Department Research

Student conducting research at NASA facility.

Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development (HHD) comprises some of the world’s most renowned leaders in their respective fields.

Involved in a wide range of well-funded research projects that push the boundaries of knowledge in each of their respective fields, HHD faculty have developed broad and deep research expertise spanning a wide array of domains and disciplines.

Want to learn more about specific projects of interest? Explore our list of faculty and research specialties within each department:

Biobehavioral Health
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Health Policy and Administration
Hospitality Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Kinesiology
Nutritional Sciences
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management

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