Lesa Lorenzen Huber Curriculum Vitae

LESA LORENZEN HUBER CURRICULUM VITAE

Clinical Associate Professor E-mail:

School of Public HealthTelephone: (812) 855-1733

School of EducationFax: (812) 855-6194

School of Continuing Studies

Indiana University Bloomington

EDUCATION

Degrees

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Graduate 1989)

Ph.D. in Community and Human Resources, specializing in Gerontology

Thesis: Self-perceived creativity in the later years: Case studies of older Nebraskans

University of Nebraska – Lincoln, Lincoln, NE (Graduate 1986)

M.S. in Human Development and the Family, with a minor in Gerontology

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (Graduated 1978)

B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Fine Arts

Professional Certificates

University of Nebraska-Omaha, Certificate in Gerontology, Graduate Program, 1980

American Council on Exercise, Personal Trainer, 1999

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS

2007-presentClinical Associate Professor, School of Public Health; and School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington

2011-presentAdjunct Professor, School of Continuing Studies

1996-2006Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Indiana University Bloomington

1995-2006Assistant Professor (non-tenure track), School of Education, Indiana University Bloomington

2005-2006Interim Director, Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged

2000-2005Research Associate, Indiana University Center on Aging and Aged

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Vice President, Indiana Diving Academy of Bloomington, Indiana, 1989-2005. Responsibilities included all administrative aspects of operating a national sports camp.
• Exercise Instructor, Meadowood Retirement Community, YMCA, and Bell Trace Retirement Community, Bloomington, Indiana, 1993-1996. Responsibilities included coordinating and teaching exercise classes to a variety of populations.
• Program Specialist, Lincoln Area Agency on Aging, Lincoln, Nebraska, 1978-1989. Responsibilities included grant writing and administration, public relations and marketing, senior center programming and staff development.

BIO-SKETCH

Dr. Lesa Lorenzen Huber is a Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Public Health, the School of Education, and Adjunct Professor in the School of Continuing Studies. She has twice received the Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), twice received the Trustees Teaching Award, and is a Fellow in the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. She is the 2013 recipient of the Hiram S. Friedman Award for mentorship. She developed and is the director of two minors and a graduate certificate in gerontology. At IU she has developed seven online courses designed to educate the aging services workforce as well as current students. Her service work includes chair and elected positions at local, state, and national levels. Her primary interest is in the biological, psychological, and social determinants of aging well. Working with students, she is exploring the potential of new technologies to support independent living in later life. She has been a PI or Co-PI on grants totaling over 1.9 million in research funding and given over 125 presentations nationally and internationally. Dr. Huber is also a Certified Personal Trainer and has enjoyed leading exercise classes with older adults in Bloomington retirement communities. She is married to Dr. Jeff Huber, Indiana University Head Diving Coach.

ACADEMIC HONORS & AWARDS

2013Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

2012Trustees Teaching Award

2011Fellow, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

2010 Selected for AGHE Executive Committee

2008Trustees Teaching Award

2004Nominated for “Teaching with Technology in a Distance Education Program,” Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education

2003 Part-Time Faculty Recognition Award, Association for Gerontology in Higher Education

2003 Nominated for “Innovation in Teaching in a Distance Education Program,” Indiana Partnership for Statewide Education

2002Service-Learning Award, Community Outreach and Partnerships in Service Learning, Indiana University

2000 Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), IU School of Education

1999 Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA), IU School of Education

STUDENTS’ HONORS AND AWARDS

2012Nomination for Best Paper Award, Gerontological Society of America, Beth Ann Walker

2012Healthiest State App, First Place in Poster Contest, American Public Health Association

