“I just wanted to be a professor…Why social work was VIRTUALLY the best career decision I’ve ever made.” How Dr. Amy Traylor went from being an undergraduate student to, today, a PhD researcher using virtual reality to help clients and to teach university students.

From Hong Kong to Social Work Research in the United States: Dr. Tyrone Cheng discusses his research career and current research using large research data sets.

Minnesota ACORN, the Rodney King Riots, and Love of Chicago: Dr. Brenda Smith discusses her indirect path to research and teaching in social welfare policy and services.