Translating public health data into something actionable isn’t easy. The Benton County Public Health Department uses an interactive trivia game, with help from Oregon State University’s public health students, to engage the community in local harm reduction efforts. The game, part of Benton County’s annual public health recognition and awards event, also celebrated National Public […]
The thrill of taking a last-second shot is one of Joshua Gess’ indelible memories from playing wheelchair basketball at Auburn University. With six seconds on the clock — and down a point, 40-39, against Shepherd Spinal Center — Auburn called a timeout to map one last play. The team fanned out and jockeyed for position. […]
To assess differences and trends in personal chemical exposure, Oregon State University researchers deployed chemical-sampling wristbands to individuals on three continents.
Diana Rohlman, assistant research professor, was recently invited to speak at a workshop in New Delhi, India about her work on community engagement and disaster response research. The Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) center is a global center using participatory research and training to build capacity of citizens, communities and institutions to enable vibrant, gender-equal […]
A six-week transition period did not help wearers adjust to “maximal” running shoes, indicating that increased impact forces and loading rates caused by the shoe design do not change over time.
Margaret Jo (Meg) Henning, PhD ’10, is an associate professor of public health at Keene State College in New Hampshire. She was selected by the college for this year’s Faculty Distinction in Research and Scholarship Award. Meg’s graduate mentor was CPHHS Professor Chunhuei Chi.