Matt has been with the College of HHD since 2011. As Director, Matt is responsible for overseeing the operations of ISS. His previous roles included leading the Help Desk team, project management, strategic initiatives, and consulting.
Professor of Kinesiology, Affiliate Professor of History
Director of Research and Educational Programs for the Penn State Center for the Study of Sports in Society
Summary Statement
Mark Dyreson specializes in history of sport, social and cultural dynamics of human movement, race, ethnicity, and gender in sport.
Professor of Developmental Genetics and Evolutionary Morphology
Summary Statement
Robert Eckhardt's research is focused on the interaction of genetic and environmental influences on growth and development in human populations; musculo-skeletal structures are of primary interest.
Prof. Egan has extensive experience managing school nutrition programs. She has taught numerous classes at PSU both in the classroom and online. Ms. Egan has also led SHM programs in Lyon, France and the Catalonia region of Spain.
Professor
Director, Social Science Research Institute
Summary Statement
Deborah Ehrenthal, MD, MPH, is director of the Social Science Research Institute and professor of biobehavioral health. Her research is focused on the social and healthcare factors that shape the health of women and children over the life course.