September 2024

The 1890 Center of Excellence at the Southern University Ag Center will host the virtual webinar, "See Me. Hear Me. Know Me. Teen Perceptions of How Living in a Rural Community Influences Their Diet and Physical Activity Choices." Dr. Deborah Thompson, USDA/ARS Scientist, Nutritionist, and Professor will be the guest speaker for the webinar. Much of Dr. Thompson's research focuses on the prevention of youth obesity and related diseases and understanding how to use digital media to reach youth in ways that encourage and maintain behavior changes.