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Heavy Metals in K-12 School Gardens Grant
Sarah Rothenberg, D.Env. received an Oregon Dept. of Education grant for Statewide Sampling of Heavy Metals in K-12 School Garden Soils and Compost.
CPHHS experts present at NIEHS webinar
They will discuss how children’s exposure to environmental chemicals and social stressors influence their neuro-cognitive development, social behaviors, and executive functioning.
Students win awards at regional conference
Sigride won the best ignite presentation and Megan won the best poster presentation
Study cited in NIEHS congressional budget justification
Congrats to faculty Perry Hystad & John Schuna, Jr as well as former graduate student Kwadwo Boakye for their paper GPS-based built environment measures associated with adult physical activity - it was cited in the NIEHS congressional budget justification.
Presenting invited lecture for OSU coaches
Associate Professor Will Massey will provide a brown bag lecture to OSU coaches titled "Student-Athlete Motivation, Communication, and the Psychological Changes Caused by the Pandemic".
Mark Hoffman promoted to Lieutenant
Congratulations to Professor Mark Hoffman for his promotion to Lieutenant with Adair Rural Fire & Rescue. Mark is a dedicated member of the department and serves as their EMS Coordinator.
SHAPE America "Best of 2022" article
Brad Cardinal's article was was recognized with the "Best of 2022" by SHAPE America (the Society of Health and Physical Educators).
Associate Professor David Rothwell co-edits insights for building family financial well-being
This special issue of the Journal of Family and Economic Issues charts an agenda for new practice and research on financial capability, assets and family financial well-being.
Center for Global Health featured by ASPPH's COVID-19 Storytelling Project
During the height of the pandemic Chunhuei Chi, professor and director of the Center for Global Health, was interviewed more than 380 times by national and international media outlets.
Santiam Canyon fire recovery study wins national award
The Santiam Canyon fire recovery study, led by Professor Marc Braverman, received the “Excellence in Extension Program Evaluation” Award, from the American Evaluation Association’s Extension Education Evaluation Topical Interest Group.
New USDA funding for statewide SNAP incentive program
Congratulations to Associate Professor Stephanie Grutzmacher and her team, who are one of only eight grantees of a USDA GusNIP nutrition incentive grant. Thanks to this grant, the Farmers Market Fund in Portland, OR, will expand its Double up Food Bucks program to more outlets.
Michelle Bump defends her PhD oral exam
Dietetic Internship program Clinical Coordinator Michelle Bump, MS, RD is currently completing her PhD at in the College of Education at OSU. She successfully passed her oral examination.
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