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Faculty and Staff Nutrition Public Health Research

Inside the mind of researcher Stephanie Grutzmacher

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.

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Public Health Students

Study abroad trip to London brings public health into focus

Six College of Public Health and Human Sciences students not only studied abroad in London for three weeks and earned nine public health credits this summer, they were also a part of history in the making.

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Faculty and Staff Kinesiology

Bridging the cultural divide and teaching physical education in China

All of the people we interacted with were so gracious and kind. They went out of their way to make sure our trip was enjoyable and that we had everything we needed. The teachers in our groups asked great questions and were really engaged and interested in the conversations and activities we shared. I have even interacted with a few of them since leaving, and they have shared materials and videos of their own classes.

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HDFS Students

Students recount how studying abroad in Taiwan changed their lives

Studying abroad in a country where you don’t speak the native tongue may sound scary at first. But according to CPHHS students who participated in the Fu Jen University Exchange trip to Taiwan, it’s an experience of a lifetime.

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News Public Health Research

Safe spaces play important role in community-based HIV prevention, research finds

The creation and sustainment of “safe spaces” may play a critical role in community-based HIV prevention efforts by providing social support and reducing environmental barriers for vulnerable populations, a new study from an Oregon State University researcher has found.

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News Public Health Research

A poison in small doses

The researchers are investigating the possibility that arsenic may compromise the immune system in utero, leading to a lifetime of increased risk for infectious disease. They are also studying whether arsenic exposure may also make vaccinations less effective.