HHD Undergraduate News Jan 27 2019

Leave a reply
New and Upcoming
  • Academic Calendar Reminder:
    • Summer Registration begins February 4. Remember all World Campus classes are open for summer registration.  Work ahead, catch up or just take that tough class when you can focus on it.  Check LionPath for the courses offered.
    • Summer Study Abroad Deadline is February 1
  • HHD Student Council Meeting, 7 pm, Monday January 28 in 359 HHD Building. Get prepped for Career Fairs–resume review from HHD Alumni and Faculty, Tips from Career Services, and Insomnia Cookies!
  • DEADLINE THIS WEEK! The College of Health and Human Development will be offering Summer Research Funds for undergraduates to complete research under the direction of a faculty mentor for summer 2019. Funds may be used for student expenses and project costs. Students interested in requesting this funding can fill out the form at https://hhd.psu.edu/summer-undergraduate-research-grants or submit all materials via mail/email to Heather Zimmerman, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, 344 Health and Human Development Building, or emailed to hdh3@psu.edu. Please note faculty supervisor requirements below. Students must be enrolled in a College of HHD major or be a premajor HHD student. Deadline is January 31, 2019. Applicants will be notified by the end of March 2019 regarding funding decisions.
  • Spring Career Days 2018 February 5 – February 6  February 5: Non-Technical Full-Time, Internship and Co-op February 6: Technical Full-Time, Internship and Co-op 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bryce Jordan Center http://careerfairs.psu.edu/Spring/student/Default.shtml
    • Have you registered on Nittany Lion Careers??: http://nittanylioncareers.psu.edu/
    • See the employers coming!
    • Want to connect with alumni in your field? Check out LionLink: https://psulionlink.peoplegrove.com/
    • Interested in representing your student group and your leadership skills? Join us for the Networking & Professional Etiquette Dinner. Connect with organizations attending Spring Career Days during a mocktail hour before a presented etiquette dinner. Join guided discussions with employers, have a great meal, and learn how to represent yourself at the table.This event is free for Penn State students thanks to the generous sponsorship of Kohl’s. Tuesday, February 5, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. REGISTER NOW
  • Applications for the Women’s Leadership Initiative are OPEN! College of Health and Human Development Women’s Leadership Initiative Information Sessions  Please attend the following information session: 
    • Tuesday, January 29, 6 PM, 110 Henderson Building
    • Eligibility: Open to students in the College of Health and Human Development and the College of Nursing who will be juniors during the 2019-20 academic year. 
    • Visit www.hhd.psu.edu/wli for full eligibility requirements.  Application Deadline: February 8, 2019    Build leadership skills and experiences • Network with women leaders • Gain academic credit
  • If you are a first year student, applications are now open for the Presidential Leadership Academy and are due February 1. “The Presidential Leadership Academy is for those who want to think critically about important issues. Those who want to make the tough decisions. Those who want to make a difference in the world and lead by example. Those like you — Penn Staters who want to become the leaders of tomorrow.” Learn more and apply: https://academy.psu.edu/prospective/applications.cfm
  • Health Promotion and Wellness, a unit of Penn State Student Affairs, is currently accepting applications for HealthWorks, a peer outreach and education program designed to advocate health among students at University Park. Applications for the 2019-20 academic year are currently being accepted through Feb. 1. HealthWorks offers two unique opportunities for students with an interest in health and wellness to get involved on campus. These opportunities include facilitating one-on-one wellness services to peers and outreach and promotion through workshops and other initiatives. During the application process interested students will have the option to prioritize which opportunity they are most interested in.  
  • PA Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring physician assistant careers will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills needed to successfully apply to physician assistant programs. Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:00pm in 201 Thomas
  • Pre-Law Advising Center:  Interested in going to law school?  Then you are a pre-law student. Pre-Law Advising helps students from all Penn State majors and campuses. 
