Associate Professor of Health Policy and Administration
Summary Statement
Dr. Acharya, a global health economist by training, primarily uses field experiments and quasi-experimental designs to evaluate programs, policies, and interventions in vulnerable populations.
Jennifer Agans' research focuses on the role of out-of-school time recreation (e.g., sport, summer camps, after-school programs) in positive youth development, and on the development of active lifestyles in youth and young adults.
Professor of Kinesiology
Research Professor in Charge
Summary Statement
Lacy Alexander’s research utilizes the human cutaneous circulation to examine the underlying signaling mechanisms mediating microvascular dysfunction in diseases, as well as the influence of drug-interventions.
Pete Allison's main interests are around values and experiential learning. I am particularly interested in expeditions and the kinds of experiences that people report to be significant.
Daily stress processes; adult development; family factors in mental health; work and family linkages; fatherhood; statistical techniques for measuring change.