• Alek Shybut found his niche at the RSPH after serving with Teach for America in Seattle. He is preparing for Peace Corps service as a student in the Master’s International program. Here he assists new students preparing to take part in Rollinsteer Day, the school’s annual day of community service. Alek Shybut found his niche at the RSPH after serving with Teach for America in Seattle. He is preparing for Peace Corps service as a student in the Master’s International program. Here he assists new students preparing to take part in Rollinsteer Day, the school’s annual day of community service.
  • Whichever department they may choose, Rollins students learn skills and methods in the classroom to solve real-world problems. Many gain practical experience by working with practitioners and scientists at the CDC and other public health partners throughout Atlanta and the state of Georgia. Whichever department they may choose, Rollins students learn skills and methods in the classroom to solve real-world problems. Many gain practical experience by working with practitioners and scientists at the CDC and other public health partners throughout Atlanta and the state of Georgia.
  • 'We want to know more about how effective the programs are in eradicating hunger and food insecurity,' — Rachael Kane 13MPH "We want to know more about how effective the programs are in eradicating hunger and food insecurity." — Rachael Kane 13MPH.
  • More than 70 students conduct research in other countries each summer through the Global Field Experience program. This year, Paula Strassle conducted a study on water quality and sanitation practices in Malawi. More than 70 students conduct research in other countries each summer through the Global Field Experience program. This year, Paula Strassle conducted a study on water quality and sanitation practices in Malawi.
  • Tori Cowger led the epidemiological investigation of a small outbreak of typhoid fever in American Samoa. Both of their projects helped address health issues that affect young children. Tori Cowger led the epidemiological investigation of a small outbreak of typhoid fever in American Samoa.
  • Rollins alumna Rhonda Tankersley leads the Dietetic Internship Program for the Georgia Department of Public Health. Rollins alumna Rhonda Tankersley leads the Dietetic Internship Program for the Georgia Department of Public Health.
  • Dawn Comeau, assistant professor of behavioral sciences and health education, is teaching the interns how to conduct a community needs assessment using a curriculum developed by a Rollins student. Rhonda Tankersley works with Dawn Comeau, assistant professor of behavioral sciences and health education, who is teaching the interns how to conduct a community needs assessment using a curriculum developed by a Rollins student.
  • While at Rollins, Carrie Oliver taught Atlanta high school students about the signs of mental illness. She joined the workforce this year as special projects coordinator with the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center in Albany. While at Rollins, Carrie Oliver taught Atlanta high school students about the signs of mental illness. She joined the workforce this year as special projects coordinator with the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center in Albany.