  • The Student Engagement Network Grant Program is accepting applications for Spring 2019! The SEN will be awarding grants of up to $3,000 to support student engagement experiences. Examples include financial support for unpaid internships or research opportunities, living expenses, travel costs, and conference fees. Grant funding can also be used to compensate a student working fewer hours in order to be involved in a student club or organization on campus. The application is due January 31 and can be found at http://www.engage.psu.edu/students/grants/. If you have questions about the grant program or how to apply, visit us in 102 HUB-Robeson Center, email engage@psu.edu, or call us at our new number, (814) 863-5995.
  • Penn State’s Outdoor School is seeking counselors for the Spring semester. Outdoor School is a four-day, residential program for upper-elementary school students, run by Penn State’s nature center, Shaver’s Creek, and staffed by Penn State student counselors: https://www.shaverscreek.org/penn-state-students/outdoor-school/be-an-outdoor-school-counselor/
    • Penn State students must first submit an application. Students who are accepted will be registered for SciEd 140 or RPTM 140, Outdoor School Field Experience for academic credit concurrent with ODS. Counselors attend two required training sessions prior to the start of Outdoor School. Deadline: Feb 4
  • A new semester long residential program, Study Away Pittsburgh, is a good alternative learning experience for junior and senior level students. Study Away Pittsburgh is an affordable, transformative, urban educational experience for Penn State students in fall 2019. Modeled after Study Abroad, students are placed with community partners, and participate in an in-depth, community based learning experience in sustainability while residing in Pittsburgh for the entire semester.The community partners that students are placed with include non-profit advocacy groups, governmental agencies, multidisciplinary design firms, health care providers, socially responsible businesses and many more. To learn more about the semester long residential program in Pittsburgh, please visit http://studyawaypittsburgh.psu.edu Any questions please contact Lisa Vavro at lkv10@psu.edu
  • Upcoming Global Health Minor Information Sessions (2019 Spring Semester) 
    • Thursday, January 31 at 6 p.m. Bennett Pierce Living Center, 110 Henderson Building
  • Nittany AI Challenge:  For the second year in a row, the EdTech Network is offering teams of students, faculty, and staff the chance to compete for grants totaling $50,000. Teams will be challenged to use the artificial intelligence (AI) platform(s) of their choosing to develop and present AI-based solutions that improve the student experience at Penn State, solve real problems that the University is facing, and/or generate innovative startup ideas. Visit the Nittany AI Challenge, the central communication hub for all announcements, discussions, criteria, and general information related to the challenge. Plan to submit your idea proposal by January 29 to be considered for the first round of funding.
  • Fulbright in the U.K., January 29, 11:00 – 12:00 PM in 312 Boucke: Spend a year getting a master’s degree in the U.K.! (it’s UK week at the UFO–check out all their events: https://ufo.psu.edu/calendar/list
    • The Fulbright U.S. Student programs offers study grants for one-year master’s programs at a wide-variety of U.K. universities. These grants are for graduating seniors, recent graduates or even current graduate students. Additionally, the Fulbright U.K. Commission offers the Summer Institute program which offers 3-4 week summer study programs at 9 different U.K universities. The summer institutes are for first and second-year students with little or no international experience and 3.7 or greater GPAs. Join us to learn more about both of these programs and how to apply. Register to participate remotely via Zoom here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bCL5KIQRTw-2u6Ar-q2hEQ
HHD HIGHLIGHTS
  • Global Health Minor: The Global Health Minor is a competitive minor, open to any Penn State student who is enrolled at the University Park campus and who has declared a major field of study. During your work in the Global Health Minor, you will complete a five -week supervised fieldwork experience in Ecuador, South Africa, or Tanzania. This experience, along with course work, will help you develop the capacity to think, talk, and write critically about global health issues and challenges and help you prepare for occupations and graduate programs that demand global thinking, understanding and experience. 
