Dr. Chin-Chih Chen is an Associate Professor in Counseling and Special Education. She received her Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Psychology/Special Education Program from the University of Minnesota. Her overarching research goal is to conduct scientifically rigorous research that prevents maladaptive development and promotes the educational success of at-risk children over the life course. Her research interests focus on understanding risk and protective factors related to school adjustment of children and adolescents, developmental/ecological precursors and consequences, and evidence-based intervention programs addressing students’ academic and social/behavioral needs.