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Susan Osayande
Ph.D. Student, HDFS

 

Education
Master of Development Practice, Auburn University
Research interests
• Socioeconomic inequalities and social mobility
• Food security and Equity
• Social Determinants of Health and health disparities
Publications/Posters/Papers
Auburn University Student Symposium Presentation: Impact of government grants and subsidies on the living standard of households in South Africa

Courses taught
GSHS 2000
GSHS 3970
GSHS 4920

Accomplishments
Global Medallion, Auburn University, 2023
College Award for Oral Presentation in College of Human Sciences, Auburn University, 2024

Fun Facts
Favorite books/movies?
SARAFINA

Favorite quotes/sayings?
“Very few things that are worthwhile in life come without a cost”

What advice would you offer to someone thinking about graduate school?
Acknowledge that you’ll need to work really hard and put in your best effort.

What has surprised you about being a graduate student?
Graduate school will make you feel stupid. The more you know, the more you’ll realize there’s a lot you don’t know.