    • Advising: After attending an information session, students who are interested in applying for the Global Health Minor should schedule an advising appointment to meet with the Global Health Minor program director, Dr. Dana Naughton. Thirty-minute advising sessions may be arranged by contacting the staff of the Department of Biobehavioral Health at 814-863-7256. Application materials will be provided to students at the time of meeting. Applications are due February 15, 2019 and are distributed to students only after their meeting with the program director.
  • Pink Zone–On Sunday, February 10, join the College of Health and Human Development, the College of Nursing, and the HHD Alumni Society in supporting breast cancer awareness by attending our Pink Zone 2019 pre-game reception and the Penn State Lady Lions Pink Zone Basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines.   Tip Off: 2:00 p.m.
    • To get tickets: Penn State students get in free with their student IDs. To reserve your free tickets through us please contact Brooke Owen (email: B.Owen@psu.edu) in the HHD Alumni Relations Office. 
    • Pre-Game Reception: Whether you purchase tickets through us or sit elsewhere, please join us at 12:30 a.m. in Room E/F at the Bryce Jordan Center for light refreshments (enter from the Founder’s Entrance on the East side of the BJC). There is no cost to attend the reception. Friends and family members of all ages are welcome. The Nittany Lion often joins us, and we are hoping for a repeat visit!  Pre-Game Reception: 12:30 p.m. Register Here for the reception.
  • Students interested in research opportunities with faculty can learn more about working with faculty at the Research Opportunities web site. Information on funding for research related travel, grants for research and more is found there. Students can see a list of faculty and projects looking for undergraduates to be involved, searching by college, key word: https://undergradresearch.psu.edu/searchByLocation.cfm.
  • Take a Professor to Lunch (or Coffee or Ice Cream): The HHD Dean’s Office will pay for lunch, coffee, or ice cream for up to five HHD students and one HHD faculty member at any one of the University’s on-campus eating establishments. As one of the most popular colleges at Penn State, we know how hard it can be to get to know your professors in our majors. But, we also know our faculty are wonderful people, and would love the opportunity to get to know you.  The charge card has a set monthly limit, so call early in the month to reserve your place.  Each HHD student is eligible to participate once per semester; faculty may participate as often as they are asked! http://hhd.psu.edu/undergraduate-education/take-professor-lunch
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
  • Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support  Penn State undergraduates who are presenting the results of their research or creative work at national or regional professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of attendance at the conference. 
  • HHD Student, Faculty and Staff Award nominations are open!  Nominations are due January 31 for the following awards (link to applications):
    • Edith Pitt Chace Award, Nomination deadline: January 30, 2019-The Edith Pitt Chace Award recognizes an outstanding student leader and scholar. The recipient of this award will receive a $1,500 scholarship, which will be applied toward tuition during the next academic year.
    • Student Service Award Nomination deadline: January 30, 2019–The Student Service Award recognizes service by a student to HHD, to Penn State, and to the community. The recipient of this award will receive a lifetime membership to the Penn State Alumni Association.
    • Faculty Appreciation Award Nomination deadline: January 30, 2019–The Faculty Appreciation Award honors a faculty member who actively promotes relationships among students, faculty and staff members, and alumni above and beyond the demands of his/her job.
    • Staff Appreciation Award Nomination deadline: January 30, 2019–The Staff Appreciation Award honors a staff member who actively promotes relationships among students, faculty and staff members, and alumni above and beyond the demands of his/her job.
    • Small Project Grants Nomination deadline: March 15, 2019–The Small Project Grant program provides students and faculty members with an additional source of funding for projects that benefit the University community and/or enhance students’ experiences in the College of Health and Human Development. Such projects may include, but are not limited to, student organization service projects or events, undergraduate or graduate student research not pertaining to a thesis or dissertation, and projects that promote collaboration among students and faculty members.
