Health and Human Science Matters

Dr. Mahmoud Shakouri, assistant professor and director of the Cement and Concrete Research Laboratory in Colorado State University's Department of Construction Management, sits down with Matt and Avery to discuss his research seeking sustainable materials and methods within the construction industry, specifically eco-friendly concrete and cement solutions.

Learn more about Dr. Shakouri on his bio page!

On the season six premiere of Health and Human Science Matters, Matt and Avery sit down with Ph.D. candidates and 2024 CHHS Dean’s Doctoral Fellowship recipients, Ross Atkinson from the School of Education, Maureen Walsh from the Department of Health and Exercise Science, and Megan Moran from the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University.

The doctoral students share how they discovered their passion for their areas of research, their journeys to CSU, and their aspirations to make a positive impact on people's lives through their work.

Learn more about the CHHS Dean's Fellowship and the 2023-24 fellows.

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 the "Democracy and Higher Education: A Presidential Conversation with Johns Hopkins President, Ronald Daniels" event on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

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: https://chhs.source.colostate.edu/csu-college-of-health-and-human-sciences-2022-23-deans-fellows-recognized-for-their-research-excellence/

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!