Farhia Ahmed Mohamed, MPH student, met with science policy experts, congressional staffers, and advocacy leaders in DC to explore how the federal budget affects research funding, how to communicate science effectively, and how to navigate the world of policymaking.
At a time when grants are being defunded and equity-focused offices are being eliminated, health equity researcher Darrell Hudson reflects on the “why” behind his work.
Exploring how the lack of affordable, quality childcare creates significant stress for working parents, particularly affecting low-income families and people of color, while also examining the burnout crisis facing underpaid early childhood educators.
Kaitlyn Bowie, a second-year MPH student, explores how family-centered care addresses health disparities in African American communities by fostering collaboration with families, enhancing outcomes, and building trust.
Dr. James Lacey is the Principal Investigator of the California Teacher’s Study and a University of Michigan School of Public Health alum. He is excited to be giving back to the public health program by supporting the learning of current students through remote research opportunities.
Online MPH student Dana Robles-Garcia collaborated with the California Teachers Study (CTS) to conduct remote research which examined healthcare use disparities among bisexual, lesbian/gay, and heterosexual women.