Bryant Carlson¹
Biography
Dr. Bryant Carlson is a faculty member in the School of Public Health teaching undergraduate, MPH, and PhD courses in areas related to health behavior, mental health, and research methods. He is also a faculty affiliate in PSU’s Institute on Aging, and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. His research centers on health and aging, with a particular focus on how social connections, sense of community, and mental health evolve throughout the lifespan. Dr. Carlson prioritizes collaborations with community partners, and has served as a consultant to the Center on the Developing Child’s Community Leadership Council at Harvard University, and on the Advisory Committee for Multnomah County’s “Preschool For All” Evaluation Partnership with Boston University. He has worked as an evaluation consultant for a range of community groups and institutions, and his research has been funded by the Kresge Foundation, Meyer Memorial Trust, and the Oregon Youth Development Council. He completed a PhD in sociology and an MS in clinical psychology.
Education & Degrees
Ph.D., Sociology, Portland State University, 2018
¹ CEPH Primary Instructional Faculty
² CEPH Non-Primary Instructional Faculty
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