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February 18, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Weathering Extremes: Effects of Ambient Temperature on the Medicare Population”
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Kyle Aune
Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Penn State
Social Science Research Institute Co-funded faculty member
In-Person and Virtual Event
February 25, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Disparities in Emergency Department Transfer Destinations”
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Charleen Hsuan, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 4, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Perceptions of Digital Well-Being Practices Among College Students During Leisure”
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Lauren Duffy
Professor and head of the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 18, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Preserving Nature as a Health Resource: Encouraging Sustainable Behaviors in Parks”
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Derrick Taff
Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State
The Suzie and Allen Martin Professor, Recreation, Park & Tourism Management, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 25, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Digital Adaptive Interventions: Common Misconceptions and Opportunities”
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Inbal Billie Nahum-Shani
Professor of Psychiatry, Medical School
Collegiate Research Professor, Office of the Vice President for Research
Research Professor, Institute for Social Research
Director, Data-Science for Dynamic Decision-Making Center
University of Michigan
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 1, 2026
PRC Seminar led by Scholars in the Prevention and Methodology Training Program (PAMT)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Scholars in the Prevention and Methodology Training Program (PAMT)
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 8, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Nutrition Interventions to Improve Eating Behaviors and Prevent Chronic Disease among Special Populations”
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Chrisa Arcan
Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 15, 2026
10th Annual Compassion Workshop: “Fierce Compassion as a Pathway to Freedom from Violence and Authoritarianism”
Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (ET)

Kamilah Majied, MSW, Ph.D., Author, Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Educator, Researcher, and Consultant
In-Person Event
April 15, 2026
Community Talk with Barbara Frederickson, Ph.D.: “Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions”
Wednesday, April 15, 4-5:30 p.m. (ET)

Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.
Kenan Distinguished Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
Director, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
In-Person Event
April 16, 2026
10th Annual Lecture on Compassion: “Everyday Compassionate Connections: Health Benefits & Conducive Conditions”
Thursday, April 16, 4-5:30 p.m. (ET)

Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.
Kenan Distinguished Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
Director, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
April 22, 2026
6th Annual Lecture on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Prevention Science and Practice
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.

Aishia Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 29, 2026
PRC Center-wide Business Meeting
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Led by PRC Director Max Crowley
In-Person and Virtual Event
May 4, 2026
Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction 7th Annual Conference
Monday, May 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET)
In-Person and Virtual Event
Visit our Standing Event Series Pages
Upcoming Events
February 18, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Weathering Extremes: Effects of Ambient Temperature on the Medicare Population”
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Kyle Aune
Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health, Penn State
Social Science Research Institute Co-funded faculty member
In-Person and Virtual Event
February 25, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Disparities in Emergency Department Transfer Destinations”
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Charleen Hsuan, Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 4, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Perceptions of Digital Well-Being Practices Among College Students During Leisure”
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Lauren Duffy
Professor and head of the Penn State Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 18, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Preserving Nature as a Health Resource: Encouraging Sustainable Behaviors in Parks”
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Derrick Taff
Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Education in the College of Health and Human Development, Penn State
The Suzie and Allen Martin Professor, Recreation, Park & Tourism Management, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
March 25, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Digital Adaptive Interventions: Common Misconceptions and Opportunities”
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Inbal Billie Nahum-Shani
Professor of Psychiatry, Medical School
Collegiate Research Professor, Office of the Vice President for Research
Research Professor, Institute for Social Research
Director, Data-Science for Dynamic Decision-Making Center
University of Michigan
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 1, 2026
PRC Seminar led by Scholars in the Prevention and Methodology Training Program (PAMT)
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Scholars in the Prevention and Methodology Training Program (PAMT)
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 8, 2026

PRC Seminar: “Nutrition Interventions to Improve Eating Behaviors and Prevent Chronic Disease among Special Populations”
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Chrisa Arcan
Associate Professor, Department of Nutritional Sciences, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 15, 2026

10th Annual Compassion Workshop: “Fierce Compassion as a Pathway to Freedom from Violence and Authoritarianism”
Wednesday, April 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (ET)
Kamilah Majied, MSW, Ph.D., Author, Mental Health Therapist, Clinical Educator, Researcher, and Consultant
In-Person Event
April 15, 2026

Community Talk with Barbara Frederickson, Ph.D.: “Insights for Wellbeing & Resilience from the Science of Positive Emotions”
Wednesday, April 15, 4-5:30 p.m. (ET)
Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.
Kenan Distinguished Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
Director, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
In-Person Event
April 16, 2026

10th Annual Lecture on Compassion: “Everyday Compassionate Connections: Health Benefits & Conducive Conditions”
Thursday, April 16, 4-5:30 p.m. (ET)
Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D.
Kenan Distinguished Professor, Psychology and Neuroscience
Director, Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
April 22, 2026

6th Annual Lecture on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Prevention Science and Practice
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Aishia Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences
University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences
In-Person and Virtual Event
April 29, 2026
PRC Center-wide Business Meeting
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
Led by PRC Director Max Crowley
In-Person and Virtual Event
May 4, 2026
Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction 7th Annual Conference
Monday, May 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (ET)
In-Person and Virtual Event
Visit our Standing Event Series Pages
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