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" Research forms the basis for sound
public health theory and practice.
Mailman School faculty continue to
broaden their perspective by making
connections and developing the tools
that bridge disciplines and cross
traditional boundaries.?
-Andrew R. Davidson, PhD,
Executive Vice Dean and Professor
of Population and Family Health
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The School's median class size of
approximately 15 students allows for an
intimate learning environment where
students have unparalleled access to
experts on the frontlines of public
health.
"At the core of the School's approach
to teaching is our commitment to
collaboration in the learning process,?
says Ian Lapp, PhD, associate dean for
Academic Affairs and Education and
assistant professor of clinical Sociomedical
Sciences. "The synergy between
faculty knowledge and student experience
makes for magical learning moments in
lecture halls, seminar rooms, laboratories,
and beyond.?
Additionally, the breadth and depth
of the School's research continue to
expand. With more than 400 grants from
government agencies and private founda-
tions totaling more than $150 million,
Mailman School faculty are continually
working to uncover and address the
factors connected to the health and
well-being of communities everywhere.
INNOVATION IN THE CLASSROOM
At the Mailman School, research,
teaching, and service are inextricably
linked. As new ideas, issues, and data
emerge in the real world, faculty
members bring their fi rsthand knowledge
into the classroom, creating a
dynamic learning environment for
students. This real-time learning is
manifested in the ongoing refi nement
of course material, the incorporation
of fi eldwork into classroom discussions,
and the utilization of technology to
explore virtual public health challenges
in the classroom.