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Research Scholar | 2024-2026
Society for Community Research and Action
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Amber Angell PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Scholar | 2024-2026
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Emerging Professional Undergraduate Award | 2026
Pennsylvania State University, College of Health and Human Development, Alumni Society
Lucy Hosoda OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT ⟩
Emerging and Innovative Practice | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Julie McLaughlin Gray PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
International Service Award | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Faculty, Postdoctoral Scholars, Medical Residents, and Fellows | 2026
USC Office of the Provost
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Interprofessional Collaboration Award | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Award of Merit | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2026
USC Office of the Provost
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Roster of Fellows | 2026
American Occupational Therapy Association
Ashley Uyeshiro Simon OTD, OTR/L, LRC ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Students | 2026
USC Office of the Provost
NCURA Jerry Fife Education Scholarship | 2025
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Region VI Travel Award | 2025
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Amber Angell PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Community Award: Inclusion | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Live Long and Prosper Tribute Award | 2025
Nimoy Knight Foundation
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
Co-recipient of the Best Poster Award at the 17th Annual Herman Ostrow Research Day | 2025
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Jeanine Blanchard PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Community Award: Integrity | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Vision Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Marshae Franklin OTD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Dr. Gary Kielhofner Doctoral Research Scholarship in Occupational Therapy | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Occupational Therapy Practice Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Elizabeth June Yerxa Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Mary Lawlor ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Fred Sammons Volunteer Recognition Award | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Dr. Ruth Zemke Lectureship in Occupational Science | 2025
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA
The Order of Arête | 2025
University of Southern California
Trojan Spirit Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Compassion | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2025
USC Office of the Provost
Chantelle Rice Collins OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2025
American Occupational Therapy Association
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Community Award: Distinction | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Jhennylyn (Jhenny) Rivera-Villano OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Janice Matsutsuyu Scholarship | 2025
California Foundation for Occupational Therapy
Spirit of Occupational Therapy Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Outstanding Contribution in the Role of Teaching Assistant | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Service Commendation for ACRM Leadership & Research Mentoring Program Facilitator | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Service Commendation for ACRM Mentoring Program-Leadership Program | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Service Commendation for ACRM Nominating Committee | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Distinguished Member Award | 2025
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
33 separate commendations | 2004-2025
Service Commendations
Community Award: Collaboration | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Luella Grangaard Political Action Award | 2025
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Community Award: Innovation | 2025
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Douglas Vanderbilt MD, MS, MBA ⟩
Elected Board of Directors | 2025
Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Scholar | 2025-2027
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Health Disparities Research
National Conference Travel Award | 2024
National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Research Scholar | 2024-2026
Society for Community Research and Action
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Mitchell Symposium Lecturer | 2024
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Brigida Flores Award | 2024
Chilean National Organization of Occupational Therapy (Colegio de Terapeutas Ocupacionales)
Honorary Fellow | 2024
Sensory Integration Education (UK)
Sarah Bream OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pitch competition: Second place | 2024
TechStars and USC Startup Accelerator Hackathon
Elizabeth Choi-Tucci PhD, CCC-SLP ⟩
Editor’s Award — Language Research (Developmental language disorder and writing: A scoping review from childhood to adulthood) | 2024
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
Deborah L. Wilkerson Early Career Award | 2024
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Elite Reviewer | 2020, 2022-2024
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Scholar | 2024-2026
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
Emily Frank Flack PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CHSE ⟩
Excellence in Teaching | 2024
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Community Award: Collaboration | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Tracy Jalaba OTD, OTR/L, LRC ⟩
AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability Reviewer of the Year | 2024
AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability
