Allison Poulos

Allison Poulos is an Assistant Professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), with a secondary appointment in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions. Her research focuses on physical activity in schools, child health, and community-based interventions. She has an h-index of 9 with 261 citations, reflecting her impactful work in public health and education.

Her research interests include active transport, school environments, and the role of play and recreation in fostering community health. Notable projects include studies on recess practices in Arizona schools, the effectiveness of after-school physical activity programs, and policy evaluations related to school facility access.

Dr. Poulos has secured seven grants from organizations like the U.S. Department of Education and the REI Cooperative Action Fund. Her recent work explores shade provision during recess, accessibility of play spaces for children with disabilities, and the implementation of curricular interventions in afterschool settings.

Her research outputs emphasize practical strategies for enhancing school connectedness through recreation, addressing heat challenges in Arizona schools, and improving physical activity policies. Collaborations span environmental science, education, and public health disciplines.