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Laura M. Stough's professional career focuses on addressing disparities in the provision of educational and social services for individuals with disabilities. Her current research investigates the psychological and social effects of disasters on this population. Stough is the Assistant Director of the Center for Disability and Development at Texas A&M University and directs Project REDD: Research Evaluation on Disability and Disaster, which studies the impact of disasters such as Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Katrina on individuals with disabilities. She has published several works, including "Disability and Disaster: Explorations and Exchanges," co-authored with Ilan Kelman, which critically analyzes assumptions about disaster vulnerability. Stough's research has been supported by grants from prominent organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and the Department of Education. Additionally, she serves as the Chair of the Emergency Preparedness Special Interest Group of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, showcasing her commitment to disaster preparedness for people with disabilities. Her extensive educational background includes a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from the same institution and the University of California, Los Angeles respectively.
Center for Disability Development • College Station, TX
Overseeing initiatives and research focused on disability and disaster preparedness.
Texas A&M University • College Station, TX
Teaching and conducting research in educational psychology with a focus on disabilities and disaster recovery.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.