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The next #iusphb staff spotlight is Amy Shamanov! She is the assistant director of graduate degree programs and has been with SPH-B since 2018.

Shamanov finds that everyone she works with is welcoming, respectful, and cares about improving society and striving for equity. Being in a student support role, she appreciates how well the faculty work with staff to support students.

As a current hobby, Shamanov has been learning about creatures that are not considered “cute and cuddly,” such as insects. She views them as equally important to fluffy animals because she cherishes all wildlife

(Staff spotlight , insect , small creatures, animal, wildlife)

The next #iusphb staff spotlight is Amy Shamanov! She is the assistant director of graduate degree programs and has been with SPH-B since 2018.

Shamanov finds that everyone she works with is welcoming, respectful, and cares about improving society and striving for equity. Being in a student support role, she appreciates how well the faculty work with staff to support students.

As a current hobby, Shamanov has been learning about creatures that are not considered “cute and cuddly,” such as insects. She views them as equally important to fluffy animals because she cherishes all wildlife

(Staff spotlight , insect , small creatures, animal, wildlife)

The next #iusphb staff spotlight is Amy Shamanov! She is the assistant director of graduate degree programs and has been with SPH-B since 2018.

Shamanov finds that everyone she works with is welcoming, respectful, and cares about improving society and striving for equity. Being in a student support role, she appreciates how well the faculty work with staff to support students.

As a current hobby, Shamanov has been learning about creatures that are not considered “cute and cuddly,” such as insects. She views them as equally important to fluffy animals because she cherishes all wildlife

(Staff spotlight , insect , small creatures, animal, wildlife)

Ph.D. student Chukwudike Igwe in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) received the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Graduate Student Travel Support Award to attend the society’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, at the end of March and present his research findings.

In addition to sharing his study of the health effects of thirdhand vape exposure, such as chemical residue on indoor surfaces, Igwe also was a volunteer for SOT’s Continuing Education courses. He provided support for coordinating session logistics, assisting attendees and ensuring smooth communication between participants and organizers.

Igwe credits the mentorship of his primary advisor and EOH Assistant Professor Sarah Commodore and EOH Chair Professor Patricia Silveyra for helping to effectively shape his professional goals and make the most of his time at SPH-B.

Click on our link in bio for the full story.

(Toxicology, Vaping, E-cigarettes, Environmental health, Public Health)

#bringontomorrow

Ph.D. student Chukwudike Igwe in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) received the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Graduate Student Travel Support Award to attend the society’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, at the end of March and present his research findings.

In addition to sharing his study of the health effects of thirdhand vape exposure, such as chemical residue on indoor surfaces, Igwe also was a volunteer for SOT’s Continuing Education courses. He provided support for coordinating session logistics, assisting attendees and ensuring smooth communication between participants and organizers.

Igwe credits the mentorship of his primary advisor and EOH Assistant Professor Sarah Commodore and EOH Chair Professor Patricia Silveyra for helping to effectively shape his professional goals and make the most of his time at SPH-B.

Click on our link in bio for the full story.

(Toxicology, Vaping, E-cigarettes, Environmental health, Public Health)

#bringontomorrow

Ph.D. student Chukwudike Igwe in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) received the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Graduate Student Travel Support Award to attend the society’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, at the end of March and present his research findings.

In addition to sharing his study of the health effects of thirdhand vape exposure, such as chemical residue on indoor surfaces, Igwe also was a volunteer for SOT’s Continuing Education courses. He provided support for coordinating session logistics, assisting attendees and ensuring smooth communication between participants and organizers.

Igwe credits the mentorship of his primary advisor and EOH Assistant Professor Sarah Commodore and EOH Chair Professor Patricia Silveyra for helping to effectively shape his professional goals and make the most of his time at SPH-B.

Click on our link in bio for the full story.

(Toxicology, Vaping, E-cigarettes, Environmental health, Public Health)

#bringontomorrow

Ph.D. student Chukwudike Igwe in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) received the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Graduate Student Travel Support Award to attend the society’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, at the end of March and present his research findings.

In addition to sharing his study of the health effects of thirdhand vape exposure, such as chemical residue on indoor surfaces, Igwe also was a volunteer for SOT’s Continuing Education courses. He provided support for coordinating session logistics, assisting attendees and ensuring smooth communication between participants and organizers.

Igwe credits the mentorship of his primary advisor and EOH Assistant Professor Sarah Commodore and EOH Chair Professor Patricia Silveyra for helping to effectively shape his professional goals and make the most of his time at SPH-B.

Click on our link in bio for the full story.

(Toxicology, Vaping, E-cigarettes, Environmental health, Public Health)

#bringontomorrow

Ph.D. student Chukwudike Igwe in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) received the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Graduate Student Travel Support Award to attend the society’s annual meeting in San Diego, CA, at the end of March and present his research findings.

In addition to sharing his study of the health effects of thirdhand vape exposure, such as chemical residue on indoor surfaces, Igwe also was a volunteer for SOT’s Continuing Education courses. He provided support for coordinating session logistics, assisting attendees and ensuring smooth communication between participants and organizers.