2012National Healthy App Contest, Third Place, Mukta Gundi

2012Grant-In-Aid Doctoral Research Award, Lisa Borrero

2011GSA Student Design Contest, Second Place, Beth Ann Walker

2011Willard Patty Distinguished Alumni Award, Amy Eisenstein

2011J.K. Rash Scholarship, Lisa Borrero

2011Stephen Jay Leadership Award, Brittany Gross

2011Stephen Jay Leadership Award, FatoumataSylla

2010Updyke/President’s Challenge Fellowship, Beth Ann Walker

2010Indiana Nurses Association, Kim Decker

2008Stephen Jay Leadership Award, Genevieve Hillis

ACADEMIC TEACHING EXPERIENCE

COURSES TAUGHT (*Personally Developed / +Offered Online), 1995-2011

• B698MPH Culminating Experience
• P314Lifespan Development
• P514 Lifespan Development
• R365/565 Leisure and Aging*+
• R366/566 Therapeutic Interventions with the Elderly*+
• P249 Childhood Development
• M101 Field Experience
• H324/H524Multidisciplinary Perspectives in Gerontology*+
• C315/C615 Health in the Later Years*+
• P518 Social Aspects of Aging and Aging Families*+
• C335/C535 Aging, Health, and Diverse Populations*+
• P517 Adult Development and Aging*+
• C325/C625 Health, Technology, and Aging*

PROGRAMS DEVELOPED AND SUPERVISED

• Undergraduate Minor in Gerontology (HPER)
• Doctoral Minor in Gerontology (HPER and Education)
• Graduate Certificate in Aging and Health (HPER)

MPH STUDENT ADVISING

Student / Year / Employment Status (last known)
Genevieve Hillis / 2008 / Government Relations Officer for Direct Supply, Chicago
Brittany Bovenizer / 2009 / Project Officerat HHS HRSA, Baltimore
Aaron Hamlin / 2009 / IU Law School
Mindy Mayes / 2009 / Unknown
Vanessa Chaddic-Hess / 2010 / USAID, UK office
Ran Tao / 2009 / Unknown
Cassandra Shaw / 2010 / Bloomington Hospital – IU Health
IlianaKiourkas / 2010 / School-Based Health Alliance, Washington DC
Adrienne Luegers / 2012 / Wellness Coach, Indianapolis
Theresa Hunter / 2012 / Doctoral Student, IUB
Jennifer Walters / 2012 / County Public Health Office, Iowa
Pamela Pikus / 2012 / Unknown
Sheryl Hamer / 2013 / Options Behavioral Health Systems, Indianapolis
Mukta Gundi / 2013 / Program Manager, Global Health Bridge, India
Kathleen Fox / 2013 / World Health Organization, Geneva

DOCTORAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES Victoria Hanson, Seunghee Kwon, Boyd Hegarty, Pei Chun Hsieh Jeani Young, Rose Hartzell, Catherine Bishop, Christopher Robbins, Colleen McCracken, Bonnie Lorenzen, Lisa Borrero, Michelle Miller, Emily Mendez, Lauren Smith, Debra Harmon, Kim Decker, Rosenda Murillo, Beth Ann Walker, Kyoung Tae Kim, Kimberly Hodge, Haiping Chen

DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONCOMMITTEES

Lisa Woolsey (2005) / Dissertation Title: Impact of Professional Preparation on Physician Assistant Students’ Expressed Intent to Work with Geriatric Patients
Rose Hartzell(2009) / Dissertation Title: A Theory-Based Approach to Understanding Safer Sexual Behavior Among Baby Boomer Women
Catherine Bishop (2012) / Dissertation Title: Defying Age and Disability: Continuation and Adaptation for Older Women Engaged in Outdoor Adventure Activities
Kyoung Tae Kim (2012) / Dissertation Title: Conceptualizing and Testing a Model of Aging Well
Lisa Borrero
(2012) / Co-Chair. Dissertation Title: The Nature and Meaning of Identity in Retired Women
Beth Ann Walker
(2012) / Co-Chair. Dissertation Title: Understanding the Acceptance and Use of Virtual Gaming as an Intervention Strategy with Older Adults in Occupational Therapy
Carol Kennedy-Armbruster
(2012) / Dissertation Title: Effects of the Navy SHAPE Program on Biometric Measures, Functional Movement Screening, and Sitting Time
Rosenda Murillo
(2012) / Dissertation Title: Influence of Social Support on Self-Efficacy, Perceptions, and Behaviors Related to Physical Activity of Hispanic Women
Jeani Young
In Progress / Dissertation Title: Instructor Role Identity in Face-to-Face and Online Classes
Victoria Hanson
In Progress / Dissertation Title: The Meaning of Successful Aging Among Older Adults with Disabilities
Colleen McCracken
In Progress / Dissertation Title: Cognitive Profiles of Habitually Active Older Adults

PUBLICATIONS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY

Editorships

2012-presentAdvances in Aging Research

2010-presentAssociate Editor for Public Policy, AGHE Exchange(Association for Gerontology in Higher Education)

Journal Publications (Peer Reviewed)

Garg, V. Camp, J., Huber, L.,Shankar, K., & Connelly, K. (In press).Privacy Concerns in Assisted Living Technologies.Springer Annals of Telecommunications.

