Dr. Wilcox's research has two primary foci. First, she studies factors that influence physical activity. This research is grounded in behavioral theory and attempts to understand personal, social, and environmental factors that relate to physical activity in generally understudied populations. Second, she conducts research to promote physical activity and healthy eating in individuals and communities.
Health Disparities, Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
physical activity, nutrition, exercise
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
08/1996 - 08/1998
Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA
Postdoctoral Fellow
Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Preventon
1991 - 1996
Washington University
St. Louis, MO
MA & PhD
Clinical Psychology
1987 - 1991
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
BA
Psychology
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
2015
Membership
Fellow
National Academy of Kinesiology
Membership
Fellow
American College of Sports Medicine
Membership
Fellow
Society of Behavioral Medicine
Membership
Member
American Public Health Association
Membership
Member
American Psychological Association
Membership
Member
Gerontological Society of America
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
1998 - 1999
Assistant Professor, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
1999
Faculty Affiliate, Women's Studies Program
University of South Carolina
1999 - 2004
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
1999
Adjunct Assistant/Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
1999 - 2003
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Section of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Department of Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC
2000
Adjunct Assistant Professor (2000-2004), Associate Professor (2004-2010), and Professor (2010-present), Department of Psychology
University of South Carolina
2004 - 2010
Associate Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
2010
Professor, Department of Exercise Science, Arnold Schcool of Public Health
University of South Carolina
2011
Interim Director, Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
2012
Director, Prevention Research Center, Arnold School of Public Health
University of South Carolina
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2001
Award
Recipient of the Fellowship Fund for Epidemiological Research on Physical Activity (Ralph S. Paffenbarger, Jr. award). Recognized at the annual ACSM meeting in Baltimore, MD
2003
Award
Physical-e-Fit (program developed collaboratively with the 7th Episcopal District of the AME church and MUSC) was the recipient of the 2003 Faith-Based Award from the South Carolina Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
2003
Award
Inducted into Delta Omega Society, Mu Chapter (national honorary public health society)
2006
Award
President, Delta Omega Society, Mu Chapter
2006
Award
Fellow, American College of Sports Medicine
2007
Award
Nominated by University of South Carolina President Sorenson for the 2008 Governor's Young Researcher Award for Excellence in Scientific Research
2007
Award
Recipient of the Arnold School of Public Health Faculty Research Award, University of South Carolina
2009
Award
Article nominated by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) as 1 of 25 that "had major policy impact, affected our work and thinking, or stood out in some other way." Article was then chosen to be in the top 10 list of most influential RWJF research articles (2008: The Year in Research) based on open votes and by the Vice President for Research and Education of the RWJF (article: Wilcox et al., 2008, Am J Prev Med)
2010
Award
USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Health Sciences
University of South Carolina
2022
Award
Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award
University of South Carolina
2016
Fellowship
SBM Fellow
Society of Behavioral Medicine
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