Kudos Corner

Below is an archive of our department's recent media appearances, awards, funded grants, publications, presentations, and other news highlighting the work of our talented faculty, staff, students, and alumni. To submit information for inclusion in our weekly Kudos Corner distribution, please use the link on the right-hand side of the page. Questions can also be directed to Dr. Emma Laing, Director of NUTR Communications at emonk@uga.edu.

Archive Mode: Going back 96 months (vs. 6 months).

• Media Appearances

  Apr 08, 2025

  • The 10 Healthiest Granolas, According to RDs—and the One to Avoid (Tracey Brigman) - Parade 
  • Associate professor talks drinks to avoid on an empty stomach (Tracey Brigman) - UGA Today 
  • What to know about chlorella, the algae powder packed with omega-3s (Emma Laing) - Verywell 
  • Dietetics director shares health benefits of kiwis (Emma Laing) - UGA Today 

  Apr 01, 2025

  • What happens when you combine turmeric and honey for weight loss (Tracey Brigman) – Verywell 
  • Meals from the Field: Crispy Carrot Fries & Savory Carrot Tart – Delicious & Easy Recipes! (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 

  Mar 25, 2025

  • Is MSG Bad for Your Health? Here’s What You Need to Know (Emma Laing) – LoseIt 
  • Scientists Say This Simple Habit Could Add 10 Years to Your Life (Emma Laing) – Parade, AOL, Yahoo 

  Mar 18, 2025

  • I swapped cereal for a high-protein breakfast and I’ve never felt so full (Tracey Brigman) – Parade

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Best by, use by, sell by? How confusion around grocery labels contributes to food waste (Carla Schwan) – GPB 
  • Water May Not Be the Best Way to Hydrate–Here’s How to Optimize Hydration (Emma Laing) – Epoch 
  • Dietetics director talks different types of carbs (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Meals from the Field: Southern Comfort! Shrimp & Grits + Shrimp Tacos Edition (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 

  Feb 18, 2025

  • Best by vs. sell by: UGA food safety expert explains expiration dates (Carla Schwan) – CAES Newswire, Augusta Chronicle, Morning AgClips 

  Feb 04, 2025

  • Are eggs with orange yolks healthier? A nutritionist settles the debate (Emma Laing) – Real Simple 

  Jan 28, 2025

  • Meals from the Field: Cheese Fondue & Hot Chocolate Dip! (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor

  Jan 21, 2025

  • I ate nothing but fruit for 30 days... here's the bizarre side effects (Tracey Brigman) – Daily Mail 
  • Dietetics director shares the benefits of walking after eating (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • Steak 'n Shake Announces Major Change to Fries in RFK Jr.–Backed Move (Emma Laing) – Newsweek 

  Jan 14, 2025

  • How healthy is citrus fruit? (Alex Anderson) – The New York Times 
  • 10 Ways to Eat Better (Emma Laing) – The New York Times 
  • If Dry January Feels Impossible, Try a ‘Damp’ January (Emma Laing) – SELF 

  Jan 07, 2025

  • It’s up to all of us (Ali Berg) – The Peanut Grower 
  • Best Diets 2025 (Tracey Brigman) – U.S. News & World Report 
  • Does Mounjaro need to be refrigerated? (Tracey Brigman) – SingleCare 
  • Why winter may be the hardest season for weight loss, according to experts (Emma Laing) – Health, VOI  
  • Here are 8 of the best comfort food restaurants in SC to try over the cold winter months (Emma Laing) – The State 

  Dec 17, 2024

  • Holiday Food Safety 101: Tips to avoid foodborne illness (Carla Schwan) – Albany Herald 
  • Research Spotlight (Joshua Siger) – UGA Auxiliary Roundup  
  • Looking Beyond Nutrients This Holiday Season (Ava Harris, Anna Faye Dupree) – Eating Smart Blog 

  Dec 10, 2024

  • Search for safe seafood broth recipe in the works (Carla Schwan) – FACS of Today 
  • Holiday food safety 101: Tips to avoid foodborne illness from UGA Extension experts (Carla Schwan) – CAES Newswire 
  • Holiday food safety tips: Avoid foodborne illness with guidance from UGA experts (Carla Schwan) – Newnan Times-Herald 
  • Dietetics director discusses fat-soluble vitamins (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • A holiday favorite, cinnamon isn’t as simple as you might suspect (Connie Rogers) – The Tribune 

  Dec 04, 2024

  • Early start, healthy futures: UGA Extension leads peanut allergy education (Ali Berg) – CAES Newswire 
  • Meals from the Field: A Recipe for a Tasty Masterpiece (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 

  Nov 26, 2024

  • Fall Festivities at the YMCA (Peer Nutrition Educators) – Eating Smart Blog 
  • Q&A with Joshua Siger: “Quantifying Dietary Intake” Research (Joshua Siger) – Eating Smart Blog 
  • Why Kiwis Are Better for Immune Health Than Vitamin C Pills (Emma Laing) – Verywell Health, SmartBrief 

  Nov 19, 2024

  • Could this oatmeal drink help you lose weight? (Tracey Brigman) – Single Care  
  • 8 Fenugreek Benefits for Women, According to Registered Dietitians (Emma Laing) – Prevention 
  • Is Beef Tallow a Healthier Alternative to Seed Oils? (Emma Laing) – Health 
  • Wellness influencers love bovine colostrum — but what is it? (Emma Laing) – The Guardian 

  Nov 12, 2024

  • Eating for Exercise (Mary Lazzaro) – UGA Eating Smart Blog 
  • Cooking school teaches food preparation for diabetics (Ali Berg) – Now Habersham 
  • Dieticians reveal which foods you should NEVER eat on an empty stomach (Tracey Brigman) – Daily Mail 

  Nov 05, 2024

  • 5 Expert-Approved Ways to Dress Up Naked Carbs to Make More Filling Meals (Emma Laing) – LoseIt 

  Oct 29, 2024

  • Stock up for Survival: Essential Food Storage Tips for Emergencies (Tracey Brigman) – Zero Hedge, The Epoch Times 
  • Dietetics director discusses viral fitness trend (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 

  Oct 22, 2024

  • 12 Science-Backed Foods That Give You Energy and Fight Fatigue, According to Dietitians (Emma Laing) – Prevention 

  Oct 08, 2024

  • Dietetics director discusses water-soluble vitamins (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 

  Oct 01, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Pepper Packed Recipes (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 
  • Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians (2024) (Emma Laing) – WalletHub 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Clinical associate professor shares the health benefits of bananas (Tracey Brigman) – UGA Today 
  • What Is The Valencia Diet For Weight Loss? Benefits, Risks, And How To Try It Safely, Per RDs (Emma Laing) – Women’s Health, AOL 
  • How “oatzempic” stacks up to Ozempic (Emma Laing) – Medscape 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Clinical associate professor shares the importance of food safety in warm weather (Tracey Brigman) – UGA Today 
  • The Canning Supplies You Need to Preserve Your Favorite Fruits and Veggies (Tracey Brigman) – Taste of Home 
  • Meals from the Field: Summer Squash and Healthy Zucchini (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Dietetics director talks about the difference in sizes, textures and styles of oats (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 

