Mary Larson, PhD, MPH, RD, CDE, CHES
Associate Professor
640P Aldevron Tower
701.231.8603
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Foundations of Education and Research, Research Methodologies, 2008
University of North Dakota
Master of Public Health, 1996
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Health and Fitness, 1988
Gustavus Adolphus College
Certifications
Registered Dietitian
Diabetes Educator
Health Education Specialist
Fellowship Award
Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship (2011-2013)
Responsibilities
Associate Professor, Master of Public Health, Community Health Sciences Specialization
Areas of Expertise and Research Interests
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Patient-Centered Care (e.g. patient activation, patient self-management, providers’ use of Empathy)
- Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Motivational Interviewing
- Academic Detailing
- College Health and Academic Success
- Diverse Populations
- Mixed Methods
- Group Training and Facilitation (e.g. Art of Hosting)
Memberships and Associations
American Public Health Association
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
North Dakota Public Health Association
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Courses
HNES 721: Health Promotion Programs
HNES/PH 725: Promoting Health through Policy, Systems, and Environment
HNES/PH 745: Community Health Leadership
Selected Publications
Skoy E, Rubinstein E, Nagel L, Preugshas AH, Larson M. Preparedness for a pandemic: Independent community pharmacists’ experiences delivering COVID-19 vaccines. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2023; S1544-3191(23)00076-6. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2023.03.008.
Meyer, S. & Larson, M. (in press). Physical activity, stress, and academic performance in college: Does exposure to stress reduction information make a difference? College Student Journal.
David, S. & Larson, M. (in press). Athlete’s perception of athletic trainer empathy: How important is it? Journal of Sport Rehabilitation.
Lewis, T. F., Larson, M. F., & Korcuska, J. S. (2017). Strengthening the planning process of motivational interviewing using goal attainment scaling. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 3 (3), 195-210.
Gold, A., Larson, M., Strang, M., & Tucker, J. (2017). Classroom nutrition education combined with fruit and vegetable taste testing improves children's dietary intake. Journal of School Health, 87(2), 106-113.
Myrdal, M., Gold, A., Deal, J., Larson, M., & Strang, M. (2016). Relationship between personality type and fruit and vegetable preference in third and fourth grade students. Journal of Childhood Obesity.
Larson M, Orr M, & Warne DK. (2016). Using student health data to understand and promote academic success in higher education settings. College Student Journal, 50(4).
Pattanaik, S., McKay, L, Azure, L., Larson, M., & Gold, A. (2014, December). Using a participatory research method to understand the food environment on Spirit Lake Reservation. Tribal College Journal.