Director of Graduate Education

BrendaJ. Lohman

September 2011Brenda J. Lohman

Director of Graduate Education,

Associate Professor

Department of Human Development & Family Studies

Iowa State University

4380 Palmer Suite 2356

Ames, IA 50011

Phone: (515) 294-6230

Fax: (515) 294-2502

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EDUCATION

Ph.D. Human Development & Family Science

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH 43210

June 9, 2000

Advisor: Dr. Barbara Newman

Dissertation: School and Family Contexts: Relationship to

Coping with Conflict during the Individuation Process

M. S. Developmental Psychology

Illinois State University

Normal, IL 61761

August 10, 1996

Advisor: Dr. Patricia Jarvis

Master's Thesis: Psychological Health, Stressors, Family

Environment, and Coping Strategies during Adolescence

B. A. Psychology

Augustana College

Rock Island, IL 61201 May 24, 1994

Advisor: Dr. Larry McCallum

Undergraduate Thesis: A Child's Worst Fear: A Look at Parental

Death and Its Effects on Children

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Iowa State University

January 2011 – presentDirector of Graduate Education,

Department of Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)

September 2010 – presentFaculty Affiliate

Women’s and Gender Studies Program

July 2009 – presentAssociate Professor (tenured),

Department of Human Development & Family Studies (HDFS)

August 2003 –June 2009Assistant Professor,

Department of Human Development Family Studies (HDFS)

August 2010 – present Faculty Associate,

Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC)

August 2004 – present Faculty Associate,

Center for the Study of Violence (CSV)

August 2003 – presentFaculty Associate,

Institute for Social & Behavioral Research (ISBR)

January 2004– presentFaculty Associate,

Iowa Agriculture & Home Economics Experiment Station

June 2008– present Research Affiliate,

National Poverty Center, University of Michigan

Northwestern University

July 2002 – July 2003Research Scientist,

Institute for Policy Research

September 2001 – June 2003Adjunct Faculty,

School of Education & Social Policy (SESP)

June 2000 – June 2002Postdoctoral Research Fellow,

Institute for Policy Research

The Ohio State University

August 1996 – June 2000Graduate Teaching & Research Associate,

Human Development & Family Science (HDFS)

Illinois State University

January 1995 – June 1996Graduate Teaching Assistant,

Psychology (PSY)
RESEARCH INTERESTS

Adolescent Academic Competencies

Adolescent Coping, Conflict Resolution, and Violence Exposure

Adolescent Obesity

Adolescent Romantic Relationships & Sexual Experiences

Child and Family Policy

Experiences of Low-Income Minority Youth

Family, School, Neighborhood and Peer Influences on Adolescent Well-Being
Welfare Reform & Poverty

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

National Council on Family Relations

Society for Research on Adolescence

Society for Research in Child Development

Society for the Study of Human Development

LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2011 Selected Faculty Member to participate in the Association of American Colleges and Universities' Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success Workshop, University of Vermont, Burlington, June 14-18, 2011, Brenda J. Lohman, to develop a strategic plan for diversity enrichment in the College with special attention to the faculty search process. Leader Katherine Bruna.

2010 – 2011 Selected Faculty Member to participate in Difficult Dialogues Training at Iowa State University, Brenda J. Lohman competitive selection to attend, 2010 - 2011. Leader Dr. Meghan Murphy.

Pre-Associate Professor

2008 Summer Biomarker Institute, Cells to Society (C2S): The Center on Social Disparities and Health,at Northwestern University, Brenda J. Lohman competitive selection to attend, June 2008.

GRANT REVIEW PANEL MEMBERSHIPS

United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families

(ACF) Funding Opportunity Title:Early Head Start University Partnership Grants: Buffering Children from Toxic Stress Funding Opportunity Number (FON):HHS-2011-ACF-OPRE-YR-0204 Program Office: Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation. August 2011. Guest Panel Reviewer and Chair.

HONORS & AWARDS

2010 National Council on Family Relationship Family and Health Section Professional Paper Awardawarded to Brenda J. LohmanforLohman, B. J., Stewart, S., Gundersen, C., Garasky, S., & Eisenmann, J. (2009). Adolescent overweight and obesity: Links to food insecurity and individual, maternal, and family stressors. Journal of Adolescent Health, 45, 230 – 257.

Pre-Associate Professor

Illinois State University 150th Sesquicentennial 2007 Department of Psychology Alumni of the
Year Award awarded to Brenda J. Lohman, October 2007.

Iowa State University, Inaugural2006 College of Human Sciences Early Achievement in ResearchAward awarded toBrenda J. Lohman, December 2006.

