Member of American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ), Arizona Association of Teachers of Japanese and Arizona Language Association. Shotokan style Karate-Do 3rd degree black belt (Japan Karate Association, Tokyo)

Dr. Racette's research expertise encompasses long-term calorie restriction interventions to optimize healthspan, exercise interventions for cardiovascular health promotion, and assessments of energy metabolism.

Dr. Oyeyemi's research is at the intersection of understanding socioecological determinants of health behaviors and developing sustainable built environmental interventions for livable and activity-friendly communities.

Carpenter studies engagement and emotions, and their impact on health behaviors, using methods that adapt to the unique needs of the individual.