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EHS faculty lead projects that strengthen interdisciplinary learning

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Four women pose together in a conference room during the EHS Interprofessional Symposium.
Faculty organizers of the EHS Interprofessional Symposium.

EHS faculty lead projects that strengthen interdisciplinary learning

Faculty organizers of the EHS Interprofessional Symposium.
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Two teams of faculty from Miami University’s College of Education, Health, and Society recently showcased projects supported by EHS Interprofessional Grants. The first project, led by Nancy Parkinson (KNH) and Racheal Banda (TCE) with co-principal investigators Eric Brooks and Bryn Beeder (both KNH), brought dietetic, nutrition, and middle childhood education students together for an event in McGuffey. Students collaborated across disciplines to create and share infographics that highlighted ways to support children’s health and learning.

A second project team featuring Nichole Carr (FSW), Cara Dillon (EDP), and Briana von Mizener (EDP) organized the EHS Interprofessional Symposium. This hands-on event engaged students from teaching, school psychology, and social work in interdisciplinary problem-solving focused on supporting the social-emotional development of school-aged children. Faculty facilitators guided participants through scenario activities that emphasized collaboration, shared decision-making, and professional communication.

The projects reflect the College of Education, Health, and Society’s commitment to interdisciplinary work across all our programs to help students gain a holistic understanding of the communities they will serve.

Faculty present at the EHS Interprofessional Symposium while students listen in a lecture hall.
Faculty present at the EHS Interprofessional Symposium while students listen in a lecture hall.
Dietetics, nutrition, and middle childhood education students gather in McGuffey for a Lunch and Learn event in McGuffey.
Dietetics, nutrition, and middle childhood education students gather in McGuffey for a Lunch and Learn event in McGuffey.
Students lead a hands-on cooking demo during an activity at the EHS Interprofessional Symposium.
Dietetics, nutrition, and middle childhood education students sharing ways to support children’s health and learning.
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Department of Educational Psychology Department of Family Science and Social Work College of Education, Health, and Society Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health Department of Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry