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Michele Parker receives NIH grant for collaborative research with FSU’s College of Social Work

Published: April 11, 2023 | 5:59 pm

For the parents of children with autism, the typical stresses of raising kids come with additional challenges. A Florida State University research team has received a new grant to investigate how the coordination of care for a child with autism spectrum disorder affects parents’ health and overall stress levels. “We know that accessing the recommended […]

Michelle Parvatiyar awarded McKnight Junior Faculty Fellowship

Published: March 30, 2023 | 8:24 pm

The Florida Education Fund has awarded McKnight Junior Faculty Fellowships to two Florida State University professors as part of their initiative to encourage exceptional teaching and research by faculty historically underrepresented in academia. Michelle Parvatiyar, an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology in the College of Health and Human Sciences, and […]

CHHS researchers develop quick, cost-effective shrimp authenticity test

Published: March 23, 2023 | 8:11 pm

Diners with discerning tastes may be keen to order an entrée featuring shrimp harvested from the waters of the Atlantic. Or perhaps they prefer a Pacific crustacean. But restaurant-goers beware: As the most consumed and highest imported seafood in the U.S., shrimp are vulnerable to food fraud, species substitution and mislabeling. To help combat the […]

Students and faculty receive awards at 2023 SEACSM conference

Published: March 14, 2023 | 1:31 pm

Students, alumni and faculty from the Department of Nutrition & Integrative Physiology attended the annual conference for the Southeastern chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) in Greenville, South Carolina, and came away with numerous awards and honors. Professor Lynn Panton was the recipient of the 2023 Henry J. Montoye Scholar Award. The Scholar Award was instituted to […]

CHHS announces 2023 Research Showcase winners

Published: March 6, 2023 | 5:29 pm

On Friday, March 3, graduate students from the departments of Human Development & Family Science and Nutrition & Integrative Physiology participated in the 2023 Research Showcase hosted by the CHHS Department of Research and Graduate Studies. The event spotlighted exciting research taking place at the College of Health and Human Sciences. More than 20 graduate […]

Researching romance: Undergraduate students uncover insights into romantic relationships

Published: February 13, 2023 | 3:44 pm

Romantic relationships can be complex, and often leave people with more questions than answers. How does social anxiety impact romantic relationship formation? Is “taking a break” good for your mental health? If your sibling doesn’t approve of your relationship, could that spell the end? And why do so many couples fight about social media? With […]

Apply Now: Study Family Science Abroad in Valencia, Spain

Published: January 23, 2023 | 7:10 pm

Interested in studying abroad in Valencia, Spain? Through FSU International Programs, students can study Family Science from June 22 to August 1, 2023. The program helps gain an understanding of Spanish culture and family life through visits to museums, cultural centers, schools, daycares, neighborhoods and local communities. These educational experiences allow for reflection on the […]

Lenore McWey selected as editor-elect of the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy

Published: January 20, 2023 | 10:00 pm

Lenore McWey, Ph.D., LMFT, was selected as editor-elect of the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy announced January 13. McWey is a professor and director of the Marriage and Family Therapy doctoral program at the College of Health and Human Sciences. She will officially take over duties […]

Doctoral student Amy Mullins receives multiple scholarships

Published: January 4, 2023 | 7:45 pm

Amy Mullins, a nutrition and food science doctoral student in the Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, received the Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship for Student Research from the FSU Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL). Neil Charness, Ph.D., Director of the ISL, announced Mullins as the recipient of the scholarship in March 2022. You can […]

A Message from Interim Dean Damon Andrew

Published: December 19, 2022 | 3:03 pm

Greetings and warm holiday wishes from the FSU College of Health and Human Sciences! Exactly 20 years ago this fall, I began serving as an academic advisor in the College of Health and Human Sciences while I was pursuing my doctorate degree at FSU. My two years on staff in the College of Health and […]

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