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Biology Of Cancer Class Metastasizes Knowledge, Chris Barbey, Madeline Connley, Ben Davis, Rachel Hightower, Jon Reeck, Caleb Sutherland, Cheryl L. Jorcyk
Biology Of Cancer Class Metastasizes Knowledge, Chris Barbey, Madeline Connley, Ben Davis, Rachel Hightower, Jon Reeck, Caleb Sutherland, Cheryl L. Jorcyk
Service-Learning Program
Cancer, in all its forms, is a leading cause of death and serious disease. The pathology of cancer is very complicated. This combined with the fast pace of research and clinical innovation makes cancer biology a difficult topic, even for experts. As a consequence, patients who wish to gain a better understanding of cancer biology may find themselves stuck somewhere between the blog-a-sphere and technical journals. Cancer is a disease of miscommunication and confusion at the level of cellular signaling. In a sense, this theme of confusion extends to the experience of the patient. The body is in rebellion, perhaps …
Project Phit (Personal Health Intervention Team), Brooke Lester, Nathan Spencer, Zac Craig, Emily Flores, Vivian Soderholm-Difatte, Beth Gee, Emily Hemming
Project Phit (Personal Health Intervention Team), Brooke Lester, Nathan Spencer, Zac Craig, Emily Flores, Vivian Soderholm-Difatte, Beth Gee, Emily Hemming
Service-Learning Program
Purpose: To empower campus employees to help them improve and maintain healthier lifestyles through increased physical activity and healthier eating habits. Learning goals: Students are expected to understand the Social Cognitive Theory and how it applies to interventions targeted at improving health behavior. Students will also learn and understand key issues related to health promotion with a diverse population.
Human Physiology Community Education, Sasha Volgamore, Kristen Mitchell
Human Physiology Community Education, Sasha Volgamore, Kristen Mitchell
Service-Learning Program
The purpose of our project was to educate community members of all age groups to provide them with a basic knowledge of the fundamental workings of the human body, with specific emphasis on skeletal muscle physiology and cardiovascular physiology. It is our hope that members of our target audiences will use this information for future self-directed inquiries into human physiology with regard to their own bodies. Regardless of their age, everyone can decide to eat healthier and live a more active lifestyle. With the knowledge we provided the community, we hope they will appreciate that a healthy lifestyle is paramount …