Katie Jordan OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Award for Excellence in the Advancement of OT | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Lindy Boggs Award | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Mid-Career Research Excellence Award | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Best Paper Presentation Award | 2024
American Society of Hand Therapists
OTAC Chan Student Leadership Award | 2023-2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
AOTA Chan Student Leadership Award | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award | 2024
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
International Service Award | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Best Student Poster Award | 2024
Society for the Study of Occupation: USA
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
Academy of Research | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA ⟩
President’s Award | 2024
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2024
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
30 Certificates of Appreciation | 2012-2024
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
Distinguished Sonographer Award | 2024
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Kenneth R. Gottesfeld Award | 2009, 2024
Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Community Award: Integrity | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Diversity, Inclusion, and Access Jumpstart Mentorship | 2024
University of Southern California
Margaret S. Rood Dissertation | 2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
President’s Award | 2018, 2024
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Award (NIH K12 HD055929) | 2021-2023
National Institutes of Health
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Townsend & Polatajko Lectureship | 2023
Canadian Society of Occupational Scientists
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Association
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2023
Bethlehem University
Dr. Marcello and Mrs. Martine Bisotti Annual Scholarship Recipient | 2020–2023
Bethlehem University’s Higher Education Representatives in the USA
Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Recognition Award for Contribution to the Development of Sensory Integration in Latin America | 2023
Latin American Sensory Integration Congress, 4th Annual
Elizabeth Choi-Tucci PhD, CCC-SLP ⟩
Book of the Year (chapter in Core Curriculum for Interdisciplinary Lactation Care, 2nd ed.) | 2023
American Journal of Nursing
Research Distinction Award | 2023
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Most-Outside-the-Box Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
Conceptual and Methodological (CAM) Review Grant | 2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Best Paper by a Postdoctoral Scholar | 2023
University of California, Los Angeles, Department of Psychology
Mary Lawlor ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Eleanor Clarke Slagle Lectureship Award | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Association
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Academy of Research | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Most Polished Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
OTAC Chan Student Leadership Award | 2023-2024
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lily Thye Leadership Scholarship | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2023
USC Graduate School
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
Honorary Member | 2023
Pi Theta Epsilon
Outstanding Alumni Award for Community Impact | 2023
University of Florida
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Mid-Career Research Excellence Award | 2023
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Margaret S. Rood Award for Professional Promise | 2023
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Mentor for American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference and Stroke Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group Poster Award for 2nd place in the Inaugural Poster Spotlight competition | 2023
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Living the Select Medical Way for Exemplifying Our Core Values | 2023
Select Medical
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Most-Outside-the-Box Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
NIH Loan Repayment Program Award | 2023
National Cancer Institute
Research Day Student Speaker | 2023
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry
Autistic Researcher Award | 2023
International Society for Autism Research
Best Design Award | 2023
USC Chan GameChanger Knowledge Mobilization Team Challenge
McDonnell International Scholars Academy | 2019-2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
OT Research Symposium Lecturer | 2022
University of South Dakota
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Graduate School International Travel Award | 2022, 2018, 2014
International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate
Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
Certificate of Excellence for Highest GPA in Class | 2022
Bethlehem University
Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Fellow | 2022
International Society for Autism Research
Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Lifetime Achievement Award | 2022
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Elizabeth Choi-Tucci PhD, CCC-SLP ⟩
NIH Student Travel Award | 2022
42nd Annual Symposium on Research in Child Language Disorders
Honorable Mention | 2022
Society for Research in Child Development Student and Early Career Council Dissertation Research Funding Award
Elite Reviewer | 2020, 2022-2024
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Mentee | 2022
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
Library Research Award Honorable Mention | 2022
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
2021–22 Mamie Phipps Clark Diversity Research Grant | 2022
Psi Chi International Honor Society
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2022
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Camille Dieterle OTD, OTR/L, DipACLM/DipIBLM, LRC ⟩
ReSPONs Seed Grant for the University Park Peace Garden Project | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Best Abstract | 2020, 2022
