Browsing Engaged Scholars: Volume 6 (2018) by Issue Date
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Blending Nutrition and Physical Activity: An Activity Guide for Use with Blender Bikes
Ferrari, Theresa; Smathers, Carol ( 2018-04 )A blender bike is a tool that helps increase awareness of daily dietary and physical activity recommendations and ways to meet those recommendations. The experience of pedaling a blender bike is fun, but short-lived. We ... -
Encounters with People from Diverse Cultural Backgrounds and Lived Experiences? Relationships Matter
Maiorano, Joseph ( 2018-04 )I will introduce some of my narrative inquiry to better understand the education experiences of black males. Participants helped me to better understand that educators who help students who differ from them achieve educational ... -
Total Health and Wellness: A Team Approach to Primary Care
Rinehart, Candy; Westrick, Christopher; Hanes, Deborah ( 2018-04 )Ohio State Total Health and Wellness offers a team approach to primary care. The presenters will provide insight into the members and roles of the interprofessional team. They will also present the benefits of the team ... -
Moms2B: Empowering Moms, Changing Communities
Sager, Jamie; Price, Tanikka ( 2018-04 )Imagine that instead of celebrating the birth of a new child, you are instead faced with whether or not to pay for transportation to your prenatal appointment or buying food. Imagine that you just started a job that does ... -
Co-Designing with Communities
Sanders, Elizabeth B.-N.; Singh, Sapna; Braun, Erika ( 2018-04 )The presenters will share how the practice of co-design has empowered community members to become involved in the creation and development of innovative concepts and solutions for complex challenges that their communities ... -
Building Climate Change Resilience in Columbus through University and Community Engagement
Wilson, Aaron; Cervenec, Jason; Dipre, Geoff ( 2018-04 )The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center (BPCRC) has contributed to the development of a climate risk and vulnerability report that subsequently resulted in an effort to create a Climate Change Action Plan for the city ... -
Partnerships for the Common Good: Building Community Capacities to Address Health and Well-being
Bohrer, Kelly; Scheltens, Kathleen; Sherlock, Sharon; Saunders, Jessica ( 2018-04 )As a fellow Carnegie Engaged Institution, the University of Dayton builds and sustains reciprocal partnerships to build on assets and address public challenges. The presenters will highlight the important processes and ... -
Mental Health within the LGBTQ+ Population
Hill, Ashley; Maier, Diana ( 2018-04 )Depression and anxiety are the leading mental health issues that impact the LGBTQ+ population, directly correlated with discrimination and marginalization they experience due to their sexuality and/or gender identity. Our ... -
Rabies Elimination in Ethiopia: Veterinary Medicine and Community Engagement
Belu, Maria; O'Quin, Jeanette ( 2018-04 )Dr. Belu and Dr. O'Quin will present their work on building veterinary capacity and community engagement as methods to reduce the spread of rabies in Ethiopia. Rabies is responsible for about 59,000 human deaths each year. ... -
Project Nicaragua Clean Cook Stove Initiative
D'Annolfo, Kassidy; Dzotsi, Mikafui; Lin, Lauren ( 2018-04 )Project Nicaragua at Ohio State focuses on developmental interventions that leverage community partners to create locally-driven change in rural Rancho Grande, Nicaragua. After observing health issues associated with indoor ... -
Bridging the Gap of Food Insecurity through Inclusivity
Gherman, Whitney; Ellsworth, David; Creeden, Erin ( 2018-04 )Historically, people with disabilities (PWD) are overlooked in health promotion efforts. This leads to worse health outcomes for PWD when compared to people without disabilities. It is widely accepted that PWD are subject ... -
TED-Style Storytelling to Enhance Communication and Outreach
Kroeger, Robyn; Milligan, Ruth; Smith, Cathie; Barnes, Amy; Goff, Debbie; Oglesbee, Mike ( 2018-04 )Discovery Talks is an outreach program in the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at The Ohio State University, designed to educate the community about the impact of microbes and infectious diseases on people and ecosystems ... -
The Case for Supporting Communities through Nonprofits/Higher Education Partnerships
Wright, Mindy; Ruthheiser, Charles; Melsop, Susan; Kaye, Gail; Hitzhusen, Gregory; Ward, Sara ( 2018-04 )Nonprofit assets grow from their embedded, authentic relationships with communities: geographic-based (i.e. east Columbus); issue-based (i.e. public health); or sector-based (i.e. faith). The mission of higher education ... -
Toy Adaptation: Bridging Academia, Healthcare, and Industry
Kajfez, Rachel; Riter, Elizabeth; Young, Samantha ( 2018-04 )The Toy Adaptation Program (TAP), developed within The Ohio State University College of Engineering, is a prime example of an organization that recognizes the significance of engagement. TAP has sought to bridge academia, ... -
Hocking County 4-H Club 4th H for Health Challenge
Shriner, Joyce ( 2018-04 )Results of the 2016 4-H Healthy Living Club Practices Assessment completed by 4-H club advisors in Hocking County showed a need to focus on the 4th H in 4-H, which is health. As a result, the Hocking County 4th H for Health ... -
Partnering to Cultivate Healthy Eating Fanatics
Clary, Christy; Ferrari, Theresa ( 2018-04 )Researchers and practitioners recommend use of engaging and interactive techniques, including hands-on experience with food, to teach about healthy eating behaviors. C.H.E.F. (Cultivating Healthy Eating Fanatics) was a ... -
Barriers and Benefits to Desired Behaviors for Single-Use Plastic Items in Northeast Ohio's Lake Erie Basin
Bartolotta, Jill; Hardy, Scott ( 2018-04 )Given the growing saliency of plastic marine debris and the impact of plastics on beaches and aquatic environments in the Laurentian Great Lakes, applied research is needed to support municipal and non-governmental campaigns ... -
Engaging Community Partners in Scientific Research
Griffith, Mary; Hawkins, Elizabeth; Clevenger, Bruce; Fulton, John; Custer, Sam; Schoenhals, John; Martin, Clifton; Dorrance, Anne; Lee, Ryan; Seiler, Les ( 2018-04 )Land-grant universities are charged with creating knowledge and applying that knowledge in ways that improve the lives of our stakeholders. Ohioans today face grand challenges that need scientific solutions. A Google search ... -
Designing Accessible AgriTourism -- Welcoming Visitors of All Abilities
Akgerman, Laura; Jepsen, Dee; Lissner, L. Scott ( 2018-04 )As AgriTourism grows in popularity, it is important to ensure that AgriTourism sites are welcoming and accessible to individuals of all abilities. Although the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not specify guidelines ... -
Texting as a Health Promotion Method
Barlage, Lisa; Brinkman, Pat; Treber, Michelle; Jones, Tammy; Stefura, Beth; Dellifield, Jami; Fifner, Joanna ( 2018-04 )With more than 92 percent of Americans using a cell phone, text messaging is the most used form of communication. Research shows 98 percent of text messages are opened. Studies using text messages to promote and improve ...