Orfeu Buxton, professor of biobehavioral health and Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) co-funded faculty member at Penn State, was recently named the next editor-in-chief for the journal of the National Sleep Foundation, Sleep Health.
The Society for Prevention Research recently recognized Penn State researchers Max Crowley and Taylor Scott for their significant impacts in the field of prevention science, at its annual meeting in San Francisco.
The Interinstitutional Center for Indigenous Knowledge has selected the winners of its 2019 Whiting Indigenous Knowledge Student Research Awards, funded by the M. G. Whiting Endowment for the Advancement of Indigenous Knowledge. Applicants must be Penn State students planning to conduct research related to an approved topic for an undergraduate capstone course, honors thesis topic, master’s or doctoral thesis, or similar.
Seven key measures of heart health may help predict future risk of cardiovascular disease, according to researchers. They added that improving these measures also may help decrease the risk of CVD in the future.
Phil Jolly, assistant professor of hospitality management, focuses his teaching and research on better understanding why people do what they do at work and how to leverage that knowledge to improve organizational performance and employee well-being. Support from a new professorship will help him to invest in technology that will push the boundaries of traditional hospitality and organizational research.
Since 1949, Mental Health America has dedicated May as Mental Health Month. Two master of health administration students, Carly Frisby and Holly Frick are working to help break the stigma around mental health with the Quell Foundation.
Getting more exercise than normal — or being more sedentary than usual — for one day may be enough to affect sleep later that night, according to a new study led by Penn State.
Penn State researchers recently attended the Consortium of Social Science Association’s 2019 Social Science Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., taking part in a full schedule of events to bring awareness to social and behavioral sciences.
Penn State has a long tradition of Fulbright success. Nine Penn State faculty members have been awarded for the 2019-20 cycle.
“We are now addressing a generation that could become addicted if they take a pill a few times. Prevention is critical,” said Steve Forzato, deputy chief of statewide drug initiatives for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, to the audience assembled May 14 at the Ruth Pike Auditorium, for the 17th annual PROSPER statewide conference.
The 2019 PROSPER conference brought together representatives from Penn State and Pennsylvania state agencies and school districts to share recent developments in addressing substance misuse among middle school youth.
Imani Adegbuyi wanted to be a part of a graduate program that would offer her more than just a degree. After coming to Penn State, she knew the master of health administration program was the perfect fit, as it connected her individual interests and academics to her long-term goals.
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, describes her capstone project experience in the Penn State MHA program.
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, offers advice to those new to the Penn State MHA program.
Imani Adegbuyi, a master of health administration graduate, describes how Penn State alumni connections was a main driver for her interest in the MHA program.