FUNDING, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE
  • Study Abroad Applications and Deadlines for Spring: https://global.psu.edu/category/how-apply
  • The Penn State Philadelphia Center is seeking interns for Summer 2019. Areas of student interest for Internship: Urban Agriculture; Food Policy; Community Development; Nutrition Education; Youth Leadership Development; Social Media/ Public Health Communication. These internships are paid and are open to current students or recent graduates. Info: https://psu.jobs/job/8466
  • The Fund for American Studies is accepting applications for the Summer 2019 Academic Internship Program in Washington, DC.  The comprehensive program includes academic coursework through George Mason University, an internship placement, furnished housing, guest lectures, as well as a variety of opportunities for networking and professional development. Questions can be directed to admissions@tfas.org or 202.986.0384. Generous scholarship funding is available – apply by the Feb. 12 Priority Deadline. 
  • Hudson River Health Care has been quite busy… we have officially merged with a sister FQHC, Brightpoint Health, expanding our reach throughout the 5 boroughs of New York City! https://www.hrhcare.org/hudson-river-health-care-and-brightpoint-health-merge/ We have updated our informational page on the Penn State internship as well as increased the experience to 320 hours for students https://www.hrhcare.org/internships/. Please share this information with students seeking internships, and with flexibility to relocate to the Hudson Valley region for the period of time. Students can apply online and submit their application to Jennifer Maine, Director of HR Operations and HR Compliance, at jmaine@hrhcare.org. 
  • The Amgen Scholars Program continues to offer undergraduates the opportunity to collaborate with faculty at top institutions on cutting-edge scientific research at ten renowned U.S. host institutions. Applications for the 2018 U.S. Amgen Scholars Program are now online.  Note that applicants do not need to currently attend one of the host institutions to participate. In fact, Amgen Scholars have represented over 680 colleges and universities to date. Applications close February 1 (February 15 for the California Institute of Technology). Eligibility requirements, as well as site-specific programming information, is available via amgenscholars.com. 
  • The Council of Sustainable Leaders unites Penn State student leaders in sustainability. Sustainability Showcases highlight work by Penn State faculty and others who are making a difference in sustainability. https://www.pennstatecsl.com/showcases-spring-2019.html  
    • Laurie Mulvey, February 1, 2019, HUB 132 (FLEX THEATRE), “Moving from Object to Subject​”
  • The National Academy of Social Insurance is looking for graduate students, recent graduates, and qualified upper-division undergraduate students for placement in its twelve-week, paid, summer internships. Students interested in U.S. social insurance and related issues are encouraged to apply for one of the Academy’s nationally-competitive internship programs – the Merton C. Bernstein Internship on Social Insurance, the Somers Research Internship on Long-Term Care and Aging, the Eileen Sweeney Graduate Internship in Disability Policy, and the Rashi Fein Internship in Health Policy. See the Internship Opportunities page for descriptions of each program and online applications. The Academy’s internship program has focused on developing young leaders in the social insurance field for nearly 30 years. Think about the talented young people you know – students, mentees, interns, and relatives – and encourage them to apply for an exciting summer in Washington, DC.  Application deadline: February 1, 2019. For more information, and to apply please visit the Student Opportunities page of the Academy’s website. You can also contact the leadership development coordinator at internships@nasi.org or at (202) 452-8097. 
  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP
    • INC. U! What is it? INC. U is a year-end “shark tank like” pitch competition to find the Top 6 Undergraduate student owned companies (undergraduates must own 50% or more of the company) to compete for $30,000+ in investment awards. Students compete in an initial video pitch competition and then the Top 6 companies are selected to pitch their companies to a distinguished panel of judges during an hour-long television show called “The Investment.”   Click HERE for a link to see last season’s show that we taped in April/2018.   This year’s competition deadline for Video submissions is February 10, 2019. The competition is open to all Penn State University campus undergraduates!  We are seeking the best student entrepreneurs regardless of what Penn State campus they attend. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact Tim Kerchinski –  txk128@psu.edu – 814-865-4388.
