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Mary Justis
Assistant Teaching Professor of Biobehavioral Health
Summary Statement

Mary Justis prioritizes social, behavioral, and environmental factors influencing quality of life outcomes with a goal to engage student learning using high-impact teaching practices to assist them with real-world experiences in health fields.

Department
  • Biobehavioral Health - BBH
Education
  • SUNY Binghamton University, Ed.D., Educational Theory and Practice
  • Texas A&M University, MS, Kinesiology
  • Pennsylvania State University, BS, Kinesiology
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Interests
  • Theoretical foundations of health behavior
  • Evidence-based program planning
  • Community engagement
  • Health equity
Professional Experience

Mary Justis, an experienced educator, has taught in several undergraduate health programs in Pennsylvania and New York. Her teaching is focused on using high-impact teaching to engage learners while prioritizing the social, behavioral, and environmental factors that influence health outcomes for individuals and communities. Her research is focused on promoting student engagement and inclusion through collaborative and experiential learning opportunities that can prepare them for real-world experiences within health fields. Mary is actively involved in several professional organizations that support student success and health equity.