Epidemiologist co-leads study of a lifetime
Category: Faculty and Staff
Starting a new job during a pandemic would challenge the most seasoned professional. But Tonya Johnson is thriving – and most importantly, so are her students. Every MPH student who planned to complete a spring internship are doing so. “That is incredible to me,” she says, “and speaks to the caliber of our students and MPH program, […]
When Laurel Kincl was preparing to teach her course on occupational safety and health this spring, she came face to face with a couple of unusual challenges.
Emily Norcross, ATC, is an instructor in the athletic training program at the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.
“A lot of my work involves witnessing human suffering and vulnerability. Most of what I’ve written is supported by direct narratives from people I’ve interviewed. I strive to affect people’s lives by transmitting their voices to others and informing transformative interventions that alleviate suffering and promote health. I also strive to be a good teacher and mentor for my students – which many times simply involves active and empathic listening.”
My research seeks to examine how we can best design and deliver community-based programs to address food access, dietary quality and food security issues in vulnerable communities.