Each spring, the American Public Health Association brings together communities across the country to observe National Public Health Week as a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our nation's health.
For National Public Health Week 2023, the College of Public Health is hosting a series of virtual and in-person events showcasing our work in public health.
Virtual sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Research and Evidence Based Practice Day is a collegewide event that showcases scholarship across the College of Public Health's academic disciplines, led by students who are working in collaboration with faculty advisors. The event also serves as a great training experience for students, since a critical element of research is dissemination of findings and interaction with professional colleagues. There will be citation awards for meritorious posters and a Dean's Award for Research Excellence.
Due to the large number of abstract submissions, there will be four one-hour sessions during the day:
- 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.: Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Kinesiology, Nursing, Social Work
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Health Services Administration and Policy, Social and Behavioral Sciences
- 1 to 2 p.m.: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Services Administration and Policy
- 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.: Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructions for viewing: At the link below, first watch the "Welcoming Remarks" from Interim Dean Ibrahim and Associate Dean Sarwer by clicking into each of their boxes. Then, scroll through the page to locate the presentation you want to view. You can also type a keyword or author name in the search box, or use the "Sessions" and "Departments" drop-down menus at the top of the page to narrow your search. To view, click on the presentation, then click "Join" to attend.
Various in-person volunteer opportunities available throughout the day
Join us for the College of Public Health's Give Back Day, an annual event in which students, staff, faculty, and alumni volunteer with community partners in North Philadelphia as our way of giving back to our neighbors and local community. Volunteers have the opportunity to participate at one of seven community sites—there are a limited number of volunteer slots at each location, so positions are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sites include:
- Bebashi—Transition to Hope
- Bethel Presbyterian Church
- Church of the Advocate
- Columbia Field
- LiveToServe PA
- MLK Adult Center
- St. Francis Inn
Sign up to volunteer on April 1. More information on each site is available on the registration form; if a site is not listed, all available volunteer slots have been filled.
On-campus fair from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bell Tower
Learn more about student organizations and Temple resources at this health and wellness-themed activities fair—groups in attendance include the Nutrition Club, Alpha Delta Mu, TU SNAP, and more! No registration is required.
Dive into an unexplored interest—or discover an unexpected one—and crash the class! Throughout National Public Health Week, you can sit in on a selection of classes and get an inside look at life as a student in a range of CPH disciplines.
Public Health Nutrition
Virtual session from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Taught by Jennifer Fisher, professor of social and behavioral sciences, Public Health Nutrition is a graduate seminar course that explores nutrition as a science and platform for public health promotion and disease prevention. The fundamental contribution of nutrition to public health as well as the potential of food and nutrition policy, programs, and interventions to reduce risk and promote health are examined.
Register to receive the link to connect on April 3.
Public Health Beyond Borders
Virtual session from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m.
Taught by Graciela Jaschek, assistant professor of instruction in epidemiology and biostatistics, Public Health Beyond Borders is an undergraduate course that introduces students to the world of "disease detectives" solving public health challenges in glocal (i.e., global and local) communities. Students learn about the profession of field epidemiology and how disease investigations support public health actions relevant to affected populations.
Dive into an unexplored interest—or discover an unexpected one—and crash the class! Throughout National Public Health Week, you can sit in on a selection of classes and get an inside look at life as a student in a range of CPH disciplines.
Introduction to Research Methods
Virtual session from 12:30 to 1:50 p.m.
Taught by Aimee Palumbo, associate professor of instruction in epidemiology and biostatistics, Introduction to Research Methods is an undergraduate seminar course covering the basic concepts of public health research—including study designs, human subjects protection, quantitative and qualitative research techniques, and data collection—and applying these concepts to public health settings and topics.
Virtual session from 1 to 2 p.m.
Historically, partnerships between higher education institutions and their surrounding communities have been characterized by a palpable tension over who determines which issues to address and how. The relationship between colleges and communities can transition to an engaged model where colleges and community partners co-create solutions to community issues through ongoing negotiations, compromises, and a commitment to reciprocity. Contemporary service-learning should highlight the importance of appropriately balancing a community's needs with an institution's desire to enhance student learning through educational experiences outside the classroom.
In this presentation, Jabari Bodrick, director of education and resiliency at United Way of the Midlands, will share a step-by-step community-centered approach to creating healthy and sustainable service-learning collaborations.
In-person conference from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Shusterman Hall
Experts will present topics surrounding life transitions for those with autism spectrum disorder, hosted in partnership between the College of Public Health and ABA Centers of America. Speakers include:
- Philip McCallion, director of Temple University's School of Social Work and the ABA Centers of America Autism Lab
- Amber Davidson, research coordinator for the Research, Engagement and Advocacy for Community Participation and Health Lab
- Luke Tomzcuk, certified autism peer support specialist and community outreach specialist for the Research, Engagement and Advocacy for Community Participation and Health Lab
- Matt Tincani, a board-certified behavior analyst and previous coordinator of Temple's graduate program in applied behavior analysis
Virtual session from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
College of Public Health students will discuss their work with community-based organizations in Philadelphia and how these organizations support community, promote representation, and advance health justice and equity. Learn about the work being done and how you can become involved.
Dive into an unexplored interest—or discover an unexpected one—and crash the class! Throughout National Public Health Week, you can sit in on a selection of classes and get an inside look at life as a student in a range of CPH disciplines.
Environmental Health
Virtual session from 1 to 1:50 p.m.
Taught by Robin Taylor Wilson, associate professor of epidemiology and biostatistics, Environmental Health is an undergraduate course that incorporates not only the common concepts associated with environmental health (such as population dynamics, air pollution, water pollution, and land pollution), but also emerging and controversial issues associated with environmental threats to human health, such as emerging diseases, global warming, and biological and chemical weapons.
Register to receive the link to connect on April 5.
Public Health Advocacy
Virtual session from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Taught by Sherief Ibrahim, adjunct instructor, Public Health Advocacy is a graduate course that prepares future public health practitioners with substantive knowledge on how policy is crafted and how to effectively integrate public health science in the policy process. The course provides students with practical skills to engage policymakers and public constituencies to support public health initiatives.
Virtual session from 1 to 2 p.m.
Alumni and former College of Public Health staff will discuss the application of public health training in the pharmaceutical industry. Panelists include:
- Alexandria Kachurak, associate director in the Center for Observational and Real-World Evidence at Merck, holds an MS in epidemiology and a BS in public health from Temple University. In her current role, she is responsible for managing, tracking and supporting the quality components of observational/non-interventional research studies.
- Matthew Phillips, associate director of research management in Global Medical and Value Capabilities at Merck, holds an MPH in social and behavioral sciences and a BS in public health from Temple University. In his current role, he is the team lead for the Oncology RWE operations team and sits on the leadership team for the Merck Intern Mentoring Program
- Jacque Spitzer, associate director of research management in Global Medical and Value Capabilities at Merck, holds an MSEd in psychological services from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in psychology from the University of Colorado. In her current role, she provides operational support of observational/non-interventional research focused on vaccine development. Jacque previously supported research studies at the College of Public Health as a senior project director.
Dive into an unexplored interest—or discover an unexpected one—and crash the class! Throughout National Public Health Week, you can sit in on a selection of classes and get an inside look at life as a student in a range of CPH disciplines.
Health Communications
Virtual session from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Taught by Sarah Bass, associate professor of social and behavioral sciences, Health Communications is a graduate course that examines multiple communication levels, channels, media, and communication technologies as they relate to developing and implementing public health communication interventions.