Dr. Keryn Pasch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Keryn Pasch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin. She serves as the Associate Chair in the same department and directs the Advancement Faculty Engagement Center. Her research primarily focuses on the influence of marketing unhealthy products, including tobacco, alcohol, and food beverages on youth and young adult risk behaviors. She received a Ph.D. in Epidemiology with a minor in Interpersonal Relationships from the University of Minnesota and a master's degree in Public Health in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Pasch has conducted significant research on the impact of marketing practices related to substance use and obesity-related behaviors among young populations, examining the relationships between marketing influences and health outcomes such as sleep and caffeine consumption.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, specializing in Health Behavior.

Associate Chair

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Serves as Associate Chair in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education.

Awards

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Service Society Prevention Research Award

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ECPN John B. Reid Early Career Award

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Society Teaching Excellence

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Benjamin Meaker Visiting Professorship

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.