Examining theory/practice related to human systems and human learning & social sense-making: 

Examining how we humans make sense together (and sometimes don't)--across levels of analysis and cognitive/ social/ affective/ spiritual dimensions across the lifespan; examining structure/ function of individual mind/brain that enables social mind; developing theory/ treatment options for disruptions of social mind (Alzheimer's/ dementia/ PTSD/ autism/ chronic homelessness); integrating theory/ practice in diverse practice contexts (formal/ informal/AI); professional education/ development