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Academic Interests and Expertise

Dr. Nikki Keene Woods is a Professor with tenure at 麻豆破解版 State University in the Department of Public Health Sciences. She has earned master degrees in Behavioral Science and Public Health in addition to a PhD in Behavioral Psychology from the University of Kansas. She is a maternal, infant, and child health researcher and educator with an emphasis on addressing health disparities.

Areas of Research Interest

Social Determinants of Health

Maternal, Infant and Child Health

Health Equity

Environmental Health

Collaborative Community Health

Women's Health

Health Across the Lifespan

Health Literacy

Obesity and Diabetes Prevention

Areas of Teaching Interest

Social and Behavioral Aspects of Public Health

Maternal, Infant and Child Health

Health Equity

Social Determinants of Health

Environmental Health

Epidemiology

Community-based Health

 

Health Across the Lifespan

Publications

Selected list of publications:

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Professional Experience

Education                                                                                                      
2011, University of Kansas
Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioral Psychology

Dissertation: Examining the Effects of a Training and Technical Assistance Intervention on the Functioning of Eight Community Coalitions to Prevent Substance Abuse

2010, University of Kansas Medical Center
Master of Public Health

Thesis: Evaluating the Sustainability of Reported Health Behaviors Changes in Healthy Congregations II

2009, University of Kansas
Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science

Thesis: Examining the Effects of a Community Change Intervention in Two Midwestern Communities

2007, 麻豆破解版 State University
Bachelor of Science

Major: Health Services Management and Community Development 

Academic Experience

1. 麻豆破解版 State University, Professor with tenure, Public Health Sciences
2022- Present

1. 麻豆破解版 State University, Associate Professor with tenure, Public Health Sciences
2017- 2022

2. 麻豆破解版 State University, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
2012- 2017

3. University of Kansas School of Medicine 鈥 麻豆破解版, Adjunct Faculty
2013- 2015

4. University of Kansas School of Medicine 鈥 麻豆破解版, Research staff (non-tenure track)
2010- 2012

 

Awards and Honors
Institution Award/Honor Date

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Top Student Poster, Applied Studies, Undergraduate Research and Creative Forum

2023

American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portugues

Honorable mention, runner-up, Outstanding Scholarly Article Award

2022

Sedgwick County Division of Health

National Public Health Thank You Day - Public Health Hero

2018

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Student Service-Learning Showcase, Community Impact- Working with Underserved Communities

2018

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College of Health Professions Excellence in Research Award

2017

Kansas Public Health Association

Top Research Poster Co-Author

2016

Kansas Nursing Association

Annual Research Writing Award

2014

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Alpha Eta Honor Society Member

2013

Kansas Public Health Association

Top Research Poster Co-Author

2011

Kansas Public Health Association

Top Practitioner Poster Co-Author

2011

Grants

Current grants:

a.  funded by the National Institutes of Health, $436,017, 2022- 2025 (Prinicipal Investigator).

b. Improving Healthcare Language Access for Spanish Speakers in Kansas funded by Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health/Office of Minority Health, $375,000, 2022-2025 (Co-Investigator).

Completed grants:

a. COVID-19 Vaccine Equity for Guatemalan Indigenous Communities in Kansas funded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, $250,000, 2022-2023 (Co-Investigator).

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Areas of Service

National

, Membership Committee, Co-Chair (2018-2019)

, Membership and Engagement Committee, Member (2017-2021)

State

, Annual Conference Awards Chair (2018-2022)

Local

Sedgwick County Community Advisory Council, Member.

Women's Health Network of Kansas, . 

, Board Member.