Sabanovic, S., Bennett, C., Chang W-L., & Huber, L. (2013). Situated Analysis of Interactions between Cognitively Impaired Older Adults and the Therapeutic Robot PARO.International Conference on Social Robotics (ICSR2013), October, 2013. Bristol, UK.

Sabanovic, S., Bennett, C., Chang W-L., Huber, L. (2013). PARO Robot Affects Diverse Interaction Modalities in Group Sensory Therapy for Older Adults with Dementia. International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR) June, 2013. Seattle, WA.

Huber, L., Watson, C. (2012, accepted). Technology: Training and Education Needs of Older Adults. Educational Gerontology.

Walker, B.A. &Huber, L. (2012). Development of a Rehabilitation Protocol for Replication in a Virtual Environment.Advances in Aging Research. 1, 47-52.

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Shankar, K., Caine, K., Connelly, K., Camp, L.J., Walker, B.A., Borrero, L. (2013). How in-home technologies mediate caregiving relationships in later life. International Journal of Human Computer Interaction, 29 (7),441-455.

Jayawardene, W., Lohrman, D., Youssefagha, A., & Huber, L. (2012, in press).Public Concerns and Projected Repercussions of Health Care Reform Using Simulation. Journal of Communication and Computer.

Garg, V., Huber, L., Camp, J., Connelly, K. (2012).Risk communication design for older adults.Gerontechnology.11(2), 166 – 174.

Shankar, K., Huber, L., Camp, L.J., Caine, K. Connelly, K. (2012).Finding the older user in home-based computing studies.Gerontechnology, 11(2), 305.

Shankar, K., Camp, L. J., Connelly, K., Huber, L. (2012). Aging, privacy, and home-based computing: Development of a framework for design. IEEE Pervasive Computing.11(4), 46-54.

Garg, V. Camp, J., Huber, L., Connelly, K. (2012, in review). Risk communication design for older adults.IEEE Security & Privacy.

Caine, K. E., Zimmerman, C. Y., Schall-Zimmerman, Z., Hazlewood, W. R., Camp, L. J., Connelly, K. H., Huber, L., & Shankar, K. (2011). DigiSwitch: A device to allow older adults to monitor and direct the collection and transmission of health information collected at home. Journal of Medical Systems,35(5), 1181-1195.

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Boutain, M., Camp, L.J., Shankar, K., Connelly, K. (2011). Privacy, technology, and aging: A proposed framework. Ageing International, 36(2), 232-252.

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Kennedy-Armbruster, C., Allen, P. (2010). Synergy and sensibility: A course on entrepreneurship in gerontechnologies. Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, 31(2), 181-197.

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Connelly, K. (2008). Shaping the next generation of gerontechnologists: Multidisciplinary gerontology education vs. computer science. Gerontechnlogy,7(2), 157.

Kennedy-Armbruster, C., Lorenzen-Huber.L.,Ona, F. (2009). Increasing functional physical activity among older adults using internet-based video conferencing. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal 13(3), 31-32.

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (1991). Self-perceived creativity in the later years: Case studies of older Nebraskans. Educational Gerontology, 17(4), 379-390.

Missinne, L. & Lorenzen, L. (1985). Leaving a legacy.Collage, 4(1), 1-2.

VanZandt, S.Lorenzen, L. (1985). You're not too old to dance: Creative movement and older adults. Activities, Adaptation,& Aging, 6(4), 21-130.

Missinne, L. & Lorenzen, L. (1983). Symphony for seniors: Sharing the magic. Perspectives on Aging, November, 11-14.

Missinne, L. & Lorenzen, L. (1982). Arts: The new wonder drug. Perspectives on Aging, May, 14-16.

Conference Papers (Peer Reviewed)

Garg, V., Camp, L.J., Huber, L., & Connelly, K. (2012).RiskCommunication Design: Video vs. Text. Privacy Enhancing Technology Symposium.July 11-13, Vigo, Spain.

