Downs named as a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology
The National Academy of Kinesiology recently announced the new 2025 fellows, including SSRI Associate Director Danielle Symons Downs, professor of kinesiology and obstetrics & gynecology. The Academy has a rich history of annually electing New Fellows into the association who have been…
Three selected as Administrative Fellows for 2025-26
The Administrative Fellows Program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experiences pertaining to leadership in the academic community. For the 2025-26 academic year, the Administrative Fellows are: Danielle Symons Downs…
Mitigating barriers for children walking and biking to school
Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Congress approved funding to implement the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program across the country. SRTS promotes safe and accessible active transportation, like walking or biking, for students to school through infrastructure improvements, safety education,…