American Academy of Pediatrics
Emily Frank Flack PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CHSE ⟩
Excellence in Innovation | 2022
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Mark and Semira Moshayedi Innovation Award: 1st Place | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Marion R. Spear Award | 2022
Western Michigan University OT Department
Small Grant Award | 2022
Marriage Strengthening Research & Dissemination Center
Fellowship, Health Policy Research Scholar | 2018–2022
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship | 2017–2022
UCLA
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
First-Time Researcher Award | 2022
American Society of Hand Therapists
Most Disruptive Technology Award at the Grodins Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium | 2022
USC Stevens Center for Innovation
Most Disruptive Technology Award at the Grodins Biomedical Engineering Research Symposium | 2022
USC Stevens Center for Innovation
Stacey Morikawa OTD, OTR/L, CLT ⟩
Distinguished Fieldwork Educator Award | 2022
American Occupational Therapy Association
26th Annual Student Research & Creative Works CSUNposium First Place Winner — Poster Presentation | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Research and Creative Works Symposium
Outstanding Graduate Leadership Award in Kinesiology | 2022
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Health and Human Development Scholarships in Kinesiology
Provost Fellowship Top Off Award | 2022
USC Graduate School
Joint Fellowship Award | 2022
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and USC Graduate School
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Cordelia Myers Best Article Award for Long-Term Follow-Up of a Lifestyle Intervention for Late-Midlife, Rural-Dwelling Latinos in Primary Care | 2022
American Occupational Therapy Association
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Cancer Prevention and Control Program Development Award | 2022
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Lawrence Stevenson OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Funded Fellows Research | 2022
USC Graduate School
Lisa A. Test Scholarship | 2022
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Rehabilitation Research Career Development Award (NIH K12 HD055929) | 2021-2023
National Institutes of Health
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
Honorary Shield of Service Award for Class Representation | 2021
Bethlehem University
Dr. Mary Varghese Honor for Academic Achievement | 2021
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Young Indian Innovator Award for contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals | 2021
Dais India
Pitch proposal finalist (HABIT intervention program for tackling antimicrobial resistance in South Asia) | 2021
Global Health Practitioner’s Conference by CORE Group
Elizabeth Choi-Tucci PhD, CCC-SLP ⟩
Margaret Rood Dissertation Research Award | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Fellowship | 2021
USC Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry and USC Graduate School
Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2021
American Journal of Occupational Therapy
Research Quarterly Editor Wall of Fame | 2019, 2020, 2021
American Occupational Therapy Association
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Savanna Forry MA, OTD, OTR/L ⟩
The Order of Arête | 2021
University of Southern California
Marshae Franklin OTD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
CCLN Black Women’s Leadership | 2018–2021
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Mary Lawlor ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Meritorious Service Award | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Fellowship | 2017-2021
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
Fellowship | 2017-2021
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
Teaching Assistant Fellowship Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Thesis Support Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Emerging Scholar Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Graduate Studies Travel Award | 2021
California State University, Northridge (CSUN), Division of Academic Affairs
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2021
USC Office of the Provost
Jhennylyn (Jhenny) Rivera-Villano OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Dean’s Award | 2021
Loma Linda University, School of Allied Health
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
Academy of Research | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Emerging Scholar | 2019 – 2021
Interdisciplinary Aging Research to Address Health Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias scientific training program, funded by NIH National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association
Iona Innovation Challenge: 1st Place | 2021
Iona University
RSCA Michi and Walter Weglyn Conference Presentation | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Ronald E. McNair Scholars Stipend | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Research Distinction Award | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Lowell Overton Community Service | 2021
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
Chancellor’s Doctoral Incentive Program Fellowship | 2021
California State University
WW Diversity Rising Stars - Baltimore | 2021
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Joint Fellowship | 2021
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2021
American Occupational Therapy Association
Ashley Uyeshiro Simon OTD, OTR/L, LRC ⟩
Distinguished Faculty Service Award | 2021
University of Southern California
Jamie Wilcox OTD, MPH, OTR/L ⟩
Innovation Award | 2021
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Magna Cum Laude, USC Renaissance Scholar | 2017 – 2021
University of Southern California
Joan Bozuwa Award for Integrity, Creativity and Leadership | 2021
Columbia University
Joan Bozuwa Award for Integrity, Creativity and Leadership | 2021
Columbia University