Iowa State University Research Grant Development Awards for New Faculty, $10,000 awarded to Brenda J. Lohman for the grant development of “Exploring the Antecedents and Consequences of Adolescent Dating Violence,” May 2006.

Iowa State University’sInstitute for Social and Behavioral Research Summer Mentored Grant Writing Program awarded to Brenda J. Lohman for the grant development of “Exploring the Antecedents and Consequences of Adolescent Dating Violence,” Summer 2006.

Society for Research on Adolescence Social Policy Award for Best Journal Articleawarded forChase-Lansdale, P. L., Moffitt, R., Lohman, B. J., Cherlin, A., Coley, R. L., Pittman, L. D., Roff, J., & Votruba-Drzal, E. (2003). Mothers’ transitions from welfare to work and the well-being of preschoolers and adolescents. Science, 299, 1548 – 1552, March 2004.

Iowa State University 2004 Grant Writers Workshop, Brenda J. Lohmancompetitive selection to attend, March 2004.

Awards Prior to Employment at Iowa State University

The Ohio State University Graduate Student Alumni Research Award, $2,000, awarded to Brenda J. Lohman, Principal Investigator. Title: School and family contexts: Relationship to adolescents' adjustment during the individuation process, December 1999.

The Ohio State University, Preparing Future Faculty Fellowship Award, $150, awarded to Brenda J. Lohman, February 1999.

The Ohio State University, College of Human Ecology & Department of Human Development & Family Science Travel Grant Awards, $400, awarded five times to Brenda J. Lohman to present research at national conferences from 1997-1999.

EXTERNAL GRANTS

Funded

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2004 - 2008

2004 - 2007

2005 -2006

United States Department of Agriculture, Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Human Nutrition and Obesity (2007-35215-17871),$500,000. Principal Investigator: Craig Gundersen, University of Illinois. Co-Principal Investigators: Steven Garasky, Brenda J. Lohman, Susan Stewart, Iowa State University, and Joey Eisenmann, Michigan State University. Title: Food insecurity, stress, and childhood obesity.Role: Developmental and Family Stress Expert, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

Pre-Associate Professor

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development(RO1 HD36093),$6,324,019, awarded to Principal Investigator: Andrew Cherlin, Johns Hopkins University, April 2004. Co-Principal Investigators: Ronald Angel, University of Texas; Linda Burton, Pennsylvania State University; P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Northwestern University; Robert Moffitt, Johns Hopkins University; and William Julius Wilson, Harvard University. Associate Investigators: Rebekah Levine Coley, Boston College; Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University; David C. Ribar, George Washington University; and James Quane, Harvard University. Subcontract allocated to Iowa State University Principal Investigator Brenda J. Lohman, Subcontract: $160,678. Title: Welfare reform and the well-being of children. Role: Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Lead Investigator of Three-City Teacher Study, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

The Annie E. Casey Foundation,awarded to Principal Investigator: Andrew Cherlin, Johns Hopkins University, January 2004. Subcontract allocated to Iowa State University Principal Investigator Brenda J. Lohman, Subcontract:$150,690. Title: Welfare reform and the well-being of children. Role: Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Lead Investigator of Three-City Teacher Study, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

Searle Fund for Policy Research, awarded to Principal Investigator: P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Northwestern University, April 2004. Subcontract allocated to Iowa State University Principal Investigator Brenda J. Lohman, Subcontract: $30,000. Title: Why is there an achievement gap between African American and white students and what can be done about it?Role: Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Lead Investigator of Three-City Teacher Study, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

Centers for Disease Control (Center for the Study of Violence, PI-Craig. A. Anderson, CE000492-01). $9,450.The Iowa State “Study of Aggression & Violence” Small Grant Competition, Fall 2005, awarded to Principal Investigator:Brenda J. Lohman and Co-Principal Investigator, Shelby A. Kaura.Title: Exploring the antecedents and consequences of late adolescent dating violence.Role: Family Violence and Developmental Expert, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

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1999 - 2000

1996

External Funding Prior to Employment at Iowa State University

The Ohio Department of Mental Health Small Grants Program For Graduate Research in Applied Mental Health,$4,937 awarded to Co-Principal Investigators Brenda J. Lohman & Barbara Newman, October 1999. Title: School and family contexts: Relationship to adolescents' adjustment during the individuation process. Role: Dissertation Award, Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Lead Investigator of Family & School Contexts, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

American Psychological Foundation Graduate Research Scholarship in Psychology,$1,000 awarded to Principal Investigator: Brenda J. Lohman,Illinois State University, September 1996. Title: Psychological health, stressors, family environment, and coping strategies in early, middle, and late adolescence.Role: Thesis Award, Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

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Not Funded

2011

2010

2009

2008

2006

2005

2004 - 2005

Iowa Department of Education, 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant submitted on March 4, 2011.$409,710. Co-Principal Investigators: Marc J. Petersen, Brenda J. Lohman, & Gregory J. Welk, Iowa State University. Title: Student to Student: A service learning model for 21st century community learning centers.