  Aug 20, 2024

  • Catching Up With The Clericals (Renee Hutton, Grace Burton, Ava Harris, Catherine Sigman, Jesse Perry) – UGA Eating Smart Blog 
  • Is It Good To Walk After You Eat? Dietitians Weigh in on the Benefits (Emma Laing) – VeryWellFit 

  Aug 13, 2024

  • What Is The 30-30-30 Method? Health And Fitness Experts Explain The Buzzy Wellness Trend—And Whether Or Not It’s Legit (Emma Laing) – Women’s Health, Yahoo!life 
  • What Are the Fat-Soluble Vitamins? (Emma Laing) – Everyday Health 

  Aug 06, 2024

  • What Are the Water-Soluble Vitamins? (Emma Laing) – Everyday Health 

  Jul 30, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Celebrating National Watermelon Month (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 
  • Experts Explain Canning and Botulism (Carla Schwan) – FACS of Life Vodcast 

  Jul 16, 2024

  • Professor discusses how to dry fresh herbs (Carla Schwan) – UGA Today 
  • 15 Fiber-Filled Snacks That Boost Your Gut and Give You All-Day Energy (Emma Laing) – Shape 
  • Seven reasons you should eat fruit even though it contains sugar (Emma Laing) – Lose It! 

  Jul 02, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Summer Edition (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor    
  • Mindful Eating During Summer Vacations: 5 Tips for Staying on Track (Emma Laing) – Aaptiv 
  • New weight loss drugs, old marketing: Gyms and stores revive classic diet schemes for the Ozempic era (Emma Laing) – Quartz 

  Jun 25, 2024

  • How to Find Food Security Support and Hunger Assistance Resources (Tracey Brigman) – MoneyGeek 
  • Dietetics students achieve perfect placement rate to post-graduate internships (Connie Rogers, Madeleine Zeiler, and Emma Laing) – UGA FACS News 

  Jun 18, 2024

  • Detrimental Effects of Diet Culture on Disability Community (Emma Laing) – Abilities.com
  • The Difference Between Rolled Oats and Old-Fashioned Oats (Emma Laing) — CAES 
  • Are probiotic sodas and other wellness drinks really good for you? (Tracey Brigman) — CAES

  Jun 11, 2024

  • Alex Kojo Anderson named recipient of 2024 Richard Reiff Award (Alex Anderson) – UGA Today 
  • Dietetics director discusses emotional eating (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Ideas for Summer Cooking (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor   
  • New Study Shows That Getting Enough Sleep Could Prevent Osteoporosis (Emma Laing) – Sleepopolis 

  May 28, 2024

  • Georgia agricultural innovation center to bring farmers from fresh to value-added markets (Carla Schwan) – UGA CAES Newswire 
  • The Difference Between Rolled Oats and Old-Fashioned Oats (Emma Laing) – Southern Living 
  • Are probiotic sodas and other wellness drinks really good for you? (Tracey Brigman) – The Washington Post

  May 21, 2024

  • CURO recognizes faculty as best mentors (Hea Jin Park) – UGA Today 
  • Dietetics director details the health benefits of spicy foods (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • The best picnic foods that won’t spoil in warm weather (Tracey Brigman) – WTOP 
  • Food tampering alleged at Leawood’s Hereford House: Was public promptly notified? (Carla Schwan) – Kansas City Star 

  May 14, 2024

  • Carla Schwan Discusses the National Center for Home Food Preservation (Carla Schwan) – Athens CEO 
  • Four surprising reasons you should eat more prunes (Connie Rogers) – AARP 
  • The one thing that’ll wash pesticides off fruits and vegetables (Emma Laing) – US Times Mirror 
  • New program helps UGA faculty bring career education to the classroom (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • Dietetics director discusses ways to benefit from brown fat (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • 14 Healthiest Fast-Food Desserts, According to Dietitians (Courtney Vickery) – Eat This 

  May 07, 2024

  • The best fat for heart health, according to dietitians (Courtney Vickery) – Eating Well

  Apr 30, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Mother’s Day Recipe Sure to Please (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Former dean establishes UGA college’s first chair (Bill Flatt, Connie Rogers) – UGA Today 
  • Nestle’s sugar scandal sends a troubling message to black and brown parents (Sina Gallo) – Parents 
  • Earth Day 2024 Vlog (Ava Harris) – UGA Dining Services 

  Apr 23, 2024

  • Nine health benefits of bananas (Tracey Brigman) – Single Care
  • Salt substitutes may cut all-cause and cardiovascular mortality (Emma Laing) – MDedge 
  • How to dry fresh herbs to use in your cooking all year long (Carla Schwan) – Martha Stewart 
  • USDA Director of Food Security & Health Equity discusses MyPlate (Caree Cotwright) – FACS of Life Podcast

  Apr 16, 2024

  • Hunger study addresses gaps in food assistance programs (Jung Sun Lee) – Clayton News-Daily
  • Four local projects receive Sahm Award funds (FACS/Dietetics: Julia Pittman, Emma Laing, Lauren Housley, Katherine Ingerson) – UGA Today

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Meals from the Field: Vidalia Onion Season Recipes (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Experts' Tips on the Costly Consequences of Obesity (Tracey Brigman) – Moneygeek
  • Low Magnesium Symptoms: 7 Ways to Spot a Magnesium Deficiency (Courtney Vickery) – MSN
  • Dietetics director explains the benefits of eating kiwis (Emma Laing) – UGA Today
  • Hunger Study addresses gaps in food assistance programs (Jung Sun Lee, Alison Berg) – The Georgia Virtue
  • Celebrating the Second Anniversary of the USDA Food and Nutrition Security Initiative (Caree Cotwright) – USDA

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Unprecedented Hunger Study addresses gaps in food assistance programs (Jung Sun Lee, Alison Berg, Abigail Klinker) – UGA FACS News
  • What's In Season & Why Does It Matter? (Catherine Sigman) – UGA Dining Eating Smart Blog
  • Experts Debunk Alcohol Health Myths: Risks Outweigh Supposed Benefits (Emma Laing) – BNN

  Mar 19, 2024

  • Can you reuse your plastic freezer and sandwich bags? (Carla Schwan, Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart
  • National Nutrition Month^®: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Celebrates Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered Day March 14 (Emma Laing) – eatrightPRO
  • Long-Term Calcium and Vitamin D: Cancer Deaths Down, CVD Deaths Up in Older Women? (Emma Laing) – MDedge

  Mar 12, 2024

  • Professor receives award for teaching and mentorship (Lauren Housley, Quadarius Whitson, Connie Rogers, Emma Laing) – UGA FACS News
  • Meals from the Field: Fresh Take on Cabbage (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor 
  • Associate professor discloses foods to avoid eating as leftovers (Tracey Brigman) – UGA Today 
  • Dietetics director shares tips for heart-healthy desserts (Emma Laing) – UGA Today

  Feb 27, 2024

  • Dietetics director shares diet changes for a healthier planet (Emma Laing) – UGA Today
  • Social media competence: are you making the grade? (Emma Laing) – NEHP Educator's Resource 

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Celebrating Black History Month by Advancing Nutrition Security and Health Equity (Caree Cotwright) – USDA

  Feb 13, 2024

  • The Best and Worst States for Health Care (Tracey Brigman as expert contributor) – Moneygeek
  • The ultimate morning detox routine, and the breakfast drinks (and foods) to support it (Emma Laing) – The WellNEST 
  • Top nutrition tips for maintaining energy levels this winter (Emma Laing) – Aaptiv 

  Feb 06, 2024

  • Newborn baby's life saved by Quick reaction of patient care tech at Piedmont Athens Regional (Hallie Chestnutt Allison) – Online Athens
  • Are Probiotic Sodas, Stress-Relieving Tonics, and Other So-Called Healthy Drinks Good for You? (Tracey Brigman) – Consumer Reports
  • Assistant professor shares experiences to teach food safety (Carla Schwan) – UGA Provost’s Advancing Excellence Newsletter
  • Dietetics director shares nutrition tips for a rock climbing workout (Emma Laing) – UGA Today
  • Can Spicy Foods Boost Your Metabolism? (Emma Laing) – Lose It!  

