One of the primary aims of HEADS UP is to increase student interest in science and health science careers. Each HEADS UP module includes career story videos highlighting individuals working in a variety of health and science careers. These stories inform both students and teachers about the numerous opportunities available in science, including careers that do not require advanced degrees.
Career Story Videos
View HEADS UP career story videos by clicking on the links below.
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Check out HEADS UP on iTunes U and download videos to your iPod!
Simply click here and login as a Guest. Then click on School of Public Health >> Dell Center >> select the "HEADS UP Career Stories" tab at the bottom of the page.
Nutrition / Physical Activity - Three new videos!
Roberta Anding, MS, RD, LD, CDE (High Resolution); Roberta Anding (Medium Resolution) -- Sports Dietician NEW!
Robert Del Grande, PhD (High Resolution); Robert Del Grande (Medium Resolution) -- Executive Chef NEW!
Ray Wright (High Resolution); Ray Wright (Medium Resolution) -- Strength & Conditioning Coach NEW!
Jill Eagan, MPH -- Registered Dietician
Ron Peters, DrPH -- Public Health Researcher
Learn more about Chef Robert Del Grande’s involvement with Recipe for Success by clicking on one of the video links below.
Recipe for Success (High Resolution) Recipe for Success (Medium Resolution)
The Immune System & Infectious Diseases - All New!
Pablo Okhuysen, MD (High Resolution); Pablo Okhuysen (Medium Resolution) -- Infectious Disease Researcher
Joseph McCormick, MD (High Resolution); Joseph McCormick (Medium Resolution) -- Epidemiologist/Professor/Dean
Susan Fisher-Hoch, MD (High Resolution); Susan Fisher-Hoch (Medium Resolution) -- Professor of Epidemiology
Blanca Restrepo, PhD (High Resolution); Blanca Restrepo (Medium Resolution) -- Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Donald Bouyer, PhD (High Resolution); Donald Bouyer (Medium Resolution) -- Assistant Professor of Pathology
Michael Holbrook, PhD (High Resolution); Michael Holbrook (Medium Resolution) -- BSL4 Facility Director
Patrick Newman (High Resolution); Patrick Newman (Medium Resolution) -- Pathology Research Associate
Melissa de la Garza, DVM, MS (High Resolution); Melissa de la Garza (Medium Resolution) - Assistant Veterinarian
D. Mark Estes, PhD (High Resolution); D. Mark Estes (Medium Resolution) -- Veterinary Immunologist
Joseph Petrosino, PhD (High Resolution); Joseph Petrosino (Medium Resolution) -- Assistant Professor
Victoria Sutton, MPA, PhD, JD (High Resolution); Victoria Sutton (Medium Resolution) -- Center for Biodefense Director
Learn more about the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention from Dr. Joe McCormick by clicking on one of the video links below.
CDC (High Resolution) CDC (Medium Resolution)
Learn more about the function of the immune system from Dr. D. Mark Estes by clicking on one of the video links below.
Immune System (High Resolution) Immune System (Medium Resolution)
The Nervous System
Maria Alvarado, PhD -- Research Scientist
Adam Benjamin -- Museum Science Educator
John Byrne, PhD -- Neurologist
Pedro Mancias, MD -- Pediatric Neurologist
Diane Roy -- Physical Therapist
Bonus lectures on ADHD and Seizures
Two presentations by Dr. Mancias designed especially for classroom teachers are available on iTunes U and can be downloaded to your iPod! Simply click here and login as a Guest. Then click on School of Public Health >> Dell Center >> select the "HEADS UP Lectures" tab at the bottom of the page.
Advanced Genetics
Cristina Barroso, PhD (High Resolution); Cristina Barroso, PhD (Medium Resolution) -- Geneticist (update)
Eric Berger (High Resolution); Eric Berger (Medium Resolution) -- Science Writer
Albert Cheng (High Resolution); Albert Cheng (Medium Resolution) -- Legislative Manager
Adan Estraca (High Resolution); Adan Estraca (Medium Resolution) -- Equipment Specialist
Kathyjo Jackson, PhD (High Resolution); Kathyjo Jackson (Medium Resolution) -- Stem Cell Researcher
Melissa Johnson Cleaver (High Resolution); Melissa Johnson Cleaver (Medium Resolution) -- Science Teacher
Cynthia McGregor (High Resolution); Cynthia McGregor (Medium Resolution) -- Animal Care Specialist
Eva Zsigmond, PhD (High Resolution); Eva Zsigmond, PhD (Medium Resolution) -- Stem Cell Researcher
Genes, Health & You
Cristina Barroso, MPH -- Public Health Graduate Student
Diabetes / Cardiovascular Disease
Lydia Aguilar, MD -- Diabetes Specialist
Francisco Fuentes, MD -- Heart Disease Specialist
Beatriz Varman -- Library & Information Scientist
Bill Weems, PhD -- Science & Technology Manager