Upcoming Seminars
February 11, 2026
PRC Seminar: “A Brief Introduction to Economic Evaluation of Multicomponent Interventions”
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
David Vanness
Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Graduate Professor-in-Charge of the Ph.D. Program, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
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
Upcoming Seminars
February 11, 2026
PRC Seminar: “A Brief Introduction to Economic Evaluation of Multicomponent Interventions”
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Noon-1 p.m. (ET)
If you can, join us for lunch and conversation at 11:30 a.m.
David Vanness
Professor of Health Policy and Administration, Graduate Professor-in-Charge of the Ph.D. Program, Penn State
In-Person and Virtual Event
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
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Past Seminars
February 4, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Skills-Based Hiring and Digital Badges: A Pathway for Veteran Employment”
Daniel Perkins, Founder of the Clearinghouse, Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy at Penn State
Maria Kurth, Assistant Research Professor at the Clearinghouse
January 28, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Empathy, Character, and Engaged Global Citizenship: Opportunities for Youth and Communities”
Mark Brennan
Professor and UNESCO Chair on Global Citizenship Education for Sustainable Peace through Youth and Community Engagement, Penn State
January 21, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Deep Dive into Research and Collaboration Opportunities at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center”
Sarah Chilenski
Research Professor, Health and Human Development, Penn State
December 10, 2025
PRC Seminar: “Integrating Physical Activity into the Regular Education Classroom”
John Bartholomew, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Department of Kinesiology, Penn State
November 19, 2025
PRC Seminar: “Integrating Health and Social Care Settings to Improve Health Outcomes”
Amy Moore, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences
November 5, 2025
PRC Seminar: “Novel Findings on the Effectiveness of PCIT with Child Welfare-Involved Families”
Elizabeth Skowron, Ph.D., Professor, Human Development and Family Studies; Associate Director, Child Maltreatment Solutions Network
Past Seminars
February 4, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Skills-Based Hiring and Digital Badges: A Pathway for Veteran Employment”
Daniel Perkins, Founder of the Clearinghouse, Professor of Family and Youth Resiliency and Policy at Penn State
Maria Kurth, Assistant Research Professor at the Clearinghouse
January 28, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Empathy, Character, and Engaged Global Citizenship: Opportunities for Youth and Communities”
Mark Brennan
Professor and UNESCO Chair on Global Citizenship Education for Sustainable Peace through Youth and Community Engagement, Penn State
January 21, 2026
PRC Seminar: “Deep Dive into Research and Collaboration Opportunities at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center”
Sarah Chilenski
Research Professor, Health and Human Development, Penn State
December 10, 2025
PRC Seminar: “Integrating Physical Activity into the Regular Education Classroom”
John Bartholomew, Ph.D., Professor and Head, Department of Kinesiology, Penn State