YoussefAgha, A., Lohrmann, D., Jayawardene, W., Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2012, in press). Health Care Reform Concerns: Dimensions Interaction-Based Simulation. Conference on Modeling, Simulation & Visualization Methods, WorldComp 12. July 16-19, Las Vegas, NV

Shankar, K., Camp, L.J., Caine, K., Connelly, K.,Huber, L. (2012, in press). Constructing Caregiving: Values and Design in home-based ubiquitous computing. Society for the Social Studies of Science (4S), Copenhagen, Denmark, October 17-20, 2012.

Caine, K., Zimmerman, C., Zimmerman, Z., Hazlewood, W., Sulgrove, A., Camp, L.J., Connelly, K., Huber, L., Shankar, K. (2010). DigiSwitch: Design and evaluation of a device for older adults to preserve privacy while monitoring health at home. Proceedings of the ACM Special Interest Group on Health Informatics on International Health Informatics. Washington, D.C. (named best paper on Security and Privacy at ACM ICI).

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Boutain, M., Rogers, W. (2009). Technology, human relationships, and privacy.The Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging,13(1), 621.

Camp, L., Connelly, K., Huber, L., Shankar, K., (2006). Beyond consent: User defined privacy in ubicomp. Proceedings from the “Nurturing technologies in the domestic environment” workshop at Ubicomp 2006: Eighth International Conference on Ubiquitous Computing, September, 2006. Orange County, CA.

Frey G.C., Johnston J.D., Lorenzen-Huber L.,Field, C.A. (2005). Association between heart rate and accelerometry measures of physical activity in older adults. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise,35, S115.

Book Chapters

Caine, K., Connelly, K., Camp, L.J., Huber, L., Shankar, K., &Zimmerman, C. (2013).DigiSwitch: Control Panel for Home Monitoring Technologies. 100 Designs and Technologies for Healthy Aging.Atlanta, GA: Design and Technologies for Healthy Aging (DATHA) Initiative, Georgia Institute of Technology

*Lorenzen-Huber, L., Bayless, K., Ross, C., Mull, R., & Jamieson, L. (2005). A Developmental Approach. In K. Bayless, R. Mull & L. Jamieson (Eds.), Recreational Sport Management, 4th Edition (39-50). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Multi-media Productions

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2009). ETHOS: Ethical Technologies in the Homes of Seniors. Video. Bloomington, IN: Pervasive Technology Institute. Podcast available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2007). Creativity and Aging: Mini University Conversations.Podcast. Bloomington, IN: IU Alumni Association and Bloomington Continuing Studies. Previously available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. & Han, S. (2007). Gerontology Education at Indiana University.Website. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Applied Health Science. Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. & Han, S. (2005). Indiana Inter-College Council on Aging.Website. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Center on Aging and Aged. Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. & Allen, P. (2004). Falls and Falls Prevention.Self-paced CD ROM tutorial for health care professionals. Bloomington, IN: Produced by GP Strategies (formerly Option Six). Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Walden, K., & Han, S. (2006). Understanding and Applying Research: The Case of Health Promotion.Self-paced CD ROM and Online module. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Instructional Consulting and Technology Services, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2003). Therapeutic Interventions with the Elderly. Forty-five minute video recording. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Instructional Support Services.

Lorenzen-Huber, L.Myllykangas, S. (2003). GET LINKS: Online curriculum in gerontology. Seven full courses in gerontology published online, Indiana University. Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2003). GET LINKS. CD-ROM orientation and tutorial to GET LINKS curriculum. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Digital Media Services.

Lorenzen-Huber, L.Bardzell, S. (2002). GET LINKS. Website to promote the FIPSE project. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University, Instructional Consulting and Technology Services, School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2001). Careers in Gerontology. CD-ROM. Bloomington, IN: Produced by Job Traks, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Other Publications

Huber, L., & Price, R. (2012).Make Plans Now to Attend Waves of Change, AGHE’s 2013 Annual Meeting (invited article). Fall Newsletter of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Available at

Borrero, L & Huber, L. (2011). Be an Advocate for AGHE: Meet with Your Elected Representatives in D.C. AGHE Exchange. (invited article). Fall Newsletter of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Available at

Borrero, L., Huber, L. (2010). “Creativity: A Health Boost for Older Adults.” Area 10 Agency on Aging Newsletter: Go For the Gold: Staying Healthy in Your Golden Years.

