Zachary Giano, PhD

Dr. Giano is a post-doctoral fellow for the Center for Rural Health at Oklahoma State University-Center for Health Sciences.  Dr. Giano received his Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Science in 2018 from Oklahoma State University.  His publications have addressed the contextual risk and protective factors that contribute to risk-taking behaviors, educational attainment, and mental health outcomes among sexual and racial/ethnic minorities, particularly in adolescents.  Dr. Giano was also an Albert Schweitzer Fellow; a health-based fellowship which builds community service programs in the Tulsa-area.  His program, S.T.E.P. (Support and Tutoring Enrichment Program) worked with mothers and children living in transitional housing.

Research Opportunities with Dr. Giano

Research Area: Public Health

Project Title: Adverse Childhood Experiences

Project Description: My research focuses on analyzing secondary data as it relates to the experiences of adults before they were 18 years of age, and how those experiences shape current trends of health.

Currently Seeking Students: Yes

Time Commitment: 5 hours per week

Possible Coauthorship: Yes

Compensation: Unpaid

Location: OSU-CHS and online