Igwe credits the mentorship of his primary advisor and EOH Assistant Professor Sarah Commodore and EOH Chair Professor Patricia Silveyra for helping to effectively shape his professional goals and make the most of his time at SPH-B.

Click on our link in bio for the full story.

(Toxicology, Vaping, E-cigarettes, Environmental health, Public Health)

#bringontomorrow

Who are you wearing? SPH-B Spring Graduation edition!

We asked our #IUSPHB faculty who they’re representing on the graduation red carpet.

Tell us in the comments who wore it best?

(Spring graduation, fashion, regalia, red carpet, class of 2026)

As we look forward to the summer months, let’s look back at some nostalgia from the IU Digital Collections!

#iusphb had a different name in the 80s and 90s, but the same goal of advancing public health remains.

(Nostalgia, Public health, Black and white, Memories, Faculty, Staff, Students)

Meet council member Tyler Morris the SPHB Honors Program!

Tyler has gained meaningful research experience with Assistant Professor Ines Gonzalez Casanova from the Department of Applied Health Science and served as president of the inaugural Honors Leadership Council, which pushed him to grow academically and personally. He will be staying at SPH-B to pursue his master’s degree due to meeting faculty whose interests aligned closely with his own.

Learn more about SPH-B honors program from our link in bio.

#bringontomorrow

"Hoosier" is just another word for "resilient."

Meet two students who navigated tough challenges on their way to commencement:

Darby Williams found a support system from the faculty at the Eskenazi School of Art (@iuartanddesign) and Architecture that helped her navigate a cancer battle and discover healing through her lens.

Tyler Morris transformed social anxiety into a passion for public health advocacy as a student leader at the School of Public Health-Bloomington (@iusphb).

Their stories remind us that dreams become realities with a lot of tenacity and a little support from the Hoosier community.

🔗 Read more at the link in our bio.

"Hoosier" is just another word for "resilient."

Meet two students who navigated tough challenges on their way to commencement:

Darby Williams found a support system from the faculty at the Eskenazi School of Art (@iuartanddesign) and Architecture that helped her navigate a cancer battle and discover healing through her lens.

Tyler Morris transformed social anxiety into a passion for public health advocacy as a student leader at the School of Public Health-Bloomington (@iusphb).

Their stories remind us that dreams become realities with a lot of tenacity and a little support from the Hoosier community.

🔗 Read more at the link in our bio.

Class of 2026, we can’t wait to see you walk the runway, we mean, the stage.
That’s all👠

(Devil wears Prada , graduation , commencement, achievement, movie, student stars)

The Rural Center for AIDS/STD Prevention (RCAP) at the #iusphb formally invites you to the dedication of “Keep Going,” a new memorial sculpture of Ryan White by artist Melanie Cooper Pennington. Please join us for this special dedication event.

Event details:
When: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 2:45–4 p.m.
Where: South Lounge, Indiana Memorial Union
Admission: FREE and OPEN to the Public

Whether you’re a student, a resident, or a long-time advocate, we would be honored to have you with us.

(Ryan white, memorial, free event, AIDS, STD, prevention,awareness )

#bringontomorrow

Associate Professor Evan Jordan in the Department of Health & Wellness Design helped launch the WithYou PINK app that provides real-time, proven therapeutic tools to support breast cancer survivors, available now for free download for both Apple and Android smartphones.

In 2022, Jordan partnered with Associate Professor Shelley Johns in the IU School of Medicine to co-design the app with breast cancer survivors with the help of an Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences (CSTI) grant. Together with newly appointed CEO Jeri Judkins, they have built WithYou Therapeutics with investment from Boomerang Ventures, an Indianapolis-based combination studio and venture fund that supports early-stage health care innovators.

“Shelley, Evan, and their team did a great job facilitating the discussions and incorporating our feedback into the design of the app,” says Nicole Paulk, one of the breast cancer survivors who helped in the co-design process. “The final product is very user-friendly and visually appealing.”

Read more about it from our link in bio.

(Breast cancer, app, mental health , therapy, survivor support, healthcare, digital technology)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

Big wins for our #iusphb Maternal and Child Health scholars!

Our students recently showcased their groundbreaking research at the 141st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science (IAS).

Here is how our scholars are representing IU:

Biology Department: Saida Nassour, Annelise Stolarz, and Shiv Patel all represented the sciences at IAS. Saida focused on gestational diabetes interventions, Annelise reviewed infant appetite hormones, and Shiv evaluated insulin sensitivity during pregnancy.

Psychological and Brain Sciences: Chandhini Suresh, a Neuroscience major, presented on human milk cytokines and infant growth. She also recently shared her work at IU’s Undergraduate Creative and Scholarly Activity symposium!

Health & Wellness Design: Macy Shepard and Claire Cannon are working with Assistant Professor Armando Peña on metabolically healthy vs. unhealthy obesity in Latinx youth.

Macy is heading to the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions this June. She was awarded a $2,000 scholarship to attend and a $1,500 award to complete her final graduation internship milestone!

Congratulations to everyone!

(Student achievement, biology, psychology, Brain study, obesity, healthy, unhealthy, hormones, insulin, infant, graduation)

#bringontomorrow

#iusphb is proud to spotlight graduate Jules Erwin. In 2001 and 2015, Erwin received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, respectively, from SPH-B in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. In addition to learning about managing resources, she focused on natural history interpretation and environmental education.

Erwin feels extremely lucky to have wonderful professors in her undergraduate courses who took an individual interest in their students. She credits former Indiana University Bloomington professors Doug Knapp and Lois Silverman for leaving a major impression on her.

During her undergraduate career, there were abundant opportunities outside of class. She was an officer of the Undergrad Rec Society, attended workshops, was involved in the Environmental Education Association of Indiana as a board member, and worked at camps and parks. She also met two classmates with whom she later worked at Holiday Park in Indianapolis. In graduate school, she taught classes and was the event director for the Great Lakes Park Training Institute for four years.

Erwin believes that working in public health is incredibly rewarding, especially on the recreational side. She “wouldn’t trade it for the world” and advises anyone looking to work in public health to find the place where one can make the biggest impact on others. Erwin suggests, “take advantage of every workshop, grant, volunteer opportunity, and board position you can. You will keep learning that way!”

Currently, Erwin volunteers to lead hikes, engages in historical interpretation, creates community programs, and works with youth groups. She also teaches the Wildflowers and Wild Edibles course at SPH-B, where she loves sharing her passion with students. Around Bloomington, she is an avid book lover and will be working as the programming events director for the soon-to-open Towaki Brewing Company.

(Alumni spotlight, wild flower, outdoor, recreation,brewery, environment, book lover)

#bringontomorrow

#iusphb is proud to spotlight graduate Jules Erwin. In 2001 and 2015, Erwin received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, respectively, from SPH-B in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. In addition to learning about managing resources, she focused on natural history interpretation and environmental education.

Erwin feels extremely lucky to have wonderful professors in her undergraduate courses who took an individual interest in their students. She credits former Indiana University Bloomington professors Doug Knapp and Lois Silverman for leaving a major impression on her.

During her undergraduate career, there were abundant opportunities outside of class. She was an officer of the Undergrad Rec Society, attended workshops, was involved in the Environmental Education Association of Indiana as a board member, and worked at camps and parks. She also met two classmates with whom she later worked at Holiday Park in Indianapolis. In graduate school, she taught classes and was the event director for the Great Lakes Park Training Institute for four years.

Erwin believes that working in public health is incredibly rewarding, especially on the recreational side. She “wouldn’t trade it for the world” and advises anyone looking to work in public health to find the place where one can make the biggest impact on others. Erwin suggests, “take advantage of every workshop, grant, volunteer opportunity, and board position you can. You will keep learning that way!”

Currently, Erwin volunteers to lead hikes, engages in historical interpretation, creates community programs, and works with youth groups. She also teaches the Wildflowers and Wild Edibles course at SPH-B, where she loves sharing her passion with students. Around Bloomington, she is an avid book lover and will be working as the programming events director for the soon-to-open Towaki Brewing Company.

(Alumni spotlight, wild flower, outdoor, recreation,brewery, environment, book lover)

#bringontomorrow

#iusphb is proud to spotlight graduate Jules Erwin. In 2001 and 2015, Erwin received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, respectively, from SPH-B in Outdoor Recreation and Resource Management. In addition to learning about managing resources, she focused on natural history interpretation and environmental education.

Erwin feels extremely lucky to have wonderful professors in her undergraduate courses who took an individual interest in their students. She credits former Indiana University Bloomington professors Doug Knapp and Lois Silverman for leaving a major impression on her.

During her undergraduate career, there were abundant opportunities outside of class. She was an officer of the Undergrad Rec Society, attended workshops, was involved in the Environmental Education Association of Indiana as a board member, and worked at camps and parks. She also met two classmates with whom she later worked at Holiday Park in Indianapolis. In graduate school, she taught classes and was the event director for the Great Lakes Park Training Institute for four years.

Erwin believes that working in public health is incredibly rewarding, especially on the recreational side. She “wouldn’t trade it for the world” and advises anyone looking to work in public health to find the place where one can make the biggest impact on others. Erwin suggests, “take advantage of every workshop, grant, volunteer opportunity, and board position you can. You will keep learning that way!”

Currently, Erwin volunteers to lead hikes, engages in historical interpretation, creates community programs, and works with youth groups. She also teaches the Wildflowers and Wild Edibles course at SPH-B, where she loves sharing her passion with students. Around Bloomington, she is an avid book lover and will be working as the programming events director for the soon-to-open Towaki Brewing Company.

(Alumni spotlight, wild flower, outdoor, recreation,brewery, environment, book lover)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow

The #iusphb community is pleased to feature Natalie Frederixon as the next staff spotlight!

She is a project manager specialist and has been with SPH-B for more than two years.

She is a Bloomington native who deeply appreciates the team she works with. Her job makes her proud to be in a professional community that advocates for public health and well-being.

Outside of work, she and her family love to travel and have visited 27 out of 50 U.S. states!

(Staff spotlight, project manager, travel)

#bringontomorrow