Purpose: This exploratory study aims to examine characteristics and patterns of victimization experiences and protective factors during youth through the life history calendar (LHC) method with a sample of young adults. Participants: This study will recruit 25 young adults (ages 18-24) who are of a racial or ethnic minoritized identity. Potential participants must also endorse experiencing at least two victimizations prior to the age of 18 that occurred over two months in duration and at least one victimization experience rated as having had a moderately severe impact on the individual. Procedures: Participants will retrospectively reflect on their victimization experiences (onset, duration, perceived severity of impact) and perceived protective factors during childhood and early adolescence (< 18 years old) through the completion of an LHC interview.

Obesity is associated with chronic inflammation, which increases the risk for other metabolic diseases. Omega-3 fatty acids and their derivatives have anti-inflammatory properties but are reduced in people who are overweight or obese. The purpose of this study is to determine if omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (SPM Active) for 3 months can effectively increase the biological levels of its lipid components in adult males who are overweight or obese. Additionally, we will determine if supplementation with SPM Active can improve mental health outcomes, as measured by validated surveys.

Working with blue collar worksites to provide healthy affordable meals and nutrition education and behavioral "nudges"

The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between binge drinking in adolescence and behavior in adulthood, as well as the relationship between sleep and reactions to alcohol.

We are evaluating the reliability of a new survey on food addiction, and exploring questions on eco-anxiety. We will also assess characteristics of and associations between food addiction, eco-anxiety, impulsivity, disordered eating, and depression. Information collected from this study will provide data for larger foundation or NIH grants.

The goal of this study is to understand the drivers of coastal flooding in NC and assess residents' and government officials' perceptions of the risk and attitudes toward solutions.

The proposed project seeks to further our understanding of how teachers improve over time-and specifically how white teachers can become more effective teachers to students of color-by bridging three previously distinct literatures in education research: the returns to teaching experience, teacher peer effects, and the impacts of racial representation in the teaching force.

We are doing a study to learn about the beliefs current and former little cigar and cigarillo users have about smoking and quitting little cigars and cigarillos.

Theory is needed to understand determinants of implementation at the organizational level. Developing a framework of implementation determinants based on organizational theory will leverage decades of untapped scholarship to optimize efforts to improve clinical practice.

The purpose of this study is to assess the extent to which engaging teachers in iterative design processes with scientists increases their content knowledge of and self-efficacy for incorporating current biomedical science into their teaching. This study includes a professional development program with a teacher-driven curriculum development component.