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Small Grant Applicationsubmitted on April 12, 2010, $40,000. Principal Investigator: Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University. Title: Understanding the depth of the fog.Not Funded.

Ford Foundation, Letter of Intent submitted on February 1, 2010, $400,000. Principal Investigator: Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University. Title: Listening to the voices of Iowa’s youth of color: Strengthening the need for comprehensive sex education. Not Funded.

National Institute of Mental Health, R03 submitted on November 16, 2009, $157,967. Principal Investigator: Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University. Title: Early family & community predictors of violence perpetration in late adolescence. Not Scored.

Pre-Associate Professor

National Institute of Health, Centers for Behavioral Intervention Development Grant, U01 submitted on January 13, 2009. $5,451,301. Co-Principal Investigators: Douglas A. Gentile. & Lorraine Lanningham-Foster, L., Iowa State University. Co-Investigators: Kimberly Greder, Brenda J. Lohman,, Janet Melby, Rachel A. Reimer, Amy S. Welch, & Gregory J. Welk, Iowa State University. Title: Development of family intervention strategies to reduce childhood obesity. Not Scored.

National Institute of Mental Health, R03 submitted on June 16, 2008, $146,499. Principal Investigator: Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University. Title: Early family & community predictors of violence perpetration in late adolescence. Priority Score: 234, Percentile: 50.0.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, R21 submitted on February 1, 2006. $395,959. Principal Investigator: Steven Garasky, Iowa State University. Co-Principal Investigators: Craig Gundersen, Brenda J. Lohman, and Susan Stewart, Iowa State University Title: Father involvement and food insecurity among low-income children. Priority Score: 260, Percentile: 51.3.

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, R01submitted on June 1, 2005. $538,924. Principal Investigator: Steven Garasky, Iowa State University. Co-Principal Investigators: Craig Gundersen, Brenda J. Lohman, and Susan Stewart, Iowa State University. Title: Child support, father involvement, and food insecurity among low-income children. Not Scored.

The William T. Grant Foundation submitted on November 1, 2004. $752,000. Principal Investigator: P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Northwestern University. Co-Principal Investigators: Rebekah Levine Coley, Boston College; Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University; and Jennifer Matjasko, University of Texas. Title: Long-term repercussions of welfare reform among urban youth. Asked to Revise and Resubmit. Revision Submitted in January of 2005. Final Decision, Invited to resubmit smaller application.

The Spencer Foundation submitted on October 1, 2004. $519,500 Principal Investigator: P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Northwestern University. Co-Principal Investigators: Brenda J. Lohman, Iowa State University; Rebekah Levine Coley, Boston College; and Jennifer. Matjasko, University of Texas. Title: Why do some children in poverty succeed in school and what can we do to foster even more success? Asked to Revise and Resubmit. Revision Submitted in February of 2005. Final Decision, Not Funded.

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INTERNAL GRANTS

Funded

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2010 - 2011

2009 - 2010

2008 - 2009

2007 - 2008

2006 - 2007

2006

2005 - 2006

The Helen Lebaron Hilton Fund 2010-2011 Grants Competition, $600 awarded to Principal Investigator, Marc Peterson and Brenda J. Lohman, Greg Welk, Co-Principal Investigators, Fall 2010. Title: CCPH?HDFS 4-H Clover Kids Program. Role: Faculty Advisor, Help Recruit and Advise Student in New Service Learning Program.

The Helen Lebaron Hilton Fund 2009-2010 Grants Competition, $600 awarded to Principal Investigator, Brenda J. Lohman & & Co-Principal Investigator, Kylie McCarthy, Fall 2009. Title: Leaving our mark on the world: HDFS Club. Role: Club Advisor, Help Select Community Service Activities and Funds for Activities.

Pre-Associate Professor

The Helen Lebaron Hilton Fund 2008-2009 Grants Competition, $500 awarded to Principal Investigator, Brenda J. Lohman & & Co-Principal Investigator, Rachel Hansen, Fall 2008. Title: Leaving our mark on the world: HDFS Club. Role: Club Advisor, Help Select Community Service Activities and Funds for Activities.

The Helen Lebaron Hilton Fund 2007-2008 Grants Competition, $1,000 awarded to Principal Investigator, Brenda J. Lohman& Co-Principal Investigator, Jackie Benz, Fall 2007. Title: Leaving our mark on the world: HDFS Club. Role: Club Advisor, Help Select Community Service Activities and Funds for Activities.

