معرفی
Megan Williams, PhD, CHES is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University. She specializes in improving sexual health outcomes for young adults through education, intervention research, and community engagement.
Education:
- PhD in Health Education & Promotion, The University of Alabama (2023)
- MPH in Health Behavior, East Carolina University (2020)
- BS in Public Health, East Carolina University (2017)
Megan's research focuses on adolescent sexual and reproductive health, with an emphasis on contraception access, sexual health education, and barriers to care in Southern U.S. contexts. She employs student researchers to evaluate local interventions in Bryan/College Station.
Her recent work on sexual satisfaction (2022) explores gender disparities in college populations. Other studies in progress address STI prevention, smoke-free policy effectiveness, and cross-cultural refusal communication.
Scientific Awards & Service:
- PHLEx Award (2024)
- Teaching Excellence Grant Recipient (2023)
- Debra Tavasso Outstanding Graduate Assistant Teaching Award (2020)
- Founder, Young Professionals of Sexual and Reproductive Health (2023)
- Section Councilor, APHA Sexual and Reproductive Health Section (2023-present)
