The schools in McQueary College of Health and Human Services (MCHHS) are making an impact in and beyond the classroom. From professional development to community outreach, see how MCHHS schools are strengthening their programs and preparing for their futures.

Here are some highlights.

3MT competition

MCHHS Three Minute Thesis competition

• The Three Minute Thesis competition challenges students to explain their research in a clear and engaging way. Participants have three minutes and one slide to share the main points of their thesis or dissertation with an audience who may not have a background in their field.
• Dr. Monika Feeney, School of Anesthesiology director, coordinated the event at 3 p.m. Oct. 19.
• 14 students participated and the winners were:
  • Duke Carson, School of Anesthesia: Use of esmolol in inductions, with co-authors Nicholas Seedall and Jason Tolbert
    

    

  • Kell Arens, School of Anesthesia: Surgical considerations for patients with alpha-gal syndrome, with co-authors Kassidy Murphy and Bethany McLaughlin
  • Elizabeth Massey, School of Anesthesia: Hemorrhage and the use of IV anesthesia and ketamine, with co-authors Laura Young, Brooke Graves and Amanda Sathre
  • Bailey Belcher, School of Health Sciences: Prevalence and extent of dietetics student integration into interprofessional education programs at selected ACEND-accredited institutions across eight U.S. states
  • Marriah Zeugin, School of Anesthesia: New guidelines for ketamine use, with co-authors Jessica Fleshman and Taylor Moore

School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences

Dr. Danae Hudson elected APA Division 2 president

• Hudson, coordinator of clinical graduate program, was elected president of the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Division 2, the Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) this summer.
• STP is one of the largest divisions of the APA, with about 3,000 members. Hudson has served as the organizations vice president for membership for the past five years and will continue her service through the executive committee.
• Her new role will provide opportunities to support the teaching of psychology and contribute to the work of the organization on a national level. Hudson’s expanded leadership responsibilities will begin in 2027.

Psychology Faculty Vitality and Leadership

• The Psychology Faculty Vitality Committee, led by Hudson and including Drs. Christie Cathey, Adena Young-Jones, Ashley Houston, Bogdan Kostic and David Zimmerman, grew from a conversation about shifting the focus from faculty burnout to faculty vitality. The committee has developed activities that foster social support, connection and community.

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