- Jun 23, 2026
- by Marisa LaFalce
- Holistic Human Health, Social Impact + Justice
Who, what, why: Roger Figueroa partners with communities to reduce food insecurity
Who: a nutrition researcher improving public health
Roger Figueroa, an assistant professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences, investigates how food assistance programs — from traditional benefits like SNAP to innovative approaches like produce prescriptions and online grocery delivery — alleviate food insecurity in New York State and across the country.
Figueroa’s first introduction to public health began as a youth in Puerto Rico, where his physical education teachers inspired him to become the
M.P.S. Human Ecology
Take your career to the next level by solving an industry challenge in this one-year program for working professionals.
- Jun 22, 2026
- Community Engagement, Social Impact + Justice
Workshop turns research on youth purpose into action for educators
The Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement at the Bronfenbrenner Center is helping youth educators understand how to foster a sense of purpose in the young people they serve.
B.S. Human Development
Take a closer look at how people mature and evolve throughout their lives, and learn how you can support the process.
