Portrait of Sky Johns. Sky Johns is a recent graduate of Utah State University, where she majored in Sociology and Chemistry with a focus on advocacy and healthcare access. Her research examined the link between food insecurity and weight-based stigma, revealing that food insecurity is significantly associated with weight discrimination, particularly among women. This work highlights the need for targeted interventions to address both issues. When discussing undergraduate research at USU, Sky credits her confidence in the classroom to her involvement in undergraduate research. “I loved being a part of the Undergraduate Research program. Sky says. “[This program] has enriched my undergraduate experience exponentially.” A 2024 URCO grant recipient and co-author of two peer-reviewed manuscripts, Sky is committed to advancing healthcare access and advocacy in her future career.
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