• Andrea Swenson Ph.D.

  • Associate Research Scientist


    • MCRI - MCRI-National Farm Medicine
    • 1000 North Oak Ave. ML8 Marshfield, WI 54449

Education

2016:
Ph.D., Human Development, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
2010:
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
2008:
B.S., Human Development, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Green Bay, WI

Work Experience

2023 to Present:
Associate Research Scientist, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI
2019 to 2023:
Project Scientist/Evaluator, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, Marshfield, WI
2016 to 2019:
Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI

Statement

Trained in Human Development and Family Studies, Dr. Swenson’s research focuses on intersections between family dynamics, individual development, and social environments. Dr. Swenson is currently the Director of the National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety.

Research Interests

Agricultural Health and Safety
Youth
Evaluation
Families
Family Business

Select Publications

  • Swenson A, Ploeckelman M, Salzwedel M, Weichelt B. JA:2021-38. Assessing Facebook Advertising as a Recruitment Strategy for In-Person Workshops. Journal of Agromedicine. 2020 December;25(3):261-262. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/1059924X.2020.1765614.
  • Lee BC, Hair DM, McCluer J, Murphy DJ, Swenson AVR. Highlights of the Virtual 2021 North American Agricultural Safety Summit. J Agromedicine. 2021 July; 26(3):289-293. doi: 10.1080/1059924X.2021.1931607.
    PubMed ID: 34013830
  • Lee BC, Becot FA, Bendixsen C, Benny C, Lundqvist P, Swenson A,...Franklin RC [including Weichelt B.] Editorial: Safeguarding youth from agricultural injury and illness: international experiences. Frontiers in Public Health. 2023 August 18; 11 :1270578. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1270578. PMCID: PMC10471958.
    PubMed ID: 37663839
  • Swenson AVR, Salzwedel M, Peltier C, Lee BC. Safety guidelines for youth agricultural work in the United States: A description of the development and updating process. Front Public Health. 2023 April 18; 11 :1048718. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1048718. PMCID: PMC10151778.
    PubMed ID: 37143987
  • Swenson A. Two for the Price of One: A Work-Family Activity that Enhances Graduate Student Teachers’ and Undergraduate Recipients’ Learning. Family Science Association. 2024 December 1;28(3). doi: 10.26536/WTQQ1498.