  Jan 30, 2024

  • Expert explains Fad Diets part 2 of 2 (Beth Kindamo) – FACS of Life podcast
  • Assistant professor shares experiences to teach food safety (Carla Schwan) – UGA CAES Updates
  • What Time of Day Is Best for Protein Intake If You Want to Gain Muscle? (Emma Laing) – Verywell Health 
  • Barre workouts: Health benefits, how to get started, and how to get better (Emma Laing) – Everyday Health 

  Jan 23, 2024

  • Assistant professor shares experiences to teach food safety (Carla Schwan) – UGA Today
  • The Food Chain: The Preservers (Carla Schwan) – BBC News
  • Things to consider when buying food dehydrators (Carla Schwan) – US News & World Report
  • Meals from the Field - Big, Simple Game Day Recipes (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Best weight loss diet for 2024, named by experts — and NO calorie counting required (Tracey Brigman) – NewsBeezer 
  • UGA diet science expert on diet resolutions (Beth Kindamo) – WUGA 
  • Weight loss reframed (Emma Laing) – Everyday Health 
  • Nutrition can’t be ignored in osteoporosis (Emma Laing) – MedPage Today

  Jan 09, 2024

  • Best Diets Overall 2024 (Tracey Brigman as expert panelist) – US News and World Report
  • Prunes show potential in reducing inflammation and bone loss in postmenopausal women (Connie Rogers) – MSN
  • Five signs emotional eating is a problem — and what to do about it (Emma Laing) – Everyday Health
  • These 25 healthy desserts are delicious — and recommended by doctors and dietitians (Emma Laing) – Today

  Dec 19, 2023

  • UG Scientist and Collaborators Working on Revolutionising the Estimation of Food and Nutrient Intake in Households (Alex Anderson) – University of Ghana News
  • Meals from the Field: Warm Up this Winter with Soup (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Study explores ways to reduce inflammation and preserve bone health with prunes (Connie Rogers) – Medical Xpress
  • Eating prunes daily could be a superfood for bone health and reducing inflammation (Connie Rogers) – StudyFinds
  • 11 heart-healthy dessert ideas that dietitians love and 2 ingredients they avoid (Emma Laing) – Today
  • What is brown fat and how does it improve metabolism? (Emma Laing) – US News & World Report
  • Eating two kiwis a day keeps vitamin C supplements away (Emma Laing) – Verywell
  • UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia (Alison Berg, Jung Sun Lee) – UGA Advancing Excellence
  • Expert explains Fad Diets part 1 of 2 (Beth Kindamo) – FACS of Life podcast

  Dec 12, 2023

  • You must eat these five foods on the same day you cook or open them to avoid getting sick, hygiene experts warn (Tracey Brigman) – Daily Mail, WhatsNew2Day
  • UGA receives multiyear grant to address obesity in Georgia (Alison Berg, Jung Sun Lee) – UGA Today, WGAU
  • Healthy holidays: Food safety tips for gifts and gatherings (Carla Schwan) – Cultivating Curiosity (UGA CAES podcast)

  Dec 05, 2023

  • The following UGA Dining Eating Smart Blog posts this semester feature NUTR students:
  • Trick or Treat Yourself with Balanced Halloween Treats! (Julia Bailey)
  • Crossword: Fall Into Flavor (Jesse Perry)
  • Eating Plant-Based in the Dining Commons (Stephanie LaCava)
  • A Day in the Life of a NUTR Practicum Student (Grace Burton)
  • A Day in the Life of a Community Nutrition Graduate Student (Ava Harris)

  Nov 28, 2023

  • Meals From the Field: Pecans Make Holiday Treats (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Peer educators play key role in new recipe development and testing (Ginnefer Cox) – Medical Xpress, EurekAlert!, ScienceDaily, ReachMD 
  • Sensory-Informed Evaluation Method for Use with Peer Educators of Nutrition Education Programs (Ginnefer Cox) – JNEB News Release, JNEB Podcast (Transcript) 
  • How to keep leftovers delicious and safe (Elizabeth Andress) – Consumer Reports
  • Seventeen helpful tricks to beat boredom snacking (Barbara Grossman, Ali Berg) – HealthDigest
  • 2023 D.W. Brooks Faculty Award for Excellence in Extension (Alison Berg) – UGA_CollegeofAg Youtube
  • Here are 8 of the best comfort food restaurants in S.C. for the cold winter months (Emma Laing) – Yahoo! News, The State

  Nov 14, 2023

  • Health and wellness takes center stage (Callie Dellinger) – UGA Terry College of Business News
  • Awards recipients, initiates recognized at 2023 Blue Key Awards Banquet (2023 initiates: Julia Lance, Rose Sebaugh, Caitlyn Davis) – UGA Today

  Nov 07, 2023

  • FACS students inducted into Phi U national honor society (Precious Ahabue, Alyssa Aprill, Amanda Braman, Sydney Munnagle, and Savannah Regnier) – UGA FACS News
  • Rock Climbing Workout: Health Benefits, How to Get Started, and How to Get Better (Emma Laing) – EveryDayHealth
  • How to stockpile food in times of shortage (Elizabeth Andress) – Nasdaq

  Oct 31, 2023

  • Meals From the Field: Sweets and Treats (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor
  • Even small dietary changes bring big benefit to the planet (Emma Laing) – U.S. News & World Report, Drugs.com, HealthDay
  • Twenty-five-year lasagna, special ops oatmeal, and the survival food boom (Carla Schwan) – WIRED

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Georgia CTSA Community Engagement Leader Honored with Award for Excellence in Extension (Alison Berg) – Georgia CTSA
  • The 11 best survival food kits of 2023 (Elizabeth Andress, Judy Harrison) – The Spruce Eats
  • What happens when you stop drinking alcohol for a month? (Emma Laing) – Woman and Home

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Six UGA faculty to be honored at annual D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards (Alison Berg) – CAES Newswire, Athens CEO
  • Can Perimenopause Intensify ADHD? (Emma Laing) – ADHD Online 
  • Q&A: Graduate Student Finds Community in Opening New Gym (Grace Burton) – Grady Newsource 

  Oct 10, 2023

  • Piedmont Athens Regional Hosts Clinical Nutrition Study Abroad Students from Bolivia (Silvia Giraudo) – Piedmont Healthcare
  • Feeling tired and foggy-headed? You may have a vitamin B12 deficiency (Tracey Brigman) – Fox 5 Atlanta (television), DeliciousFood.com 

