About
Dr. James P. Huguley is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and Center on Race and Social Problems. His research focuses on school-based psychosocial interventions that promote racial equity and positive developmental outcomes for students of color. Dr. Huguley is both a former youth program director and middle school teacher. He received his bachelor's in English and secondary education from Providence College, his master's in risk and prevention, and his doctorate in human development and psychology from Harvard University.
Current Work
Dr. Huguley is the principal investigator for the Just Discipline Project, which investigates racially equitable approaches to school climate and discipline. He is also co-principal investigator of three large scale externally funded studies: the African American Parenting Study (Spencer Foundation), the Identity and Math Achievement Study (NSF), and the Pitt-Assisted Communities and Schools Pilot Program (Mellon Foundation).
Research Area Keyword(s)
Sociology