Dr. Travis Wright

Professor

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Biography

Travis Wright is a prominent figure in Counseling Psychology, currently serving as a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he is also the founder and director of the BASES Project, a community-based intervention aimed at supporting homeless preschool students and their families. He is a nationally recognized expert in resilience and emotionally responsive teaching, particularly for children facing adversity. Prior to his academic role, Professor Wright has extensive experience as a school-based mental health counselor, public school teacher, and early childhood educator in Washington, D.C. and Boston Public Schools. His academic contributions include numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals exploring the nuances of early childhood education, particularly in the context of social issues such as homelessness. He has also given keynote addresses and presentations at various national and international conferences, focusing on the support of young children in challenging circumstances. Wright holds several degrees from Harvard University and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. His innovative work has earned him various awards, reflecting his commitment to advancing education and supporting vulnerable populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Professor in Counseling Psychology with a focus on community-based interventions.

Awards

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Community Engaged Scholarship Award

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Beiber Invited Lecture

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Mithoff Family Invited Lecture

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Baldwin Award

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Early Career Award

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences