Presentation Schedule - Spring 2006

January 13 - Dr. James Johnson

Disaster Preparedness and Response: Community Health Issues and Implications

February 10 - Dr. Mike Stewart

Hearing and Firearms Noise Exposure

March 17 - Dr. Irene O'Boyle

Public Health Education Leadership and Systems Thinking

April 14 - Dr. Judy Chandler Activity Intensity of Inclusive and Non-Inclusive Physical Education Environments

Presentation Format

Presentations should reflect scholarly projects that advance knowledge, application and practice in the health professions disciplines. It may include the generation of new data, but also the generation of new ideas, models, and new application of existing data.

It is recommended that presentations last between 20-30 minutes to allow sufficient time for questions and discussion. The primary objective should be educational in nature with emphasis on practical application to a wide variety of attendees. Elements of the presentation should include:

• general introduction including the purpose of the research/creative endeavor
• compare your work to other work that has been completed or is in progress
• outcome of your research/creative endeavor
• application within and between disciplines

When and Where

Symposia will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month during the academic year from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in HPB, Room 1255. You are welcome to bring your lunch. Drinks and dessert will be provided.

Who Should Attend?

We encourage faculty, staff, students, retirees, and community members to attend these forums, to enhance a better understanding and appreciation of the wide variety of scholarly work within the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions.

Interested in Presenting?

A Symposia Schedule for the academic year will be maintained in the College Office and can be found on Blackboard. To make a reservation for presenting your research/creative endeavor, email Dr. Parr at parr1rb@cmich.edu.