Health and Human Science Matters is a podcast dedicated to the life-changing research and creative scholarship done in Colorado State University's College of Health and Human Sciences. Each episode invites you to get to know the faculty, students, and staff in our College who fulfill our mission of optimizing human health and well-being through discovery and innovation.
Dr. Mohammed Mehany | Sustainable infrastructure and improving mental health within the construction industry
Dr. Mohammed Mehany, associate professor in Colorado State University's Department of Construction Management, sits down with Matt and Avery to discuss his fascinating, cross-cultural journey from Cairo, Egypt to Colorado and his research studying more sustainable infrastructure and mental health in the construction industry. Learn more about Dr. Mehany on his bio page!
2/2/2024 • 32 minutes, 51 seconds
Dr. Karyn Hamilton | Promoting healthy aging through exercise
Dr. Karyn Hamilton, professor in Colorado State University's Department of Health and Exercise Science, associate director for the Columbine Health Systems Center of Healthy Aging, and director of the Translational Research on Aging and Chronic Disease Lab, speaks with Matt and Avery about her integrative approach to studying age-associated chronic diseases.Learn more about Dr. Hamilton on her bio page!
1/19/2024 • 34 minutes, 48 seconds
Dr. Sarah A. Johnson | Functional foods for healthier lives
Dr. Sarah A. Johnson, registered dietician nutritionist and associate professor in Colorado State University's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, speaks with Matt and Avery about her research on functional foods - such as blueberries and microgreens - to benefit human health across the lifespan.Learn more about Dr. Johnson on her bio page!
1/4/2024 • 34 minutes, 38 seconds
Dr. Paula Alaszkiewicz | Showcasing the rich history of textiles
Dr. Paula Alaszkiewicz, assistant professor in Colorado State University's Department of Design and Merchandising and curator of the Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, speaks with Matt and Avery about her research and creative scholarship exploring the structures, spaces, and practices of exhibiting fashion and historic textiles.Learn more about Dr. Alaszkiewicz on her bio page!
12/1/2023 • 37 minutes, 2 seconds
Dr. Jen Currin-McCulloch | Using social work as a tool for hope for young adults with cancer
Dr. Jen Currin-McCulloch, assistant professor and director of the Serious Illness and End-of-Life Narratives Research Lab in Colorado State University's School of Social Work, speaks with Matt and Avery about her research to uncover the disparities in access to health care and mental health services for young adults with advanced cancer and terminal illnesses.Learn more about Dr. Currin-McCulloch on her bio page!
11/16/2023 • 36 minutes, 37 seconds
Dr. Lauren Shomaker | Improving the intersection of mental and physical health for youth
Dr. Lauren Shomaker, associate professor and director of the Adolescent Wellness Team in Colorado State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies, sits down with Matt and Avery to discuss her research on optimizing mental and physical health for adolescents and her role as a mentor to early-career scholars.Learn more about Dr. Shomaker on her bio page!
11/9/2023 • 37 minutes, 18 seconds
Dr. Andy Persch | Unlocking employment opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Dr. Andy Persch, associate professor in Colorado State University's Department of Occupational Therapy and director of the Transition, Employment, and Technology Lab, speaks to Matt and Avery about his research focused on improving the transition to adulthood and employment among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also discusses the Vocational Fit Assessment and VocFit.com created in partnership with colleague, Dr. Dennis Cleary, a tool to help inform job placement and customized employment decision-making.Learn more about Dr. Persch on his bio page!
10/19/2023 • 31 minutes, 41 seconds
Creating humanizing spaces for minoritized college students with Dr. Susana Muñoz
Dr. Susana Muñoz, associate professor and coordinator of the Higher Education Leadership doctoral specialization in Colorado State University's School of Education, sits down with Matt and Avery to discuss her journey through academia and her research on college persistence, access, equity, and identity development for undocumented Latinx college students.Learn more about Dr. Muñoz on her bio page!
