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Strengthening public health preceptorship
A journal article was recently published about the Public Health Preceptor ECHO Series, a six-session virtual training for preceptors aiming to build skills and connections.
OSU alumni connect in Japan
Byungmo Ku, PhD '19, and Ming-Chih Sung, PhD '22, former College of Health kinesiology alumni, reunited at the Asia Society of Adapted Physical Education conference in Japan.
Alum lands Senate internship
Joe Page, MPH '24 has landed a position as a health care policy intern in the office of U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse at the United States Senate in Washington, D.C.
Student wins best poster at OHSU Internship Symposium
Her poster, titled “Neighborhood characteristics associated with firearm injuries in children and adolescents across the U.S.,” was presented as part of the Equity Research Internship Program.
Kaycee Headley and Allison Myers discuss Oregon's AgriStress Helpline
The helpline, available at 833-897-2474, offers 24/7 access to trained professionals who provide emotional support and connect callers with relevant resources.
New postdoctoral scholar joins college
Franziska Loetzner, PhD, has joined the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences as a postdoctoral scholar.
College research featured in the New York Times and OPB
A recent New York Times article shed light on how some fishing communities are grappling with opioid abuse and overdoses in fishing communities.
Team Oregon interviewed by OPB
Team Oregon, part of OSU Extension Family and Community Health, shared the importance of motorcycle safety with OPB.
Emily Ho honored with prestigious nutrition science award
OSU Distinguished Professor Emily Ho is a recipient of the 2024 National Scientific Achievement Awards from the American Society of Nutrition.
Andy Pitchford honored with prestigious research award
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Andy Pitchford received the G. Lawrence Rarick Research Award from the National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) at their annual conference.
Associate professor appointed executive editor
Sam Logan, associate professor of kinesiology, has been appointed as an executive editor of the Journal of Motor Learning and Development (JMLD), specifically overseeing the motor development topic area.
HDFS professor receives OSU-Cascades Outreach Award
Shannon Lipscomb, associate dean for research, received the Outreach Award during Oregon State University–Cascades' 2024 Employee Award Ceremony.
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