  Oct 03, 2023

  • Meals From the Field: Meet Our New Hostess (Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor (youtube), Georgia Public Broadcasting (television)
  • 24 Surprisingly Inexpensive Foods Nutritionists Swear By (Emma Laing) – MSN 
  • Dietetics director discusses the best way to wash pesticide off produce (Emma Laing) – UGA Today

  Sep 26, 2023

  • Ten faculty members named Women’s Leadership Fellows (Connie Rogers) – UGA Today, WGAU
  • Noble named fellow of The Obesity Society (Emily Noble) – UGA FACS 
  • UGA grad student brings new gym to Athens (Grace Burton) – The Red & Black 
  • When to Take Iron Supplements to Boost Your Performance and Overall Health (Emma Laing) – Bicycling 
  • 8 Best Foods to Eat When Sick, According to Experts (Emma Laing) – Forbes

  Sep 19, 2023

  • Nutritional Neuroscience: Expert explains how nutrition impacts the brain (Emily Noble) – FACS of Life podcast
  • 9 Immune-Boosting Ingredients to Add to Your Fall Meals (Emma Laing) – Aaptiv
  • Start Your Day Right: Health Professionals Share AM Rituals for Peak Productivity (Emma Laing) – MSN

  Sep 12, 2023

  • What’s cooking? Brigman to host monthly recipe show (Tracey Brigman) – UGA FACS News
  • How to Store Baked Goods So They Stay Fresh Longer (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart
  • Georgia CTSA Community Engagement and UGA Cooperative Extension Working Together to Advance Health Equity (Ali Berg, Courtney Brown) – Georgia CTSA
  • Is There a Difference Between Heavy Cream and Buttermilk? (Emma Laing) – Southern Living, AOL News
  • Professor shares whether milk does a body good (Emma Laing) – UGA Today

  Sep 06, 2023

  • Is canning cool? The basics and how to get started preserving (Tracey Brigman) – Southern Kitchen

  Aug 29, 2023

  • Director discusses possible memory boost from chocolate, berries (Emma Laing) – UGA Today

  Aug 22, 2023

  • How to can tomatoes the right way (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart
  • 4 Fast Healthy Meals Husbands Can Make in a Flash (Tracey Brigman) – Modern Husbands Podcast
  • Gwinnett works to address food insecurity challenges for Hispanic students (Caree Cotwright) – AJC
  • Assistant helps nutritional sciences department run smoothly (Tonya Harris, Rick Lewis) – UGA Today

  Aug 16, 2023

  • The risks and benefits of alcohol consumption: What the research says (Emma Laing) – NBC News, Time
  • The one thing that’ll wash pesticides off fruits and vegetables (and it’s free) (Emma Laing) – The Huffington Post, Yahoo!News

  Aug 08, 2023

  • You actually can freeze heavy cream. Here’s how to do it properly (Elizabeth Andress, Judy Harrison) – The Daily Meal
  • Is milk good for you? (Emma Laing) – Consumer Reports

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Ranger Nick: Wielding a Cutting Knife (Carla Schwan, Tracey Brigman) – Farm Monitor YouTube channel
  • Dietetics director shares four best habits for stronger bones (Emma Laing) – UGA Today
  • Feeling fit: UGA grad student opens new gym in Athens featuring group HIIT training (Grace Burton) – Online Athens

  Jul 18, 2023

  • The best picnic foods that won’t spoil in warm weather (Tracey Brigman) – U.S. News & World Report
  • Cottage cheese and mustard diet is latest viral TikTok trend (Emma Laing) – The Messenger
  • Are purple tomatoes the next big veggie? (Emma Laing) – Better Homes and Gardens, Yahoo!Life

  Jul 11, 2023

  • UGA scientists: More research needed on benefits of prebiotic sodas (Tracey Brigman, Emma Laing) – ABH, The Augusta Chronicle

  Jun 27, 2023

  • Can You Peel and Cut Potatoes Ahead of Time? (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart
  • What is the GOLO Diet? (Emma Laing) – Sports Illustrated 
  • The Facts on Infant & Maternal Nutrition (Sina Gallo and Alex Anderson) – FACS of Life podcast [Listen through iTunes: FACS of Life by Amanda Harner with Hope Smith, watch on YouTube (Part 1 | Part 2), or listen on Spotify (Part 1 | Part 2)]
  • UGA Professor leads Biden Administration's effort for nutrition safety, health equity (Caree Cotwright) – WABE "Closer Look with Rose Scott" podcast

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Centered on Research: UGA’s Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities opens the door to funding, research, and valuable experience (Sherifa Akinniyi, Sina Gallo) – University of Georgia Magazine Summer 2023 (pages 26-27)
  • What are “Detox Smoothies” and Can They Really Improve Your Health? (Emma Laing) – WellNest

  May 30, 2023

  • Compounds in chocolate, berries might help boost memory as you age (Emma Laing) – Consumer HealthDay

  May 23, 2023

  • Hepcidin - The Liver Hormone Regulating Iron Metabolism (Art Grider) – agNS YouTube channel
  • Prevent raw flour from being a recipe for disaster in your kitchen (Carla Schwan) – CAES Newswire

  May 16, 2023

  • 30 foods you should never put in your freezer (Tracey Brigman) – Women’s Health
  • Dietetics students achieve perfect match rate for internships (Dianna Thomas, Emma Laing) – UGA FACS

  May 02, 2023

  • 12th Annual UGA Three Minute Thesis (3MT™) competition (Chisom Okoli) – UGA Graduate School 
  • How Do Sardines Compare to Fish Oil Supplements? (Emma Laing) – Verywell Health, EIN News 

  Apr 25, 2023

  • Can you save money by preserving food at home? (Carla Schwan) – UGA FACS 
  • 2023 Research Awards (Emily Noble) – UGA Today
  • UGA approves tenure for 53 faculty members (Emily Noble) – UGA Today 
  • Promotions approved for 204 UGA faculty members (Emily Noble) – UGA Today

  Apr 11, 2023

  • How long do hard-boiled eggs last? (Tracey Brigman) - Tri-City Herald
  • Tips for maintaining a healthy body image in college (Emma Laing) - Glam
  • Director discusses honey as an alternative to sugar (Emma Laing) - UGA Today
  • Alumni Awards honorees recognized at annual celebration (Joe Kindler, Emma Laing, Lynn Bailey) - UGA FACS

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Cotwright takes key director role with USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Caree Cotwright) – FACS News, UGA Today

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Do Cocktail Cherries Go Bad? (Tracey Brigman) – Epicurious
  • Keys to Nourishing Yourself (Courtney Vickery) – Be Well and Be Whole podcast
  • Do I Need More Iron in My Diet? 5 Ways to Incorporate It (Courtney Vickery, Emma Laing) – Aaptiv 
  • Supplements, According to a Dietitian (Emma Laing) – VeryWellFit
  • Four best habits for stronger bones at every age (Emma Laing) – The Healthy/Reader’s Digest, West Daily Report

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Active Learning Leader Certificates presented at event (Emma Laing) – UGA Today   

  Feb 22, 2023

  • 16 Self-Care Gifts to Get Yourself for Valentine’s Day (Courtney Vickery) – Buy Side from WSJ 

  Feb 14, 2023

  • Stop Counting Calories and Get Out of the Restrict Binge Guilt Cycle (Courtney Vickery) – The Kitchen Invitation Podcast   
  • 8 Ways to Make Eating Healthy Less Expensive (Emma Laing) – What's Good

