Sarah Freeman | Environmental effects | Best Researcher Award

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Sarah Freeman | Environmental effects | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Sarah Freeman at Emory University | United States

Dr. Sarah Slocum Freeman, PhD, BCBA-D, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine (since September 2024) and a Doctoral Board Certified Behavior Analyst (#1-13-14435, certified since 2013) with extensive expertise in autism intervention, severe behavior, and professional training. She has been affiliated with the Marcus Autism Center since 2018, serving as a clinician in the Complex Behavior Support Program, Program Manager of the Transition Program since 2022, and more recently as Postdoctoral Resident Training Coordinator and Provider Mentorship Director in 2025. Her prior academic appointments include Practicum Coordinator and Visiting Assistant Professor at Rollins College (2015–2018) and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Emory University (2018–2024). She previously held leadership roles at the University of Florida as Associate Clinical Director of the Behavior Analysis Research Clinic (2013–2015). Dr. Freeman earned her B.S. in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2010, an M.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2013, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida in 2016, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Rollins College (2015–2016). She has advanced numerous training and administrative programs at Marcus Autism Center, including serving as Program Manager of the Master’s and Ph.D. Program in Applied Behavior Analysis with the University of Georgia (2022–2025), chairing the Severe Behavior Department Research Mentorship Program (2019–2022), co-directing the Applied Behavior Analysis Postdoctoral Training Program (2021–2023), and leading the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee (2025–present). A dedicated advocate for professional standards, she has served as Treasurer of the Association for Behavior Analysis International Challenging Behavior Special Interest Group since 2021 and held leadership roles in the Georgia Association for Behavior Analysis, including President in 2023. She has also contributed to state licensure efforts through committee work since 2019. Dr. Freeman is a frequent reviewer for major journals, including the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis (since 2013), Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (since 2019), and Education and Treatmen

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Featured Publications

Slocum, S. K., & Tiger, J. H. (2010, May). Developing an assessment of sensitivity to and preference for forward and backward chaining strategies. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.

Scheitauer, M. C., Tiger, J. H., Mevers, J. L., & Slocum, S. K. (2011, May). Assessing preference for choice-making opportunities with college students. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Barlow, K., Tiger, J. H., Slocum, S. K., & Miller, S. J. (2011, May). Comparing mand-training efficiency with selection-based and topography-based communication systems. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Scheitauer, M. C., Tiger, J. H., & Slocum, S. K. (2011, May). Descriptive and experimental evaluations of procedural fidelity failures of parents implementing differential reinforcement of alternative behavior in the treatment of problem behavior. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.

Slocum, S. K., Miller, S. J., & Tiger, J. H. (2012, May). An evaluation of the blocking procedure to teach conditional discriminations to a child with autism. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.

Slocum, S. K., Zeug, N. M., Baker, C., Peters, K. P., Wunderlich, K. L., & Vollmer, T. V. (2013, May). A functional analysis of mild punishers for vocal stereotypy. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.

Slocum, S. K., Vollmer, T. R., Whitehouse, C. W., Peters, K. P., Phillips, C. L., Radonavich, K., & Lewis, M. H. (2014, May). Developing a novel treatment for rigid inflexible behavior. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.

Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

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Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha, Mzumbe University,Tanzania.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

  • 🎓 Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (2015) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • 🎓 MSc in Agricultural Economics (2006) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • 🎓 BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (2002) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • 🏫 Head of Department – Administrative Studies (2020-2023)
  • 🏫 Head of Department – Economics (2024 – Present)
  • 📊 Core Researcher and Principal Investigator in multiple agricultural consultancy projects.

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha, Senior Lecturer at Mzumbe University, is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her remarkable contributions to agricultural economics, agribusiness, and sustainable agricultural development. With an extensive academic and research career, Dr. Kamugisha has demonstrated leadership and innovation in her field, making significant strides in livestock economics, environmental economics, aquaculture economics, and supply chain management.

Professional Development 

Publications Top Notes

  • “Characterizing the Tanzanian quality beef supply chain: A case of Arusha and Dar-es-Salaam cities” (PP Kamugisha, NSY Mdoe, LA Mtenga, 2017) – Cited by 10 📋
  • “Sustainable solid waste management in developing countries: Tanzania outlook” (PP Kamugisha, SF Mhanga, 2020) – Cited by 4 🌍
  • “Public private partnerships for successful solid waste management and prospects for reducing public health risks in Kinondoni Municipality-Dar es Salaam, Tanzania” (P Kamugisha, J Ludete, S Mhanga, 2019) – Cited by 2 🏙️
  • “Evaluation of quality beef supply chain efficiency in Tanzania’s niche markets: A case study of Arusha and Dar-es-Salam cities” (PP Kamugisha, NSY Mdoe, LA Mtenga, 2017) – Cited by 2 🐄
  • “Biomass to liquefied petroleum gas cooking energy: A solution to indoor pollution ailments in Temeke Municipality, Dar-Es-Salaam” (P Kamugisha, MM Kombo, S Mhanga, 2019) – Cited by 1 🔋
  • “Quality beef supply chain efficiency and consumption in Arusha and Dar es Salaam cities, Tanzania” (PP Kamugisha, 2015) – Cited by 1 🥩