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News, Research & Faculty Publications

OTD Sensory Lab at ÍøÆØÍø

Throughout the curriculum at ÍøÆØÍø, OTD students and faculty are engaged in group projects, individual capstone projects and research, leadership and service opportunities. Interprofessional activities around the university and throughout the RI community are integrated into coursework.

Explore the latest ÍøÆØÍø OTD research and news here:


  • Authors: Colleen Cameron Whiting**; Sarah A. Schoen; Linda Niemeyer
  • Rock Steady
    From the JWU Magazine: At Rock Steady Boxing, JWU OTD students mix therapeutic techniques and cardio fitness in their work with Parkinson’s patients. Explore local fieldwork placements around Rhode Island.
  • OTD Student Experiences ‘Humanity’ Through Butler Hospital Fieldwork
    Molly Gould OTD '24 shares how they put their learning into practice at Butler Hospital.

  • Authors: Kelsey A. Gately '23*; Anna H. Zawadzki; Alyssia M. Mosley '23*; Alyssamarie K. Badua '24*; Jennifer E. Swanberg**; Samantha R. Rosenthal**

  • Authors: Andrea Fairman**; Palma Foschi Walko '24*; Dan Ding; L. Morris; Kimberli Murphy '22*; L. Tehorst

  • Authors: Samantha R. Rosenthal**; Kelsey A. Gately '23*; Natalya Archibald; Allyson B. Baker '23*; Monique P. Dawes**; Jennifer E. Swanberg**

  • Authors: Olivia J. Hull '23*; Olivia D. Breckler; Lisa A. Jaegers
  • Finding Common Ground Over Coffee
  • Going Green: OTD Students Explore Dietetics
  • Reaching Across the Barn: Equine-Assisted Therapy

*Denotes JWU graduate student research contributor
**Denotes JWU faculty research contributor