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2006-2007). Active For Life. Blog Contributor. Online newsletter from Indiana University. Available at

Notess, M. & Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2007). Online learning for seniors: Barriers and opportunities. Elearn Magazine, Research Papers. May 31, 2007. Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Carducci, B., Muyskens, J., Stednitz., B., Billingham, R. (2006). Living Well: Holiday wellness tips from Indiana University. (invited article). Online article, IUINFO. Available at

Lorenzen-Huber, L., Wallace, J., Malinovsky, V., & Shiffrin, R. (2004). Living Well: Health tips from Indiana University. (invited article). Online article, IUINFO.

Lorenzen, L. (1985). Teaching dance to older adults (book review). Journal of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, 56(7), 84.

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (2003). Best Practices in Distributed Education. AGHE Exchange. (invited article). Newsletter of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

Lorenzen-Huber, L. (1999). Integrated Review (Review of the books Manual for Recreation Therapy in Long Term Care Facilities, The Lifestory re-Play Circle: A Manual of Activities and Techniques, and Therapeutic Activity Intervention with the Elderly: Foundations and Practice). Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 33(4), 344-347.

FUNDED GRANTS, CONTRACTS AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

2013Consortium on Real World Experiences in Public Health and Information Technologies. PI: Huber. Co-PI Sherwood-Laughlin, Connelly, Camp, Frey, Johnston. Total Award: $25,000.

2012 Safe@Home: An Innovation Corps Proposal. Small Business Innovation Research. PI: Camp. Co-PI Garg, Goldie-Scott, Huber. Total Award: $50,000.

2012Designing Environments for Active Living, Measurement Working Group. Multidisciplinary Ventures Fund. PI: Hawkins. Co-PI Huber, Wolter, Klaunig. Total Award: $4250. Funding declined by PI for personal reasons.

2012Interdisciplinary Education in Mobile Health Information Systems. Microsoft Research. Co-PIs: Huber, Camp. Total Award: 35 Smart Phones, Kinect for Xbox 360, and $500 for winning team to use in C325/C625/I399 Health, Technology, and Aging class, 2013-2014.

2012Hoosier Tyze: A Protected Social Networking Site for Disabled Adults. Office of the Vice-President for Research. PI: Stafford. Co-PIs Hauss, LaFontaine, Huber, Connelly. Award: $58,000.

2011Faculty Research Support Program. PI: Hawkins. Co-PI: Huber, Wolter. Total Award: $23,180. Funding declined by PI for personal reasons.

2011Cultural models in social robotics—Comparative studies with users in the US and Japan. National Science Foundation: EAGER PI: Sabanovich. Co-PI: Huber. Total Award: $50,000.

2010Research Experiences for Undergraduates. National Science Foundation. PI: Lorenzen-Huber. Total Award: $13,125.

2010Research Experiences for Undergraduates. National Science Foundation. PI: Lorenzen-Huber. Total Award: $10,200.

2010Faculty Research Support Program. PI: Lorenzen-Huber. Total Award: $1120.

2009Research Experiences for Undergraduates. National Science Foundation. PI: Lorenzen-Huber. Total Award: $13,125.

2009 Views of Privacy of Older Adults. National Science Foundation. PI: Camp. Co-PI: Connelly, Huber. Total Award: $400,000.

2008Research Experiences for Undergraduates. National Science Foundation. PI: Lorenzen-Huber. Total Award: $12,000.

2008Faculty Research Support Program. TRUE-TIME: Targeting Rural Underserved Elders with Technological Innovationfor the Management of Falls and their Environment. PI: Koceja. Co-PI: Ona, Lorenzen-Huber, Connelly, Kennedy-Armbruster. Total Award: $73,375.

2008Factors Influencing Engagement of Older Adults in Volunteer Activities: What Encourages and Discourages Community and Congregational Participation. Survey through National Health Ministries, Presbyterian Church (USA). PI: Gleich. Co-PI: Lorenzen-Huber. In-kind support.

2008Ethical Treatment of Older Adult Clients for Insurance and Financial Representatives. Contract Consultant with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Total Award: $5,000.