The Helen Lebaron Hilton Fund 2006-2007 Grants Competition, $1,000 awarded to Principal Investigator, Brenda J. LohmanCo-Principal Investigator, Jackie Benz, Fall 2006. Title: Leaving our mark on the world: HDFS Club.Role: Club Advisor, Help Select Community Service Activities and Funds for Activities.

The Iowa State University College of Human Sciences Intramural Seed Grant Program, $10,000awarded to Principal Investigator, Steven Garasky. Co-Principal Investigators:Joe Eisenmann, Craig Gundersen, Brenda J. Lohman, & Susan Stewart, Spring 2006. Title: A more complete picture of health and well being for children: linking food insecurity, stress, and childhood obesity.Role: Developmental and Family Stress Expert, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

The Iowa State "Study of Aggression & Violence" Small Grant Competition Competitive Matching Funds, $7,300awarded to Principal Investigator:Brenda J. Lohman and Co-Principal Investigator, Shelby A. Kaura, Fall 2005. Title: Exploring the antecedents and consequences of late adolescent dating violence.Role: Family Violence and Developmental Expert, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

Iowa State University Human Development and Families Studies Funds, $9,997awarded to Principal Investigator:Brenda J. Lohman, Fall 2005.Title: Understanding the antecedents and consequences of adolescent obesity.Role: Developmental Expert, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

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Internal Funding Prior to Employment at Iowa State University

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1999 - 2000

1998 - 1999

1997 - 1998

1995

The Ohio State University President's Council for Outreach and Engagement, 1999 Seed Grant Program, $6,000 awarded to Co-Principal Investigators: Barbara Newman, Philip Newman, Brenda J. Lohman, Mary Myers, Janice Hoffman, and Gwendolyn Cartledge, September 1999. Title: Grade 9: Strengthening bridges that link schools, families, and communities. Role: Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Co-instructor of Grade 9 course, Web Development Instructor.

The Ohio State University, Faculty Seed Grant Program: Teaching and Inquiry in the University Neighborhoods,$5,000 awardedto Co-Principal Investigators: Barbara Newman, Philip Newman, Brenda J. Lohman, and Mary Myers, August 1998. Title: Strengthening bridges that link schools, families, and communities. Role: Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Co-instructor of Grade 9 course, Web Development Instructor.

Illinois State University Small Grant, $1,000, awarded to Principal Investigator: Patricia Jarvis and Study Director Brenda J. Lohman, Spring 1997. Title: A longitudinal study of adolescent stressors, coping strategies and family environment. Role: Thesis Award.Developmental, Family, and Schooling Expert, Data Collection Management, Manuscript Preparation, and Statistical Analyst.

Illinois State University Graduate Student Association Grants-In-Aid of Research and Professional Advancement, $125, awarded to Brenda J. Lohman, December 1995. Role: Conference Presenter.

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PUBLICATIONS

(SGraduate Student or Postdoctoral Advisee; Impact Factor, IF; Acceptance Rate, AR; Percent Effort, PE).

(Information taken from Web of Science, Journal Websites, or Google Scholar in parentheses for additional citation record).

Invited Peer-Reviewed Chapters

Mahatmya, D.,Lohman, B. J., Matjasko, J. L., Feldman Farb, A.(Expected 2011).Student engagement across developmental periods. In S. Christenson, A. Reschly, & C. Wylie (Eds.). The Handbook of Research on Student Engagement.New York, NY: Springer Science.

(PE: 50%. Contribution: Theoretical Framing & Writing).

Lohman, B. J., & Matjasko, J. L. (2009). Creating partnerships in adolescence: Challenges and opportunities. In S. Christenson & A. Reschly (Eds.).The Handbook on School-Family Partnerships for Promoting Student Competence. New York, NY: Routledge.

(PE: 70%. Contribution: Theoretical Framing & Writing).

Pre-Associate Professor

Bell, H., Lohman, B. J., & Votruba-Drzal, E. (2006). Through a quantitative and qualitative lens: Looking at the differential effects of domestic violence on women's welfare receipt and work participation. In J. Henrici (Ed.),Doing Without: Women and Work after Welfare Reform. Tucson, AZ: University of Arizona Press.131 – 152.

(PE: 40%. Contribution: Theoretical Framing, Research Question Development, Quantitative Statistical Analyst, Method Development, Writing).

Peer-Reviewed Manuscripts

SMahatmya, D. & Lohman, B. J. (2011). Predictors of late adolescent delinquency: The protective role of after-school activities in low-income families. Children and Youth Services Review, 33, 1309 -1317.

(IF = 1.16 AR: . Cites: 0. PE: 50%. Contribution: Theoretical Framing, Research Question Development, Method Development, Statistical Consultation, Writing).