Indiana Public Health Training Center hosts each month a faculty member that shares theory or research in their field and the direct application to public health practice. Topics include up-to-date issues that
are may impact local and national public health issues.
Our Scholar Series are broadcasted live using Adobe Connect for all online participants and recorded then produced as online courses in our
Online Learning Hub. Below are descriptions of past scholar series stay tuned for more listings and don't forget to register for the next scholar series in on our
Events Page!
Logic Models
Mar. 22, 2012 -Terrell W. Zollinger, DrPH, Professor and Director of Epidemiology and Environmental Health Division, IUSM Department of Public Health, and Associate Director, Bowen Research Center will lead participants through logic modeling, including the uses and development of models.
Impulsivity and Risk-Taking
Feb. 28, 2012 -Melissa A. Cyders, Ph. D., HSPP, Licensed Clinical Psychology and Health Service Provider in Psychology, Assistant Professor in Department of Psychology at the IUPUI School of Science. This course explains impulsive behavior and what are its major causes. Dr. Cyders discusses her research on why people engage in risky behaviors and suggest potential interventions.
HPV Epidemiology/Natural history
Oct. 27, 2011 - Darron R. Brown, MD, is a Professor of Medicine in Microbiology and Immunology and discusses HPV and its effects on public health practice. This course features HPV knowledge assessments, interactive data reports of HPV and up-to-date preventative vaccine research.
Motivational Theory & Practice
Nov. 29, 2011 - Steve Reed, MHA, FACHE, is the featured faculty in this course discussing leading management theories and their 'real world' applications. Learn some motivational theories and how impacts your employees along with tips on making your organization more effective!
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Health Policy
Oct. 27, 2011 - This course features Cynthia Stone, DrPH, RN, on the current health policy issues and the effects on public health practice. The Health Policy course includes a 40 question political astute assessment, information about the Affordable Care Act, and a classic Schoolhouse Rock video - I'm Just a Bill.
