ISU Human Development and Family Studies Graduate Program

Dr. Lover Chancler will be coming to Iowa State University to facilitate an open discussion on microaggressions and perceived bias. Event is Friday, March 29th, 1:10pm - 3pm in the Gallery Room of the Memorial Union.

Congratulations to HDFS's own Dr. Heather Rouse and Ph.D. student Quentin Riser on their recent article publication!
Title: Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors: A Statewide Longitudinal Study of Childhood Obesity

"About: Examining the prevalence, incidence, and trajectory of obesity from kindergarten through grade 8 in Arkansas which was one of the first states to implement annual surveillance.

Key Findings: The prevalence of obesity (BMI ≥ 95th percentile) was lowest in kindergarten (14.9%), with subsequent incidence rates consistent at 4%. Prevalence and incidence peaked in eighth grade (24.5% and 4.9%, respectively), with 33.8% of children measuring obese at least once by eighth grade. Kindergarten obesity was a significant predictor of eighth-grade obesity. We found statistically significant 3-way interactions for s*x, race, and time, suggesting unique patterns for Hispanic boys and black girls."

Congratulations Dr. Rouse and Quentin!

Meet Dr. Peter Martin, current Faculty Senate President. Martin is a full professor in HDFS. His research interests include: longevity, life-span development, personality development, mental health, and life events, stress, and coping.
Learn more about his role as Faculty Senate President below:
https://www.inside.iastate.edu/article/2018/08/30/martin?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hshappenings