At her core, Dr. Van Hoomissen is a science teacher-scholar who was inspired to pursue a career in higher education because of a passion for science education as well has health and human biology. Her energy and creative spirit are kindled when she is building something new and finding connections; from researching the positive benefits of physical activity on brain function, to exploring the intersection of human health, philosophy, and art in neuroscience, to developing health-focused study abroad programs, to engaging undergraduate students in science-focused service learning in the Portland community. Dr. Van Hoomissen has a B.S. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Exercise Science with a concentration in neuroscience.
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