    • Summer Founders Program — Deadline February 15. WANT $10K TO WORK ON YOUR STARTUP OVER THE SUMMER?  Apply to the Summer Founders Program at the Happy Valley LaunchBox: Team must have at least 1 co-founder who is a full-time Penn State student in good standing (graduating seniors are eligible to apply). Founders must commit to working full-time on their venture (no full/part-time jobs, internships, or classes) from May 15th – Aug 7th in State College, PA. Dedicated working space in the Happy Valley LaunchBox, 24×7 access to the facility, mentorship, networking opportunities, and 1-on-1 help to take your business to the next step. MORE: https://invent.psu.edu/program/summer-founders/. Applications open until Feb 15th at midnight. 
    • TestLab at Happy Valley LaunchBox —  Deadline February 4. HAVE AN IDEA FOR A BUSINESS, BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START?  Apply to Idea TestLab at the Happy Valley LaunchBox. 4, 2 hour sessions over 5 weeks to help you figure out if you can turn your idea into a viable business, access to 1-on-1 mentoring, 24×7 access to LaunchBox for duration of program. MORE: https://launchbox.psu.edu/ideatestlab/. Applications open until Feb 4th at midnight. 
    • ENTI COURSES YOU CAN TAKE ONLINE SUMMER 2019.: Two core courses in the ENTI minor are available online this summer for students at any PSU campus.   Check the LionPath schedule for ENGR 310 “Entrepreneurial Leadership” and MGMT 425 “New Venture Creation.”  Both are required for any ENTI cluster.  
    • PENN STATE STARTUP WEEK: Mark your calendar and plan to participate in Penn State Startup Week, April 1 -5.  This special week is devoted to celebrating student entrepreneurship.  Find details and the schedule at  https://startupweek.psu.edu/.   
    • The TechCelerator Model Works! Just ask any one of the nearly 100 companies that have successfully launched.  These startups have created nearly 200 jobs and generated more than $14M in revenue. Have you ever wondered what it would take run your own startup?  Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator @State College is inviting local entrepreneurs, undergrads, grad students, Post-Docs, Professors and university researchers to participate in their next 10-Week Business Startup Accelerator. The weekly classes will run on Tuesdays – March 19, 2019 – May 14, 2019, from 2:00 – 5:00 P.M. with Graduation on May 21st from 2:00 – 7:00. Plus, weekly 1-hour mentoring sessions. Don’t miss out on this no-cost opportunity! We provide up to $1,000 toward startup costs plus the chance to pitch your business idea to a panel of entrepreneurs at the completion of the course. The top team will receive $10,000 in seed funding to help get their business off the ground. Additionally, there is an opportunity to get I-Corps funding of $3,000 and apply to the National I-Corps program which comes with a $50,000 grant. Business mentoring from Ben Franklin’s Transformation Business Services Network and Penn State’s Small Business Development Center staff will also be available free of charge.  You’ll come away from this experience with a viable business model, a list of networking contacts and the confidence that comes from knowing if it’s the right time for you to start your own tech-business – or not. Space is limited. Contact Bob Dornich at 814-865-7332. The deadline for applications is March 6, 2019.   To apply click the link:  State_College_Application_ 2019
    • IDEAMAKERS CHALLENGE.  Students – Do you have an early-stage idea for a startup company where IT is a core part of the solution? Do you want to be mentored by experienced entrepreneurs and experts, and gain experience in pitching your own business idea? Consider applying to the IdeaMakers Challenge! See attached flyer and learn more at: http://ideamakers.ist.psu.edu | Questions: ideamakers@ist.psu.edu | Applications due by Sunday Feb 3, midnight 2.       
