our mission
Our MISSION is to integrate community engaged and technology supported solutions to improve nutrition and related behaviors of Mississippians and address preventable chronic disease disparities.
our Vision
Our VISION is for Mississippians to eat better and move more to live healthier lives.
Our Core Values
Community engagement
Serve communities through research and work with community partners to inform and implement our projects.
Multidisciplinary Collaborations
Work with various disciplines to foster co-learning and holistically tackle real world problems.
Tailored Solutions
Acknowledge that individuals and communities are unique in their own way and require individualized solutions to meet their needs.
Innovative Solutions
Use integrated sciences to design and deliver effective interventions.
Professional Preparedness
Provide a safe work environment for students to develop professional skills for their future careers.
Community Outreach
Recognizes a reciprocal benefits exists when communities are served and students are enriched through community based research experiences.