Support a cohort of Michigan-based hospitals and healthcare systems to advance their procurement of healthy, local foods from a diverse array of community based farm and food businesses. Convene partners, participate in group activities, conduct surv...

Supporting new and beginning teachers has helped to increase the number which stay in the profession and their success as new teachers.

I think I spend about 10% of my time providing informal and formal consultation to state agencies, education stakeholder organizations (e.g., EdTrust Midwest, LAUNCH Michigan, 313Reads, etc.), as well as to other Michigan organizations. This is all o...

I organized and taught Michigan’s 2022 three-day Drainage Design Workshop. Stakeholders are farmers, drainage contractors, conservation professionals, state employees Goal was to teach drainage design to stakeholders

I am conducting an evaluation of the Flint Leverage Points Project. The evaluation is designed to determine the extent to which the project is meeting its stated goals and objectives. Evaluative findings, conclusions and recommendations contribute to...

The Michigan Trails Advisory Council is an advisory body appointed by the governor to provide direction in guidance to developing trails in Michigan and supporting safety, diversity, economic development and public health and recreation through the d...

Applied research on animal mortality resulting from the pandemic, to support regulatory development and stakeholder compliance.

Health Care Worker Activity October 11 - 16, 2022: Area health care workers (n=57) participated in either a low (self-guided walking tour of HTRC), mid-level (grooming a horse) equine-assisted service (EAS) or control group (guided walk without horse...

Food SPICE is a USDA Regional Food System Partnership Grant from Center for Regional Food Systems, that is creating stronger pipelines to resources, and more equitable and inclusive resources for farm and food entrepreneurs in Michigan. We are workin...

This USDA RMA Co-Operative Agreement Project is a one-year project that is educating adult small-scale farmers who identify as a person of color, BIPOC, socially-disadvantaged, underserved. We are providing outreach, engagement and zoom-based educati...

Community-engaged research project investigating the contribution of Special Olympics athletes to sport outcomes as well as the relationship of performance to markers of health. Measured and consulted with athletes on their current health, made medic...

Working with MSU Extension and vaccine division of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Provided public health education and updates on current vaccine recommendations.

Provided direction to state, multicounty and federal resource management personnel dealing with this invasive, tree-killing forest insect. Distributed research results. Created and distributed a pdf with an inexpensive option for hemlock wooly adelgi...

Provided information, including new research, to state and federal regulatory personnel, state, county and local resource managers, outstate extension educators, and arborists.

Led panel discussion (in person and virtual) for WKAR's film screening of Move Me. This film explored a woman's experience with a physical disability after a diving accident. In this panel. Panel discussion focused on disability identity, ableism, an...

Provide comprehensive care to indigent people, immigrants, and members of the LGTBQ population with HIV, hepatitis C or hepatitis B at three federally funded clinics in Michigan. Also conducted research on neurological conditions.

Participated in community-engaged longitudinal teaching and learning research study exploring the benefits and challenges of farmers markets. Producing a documentary film.

Projects included: (1) Helping a local company build an infrared machine that can reduce or deactivate lectins in dry beans so that bean ingredients/flours generated can be used to make low-moisture foods (crackers, cookies) that are safe for human c...

Served as co-chair of the Data for Equity and Impact Table, which was convened by the 313Reads coalition of community groups providing literacy supports for students and families across Detroit.

10 Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farms is a state-funded program that matches what schools and Early Care and Education (ECE) sites spend on Michigan-grown fruits, vegetables, and dry beans with grants of up to 10 cents per meal. It is administe...

Seminar-based presentations for nurses, social workers, elder committee, and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

Global Voices showcases how the work of young global innovators, MSU faculty, and industry leaders relate to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The series also serves as a coordinating platform for research and outreach activ...

Serve as project consultant for NWCHIR, a partnership of health and community providers that serve the health needs of individuals across 10 counties in northwest Michigan: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manist...

Panel moderated by Dr. Jake Rowan about the relationship between health and art. The discussion featured poet and storyteller Carolyn White, dulcimer maker and musician Doug Berch, and sculptor and painter Richard Tanner.

Equity in the Classroom Conference focused on the impact of the pandemic on K-12 students. Dorinda Carter, chairperson of the Department of Teacher Education, spoke to all MI colleges and universities about preparing for students who have been away f...