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James Bemel

Faculty Member

Dr. James Bemel

Biography

Dr. Bemel is an Associate Professor for the Department of Public Health. Previous teaching experiences include four years at Weber State University and seven years at the University of Utah.

Education

Ph D, University of Utah , 2008

Major: Health Promotion & Education

MS, University of Utah, 2004

Major: Public Health/Health Services Administration

BS, Weber State University , 2001

Major: Health Promotion

Teaching

HLTH 4720

CHES Preparation, Spring 2024

HLTH 4160

Program Implementation and Evaluation WE, Spring 2024

HLTH 3450

Public Health and the Environment, Spring 2024

HLTH 4600

Research Methods for Public Health WE, Spring 2024

Presentations

Bemel, James (Presenter & Author), Society for Public Health Education 2023 Annual Conference, "Student Beliefs Regarding Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco Policies", Society for Public Health Education, Atlanta, GA. (March 24, 2023)
Bemel, James (Presenter & Author), Society for Public Health Education 2023 Annual Conference, "Using the Olympic Summer Games as a Catalyst for Physical Activity", Society for Public Health Education, Atlanta, GA. (March 23, 2023)
Bemel, James (Chair), 2022 Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research, "The Prevalence of Betel Nut and Tobacco Use Among Micronesian Immigrants in the United States", University of Utah, St. George, UT. (February 25, 2022)
Bemel, James (Presenter & Author), 2021 Art & Science of Health Promotion Conference, "Student Beliefs Regarding Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco Policies", International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Virtual. (September 30, 2021)
Bemel, James (Leader), COMM 1130 Course Presentation, "Overview of Vaping", Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. (November 14, 2019)
Bemel, James (Coordinator/Organizer), Utah Valley University Student Showcase, "Field Experience at the Capitol Reef Field Station", Utah Valley University, Orem, UT. (October 15, 2019)

Scholarly/Creative Works

Bemel, James , Durrant, L. , Hanson, G. , Lundberg, K. , Pett, M. , Sullivan, B. , (2008) "The Cognitive Effects of Nicotine in Methamphetamine Users" .
Bemel, James , White, G.L. , Alder, S. , Kim, H. , Dwore, R.B. , (2004) "The relationship between national cancer awareness months and the number of cancer-specific inquiries" . Health Education & Behavior.

Awards

UVU Online Teaching Awards - "Course Delivery" Nominee

Utah Valley University

I was nominated to receive the "UVU Online Teaching Award for "Course Delivery" for my HLTH 3200 class.

Dean's Award of Excellence for Faculty

Utah Valley University - April, 2019

The Faculty Excellence Award is given to a faculty member or adjunct for her/his demonstrated excellence in teaching, service and scholarly activity/creative works.

Best Paper in the Social Sciences

Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters - April, 2014

Department of Health Promotion and Education Browning Scholarship

Weber State University

This scholarship was provided to students who exhibited high levels of professionalism and academic potential.

Commencement Speaker

Weber State University, Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance

I was honored to serve as the commencement speaker representing the entire "Health Promotion" program at Weber State University.