  Jan 31, 2023

  • Factors that could alter vitamin D's effect on health (Emma Laing) – Health Day, U.S. News & World Report, KOAM News

  Jan 24, 2023

  • Cottonseed oil may be beneficial to cardiovascular health in adults, study finds (Jamie Cooper) – EurekAlert! 
  • These common recipe instructions make food safety experts cringe (Carla Schwan) – The Washington Post 
  • How to tell if soda has gone bad (Carla Schwan) – Mashed 
  • 5 body neutrality tips for college students (Maybrie Eubanks) – Vickery Wellness 
  • Language is important when talking to kids about food, dietician says (Emma Laing) – UGA Today 
  • Pushing the limits: Athens Pilates studio owner balances business and motherhood (Georgia Stockton) – Red&Black

  Jan 10, 2023

  • Honey as an alternative to sugar? New study indicates the health benefits (Emma Laing) – Fox News, Yahoo! Entertainment, Jannah Times, Delecious Food

  Jan 03, 2023

  • How to make empanadas (Isabelle Smith) – WTOC 11 TV 
  • Creating an Affordable, Healthy Diet That Works for You (Tracey Brigman) – MoneyGeek 
  • How to Eat Healthy When Food Costs Are On the Rise (Tracey Brigman) – MoneyGeek 
  • Impact of assigning a moral virtue to food, according to experts (Emma Laing) – VeryWellFit 
  • Study: Raw honey may improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels (Emma Laing) – VerywellHealth, Lifestyle Asia 
  • The alcoholic drinks most likely to cause bloating, gas, and acid reflux, and what to sip instead (Emma Laing) – Business Insider South Africa

  Dec 13, 2022

  • Prunes may help prevent bone loss and preserve bone strength (Connie Rogers) – PSU 
  • Raw honey: Study finds this sweetener may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels (Emma Laing) – Healthline 
  • How to know when you’re stress eating (Emma Laing) – Aaptiv 
  • Why you shouldn’t worry (much) about weight gain during the holidays (Jamie Cooper) – AJC 
  • Four experts to present obesity-related research at symposium (Jamie Cooper, Chad Paton) – FACS News 
  • Cooking from the heart: Latina student's empanada business shines light on her culture (Isabelle Smith, Bethany Younce) – Red&Black

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Is It Okay to Stick My Fingers in the Salt Cellar While I’m Cooking? (Carla Schwan) – Epicurious 
  • Food Safety Tips for Preparing a Holiday Turkey (Carla Schwan) – UGA Extension 
  • Leftovers: The complete guide (Elizabeth Andress) – Health Digest 
  • Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholar Uses Cutting-Edge Techniques to Enhance Precision in Assessing Human Bone Health (Joe Kindler) – Georgia CTSA Weekly eRoundup. The article was also posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Nutrient Sisters Podcast Interview: Body Positivity is Toxic Positivity? (Courtney Vickery) – Nutrient Sisters Podcast 
  • Not an Influencer, an Impact Maker Podcast Interview: How and where to connect with more clients (without having to post on social media) (Courtney Vickery) –Impact Maker Podcast 
  • Pediatric Disordered Eating, Weight Stigma, and Movement – (Courtney Vickery) – Fit Friends Happy Hour Podcast

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Intestinal Copper Absorption and Menkes Disease (Art Grider) – agNS YouTube channel

  Nov 08, 2022

  • FACS Healthy Habits event to promote healthy eating, active lifestyle (Caree Cotwright, Jung Sun Lee, Connie Rogers) – FACS News 
  • Cutting-edge device allows FACS researchers an up-close look at bone health (Joseph Kindler) – FACS News 
  • A slice of time (Emma Laing) – Beechtree News

  Nov 01, 2022

  • Why certain E. coli bacteria are so bad (Carla Schwan) – Adam Ragusea YouTube channel
  • Spice containers are probably the dirtiest items in your kitchen (Tracey Brigman) – Verywell Health
  • Vitamin D deficiency increases risk for premature death (Emma Laing) – HealthDay, U.S. News & World Report, Newsmax, Roanoke Times, MedicineNet

  Oct 25, 2022

  • Osteoporosis: Prunes may help preserve bone mass, fight inflammation (Connie Rogers) – Healthline, Radiology Business
  • What even is lacto-fermentation? (Carla Schwan) – Adam Ragusea YouTube channel

  Oct 18, 2022

  • Well-known YouTuber Adam Ragusea visited the lab of Carla Schwan on 10/11 to get his food safety questions answered. Look for the video on his YouTube channel on Monday, 10/17! Photos from his visit were shared on the FACS Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Are You Making These Common Hydration Mistakes? (Emma Laing) – What’s Good
  • 5 health products that are worth the money (and 5 that aren’t) (Emma Laing) – Optum Perks
  • Inflammation adversely affects bone health, dietary intervention with prunes may counteract (Connie Rogers) – EurekAlert!

• Awards and Honors

  Apr 08, 2025

  • Congratulations to our faculty who have received promotions for the 2025-26 year: 
    • Michelle Parisi, Associate Professor, received tenure, Nutritional Sciences  
    • Alison Berg, Professor, Nutritional Sciences  
  • Congratulations to the newly elected members of our 2025-2026 GSO Exec Board! 
    • Renee Hutton, President 
    • Austin Mills, Vice President 
    • Joshua Siger, Treasurer 
    • Alyssa Johnson, Secretary 

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Congratulations to PhD/DI student Tianli Wang for being named as a finalist in the American Society for Nutrition’s Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Poster Competition! Nearly 600 abstracts were submitted by students and postdoctoral fellows, and this competition aims to recognize the top 10% highest scoring abstracts at NUTRITION 2025, which will take place 5/31 to 6/3 in Orlando, FL. Tianli’s abstract is titled, “The Interactive Effect of Prenatal Vitamin D Status and Maternal Obesity on Birth Outcomes among US Black Women.” 
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Jayla Justice for receiving the FACS Glenn Burton International Study Award for 2025 Study Away! 
  • Congratulations to our graduate students who have recently passed their master’s thesis (Rawad Basma) and doctoral dissertation (Magen Lord and Gene Rodrick) defenses! 
  • Congratulations to our faculty and staff who received College of Family and Consumer Sciences awards this year! 
    • Dr. Chris Todd Outstanding Outreach Award: National Center for Home Food Preservation Team – Carla Schwan, Tracey Brigman, and Kris Ingmundson 
    • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Extension and Outreach Faculty Award: Michelle Parisi 
    • Early Career Faculty Research Award in Physical/Biological Sciences: Carla Schwan 
    • Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award: Sina Gallo  

  Mar 25, 2025

  • Congratulations to dietetics student Jessie Ricco who was selected as the Metabolic Marketing Intern for Recordati Rare Diseases for Summer 2025! 

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Congratulations to Donna Holcomb for being named a Student Career Success Influencer by the UGA Career Center! Graduates from the Class of 2024 have identified Ms. Holcomb as “someone who has made a significant contribution to their career development and success.”

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Congratulations to Drs. Alex Anderson, Tracey Brigman, and Emma Laing for being named Student Career Success Influencers by the UGA Career Center! Graduates from the Class of 2024 have identified each of these faculty as “someone who made a significant contribution to their career development and success.”

