Rebecca Larson
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Administration
Administration
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
School of Public Health
Department of Community & Behavioral Health Sciences
Bio
Dr. Larson has many years of experience teaching public and environmental health and food systems and nutrition, providing students community-engaged learning experiences, including project and problem-based learning. Additionally, she has many years of professional experience in school nutrition administration and public health nutrition and life skills programming for youth with disabilities.
- RLARSON@augusta.edu
- (706) 721-8380
- Science Hall 3014C
Education
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MA, Geography
Marshall University, 2023
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DPH, Public Health, General.
Georgia Southern University, 2019
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MS, Human Nutrition
Eastern Michigan University, 2008
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BS, Foods And Nutrition Science
Utah State University, 1998
Certifications
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Climate for Health Ambassador
ecoAmerica, 2023
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Registered Dietitian
Commission on Dietetic Registration , 1998
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ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, Instructor, and Proctor
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, 2025
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MPHC 8600
Fundamentals of Health Promo
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MPHC 8700
Intro to Environmental Health
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MPHS 8200
Social & Behavioral Theory
Teaching Interests
-Environmental Health
-Climate Change & Health
-Sustainable Foods
-Cultural Foods
-Health Program Planning
-Public Health & Community Nutrition
Research Interests
-Climate change and health
-Sustainable food systems
-Food insecurity
-Nutrition and health for individuals with disabilities
-Child nutrition and health
-Public health nutrition
Professional Service
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American Public Health Association
2025 - Present
Role: Other
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American Public Health Association
2025 - Present
Role: Program Organizer
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American Public Health Association
2024 - Present
Role: Task Force Chair
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American Public Health Association
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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American Public Health Association
2023 - Present
Role: Committee Member
Public Service
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Mercer University, Department of Public Health
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Mercer University, Department of Public Health
2023 - Present
Role: Other
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Shifa Care Clinic, Health Fair
2025
Role: Other
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Douglas Elementary School, Fall Festival
2025
Role: Other
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Open Arms Outreach
2025
Role: Other
