The Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) selected Mark Padilla to receive its John Money Award for 2009, given annually by the Eastern Region of the SSSS to a scholar who has made significant contributions to the understanding of human sexuality. Padilla was keynote speaker at the SSSS conference in June, where he received the award. It recognizes his work on masculinity and sexuality in the Dominican Republic. You can read more on Padilla’s work in Findings magazine.
Cleo Caldwellhas been selected to receive an Outstanding Research Mentorship award in April, to recognize her contributions to the development of future young scientists and researchers. She was nominated by her UM Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program mentee, Ama Achampong, who said, "Dr. Caldwell has been extremely supportive. I have learned a great deal about disparities in African American birth outcomes and research methods by working with Dr. Caldwell, and a great deal about myself."
Ken Resnicow, professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, received the Excellence in Research Award. It was presented by Senior Associate Dean for Research Martin Philbert, who praised Resnicow’s "novel interventions" and extraordinary contributions in the development of health promotion programs for special populations. "Ken is pushing the boundaries of social science," Philbert said, with breakthroughs in motivational interviewing, statistical approaches, and neurobiology to promote healthy behaviors in adults and teens battling obesity, tobacco use, diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic health problems.
Tina Sang has been named Student Social Worker of the Year by the Southeastern Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. A joint degree student in the UM School of Social Work and SPH's department of Health Behavior and Health Education, Sang is recognized for leadership qualities, commitment to political and community activities, academic performance, and more.
Marc Zimmerman cut off more than 10 inches of hair and donated it to Locks of Love. He encourages the HBHE community to join him and cut your hair to help those managing their disease.