  Feb 18, 2025

  • Congratulations to PhD/DI student Alyssa Guadagni and double dawg dietetics graduate AnnaLisa Hutchinson for being selected as Outstanding Dietetics Student award recipients by the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! Alyssa (DI category) and AnnaLisa (DPD category) will be recognized at the GAND Award Ceremony at the Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) on February 27th. 

  Jan 21, 2025

  • Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Rick Lewis and dietetics & nutritional sciences alumna Lori Maggioni for being selected to receive 2025 FACS Alumni awards! Registration is now open for the awards luncheon taking place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Athens Country Club. Dr. Lewis is receiving the Honor Hall of Recognition and MAJ Maggioni is receiving the Emily Quinn Pou Professional Achievement Award.

  Jan 14, 2025

  • Congratulations to Alex Anderson for being honored by the Lambda Sigma Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi. At the start of every spring semester, this organization honors UGA student members who earned impressive academic achievements in the previous fall semester. In doing so, the members are invited to thank professors who have made a difference in their collegiate careers. Dr. Anderson’s dedication to teaching and serving his students was recognized in a formal letter of appreciation from the Alpha Omicron Pi - Lambda Sigma Director of Academics.

  Jan 07, 2025

  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman who has been selected to serve on the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Diets Expert Panel! 

  Dec 10, 2024

  • Congratulations to doctoral candidate Wang Shin (Ann) Lei who was selected from over 500 applicants to the prestigious Visiting Scientist Fellowship Program for the 2025-2026 cohort at Eli Lilly! Ann will serve as a Clinical Development Trial Leader in their Diabetes/Obesity clinical trials pipeline.

  Dec 04, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD/DI student Claire Mouser who was selected as the recipient of the 2024-2025 Jan M. Hathcote Social Science Academic Support award! Claire has received funding from the Eleonora M. Costa Graduate Support Fund for her research proposal, Food Talk Baby & Me: Piloting a pregnancy - specific nutrition education curriculum through the University of Georgia Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.

  Nov 26, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD/DI student Tianli Wang on receiving the 2024 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Student Membership Scholarship from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! Tianli will receive a free 2024-2025 membership to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics along with additional funds to support her continuing education, tuition, or related expenses. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 12, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD student Wang Shin (Ann) Lei for successfully defending her dissertation on 11/11! The title of her presentation was, “The Gut-Bone Axis: Effects of Incretin Hormones on Bone Metabolism.” Photos of Dr. Lei were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Chloe Mullis for receiving the Outstanding Chapter President Award for the Panhellenic Council! Chloe was honored at the UGA Greek Life Office Awards ceremony held on 11/10. 

  Oct 29, 2024

  • Congratulations to our FACS Transfer Ambassadors, Lalah Crisp (nutritional sciences) and Jayla Justice (dietetics), who were highlighted on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages during National Transfer Student Week: October 21-25th! Read more about them on their FACS Featured People bio pages: Lalah and Jayla.

  Oct 01, 2024

  • Congratulations to Carla Schwan and her team for winning the 1st place state, regional, and national food safety award! Dr. Schwan and colleagues were honored on September 19th during the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences conference in Tucson, Arizona. This award recognizes their excellence in Extension programming focused on food safety and preservation. 
  • Congratulations to Sarah Henes for being one of five RDNs who were among the winners of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Year of Open Science Recognition Challenge! The FoodMASTER Initiative’s programs have impacted thousands of educators and students in underserved communities by using food as a tool to teach math and science. 
  • Congratulations to MS student Erin Iverson for completing the 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate! 

  Sep 24, 2024

  • Congratulations to MS/DI student Kaylee Gallatin for receiving the Master’s Fellows Award! Kaylee is among five FACS graduate students who have received prestigious awards from the UGA Graduate School this year. The awards are designed to recruit competitive students who will advance the University's research and scholarship mission. A photo was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Congratulations to MS/DI student Claire Hawkins who received a 2024 scholarship from Crandall Corporate Dietitians! 
  • Congratulations to Caree Cotwright on being a 2024 President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Hero Awardee!

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler on becoming a US citizen on Friday, 8/23! Dr. Sattler now holds dual citizenship with the US and Germany. 

  Aug 20, 2024

  • Congratulations to Lauren Housley on being invited to serve on the UGA Instruction Faculty Advisory Board! 
  • Congratulations to Lauren Housely and Emma Laing on earning the 2023-2024 Career Advocate Certificate from the UGA Career Center! Faculty are invited to enroll in the Career Everywhere Faculty Program to earn Career Center Success Activity Certificates. This program equips faculty with the tools and resources to support the career development of all students. 
  • Congratulations to the 2024-2025 FACS Ambassadors from our department! They include nutritional sciences majors Theodora Afantchao, Precious Ahabue, Janyia Hightower, Mackenna Jenkins, Sydney Munnagle, and Molly Piller, dietetics major Gabriela Contreras, and dietetics & culinary science and nutrition double major Tara Goff. 

  Aug 06, 2024

  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman on her new UGA Extension appointment! Dr. Brigman is Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the FACS Education program in our department and now also holds the Extension titles, Associate Director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation and Extension Nutrition Specialist. 
  • Congratulations to our faculty who received a promotion this year! Drs. Lilian Sattler and Ginnefer Cox were promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. 
  • Congratulations to the following students who were elected to the 2024-2025 Graduate Student Organization Executive Board:  
    • President: Mary Lazzaro 
    • Vice President: Sierra Woodruff 
    • Treasurer: Joan Song 
    • Secretary: Renee Hutton 
  • Congratulations to the following students who were elected to the 2024-2025 Student Dietetic Association Executive Board: 
    • President: AnnaLisa Hutchinson 
    • Vice President: Carly Lansberg 
    • Secretary: Avery Karp 
    • Treasurer: Lucy Aultman 
    • Public Relations Coordinator: Lily Grant 
    • Public Relations Co-Coordinator: Kailey Breed 
    • Communications Coordinator: Gaby Contreras 
    • Service Chair: Savannah Regnier 
    • Social Chair: Molly Piller  

  Jul 30, 2024

  • Congratulations to dietetics major Chloe Mullis on receiving the Collegiate Chapter National Council Trophy on behalf of the Bega Sigma chapter at the Alpha Chi Omega National Conference.

  Jun 18, 2024

  • Congratulations to MS/DI student Quadarius Whitson for successfully defending his thesis on 6/13! The title of his presentation was, “Exploring Parent & Caregiver Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Peanut Introduction and Other Food Allergens with Complementary Feeding.” Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.  
  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman on being recognized at the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education annual conference as a finalist for the Postsecondary Teacher of the Year. A photo of Dr. Brigman was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  Jun 11, 2024

  • Congratulations to MS/DI student Julia Lance for successfully defending her thesis on 6/4! The title of her presentation was, “In Vivo Precision of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Lumbar Spine Trabecular Bone Score in Young Adult Females.” Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler who was recently invited to become a member of the Global Cardiovascular Risk Consortium! The large international consortium (with members from US, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, UK, Poland, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iran, Russia, Israel, Mexico, Peru, Nepal, India, South Africa, China, and Switzerland) published an article in the NEJM last year sharing results from a study that pooled and harmonized individual-level data from 112 cohort studies conducted in 34 countries and 8 geographic regions (1,518,028 participants) to evaluate the regional and sex-specific prevalence of 5 modifiable risk factors and their effect on cardiovascular disease and mortality. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Sattler on this tremendous honor!

