Mia Smith-Bynum
Professor and Chair, Family Science · School of Public Health · University of Maryland
Quick answer: Mia Smith-Bynum is Professor and Chair, Family Science at University of Maryland. Mia Smith-Bynum shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Dr. Smith-Bynum will not be taking doctoral students for the entering 2025-2026 graduate class.
Research interests
Parenting; Racial Socialization; Adolescent Development; Mental Health; Black Families
Selected publications (since 2023)
Smith-Bynum, M. A. (2023). The Theory of Racial Socialization in Action for Black adolescents and their families (pp. 59-91). In D. P. Witherspoon & G. L. Stein (Eds.), Diversity and Developmental Science: Bridging the Gaps Between Research, Practice, & Policy. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-23163-6_4
Williams, A. D., Aronson, K. M., Chavous, T. M., Cooke, D., Hoggard, L. S., Kohn Wood, L., Lesane-Brown, C., Lewis-McCoy, R. L., Martin, P. P., Rowley, S. J., Seaton, E. K., Smalls Glover, C., Smith-Bynum, M. A., Wout, D. A., Yip, T., & Neblett Jr., E. W. (2023). Standing on the shoulders of a giant: The legacy of Robert M. Sellers. American Psychologist, 78(4), 441–456. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001129
Osborne, K. R.†, Smith-Bynum, M. A., Waldorf, A. A., Anderson, L. A., O'Bri
Frequently asked questions
Is Mia Smith-Bynum hiring PhD students at University of Maryland?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Mia Smith-Bynum's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr. Smith-Bynum will not be taking doctoral students for the entering 2025-2026 graduate class..
What does Mia Smith-Bynum research?
Parenting; Racial Socialization; Adolescent Development; Mental Health; Black Families
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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