    • PENN STATE SMEAL SUPPLY CHAIN PITCH COMPETITION. Smeal’s Center for Supply Chain Research™ (CSCR™) and The Farrell Center for Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation are once again hosting the 2019 Penn State Smeal Supply Chain Pitch Contest open to all Penn State undergraduate students at all Commonwealth campuses. This year’s contest final round will be held on Monday evening, April 1st, in the Steimer Auditorium in the Forest Resources Building at University Park, but students must submit their application by Wednesday, February 6th, to be considered for the contest. Through the generosity of CSCR™ Corporate Sponsors, the 2018 top four teams won awards totaling $12,500. Currently, the 2019 contest sponsor roster includes Wegmans, KANE is Able, Lansdale Warehouse, and CVS Health, and we hope to add several more contest sponsors before the April 1st final round. See attachment, view contest details and complete your application to compete at sites.psu.edu/scpitch . 
  • The Undergraduate Fellowships Office is THE place to seek help in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, and much more.  Learn more about their resources and look at their fellowship/scholarship database to learn more https://ufo.psu.edu/current-students. Upcoming Sessions
    • U.K. Week: Gates-Cambridge Scholarship, January 31, 4:00 – 5:00 PM in 120 ThomasThe Gates-Cambridge Scholarship offers funded master’s or Ph.D. study at Cambridge University in the U.K. Gates looks for academic excellence, leadership potential and a commitment to improving the lives of others. Join us to learn more about the program and how you can get started crafting an application. Register to participate remotely via Zoom here:https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WkNFBUVVRZKpZ9YOtos01Q
  • Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) offers female college students opportunities to learn about policy issues. Their next seminar is on Congress and leadership. Monday March 18 – Friday March 22 (Scholarship Deadline | February 7, 2019; Registration Deadline | February 14, 2019). Learn more: https://plen.org/congress/
STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING
  • EPPIC Workshops for International Students. For more info: http://www.eppic.la.psu.edu/. Upcoming Sessions: 
  • Health Professions Advising Center workshops. Learn more about their group sessions and advising resources at  http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising Upcoming sessions include: 
    • Med Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring medicine, dentistry, and podiatry will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills these health profession schools require of their applicants. Wednesday, February 27, 6:00-7:00pm in 104 Thomas
    • Medical Applicants: Junior and senior students applying for medical, dental, or podiatry school will be introduced to application timelines and strategies needed to compete successfully in the current application cycle. Tuesday, February 5, 6:00-7:15pm in 104 Thomas
    • PA Prep: First-year and sophomore students exploring physician assistant careers will be familiarized with the coursework, experiences, and skills needed to successfully apply to physician assistant programs. Tuesday, January 29, 6:00-7:00pm in 201 Thomas
    • PA Applicants: Junior and senior students applying for physician assistant programs will be introduced to application timelines and strategies needed to compete successfully in the current application cycle. Tuesday, March 19, 6:00-7:00pm in 201 Thomas
  • LifeHacks are group workshops to help students manage stress, improve sleep or adjust to college life.  See https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health-wellness/psychological-counseling/life-hacks-caps for a full schedule. Upcoming LifeHacks:
    • Monday 1/28  NEW IN TOWN: Transfer Student Support and Resources
    • Tuesday 1/29 LENGTHENING THE FUSE: Managing Anger and Irritability
    • All sessions are open to all Penn State students and no appointment is necessary. Time: 4:00 to 5:00pm Locations: Mondays (402 Student Health Center); Tuesdays: (204/205 Student Health Center).
