Nutrition and Exercise Physiology

Meet a Scientist: Dr. Pablo Monsivais Explores Social, Economic Influences on Eating Habits

Poor eating habits can cause obesity and increase our risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes and stroke. That much we’ve known, but what scientists are still figuring out is what aspects of our diets affect our health and what factors drive us toward consuming a poor diet in the first place. The latter […]

Spotlight Student: Shannon Gaston

Editor’s Note: Spotlight Students are nominated by staff and faculty at WSU Spokane and were recognized during commencement for their dedication, commitment, sacrifice and/or ability to overcome great odds to succeed as a student. They are selected by a committee ahead of commencement. WSU Spokane will feature a Spotlight Student each day through May 13. In November of […]

Spotlight Student: Shelby Swanson

Editor’s Note: Spotlight Students are nominated by staff and faculty at WSU Spokane and are recognized during commencement for their dedication, commitment, sacrifice and/or ability to overcome great odds to succeed as a student. They are selected by a committee ahead of commencement. WSU Spokane will feature a Spotlight Student each day through May 13. One way […]

NEP student to help train NHL players this summer

NEP student Chelsea Kerley, far left, will intern at Factory Hockey this summer. Photo via Instagram. Chelsea Kerley always knew she wanted a health career where she could work with people. After considering dermatology and nursing careers, she discovered WSU Spokane’s Nutrition and Exercise Physiology program while working at the WSU rec center in Pullman.