Education

2013 Texas A&M University, B.S.
2015 Sam Houston State University, M.A.
2020 University of Central Florida, Ph.D.

Courses Taught

Juvenile Delinquency
Research Design and Methods

Career Specialties

Sara Bryson's areas of academic interest include bullying victimization, cyberbullying, the juvenile justice system, and quantitative methodologies. 

Professional and Community Activities

Bryson's work uses quantitative and mixed methods to study problem behavior. Her current research activities focus on three primary areas: traditional bullying and cyberbullying victimization, juvenile court processing, and justice system-involved youth and individuals. Her research has appeared in journals such as Deviant Behavior, International Journal of Bullying Prevention, Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice, Crime and Delinquency, and Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 

Honors and Awards

Chair's Faculty Excellence in Research Award. East Carolina University (2024)
Deans' Early Career Award. East Carolina University (2024)
Outstanding Ph.D Alumni Award. University of Central Florida (2023)
Chair's Faculty Excellence Award. East Carolina University (2022)
SAGE Junior Faculty Professional Development Award (2021)