College of Public Health and Human Sciences

College of Public Health and Human Sciences faculty members – who are accomplished researchers, authors and presenters – actively engage in research with students to improve the lives, health and environment of people and their communities.

Our three research centers put us at the forefront in creating synergies that drive healthy change across lifespan, socio-economic standing and cultural boundaries.

• The Hallie E. Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families
• The Center for Healthy Aging Research
• The Moore Family Center for Whole Grain Foods, Nutrition and Preventive Health

IGERT in Aging Sciences
The Oregon State IGERT in Aging Sciences is an interdisciplinary traineeship, funded, in part, by the National Science Foundation. The program aims to develop a new generation of interdisciplinary scientists with the professional skills to shape the science, products and policies that will optimize function and independence of older adults in our society.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Our college and the university offer multiple paths to engage students in research in both social science and bench science settings. Engaging in these programs allows students to apply their coursework and build their resumes to become more competitive in both the job market and for graduate school admissions.

Methodology Core
This core facilitates the exchange of statistical and methodological expertise.

Research Labs
The college boasts a wide variety of laboratory settings.

Featured Research
Detailed information about selected research projects conducted by the college

Terra Research Magazine archieve of PHHS articles
Terra connects you with the latest findings in energy, Earth systems, natural resources, health, the economy, the arts and the social sciences.

Synergies archieve of college research stories
Synergies online is a news source produced by the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.