Robin Sawyer is an assistant professor in the department of Health Education at the University of Maryland.
Sawyer teaches courses in human sexuality, adolescent health, and school health.
His areas of interest and expertise include human sexuality, with particular interest in contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, AIDS education, date rape, and adolescent and college-age sexuality issues. Sawyer's presentation combines humor with important thought-provoking ideas to explore the world of sexuality on a college campus. Using the common thread of communication problems universal to all young people, participants will understand that some of the biggest sexual problems on a campus are all connected, including the role that alcohol has in many of these problems. The presentation will include a dramatic award-winning videotape, produced by Sawyer, which will help students understand the difficulties surrounding the issue of date rape. Without pointing fingers of blame, this dramatic presentation explores the dynamic of sexuality and communication in a manner intended to provoke a meaningful discussion between college students.