  • The Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center (https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/) is offering monthly webinars via Zoom throughout the 2018-2019 academic year from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesdays. To access any of these free webinars, please use the Zoom link provided below, no registration needed: https://psu.zoom.us/j/3845004052. Next Webinar: Tuesday, January 29, 2019  Adult Learners. Additional Workshops: https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/category/workshops/
  • Are you struggling to pay for food?  Visit The Lion’s Pantry! https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/
  • Join HealthWorks and Healthy Penn State Ambassadors every Wednesday during the spring semester. A peer educator will lead the group through a 45 minute wellness activity. Every Wednesday starting January 9th. 4:00-4:45 p.m. in the Wellness Suite, 20 Intramural Building
  • Meditation Monday sessions to help students learn stress management strategies. The sessions are independent of each other and students are not required to attend all four sessions. Sessions will be held from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Wellness Suite, 20 Intramural Building. Dates and topics include:
    • Monday, Feb. 11 – Relaxation Meditation
    • Monday, Mar. 11 – Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques
    • Monday, Apr. 15 – Calming the Mind with Meditation
  • Need help with Medical emergencies? Death of an immediate family member? Housing insecurity Unexpected events or challenges? Contact the Office of Student Care and Advocacy: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare
  • The Black and Latino Male Empowerment Group meets on the following Thursdays during spring 2019, 6:00-7:30 p.m., in 315 Grange Building: January 31, February 14, February 28, March 14, March 28, April 4, April 18. Learn more: http://equity.psu.edu/mrc/black-latino-male-empowerment-group
  • Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here for all students who need help during the semester. Visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/ to learn more about their services. CAPS offers group sessions for students who just want a group of supportive peers. See http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/services/CurrentGroups.shtml for a list of groups. And any student facing a crisis or knowing another student in that situation can contact a 24/7 number:  
    •  Penn State Crisis Line (24/7), (877) 229-6400
    • Crisis Text Line (24/7),  txt “LIONS” to 741741
HHD Research Seminars
  • Monday, January 28 “The Medicaid Windfall: Expansions and the Target Efficiency of Hospital Safety-Net Subsidies” Sayeh Nikpay, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Health Policy, Vanderbilt University, Health Services Research Colloquium, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 118 Keller Building (Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/526737440). Contact: Tracy Johnson at tlg17@psu.edu.
  • Monday, January 28 “Does Prenatal Vitamin D Have an Effect on Placental Angiogenesis and Maternal Blood Pressure in Bangladesh?” Anita Subramanian, Nutritional Sciences Doctoral Student, The Pennsylvania State University; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 005 Health and Human Development Building; Host Nutritional Sciences (814-865-3448).
  • Monday, January 28 “Substance Co-Use in the Population and in Daily Life: Laying the Groundwork for Mobile Health Intervention,” Ashley Linden-Carmichael, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University; 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., 022 Biobehavioral Health Building; Contact: Helen Kamens at hmk123@psu.edu or Kyle Murdock at kwm20@psu.edu. Link:https://bit.ly/2VH952S
  • Tuesday, January 29 Lessons from Economics: “Economic Evaluation in Prevention Science: Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities”, Damon Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Research Professor and Senior Research Associate, Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center, Penn State, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., 312 BBH; Contact:  Ashley Linden-Carmichael (814-865-7177) axc547@psu.edu. 
  • Wednesday, January 30 “Data Visualization: How Taking an Aesthetic Approach to Time Series Data Transformed How We Think About Development.” Nilam Ram, Professor of Human Development and Family Studies. QuantDev Brownbag, 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., 101 HHD; Contact: Mimi Brinberg at mjb6504@psu.edu.  
  • Thursday, January 31 “Positive parenting as an age-varying protective factor against substance use and depression,” Ben Bayly, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, The Methodology Center, The Pennsylvania State University,The Methodology Center Brown Bag Seminar,
  • https://methodology.psu.edu/training/brownbags, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Methodology Center Conference Room, 401 Health and Human Development Building, University Park, PA. Contact: Kate Guastaferro at kmg55@psu.edu. 
  • Friday, February 1 “Improving the Low-Income Food Environment in Baltimore: Past Gains and Future Directions,” Dr. Joel Gittelsohn, Professor in the Center for Human Nutrition and Global Obesity Prevention Center, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., The Bennet Pierce Living Center, 110 Henderson Building; Host: Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dr. Stephen Kodish; Contact: Tammy Houser (tjb17@psu.edu or 814-865-3448). 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *