Maury Nation, PhD

Maury Nation, PhD, is the Robert Innes professor of Human and Organizational Development, Peabody College, at Vanderbilt University.  His research is focused on developing strategies and interventions that promote positive development and prevent violence and bullying among children and adolescents.  This has included research implementing and evaluating community and school-based programs that prevent violence and bullying, promote positive school climate, and reduce racial disparities in exclusionary discipline.  Most recently his research has focused on the relations between community context and school climate, and the influence these constructs have on student behaviors and student achievement.  Dr. Nation is PI of the Nashville Longitudinal Study of Youth Safety and Well-being, a five-year research collaboration with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, The Oasis Center and the Nashville Mayor’s Office.