Dr. Olson received his Ph.D. from Barry University in 2007. His research interests include predictors of student self-efficacy, particularly related to complex issues and systems such as the military and multigenerational family systems. Dr. Olson served as co-PI for a project funded by the Hartford Foundation to integrate gerontology content into social work curriculum, and helped develop an online veteran studies program funded through a grant by the Department of Education. He recently participated in an interdisciplinary study that brought together paramedic and social work students in simulation training labs to assess clinical skills and students’ ability to collaborate with other disciplines.