HDFS Graduate Program Oregon State University

03/02/2022

Only a few spots left for this free Training Academy!
“No You Can't Touch My Hair”: Everyday Microaggressions in Our Ever-Complex World with Daphnee Nicolas and Shauna Tominey
March 8, 2022 - 10:00 - 11:30am Pacific (virtual)
Interpretación disponible
https://apps.ideal-logic.com/opec?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_5b986c33817a

Only a few spots left for this free Training Academy!
“No You Can't Touch My Hair”: Everyday Microaggressions in Our Ever-Complex World with Daphnee Nicolas and Shauna Tominey
March 8, 2022 - 10:00 - 11:30am Pacific (virtual)
Interpretación disponible
https://apps.ideal-logic.com/opec?key=F3T9-25VWY_K9KH-5PTF_5b986c33817a

Microaggressions are subtle gestures, comments, and biased behaviors towards marginalized groups. Join Daphnee Nicolas and Shauna Tominey for a conversation on recognizing microaggressions and implicit bias and consider how each can impact interactions with children and families in early childhood and parenting education settings. Through activities, discussion, and reflection, participants will learn strategies to foster school and community environments where all children and families feel welcome and valued.

01/20/2022

Our very own Dakota Witzel was featured in OSU Today's events! Check out the OSU Today page here: https://today.oregonstate.edu/email

And the featured article here: https://consumer.healthday.com/1-18-do-you-feel-old-it-could-be-aging-you-2656401479.html

OSU Today is a daily e-mail news briefing provided by OSU News and Communication Services.

01/20/2022

Research Assistant posting that may be of interest:

Faculty Research Assistant position in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

This 50% time position will coordinate a randomized controlled trial evaluating a couples-based intervention designed to improve coping and communication skills after cancer. The position will coordinate study activities such as recruitment, enrollment, data collection, communication and outreach to stakeholders and study participants, and data management. This position can telecommute and work remotely. Apply by 1/31/22 for full consideration.

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/112631

12/13/2021

Check out this new research article from HDFS grad students and faculty: Dakota Witzel, Shelbie Turner, and Karen Ho**er!

This article "examines how self-perceptions of aging (SPA) moderated within- and between-persons perceived stress associations with physical health symptoms."

Congratulations!

https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/geronb/gbab228/6458330?guestAccessKey=f7da6257-2bed-4a62-acb1-8ecf64d00914&fbclid=IwAR0fzXH89c0AeGYeGqygd8AIS2HT1g2UKDke3zgtb-4rO2d0TzVqCGKx1TU

AbstractObjectives. To examine how self-perceptions of aging (SPA) moderated within- and between-persons perceived stress associations with physical health symp

12/09/2021

Congratulations to our very own Alexis Merculief, one of the newest members in the 10th cohort of Native Children's Research Exchange (NCRE) Scholars!
This is a great program "dedicated to pursuing research on substance use and disorder and Native child and adolescent development." Members of this training program receive mentorship as they work to disseminate knowledge about Native children's development and build collaborative relationships.
Find out more about the NCRE scholars program here: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/research-and-practice/centers-programs/caianh/training/ncre-scholars-program
Congratulations Alexis!

06/21/2021

Our graduate students have been busy this year! Please join us in celebrating the major milestones that were achieved this year.

Dissertation defenses:
Svea Olsen, PhD (Spring term; proposal winter term)
Hillary Lewis, PhD (Spring term)

Dissertation proposals:
Meghann Fenn (Spring term)
Brenda Barrett-Rivera (Spring term)
Adrienne Henry (Spring term)
Kylee Probert (Spring term)
Nicole Mullican (Spring term)
Corine Tyler (Winter term)

Preliminary Oral exam:
Danielle Luzia
Dakota Witzel
Isabella Sciuto Ozenbaugh
Maria Kurth
Alexis Merculief
Linda Fenske

Thesis defenses:
Kara McElvaine (Spring term; proposal Fall term)
Kelly Longway (Spring term)
Caitlyn Abshire (Spring term; proposal Fall term)

Thesis proposals:
Esmeralda Julyan (Spring term)
Kimmie Banks (Winter term)

Congratulations to all of our students on these major achievements!

