the Hill ⟩
October 4, 2013
Associations and Bodies Chan in the Media Events Students
"I just embraced it and figured that the only way I am going to learn to [lobby politicians] is if I do it myself," said USC student Alyssa Concha MA ’14, about her Sept. 30 participation at the American Occupational Therapy Association's Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. Read more about her…
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Division helps launch Interacting With Autism website ⟩
October 1, 2013
Alumni Autism Chan in the Media Community and Partners Faculty
By Lauren Evashenk/USC News Interacting With Autism, a video-based website, was unveiled at a Sept. 28 launch celebration at the USC School of Cinematic Arts co-sponsored by the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. Originated three years ago by University Professor Marsha…
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OTD student Irene Lee and asst. prof. Natalie Leland on fall intervention evidence in OT Practice ⟩
September 11, 2013
Irene Lee MA ’13 and Assistant Professor Natalie Leland The September 9 issue of OT Practice features a research update authored by Doctorate of Occupational Therapy (OTD) student Irene Lee MA ’13 and Assistant Professor Natalie Leland. The update assesses two recent systematic reviews…
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In memoriam: Jim Plumtree, 77 ⟩
July 29, 2013
Alumni Associations and Bodies
Jim Plumtree at the 2012 USC Occupational Science Symposium Jim Plumtree MA ’78, member of the Board of Councilors of the USC Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, died July 1, 2013 at his home in Garden City, Idaho. His wife, Pat, their family members and friends were at his…
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