Gartley Research Award | 2017-2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Diversity Research Award for a Completed Student-Led Project | 2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Doctoral Student Excellence in Research Award | 2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Office of the Vice Chancellor
Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Association
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Yousef R. E. Babish BScOT, BLS, YMHFA ⟩
Dr. Marcello and Mrs. Martine Bisotti Annual Scholarship Recipient | 2020–2023
Bethlehem University’s Higher Education Representatives in the USA
Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award | 2020
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Applied Health Sciences
Case Study competition: 2nd prize | 2020
IBRO and Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week
Elite Reviewer | 2020, 2022-2024
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Award | 2020
University of Southern California
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions | 2016-2020
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Best Abstract | 2020, 2022
American Academy of Pediatrics
Research Quarterly Editor Wall of Fame | 2019, 2020, 2021
American Occupational Therapy Association
Yiyang (Sunny) Fang OTD, OTR/L ⟩
Distinguished contribution to Research or Writing in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Clarion Case Competition (1st Place) | 2020
University of New England
Bethany A. Gruskin PhD, MSOT, OTR/L ⟩
Clarion Case Competition: 1st Place | 2020
University of New England
Excellence in Graduate Student Teaching Award | 2020
University of Notre Dame, Department of Psychology
Katie Jordan OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Association
Gold Award of Excellence for USC Chan Lookbook: A Shared Purpose | 2020
CASE District VII
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
Innovation Award | 2020
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Impact Award | 2020
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2020
American Occupational Therapy Association
Spirit of Occupational Therapy Award | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Early Career Investigator’s Award | 2020
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles
President’s Faculty Research and Development Grant | 2020
Nova Southeastern University
Office of Undergraduate Research Conference | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Access disABILITY and Alliance Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Disability Resource Center
Balanced Leader Scholarship | 2020
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter
Diversity, Inclusion, Access Jumpstart Stipend | 2020
University of Southern California
Feldberg Merit Scholarship | 2020
Columbia University
Feldberg Merit Scholarship | 2020
Columbia University
The Order of Arête | 2020
University of Southern California
Lisa Marie Bucher Award | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Lela Llorens Award for Creativity in Occupational Therapy | 2020
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Office of Graduate Education Achievement Scholarship | 2017-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Graduate Student Merit Award for Mentorship | 2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Merit Award | 2018-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Rebecca Aldrich PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Global Bridges Scholar | 2019
Karolinska Institutet
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Morgridge Fellowship | 2019
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Erna Blanche PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Recognition Award for Contributing to the Development of Sensory Integration in Europe | 2019
Helenic Society for Sensory Integration
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2019
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Oral presentation: Bronze medal | 2019
Christian Medical College’s National Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium
Research Quarterly Editor Wall of Fame | 2019, 2020, 2021
American Occupational Therapy Association
Emily Frank Flack PhD, OTD, OTR/L, CHSE ⟩
Excellence in Teaching | 2019
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2019
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Fellowship | 2017-2019
USC Graduate School
Fellowship | 2017-2019
USC Graduate School
Julie McLaughlin Gray PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
USC Mentoring Award | Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students | 2019
USC Office of the Provost
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
Mentor Award | 2019
University of Missouri at St. Louis, Students and Teachers as Research Scientists (STARS) Program
Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2019
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Inaugural Outstanding Reviewer Award | 2019
American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Making Waves in Science | 2019
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
Fellow | 2019
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Emerging Scholar | 2019 – 2021
Interdisciplinary Aging Research to Address Health Disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias scientific training program, funded by NIH National Institute on Aging and Alzheimer’s Association
CPP Middle Class Scholarship | 2019
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Excellence in Student Research Award | 2019
Washington University in St. Louis, Department of Occupational Therapy
McDonnell International Scholars Academy | 2019-2023
Washington University in St. Louis
Merit Award | 2018-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions | 2010–2018
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Graduate School International Travel Award | 2022, 2018, 2014
International Congress of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate
Grant Writing Fellow | 2018
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Roster of Fellows | 2018
American Occupational Therapy Association
CCLN Black Women’s Leadership | 2018–2021
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Fellowship, Health Policy Research Scholar | 2018–2022
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
A. Jean Ayres Award | 2018
