Amanda Aykanian, PhD

My friends call me Mrs. Mantzoukas. Homelessness researcher and social work educator. Assistant Professor @UBSSW. Tweets my own.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

We just released the first findings from our national survey of the U.S. homeless services workforce. Check it out here: https://t.co/b5xm3eHeMc

[Grand Challenges for Social Work @GCSocialWork]

ICYMI: Check out the October edition of our monthly newsletter, UP!, at https://t.co/0MvfplkrpQ UP! features the latest in social work policy, practice, research, and education, in addition to upcoming events, grant opportunities, and publications. #SocialWork #Up4theChallenge

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

This was so upsetting to listen to... @serial
https://t.co/HbZp3xN3jh

[SSWR @SSWRorg]

The SSWR Doctoral Student Travel Award Program is accepting applications for the 2024 Annual Conference, January 10-14, 2024, in Washington, DC! Applications are due November 20th by 11:59 PM EST: https://t.co/8MRckE9Kpm

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

Another troubling reflection about racism and racial bias experienced by a Black woman faculty member in a school of social work...
https://t.co/71rjCHtQVR

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

Never have I ever learned so much about Colonial America, the Civil War, and Reconstruction than when I had to teach my class about them…

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@UBSSW reception blasting Whitney Houston. #CSWE2023

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

Heading to the @CSocialWorkEd #APM2023 today. Who will I see there???

[Danielle Maude Littman, PhD (she/her) @dmlittman]

How can social work academia shift to embrace PAR? New article in @JournalCommPrac !
I could not be more humbled by the collaboration with @ortegawilliams_ @kimannbender @alex_wagaman & Drs. Ramona Beltran & Laura Wernick

https://t.co/dtqUpXMNE1

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[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

All Americans should be horrified and outraged by the brazen terrorist attacks on Israel and the slaughter of innocent civilians. We grieve for those who died, pray for the safe return of those who’ve been held hostage, and stand squarely alongside our ally, Israel, as it dismantles Hamas. As we support Israel’s right to defend itself against terror, we must keep striving for a just and lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@kaitlin_sheerin Truly…. I use this in my research methods class, along with “scared straight” type programs.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

In a surprising turn of events, @KylieJenner has become my favorite sister.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@mfktherapy I give them 30 minutes. They have to cover main points, connect the reading to the class session/prev session, and facilitate some kind of discussion or activity with two prompts/questions. I make pairs and assign readings randomly.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

In my policy class, each week, a pair of students are responsible for teaching/facilitating learning related to one reading from the week. It has been so fun to watch! Students get really creative and push out of their comfort zone. I’m always so impressed!

[UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW]

Congratulations to Tyrone Reese, MSW student honored by NYS Social Work Education Association https://t.co/6CgC3x87Jx <His papers "read like passionate pleas and blueprints for change,” said Assoc. Professor Todd Sage. @SocialWorkSage @UBSSW @SyracuseU #NYSSWEA #RacialJustice

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@chrisgray40 @arthur_spirling That can be an aspect of the tenure grind that can be problematic, but it’s also part of the flexibility benefit. Perhaps we have time commitments like children to focus on during some of the traditional work hours, so we shift our work to times that work better for our lives.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@LB_Klein He can really fall victim to “both sides”-ing issues and come across very poorly. He also isn’t as liberal as people want him to be.

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

I would listen to this but I simply cannot based on how irritating Dax can be when he wants to be right…

[UBuffalo Social Work @UBSSW]

Social work faculty among 154 new faculty hires: https://t.co/qFNlqGipXI @aykanian <An "extremely accomplished cohort," says Pres. Tripathi. @UBSSW ass't professor Amanda Aykanian found @UBuffalo offered "support, resources & opportunities for collaboration." #Research #Vision

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

Hallelujah for the first paycheck!

[Amanda Aykanian, PhD @aykanian]

@jacasiegel What is the latest other site?