  May 21, 2024

  • Congratulations to MS student Lilli Garner for receiving the Karin Elizabeth Willis Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year from the College of FACS! 
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Jayla Justice for receiving the Julia Ann Simpson Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year from the College of FACS! 
  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park who received this year’s CURO Research Mentoring Award! Dr. Park has worked with over 30 undergraduate researchers from several departments across campus, and over 20 of these students have presented their research at the CURO Symposium. Her research program is focused on bioactive food compounds in ensuring normal prenatal development and in providing neuroprotection in pediatric traumatic brain injury. The press release is linked here, and a photo of Dr. Park was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 
  • Congratulations to Alex Anderson, selected as the recipient of the 2024 Richard Reiff Award for Campus Internationalization! The Richard Reiff award recognizes faculty members who over the past three years have made major contributions to the overall internationalization of the University of Georgia. Dr. Anderson is an internationally recognized scholar who possesses extensive expertise in maternal and child nutrition with an ongoing major research project focused on dietary intake in Ghana. He is also known as an outstanding mentor to graduate students, both domestic and international, and each summer directs a study abroad program in Ghana, which includes service-learning opportunities for UGA undergraduate students. A photo was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  May 14, 2024

  • Congratulations to double dawgs dietetics major and member of the UGA Track and Field team, Gracie O’Neal, for receiving the Hornsby Howell Community Service Award at the UGA Athletic Association Dawgs Choice Awards! This award is given to a student-athlete who has unselfishly represented him/herself and the Athletic Association in community service activities. Way to go, Gracie! 
  • Congratulations to MS/DI student Skylar Mercer for successfully defending her thesis on 5/6! The title of her presentation was, “Longitudinal Assessment of Vitamin D Status Across Pregnancy in a Sample from the National Children’s Study.” Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to our MS & PhD graduates who participated in UGA’s graduate commencement ceremony on 5/9! Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to the students who were selected as Featured Graduates by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences! To read individual student bios, visit this link. Photos were also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Emily Belinski, dietetics 
  • Kayla Borchers, nutritional sciences 
  • Matthew Kessler, nutritional sciences 
  • Noah Mewborn, culinary science & nutrition; dietetics 
  • Isabella Morris, nutritional sciences; microbiology 
  • Joshua Siger, nutritional sciences 
  • Ellie Slagle, nutritional sciences 
  • Danielle Wadley, dietetics   

  • Drew Weyenberg, nutritional sciences 

  May 07, 2024

  • Congratulations to Valentina Paez for successfully defending her MS thesis on 5/3! The title of her presentation was, “Are Current Infant Vitamin D Intakes Sufficient to Achieve Adequacy? A Feasibility Study.” Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to these deserving PhD students from our department who received travel grants from the Obesity Research Initiative to present their research this spring and summer! Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Leah Halls presented a poster at the American Physiology Summit in Long Beach, CA 
  • Prince Osei gave a poster presentation at the SE Regional CTSA 
  • Wang Shin (Ann) Lei will present her research at a conference in San Diego in June 
  • Megan Appelbaum will present her poster at the National Health Outreach Conference in Greenville, SC in May 

  Apr 30, 2024

  • Congratulations to our department chair, Connie Rogers, on being named FACS’ first Bill and June Flatt Chair in Foods and Nutrition! Dr. Bill Flatt, one of our most enthusiastic and generous emeritus faculty, has recently established the first endowed chair in the college's history. The press release was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Isabella Morris, who was awarded the Victor K. Wilson Community Service Award for serving the most hours in the 32nd class of the Arch Society! A photo of Bella was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Lilli Garner for receiving the TC Transcontinental Scholarship from the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences!
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Maggie Hartman for receiving the Marihope Troutman Flatt Scholarship for 2024 Study Away through the College of Family and Consumer Sciences!
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Jayla Justice for being selected as a Transfer Ambassador for the 2024-2025 academic year!
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Emily Belinski for being selected as the Outstanding Honors Student in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences! Emily received her award at the UGA Jere W. Morehead Honors College graduation banquet during Honor’s Week. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to the 2024-2025 SDA Executive Council!
  • President: AnnaLisa Hutchinson
  • Vice President: Carly Lansberg
  • Secretary: Avery Karp
  • Treasurer: Lucy Aultman
  • Communications Chair: Gaby Contreras
  • Community Service Chair: Savannah Regnier
  • Social Chair: Molly Piller
  • Public Relations Chair: Lily Grant 
  • PR Cochair: Kailey Breed

  Apr 23, 2024

  • Staci Belcher competed in the Truist Community Initiative Pitch event through UGA Innovation Gateway and was selected as one of three winners! Staci pitched a group program integrating mindful movement, nutrition education, and community support for women healing their relationship with food. A photo of Staci was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to Catherine Prater for receiving the 2024 Endsley-Peifer Student Research Award from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences! 
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Danielle Wadley for receiving the Ty Cobb Educational Foundation Scholarship! Funds from this scholarship will be used toward tuition for medical school at the Morehouse School of Medicine. A photo of Danielle was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Eliza Stojkov for receiving the CURO Conference Participation grant to attend Nutrition 2024 in Chicago! Eliza has been working in Hea Jin Park’s lab since Jan 2023 and is presenting her work at the Nutrition meeting 2024. This award will support Eliza's travel and presentation at the meeting.

