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Owens, Otis (Shaun)
Associate Professor
Dr. Shaun Owens uses community-based research methods to develop sustainable, technology-based interventions, products, and services for aging adults. His work focuses primarily on the development and evaluation of embodied conversational agents (i.e., avatars) for promoting informed health and cancer decision making among African Americans.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Social Work
- Department
- Social Work - Dean's Office
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Embodied Conversational Agents
- Personal Focus Areas
- Health and Cancer Communications with diverse populations, Technology for health promotion and informed decision making in aging adults, Smart and connected health
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
| Dates | Type | Description | Foundation/Entity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Award | Emerging Leaders Program | Association of State Colleges and Universities |
| 2020 | Honor | Selected for the National Minority Quality Forum’s 40 under 40 Leaders in Minority Health | National Minority Quality Forum |
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