Colorado State University’s 16th President Amy Parsons joins Matt and Avery to discuss her journey from studying political science as an undergraduate at CSU and pursuing her law degree, to becoming the university’s president. During the conversation, President Parsons emphasized the importance of CSU as a modern land-grant university and its role to serve students, faculty, staff, and our communities in Colorado while cultivating an engaging atmosphere for connection, democracy, expression, and intellectual curiosity. Get to know more about President Parsons on her bio page. Also, learn about ..read more

On this special episode of Health and Human Science Matters, Matt and Avery sit down with Ph.D. candidates and CHHS Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship recipients, Mohammad Teymouri from the Department of Construction Management, Elliot Graham from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, and Heidi Tseng from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The three doctoral students share their journeys to Colorado State University, what it's like to pursue a Ph.D., and the impact they hope to have with their research. Learn more about the CHHS Dean's Fellowship and the fellows here ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Dr. Deborah "Debbie" Fidler sits down with Matt and Avery to discuss her research in studying neurodiversity and intellectual disabilities - specifically the cognitive phenotype associated with Down syndrome - and her passion for serving the community. To learn more about Dr. Fidler, visit her bio page ..read more

Dr. Tom LaRocca, assistant professor in CSU's Department of Health and Exercise Science and director of the Healthspan Biology Lab at CSU, sits down with co-hosts Matt and Avery to discuss his journey from teaching high school chemistry to becoming a healthspan researcher. Dr. LaRocca addresses neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Alzheimer’s through his research. To learn more about Dr. LaRocca, visit his bio page ..read more