Assistant Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health
Summary Statement
Marie Cross is interested in how positive psychological factors, including positive emotion and different types of smiles, are associated with health and health-relevant outcomes.
Professor of Human Development and Family Studies, and Public Policy
Director of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center
Summary Statement
Max Crowley is a prevention scientist investigating how to optimize investments in healthy development—with a focus on preventive strategies to reduce substance misuse and delinquent behavior.
Instructor & Director of The Joe Humphreys Fly Fishing Program
Summary Statement
George has been teaching and guiding Fly Fishing since age 18. He has coached the US Youth and Adult Fly Fishing Teams, written several best-selling fly-fishing books, and is a frequent contributor to Fly Fisherman Magazine and other national fly-fishing publications.
The purpose of my research is to understand ways to support people who encounter challenges to experiencing leisure. I teach about inclusive leisure services, leisure philosophy and theories, and research methods.
As a DEI Specialist in the College of Health and Human Development, David's primary mission is to cultivate an inclusive and nurturing atmosphere for students.
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology and Physiology
Summary Statement
Mary Jane De Souza specializes in the etiology of and treatment of the Female Athlete Triad, skeletal health in exercising women and athletes, reproductive endocrinology of menstrual disorders in exercising women, and RCTs of increased food intake in exercising women.