Faculty & Staff

Barry was Professor of Kinesiology and Director of the Energy Metabolism Lab at the Univ. of Massachusetts Amherst for 14 years. Since 2014, he has been Professor and Head of the Dept. of Health and Exercise Science at Colorado State Univ., also serving as Executive Director of the Human Performance Clinical Research Lab, dedicated to maximizing human “healthspan”. His own research focused on how exercise can prevent and/or manage type-2 diabetes. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology and the American College of Sports Medicine and on the advisory board for the Int. Olympic Committee Diploma in Sports Nutrition. He is most proud of being recognized for undergraduate teaching, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

I share my life with my amazing partner, Rachel, and our wild pup, Bazzy. I’m all about living life to the fullest, whether it’s training for triathlons, diving into a great book, or mastering my next board game strategy. I’m also on a mission to become fluent in Spanish and can’t get enough of the Dungeons and Dragons podcast, Not Another D & D Podcast.

Traveling is my passion, and I embark on at least two international adventures every year. Among all my travels, my first voyage with Semester at Sea holds a special place in my heart. With over a decade in Student Affairs, I’ve had the joy of supporting hundreds of students through their collegiate journeys, including on board the M.S.S. Odyssey. I’m thrilled to meet you all on my second Semester at Sea voyage!