Introducing the 2026-2027
CRF Family Research Scholars
Since 2003, The Center for Research on Families has hosted the Family Research Scholars Program. This year-long interdisciplinary seminar is designed to assist faculty in various stages of research by providing faculty and peer mentorship, as well as the opportunity for national expert consultation–with the goal of preparing a successful grant proposal.
The twenty-third cohort of the Family Research Scholars was selected based on their promising work in family-related research. In an effort to broaden CRF's commitment to interdisciplinary research, this year's cohort represents five colleges across the UMass Amherst campus.
Hari Balasubramanian: Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Riccio College of Engineering
Carrie-Ellen Briere: Associate Professor of Nursing, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing
Keisha Green: Associate Professor of Education, College of Education & Director of Civic Engagement and Research
Dmitry Krieev: Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Riccio College of Engineering
Tania Lopez DoCarmo: Assistant Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Chaoran Ma: Assistant Professor of Nutrition, School of Public Health & Health Sciences