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Mary Steinhardt is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, where she also serves as the Associate Vice President for Research and Research Integrity Officer. Her academic work focuses on resilience and health outcomes among individuals with type 2 diabetes, particularly within African American communities. Steinhardt has a robust publication record, including research on diabetes self-management education that is culturally tailored for African Americans. She holds an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston and has received numerous awards for her contributions to teaching and research, including the prestigious Civitatis Award, acknowledging her outstanding faculty citizenship. Her research interests span behavioral and biological pathways to resilience, the impact of stress, and factors influencing health behaviors. Steinhardt is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Health Behavior and has served in various leadership roles within the academic community, contributing significantly to the field of health education and behavior science.
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