Dr. Galvan has authored articles in peer-reviewed education journals and has presented at National and State education conferences. In addition to teaching undergraduate pre-service teachers and mentoring graduate students, Dr. Galvan conducts research that explores ways service-learning projects can enhance knowledge for university students, underserved populations, faculty, and the community. Her research uses a constructivist approach to focus on effective teaching practices in physical education while serving populations in need. Fitness, nutrition, and personal and social responsibility are the mechanisms used to reach, teach, and empower students. Mixed research paradigms are used to determine program outcomes.