Michael Beets retweeted
To fight obesity in kids, researchers at USC are testing how well consumer wearable devices (Apple watches, fit bits, and Garmins) measure heart rate and physical activity in children ages 9-12.
Scan the QR code.
$40 Amazon gift card for participants.
wistv.com/2023/08/29/wearabl…
Michael Beets retweeted
Excellent thread on progression (or not) from pilot & feasibility studies to trials.
Pilot & feasibility work can inform whether a trial is likely to deliver. Decisions for #TrialProgression can be based on fairly blunt criteria but deciding whether to progress to a trial is often more complex. A couple of more depth approaches can help 1/10
#MethodologyMonday
Michael Beets retweeted
@UofSCExSci associate professor Glenn Weaver will advance childhood obesity research with two new @NIH grants ow.ly/W8Pc50P9tRA🏃🏾🏃♀️
#ThisIsPublicHealth #ArnoldSchoolProud #ResearchThatMatters
Michael Beets retweeted
A risk of gaining expertise is focusing so much on answering questions that you stop questioning your answers.
It’s called cognitive entrenchment. As you get stuck in old schemas, you miss new ideas.
The antidote isn't to deepen your knowledge. It's to broaden your perspective.
Michael Beets retweeted
To Ralph Norman, the Congressman of the great state of South Carolina,
You say it is “obnoxious” for taxpayers to be responsible for the loans of others.
Well sir, we did a little digging and it turns out you had $306,520 in PPP loans forgiven.
Every penny of that was money that came from taxpayers and it wasn’t paid back.
Here’s the big question: why is it ok for YOU, but not
students trying to make their lives better?
I think we know the reason.
First, it’s because you represent the same SELFISH thinking of your entire party: “It’s good for me but not for thee.”
And lastly, it’s because you’re an asshole.
Michael Beets retweeted
Admitting that we have something to learn doesn’t just show humility. It improves relationships.
When we acknowledge that we don't know everything, others feel more psychologically safe—and become more effective.
Expressing our desire to get better can help others get better.
Michael Beets retweeted
The saddest form of success is realizing that the goals you achieved weren't yours at all.
In the short run, pursuing other people's dreams earns approval. In the long run, it's a recipe for regret.
A meaningful purpose doesn't maximize your status. It matches your values.
Michael Beets retweeted
🌟Follow @ajwoods96's research journey! As Andrew's supervisor, I'm proud to introduce this resilient PhD candidate from #UOWENHANCE at @UOW. Andrew explores healthy eating and physical activity in Out of School Hours Care, and he's on a mission to make a difference. #UOWresearch
Michael Beets retweeted
Understanding Accelerated Summer Body Mass Index Gain by Tracking Changes in Children's Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Throughout the Year, published in @ChildObesity_jn
Link to pub: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/c…
Michael Beets retweeted
Can’t wait to meet potential new students and postdocs! Stop by to chat with our team about working with us at @USCArnoldSchool ⬇️ @MW_Beets @ArmstrongACOI @ElizabethLAdams #ISBNPA2023 #NESI_ISBNPA
Know someone who is looking for a research position or who is trying to fill an opening? Stop by the NESI Zone on 16 June between 10:50-12pm to learn more about these opportunities! #NESI_ISBNPA #ISBNPA2023
Michael Beets retweeted
@ACOIatUofSC will definitely be there to chat about open PhD and Postdoc positions!
Making your packing list for Uppsala? Don’t forget to bring a copy of any open positions to post in the NESI Zone! #NESI_ISBNPA #ISBNPA2023
Michael Beets retweeted
🎉New study, led by @Lauren_vonK, published in @JClinEpi
jclinepi.com/article/S0895-4…
Michael Beets retweeted
Understanding Accelerated Summer Body Mass Index Gain by Tracking Changes in Children's Height, Weight, and Body Mass Index Throughout the Year, published in @ChildObesity_jn
Link to pub: liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/c…
Michael Beets retweeted
Attention early-career USC faculty📢
Applications for the 2023-2024 Propel Research Mentorship Program are now open! Learn more here: sc.edu/about/offices_and_div…
2023-2024 Propel Applications are due by Friday, August 4 🤙
Michael Beets retweeted
📢 2023 Physical Activity & Public Health Courses will be offered in September in Columbia, SC, USA. Register by June 1st at web.asph.sc.edu/paph/
👉 Aimed at academics & practitioners with an interest in physical activity & public health @UofSCArnoldSchool @S_J_Wilcox
