Deirdre Dingman

Deirdre Dingman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University's College of Public Health. She teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses and is actively engaged in research on substance use, public health education, and stigma reduction. Her work is supported by a SAMHSA grant focused on the opioid crisis in higher education.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellowship, Public Health Law Research, Temple University
• DrPH, Community Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• MPH, Community Health Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• BS, Social Work, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Dr. Dingman's research focuses on substance use prevention and treatment, particularly tobacco, alcohol, and opioids. She integrates her extensive practice experience—from psychiatric units to tobacco cessation programs—into her teaching and scholarship. Her work emphasizes reducing stigma through education, community programs, and creative interventions such as art-based stigma reduction.

Her recent publications reflect a strong commitment to innovative pedagogy and practical public health interventions. Themes include health communication, experiential learning, and behavior change strategies in both educational and community settings. The publications span topics from hand hygiene in preschoolers to teaching innovation theory during the pandemic.

Scientific Awards:

• RWJF post-doctoral fellowship in public health law research

Dr. Dingman advises students through internship and program planning courses and leads research on the opioid crisis in higher education. She is actively involved in professional service, particularly with the American Public Health Association's ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) committee, where she contributes to national efforts in substance use policy and education. While specific grants beyond SAMHSA are not detailed, her funded research indicates active grant engagement.

She is part of a multidisciplinary academic environment within the College of Public Health, collaborating on health communication, community-based programming, and public health pedagogy. Her work bridges academic research with real-world public health practice.