American Occupational Therapy Foundation
Patricia Buehler Legacy Award for Clinical Innovation | 2018
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Citation Abstract Winner - 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions | 2018
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Distinguished OT Program Alumni Award and Invited Keynote Speaker for Centennial Celebration of Occupational Therapy | 2018
Washington University in St. Louis
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Inductee | 2018
Delta Omega Honor Society in Public Health, Beta Lambda Chapter
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
President’s Award | 2018, 2024
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Office of Graduate Education Achievement Scholarship | 2017-2019
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Gartley Research Award | 2017-2020
University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, Department of Psychology
Arameh Anvarizadeh OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Service Commendation for Mentor, Emerging Leaders Program, 2015 | 2017
American Occupational Therapy Association
Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Karla Ausderau PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Madison Teaching and Learning Excellence (MTLE) Program | 2017
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Teaching Academy Fellow | 2017
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sarah Bream OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Media Award | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Pi Theta Epsilon Inductee | 2016-2017
Pi Theta Epsilon
Occupational Therapy Award | 2015-2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Penelope Louise Richardson Award | 2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Alpha Eta Chapter | 2017
Pi Theta Epsilon
Eugene V. Cota-Robles Fellowship | 2017–2022
UCLA
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Special Jury Recognition for Innovative Use of Virtual Reality Technology in the Field of Health | 2017
South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive VR Festival
Fellowship | 2017-2021
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
Fellowship | 2017-2019
USC Graduate School
Fellowship | 2017-2021
Mexican National Council for Science and Technology
Fellowship | 2017-2019
USC Graduate School
Bonnie Nakasuji OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
International Service Award | 2017
American Occupational Therapy Association
Bobbi Pineda PhD, OTR/L, CNT ⟩
Award for Research Excellence | 2017
National Association of Neonatal Therapists
Deborah Pitts PhD, OTR/L, BCMH, CPRP, FAOTA ⟩
Award of Excellence | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA ⟩
Vision Award to the Centennial Float Committee | 2017
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Employee Engagement Survey Recognition | 2017
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Medical Education Award | 2017
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Emerging Scholar | 2017
International Conference on Aging in Americas
Alix G. Sleight PhD, OTD, MPH, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Elizabeth June Yerxa Research Award for Outstanding Dissertation | 2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Magna Cum Laude, USC Renaissance Scholar | 2017 – 2021
University of Southern California
Grace Baranek PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Cordelia Myers American Journal of Occupational Therapy Best Article Award | 2016
American Occupational Therapy Association
Pi Theta Epsilon Inductee | 2016-2017
Pi Theta Epsilon
Rebecca Cunningham OTD, OTR/L, MSCS, LRC ⟩
Certificate of Appreciation for Valuable Contributions | 2016-2020
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Fellow | 2016
American Heart Association Research Leaders Academy
Joint Travel Award | 2016
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Joint Travel Award | 2016
USC Viterbi School of Engineering and National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)
Ling Yu (Elena) Meng OTD, OTR/L, BCP ⟩
Edith Aston-McCrimmon Professionalism Award | 2016
McGill University
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Scholar | 2012-2014, 2014-2016
NIH Loan Repayment Program for Clinical Research
Stacey L. Schepens Niemiec PhD, OTR/L, DipACLM, LRC ⟩
Awardee | 2016
NIH Mobile Health (mHealth) Training Institute
Phi Beta Kappa | 2016
University of Southern California
Amber Angell PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Diana Forsythe Award | 2015
American Medical Informatics Association
Occupational Therapy Award | 2015-2017
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Joshua M. Kotler OTD, OTR/L, CBIS, CLT ⟩
Samuel Eshborn Service Award | 2015
NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development
Sook-Lei Liew PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Mentee | 2015
Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) Workshop
Julie McLaughlin Gray PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Bonnie Nakasuji OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Beth Pyatak PhD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Elite Reviewer | 2015
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Samia Rafeedie OTD, OTR/L, BCPR, CBIS, FAOTA ⟩
Service Commendation for AOTA Advisor, Coding Project | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Chantelle Rice Collins OTD, OTR/L, CDCES, LRC, FAOTA ⟩
Occupational Therapy Practice Award | 2015
Occupational Therapy Association of California
Pamela Roberts PhD, MSHA, OTR/L, SCFES, FAOTA, CPHQ, FNAP, FACRM ⟩
Award of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions | 2015
California Hospital Association
Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM ⟩
Roster of Fellows | 2015
American Occupational Therapy Association
Founding Member of the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence Award | 2015
Regional Research Institute at Portland State University
Lisa A. Test OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA ⟩
Lifetime Achievement Award | 2015
Occupational Therapy Association of California
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