Overview
Lorrie Schmid, Ph.D., serves as Lead, Data and Analysis for the Applied Research and Evaluation group at the Social Science Research Institute. She is dedicated to providing expertise in quantitative methods, focused on data collection and measurement issues, data management, statistical data analysis, and both academic and applied dissemination of the results. Her work has focused on education and human development and using best practices in quantitative methodology to answer the diverse research questions from partnerships with individuals and groups through Duke University and Duke Health System. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the College of Wooster (OH), a Certificate in Survey Methods from and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Manager, Information Systems
Social Science Research Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Recent Publications
An Investigation of a Classroom-Based Specialized Music Therapy Model for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Voices Together Using the VOICSS™ Method
Journal Article Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities · September 1, 2020 Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have marked deficits in social communication skills, which can challenge their ability to participate in academic and social activities. Music therapy is a popular intervention for children with ASD, and althoug ... Full text CiteA Preliminary Investigation of a Specialized Music Therapy Model for Children with Disabilities Delivered in a Classroom Setting.
Journal Article Autism Res Treat · 2016 Music therapy is gaining popularity as an intervention strategy for children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This study was a pilot investigation of a classroom-based music-based intervention, Voices Together®, fo ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteWho is a Student: Completion in Coursera Courses at Duke University
Journal Article Current Issues in Emerging eLearning · 2016 CiteRecent Grants
Early Life Adversity and the Developmental Programming of Early Childhood Telomere Biology: A Longitudinal Study of Developmental Context and Behavioral Mediators
ResearchStatistician · Awarded by National Institute of Nursing Research · 2021 - 2026Teacher Attrition, Health, and Well-Being: Exploring the Mismatch Between Teacher Preparation (and Teacher Expectations) and District Realities in the midst of COVID-19
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill · 2022 - 2025NC Education Corps Evaluation
ResearchResearch Analyst · Awarded by North Carolina State University · 2022 - 2025View All Grants