Want to learn more about the research of our amazing graduate students? Let us know! And be sure to check out our HDFS grad student program directory: https://health.oregonstate.edu/hdfs/phd/directory

Send a message to learn more

05/29/2021

Want to stay active and support a great cause?
Join fellow HDFSers on September 25th for an annual Beavers Unite Against Alzheimer's Walk event.🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

This is a fundraiser event to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer's disease and get outside at the same time🌞🌞 In previous years this team has had a strong OSU presence at this event- see photos below! With course lengths up to 1 mile, the hope is to have this team walk in person this year!

Find out more about our Beavers team, sign up to join the walk, and/or donate to the fundraiser here: https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2021/OR-OregonampSWWashington?pg=team&fr_id=14724&team_id=670578&skip_login_page=true

Questions? Comment below or get in touch with Maria Kurth at [email protected]

05/14/2021

Check out a new amazing article from the OSU Center for Teaching and Learning by our very own Madi Nichols!

https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/osuteaching/2021/05/11/wellbeing-in-the-university-context-the-role-of-assessment/

Way to go Madi!

About the Author: Madeline Nichols is a doctoral student in the College of Public Health and Human Sciences at Oregon State University. Studying in the Human Development and Family Studies program,…

05/07/2021

Have you ever wondered about the resilience of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Check out this newly published article from recent CPHHS grads and current HDFS graduate students, along with faculty member Carolyn Aldwin, that describes their study on older adults and resilience during the pandemic: https://academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontology/advance-article/doi/10.1093/geronb/gbab058/6244417?searchresult=1

For a brief read, you can also check out this awesome OSU Synergies article on the project: https://synergies.oregonstate.edu/2021/older-adults-found-resilience-during-pandemic-through-community-human-connection-study-finds/

OR sign up for this symposium to hear a recording of discussions around this and other related projects: https://www.osualum.com/s/359/16/interior.aspx?sid=359&gid=1001&pgid=9151&cid=17641

Congratulations to this team on their newly published article!

“It’s a mistake to think of older adults as just being sort of victims during COVID,” Carolyn says. “They’re a lot more resilient than we think they are, and they’re important for the community.”

05/03/2021

Check out the newest article from the Center for Teaching and Learning, "Self Regulation in College" by our very own Amara Bradetich!

From the article: "This research highlights the role of self-regulation skills in student outcomes and perceptions in college."

Way to go Amara!
https://blogs.oregonstate.edu/osuteaching/2021/05/03/self-regulation-in-college/

About the Author: Amara Bradetich is a graduate student in the School of Public Health and Human Services at Oregon State University. Studying in the Human Development and Family Science area, her …

04/09/2021

Check out this CPHHS Synergies article on HDFS graduate student Shelbie Turner. The article highlights Shelbie's recently awarded NIH grant to fund her dissertation study, titled the ACHIEVE Study, which focuses on physical activity goal pursuit for Alzheimer's disease caregivers. Congratulations, Shelbie!

https://synergies.oregonstate.edu/2021/inside-the-mind-of-hdfs-student-researcher-shelbie-turner/

Shelbie Turner, a PhD student, is seeking answers to how your goals throughout life impact your health in later years. Shelbie’s research includes the health of those caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.

03/31/2021

Congratulations to HDFS graduate student Dakota Witzel and faculty member Rob Stawski on the publication of their article, “Resolution Status and Age as Moderators for Interpersonal Everyday Stress and Stressor-Related Affect,” in the Journals of Gerontology: Psychological Sciences.
For nice coverage in a university press release, see: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/want-longer-healthier-life-resolve-your-arguments-day%E2%80%99s-end-osu-study-says

Check out more work by Dakota Witzel (https://health.oregonstate.edu/people/dakota-witzel) and Rob Stawski (https://health.oregonstate.edu/people/robert-stawski) on our CPHHS website.

Way to go!

CORVALLIS, Ore. — A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased. That reduction in stress may have a major impact o...

03/12/2021

Congratulations to Nicole Mullican, a doctoral candidate in Human Development and Family Studies, for being awarded the AERA Doctoral Student and Early Career Scholars Seed Grant.

She will use this grant for her dissertation, which will inform efforts to improve foster parent support and retention.

Way to go Nicole!