Megan MacDonald

Megan MacDonald, Ph.D. is a professor of kinesiology, the School Head for the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences and the OSU IMPACT for Life faculty scholar - all housed within the College of Health. Her vision is that every child is active and accepted.

Megan works to achieve her vision by conducting high-quality research, teaching and outreach focused on youthful activity for all people.

Her research has been published in high-impact academic journals in her field, and she has disseminated her work at academic and professional meetings nationally and internationally. Her work has also been supported through distinguished funding mechanisms, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education programs.

Megan earned her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2011, and she disseminates her ideas to the public through various mechanisms, including articles and essays, news interviews, presentations, lectures and op-eds. Her opinions have been featured widely, including U.S. News & World Report, The Hill and the Los Angeles Times.