"[I use] interdisciplinary research to better understand how climate-driven extreme weather events are impacting the electricity system," says Jasmine McAdams, Cohort 2023. Read about Jasmine's research here: healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org/meet-the-schol…

Check out Ep2 of Connecting Our Roots! Cohort 4 scholar Gabriel Johnson discusses the importance of integrity in his research & career. All views are the scholars' own. Spotify (spoti.fi/4aFPNk8), Apple (apple.co/4an38OC) + Podcastle (bit.ly/3VEczEJ)

Congratulations to Cohort 1 alumni, Jennifer McGee-Avila, PhD, who recently had her research included in The 2024 Economic Report of the President (pg 125): ow.ly/LNB850R8ohz

"I am an academic counselor for Project Rebound, a statewide support program for formerly incarcerated college students who, like myself, found it difficult to navigate higher education," says Mirvais Aminy, Cohort 2023. Read about Mirvais' impact here: healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org/meet-the-schol…

"My research focuses on the implementation of mental health treatments…The communities I’m interested in serving are Black families with young children & families impacted by domestic violence," says Kaela Farrise, Cohort '23. Read more about Kaela here: healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org/meet-the-schol…

HPRScholar Melissa Horner has launched a free, online, 9-hour course entitled "Ongoing U.S. Settler Colonialism & Native Peoples," which helps everyday people understand the nuances of colonialism and how it relates to current U.S. society. Enroll here: coursera.org/learn/ongoing-…

Scholar Ian Moura has launched a free, online, 9-hour course entitled "Exploring Algorithmic Bias as a Policy Issue," which encourages policy makers to reduce the impact of algorithmic bias on the people and communities they serve. Enroll here: coursera.org/learn/algorith…

Throwback to Day 2 of our 2024 Summer Institute! C5 Scholars were able to Washington, D.C. to meet various Congress members and non-governmental organizations to discuss their research and ideas for creating a #CultureOfHealth through policy change. So proud! #HPRS

On Day 3 of our 2024 Summer Institute, three groups of scholars spent the afternoon volunteering at several local non-profits in Baltimore, such as @ArtWithAHeart_ and The 6th Branch! Others volunteered virtually for United Way, @VoteFwd, & Helping Up Mission.

Wrapping up Day 1 of our Summer Writing Retreat in St. Paul! C7 scholars taking in this beautiful evening on the Mississippi River 🌆

We're so excited to have you join us in building a #CultureofHealth Melody Mann! 🎉

Welcome to the HPRS community John Fuller (he/him)! Excited to see your leadership in advancing a #CultureofHealth

Announcement! A RWJ historical 1st for a CRNA! Congratulations to Levia Sutton CRNA, MSN, PhD Student (University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing) selected as a Robert Woods Johnson Research Policy 2024 Scholar! A leader in leading community towards a #CultureofHealth

Welcome to the HPRS community Levia S! Your enthusiasm for advancing a #CultureofHealth is exactly what drives our community. We're excited to support your journey and see the impact of your work.

Welcome, Taylan Stulting (they/them)! We're thrilled to have you join our community of changemakers. Your enthusiasm to learn and grow with this fantastic cohort is exactly the spirit that drives the HPRS program forward!

Welcome, John Fuller (he/him)! Your research on cancer prevention behaviors among Black same-gender loving people, is crucial. We're excited to support your work advancing health equity and building a #CultureofHealth!

Big CONGRATS to ELPA’s Will French and Mark Moralez for being accepted as Health Policy Research Scholars👏#ThisIsELPA 🦡💫

Congratulations to our own Deanna Robertson, a PhD student in the counseling psychology program on being selected for Health Policy Research Scholars and leading our community toward a #CultureofHealth. RWJF healthpolicyresearch-scholars.org

Congratulations and welcome, Will French! We're excited to support your research and look forward to seeing its impact on educational systems and communities! 🎉