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About Urszula Strawinska-Zanko

Urszula Strawinska-Zanko, Ph.D., is a social psychologist whose research interests focus on applications of dynamical systems theory to social sciences, specifically, on the dynamics of interpersonal conflict and social and psychological factors in intra-personal, inter-personal, and group processes. She is also interested in social aspects of new technologies.

Dr. Strawinska-Zanko is a devoted teacher, passionate scholar, and experienced educator for new learning technologies and has taught on campus and online undergraduate and graduate courses in Social Psychology, Dynamical Systems, Information Technology, and Research Methods. Currently teaching: Quantitative Research, Online Dispute Resolution, Human Factors, Systems Design, Organizational Conflict.

Positions

July 2020 - Present Associate Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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August 2019 - February 2022 Chair, Nova Southeastern University ‐ Halmos College of Arts and Sciences - Department of Conflict Resolution Studies
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2015 - June 2020 Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University ‐ College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
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2011 - 2013 Postdoc. Research Associate, Queens College ‐ College of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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2006 - 2013 Adjunct Professor, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland ‐ Department of Social Psychology and New Technologies
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2007 - 2010 Research/Teaching Assistant, Florida Atlantic University ‐ Department of Psychology
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2003 - 2006 Teaching Assistant, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland ‐ Department of Social Psychology
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

2011 - Present Reviewer, Sociological Studies, NSU Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
2019 - 2022 Department Chair, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
2017 - 2019 Director, MS and Certificate Programs, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern Uni.
2017 - 2018 Shark Preview Interviewer, Nova Southeastern University
2015 - 2018 College Representative, IDEA Course Evaluations System
2017 Member, Nova Southeastern University Syllabus Management Taskforce
2016 - 2017 Member, CHASS Curriculum Committee, Nova Southeastern University
2016 Chair, Curriculum Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
2016 Co-chair, Dissertation Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
2006 - 2011 Member, Exam Proctoring Committee, Nova Southeastern University
2009 - 2010 Member, Curriculum Development Committee, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Curriculum Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Dissertation Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Global Courses Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Member, MS Admission Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Member, New Technology Committee, Conflict Resolutions Studies, Nova Southeastern University
Reviewer, Psychological Studies
Member, SAGE Editorial Advisory Board assisting with the development of SAGE Research Methods
Member, Susan and Neil Katz Changing Lives Scholarship Committee, Nova Southeastern University
Member, Writing Requirement Committee, Conflict Resolution Studies, Nova Southeastern University
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Honors and Awards

  • (2015) Faculty Recognition Award, Department of Conflict Resolution Studies, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Nova Southeastern University
  • (2010) Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • (2009) Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • (2004-2005) Polish Ministry of Education Award for Student Research Accomplishments
  • (2004-2005) Polish Ministry of Education Award for High Achievements During Studies
  • (2003-2004) Polish Ministry of Education Award for High Achievements During Studies
  • (2002-2003) Polish Ministry of Education Award for High Achievements During Studies
  • (2001-2002) Award for Achievements and Scientific Accomplishments during Studies
  • (2001-2006) Five-year Scholarship at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities

Education

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2010 Ph.D., Experimental Psychology, Florida Atlantic University
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2006 M.A., Social Psychology, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw
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Contact Information

(954) 262-3041

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Books and Book Contributions (9)

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