  Apr 16, 2024

  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman who was installed as President of the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences at the GAFCS Annual Conference on Friday April 12th! Dr. Brigman will begin her duties as President in June. A photo of the 2024-2025 officers for GAFCS was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Ella Bennett who applied for and recently accepted the Cooperative Extension internship position that will take place this summer in Oconee County!
  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major, PNE, and FACS Ambassador Tess Abraham for being inducted into the Blue Key Honor Society on April 7^th! As one of the oldest and most prestigious honor societies at UGA, Blue Key recognizes students for their outstanding character and distinctions in leadership, scholarship, and service. A photo of Tess was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to culinary science and nutrition and dietetics double-major Noah Mewborn and CSN alumna Christine Spates for each receiving recognition as one of the Top 100 Student Employees at UGA! A photo of Noah, Christine, and CSN program director, Dr. Ginnefer Cox, was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park on receiving the 2024 Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities CURO Research Mentoring Award! Dr. Park was honored during the Awards and Keynote Session of the CURO Symposium at the Classic Center on Monday, 4/8.
  • Congratulations to our students who were initiated into the Chi Chapter of Phi U in March! Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. Initiates for spring 2024 include Mieke Brink, Dietetics; Heather Charles, Nutritional Sciences; Kelsey Shipp, Dietetics; and Payton Brewer, MS+DPD.
  • Congratulations to PhD student Jessica Strosahl for successfully defending her dissertation on 4/3! The title of her presentation was, “From Mouse Genetics to Human Biobanks: Investigating Genes Relevant to Antioxidant Systems.” Photos of Dr. Strosahl were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to our faculty and staff who were honored by the FACS awards and recognition program at the College Assembly on 3/29! Award winners for 2024 include Hea Jin Park, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award; Arthur Grider, Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award; Jung Sun Lee, Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Faculty Extension and Outreach Award; Emily Noble, Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award; Alison Berg, Chris Todd Outstanding Outreach Award; Robert Pazdro, Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Faculty Research Award; and Lora Shue, Inclusive Excellence Award. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD student Kassidy Sharpe for successfully defending her dissertation on 3/13! The title of her presentation was, “Development of a Culturally Appropriate Health Beverage Instagram Campaign for Black Parents." Photos of Dr. Sharpe were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to PhD/DI student Catherine Prater for successfully defending her dissertation on 3/20! The title of her presentation was, “Comparison of cottonseed oil vs. olive oil diet enrichment on cardiometabolic health markers." Photos of Dr. Prater were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to the newly elected Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Organization officers for 2024-2025: Mary Lazzaro (President), Sierra Woodruff (Vice-President), Joan Song (Treasurer), and Renee Hutton (Secretary)!
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major and member of the UGA Track and Field team, Gracie O’Neal, for placing first in the 5,000m at the Yellow Jacket Invitational on 3/16! Gracie brought home the first #1 of the outdoor season for UGA with a time of 17:08.19.
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree for earning an OGE General Study Abroad Scholarship in support of her participation in the Summer 2024 Greece Study Abroad Program!
  • Congratulations to Alex Anderson for receiving the Lioba Moshi Award for Service in African Studies! The award is presented by the UGA African Studies Institute in the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences for continued service to the field of African Studies. A native of Ghana, Dr. Anderson established a summer service-learning practicum in his home country in 2008 for students interested in the medical field. Photos of Dr. Anderson were shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to Emma Laing for receiving the University of Georgia’s Lee Anne Seawell Faculty Recognition Award! The award is presented by the UGA Career Center. A photo of Dr. Laing was shared on the NUTR Facebook page and in the UGA FACS News and UGA Today press releases.

  Mar 19, 2024

  • Congratulations to Michelle Parisi who has been invited to serve on the American Diabetes Association's "Nutrition Consensus Report Technical Expert Panel!" Dr. Parisi and the other panel members will be charged with creating a collaborative consensus report for ADA guidelines around "Nutrition Therapy for adults with Diabetes or Pre-diabetes."
  • Congratulations to Double Dawgs dietetics major AnnaLisa Hutchinson for receiving *two* study away scholarships from the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences! AnnaLisa will be studying abroad in summer 2024.
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Janyia Hightower who was selected for the Rita Waters Scholarship awarded by the Georgia Nutrition Council! Janyia will receive her award at the GNC conference later in March.

  Mar 12, 2024

  • Congratulations to Lauren Housley for receiving the Outstanding Dietetic Educator Award in the dietetic internship category from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! Dr. Housley was selected to represent the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors (NDEP) South Central Region. This news was shared in a FACS press release and was posted on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. Dr. Housley will receive her award at the NDEP spring meeting in April in Seattle.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD student Mai Spaulding and Double Dawgs dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree for winning 2024 Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards! Mai won the Distinguished Service by a Researcher award and Anna Faye won the Outstanding Dietetic Student in a DPD Program award. NUTR alumna Lianni Maldonado earned the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year award. Winners will be honored during an awards ceremony during the GAND Annual Conference and Expo in March.
  • Congratulations to recent graduate Elizabeth "Betsy” Cogan who has been selected as a recipient of the David Kritchevsky Graduate Student Award! Dr. Kritchevsky (1920–2006) was a founding member of the Nutrition Research Editorial Board with a lifetime of significant achievements in nutrition, especially in the area of lipids and cardiovascular disease. Each year, two awards of each are provided with support from the journal’s publisher, Elsevier, to recognize graduate and professional students who publish outstanding articles in the journal. Betsy is being recognized for her first-author publication: Cogan B, Pearson RC, Paton CM, Jenkins NT, Cooper JA. Pecan-enriched diet improves cholesterol profiles and enhances postprandial microvascular reactivity in older adults. Nutr Res. 2023 Mar;111:44-58. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nutres.2023.01.001.
  • The UGA Career Center recently recognized Alex Anderson, Tracey Brigman and Emma Laing as student career success influencers! Graduates in the Class of 2023 have identified these faculty as people who have significantly contributed to their career development and success.

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Congratulations to our graduate student presentation winners at the UGA Obesity Initiative Symposium held on 2/9! Oral presentation winners were: 1. Magen Lord, 2. Catherine Prater, and 3. Eden Crain. Poster presentation winners were: 1. Mary Lazzaro, 2. Alyssa Guadagni, and 3. Catherine Prater. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Feb 06, 2024

  • Congratulations to our Tracey Brigman, clinical associate professor and director of the FACS Education program, on being named the 2024 Georgia Association of Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences Postsecondary Teacher of the Year! This award recognizes the finest career and technical teachers at the postsecondary level who have demonstrated innovation in the classroom, commitment to their students and dedication to the improvement of career and technical education in their institutions and communities. A photo of Dr. Brigman was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  Jan 30, 2024

  • Congratulations to the students in our department who are among the 362 UGA Student-Athletes Named to the Honor Roll for fall 2023! Our students include Gracie O'Neal (Women’s Track and Field), Hannah Jane Lucas (Equestrian), Estelle Haugen (Volleyball), and Millie Sansome (Women's Swimming).

  Jan 23, 2024

  • Congratulations to Caree Cotwright for being selected by the FACS Alumni Association to receive the Emily Quinn Pou Professional Achievement Award! More information on the awards and honorees can be found here.
  • Congratulations to Carla Schwan for winning first place at the Extension Conference on 1/17 for her poster titled, “Canning with a Twist: 5 Approaches to Food Preservation Classes” (authors: A. Davis, M. Hornbeck, V. Presnal, Z. Soltanmanmedova, R. Thomas, C. Schwan)!
  • Congratulations to Double Dawg dietetics major Hallie Chestnutt Allison for receiving the Presidential Piedmont Promise 360 Award on January 10^th in Atlanta! Photos and a video honoring Hallie were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Congratulations to Hannah Jane Lucas, nutritional sciences major and member of the Georgia Equestrian team, for being selected to participate in a three-week micro-internship project with Eli Lilly! A photo of Hannah Jane was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 09, 2024

  • Congratulations to PhD/DI students Alyssa Guadagni and Catherine Prater for placing 1st and 2nd, respectively, in the 2023 ISNFF Student Research Presentation Competition! Our students competed in a group of 15 who delivered 3-minute oral “flash talk” presentations. The International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods conference was held 12/10-13 in Honolulu, HI. Photos of Alyssa and Catherine were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Dec 19, 2023

  • Congratulations to the NUTR students and faculty who participated in the Fall 2023 FACS Convocation ceremony on 12/15! Connie Rogers was part of the platform party as Department Chair, Art Grider served as the Reader, Jennifer Ray was awarded the Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Senior award, and Tiersly Wanka and Caroline Soares were selected as Marshals.

  Dec 12, 2023

  • Congratulations to Double Dawg Dietetics major AnnaFaye Dupree who was awarded a UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship!
  • Congratulations to the NUTR students being honored as FACS Featured Graduates for fall 2023! Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
    • Grace Burton (MS+DPD)
    • McKenzie Clark (Dietetics)
    • Nancy Halloran (Double Dawg Dietetics)
    • Chisom Okoli (PhD+DPD)
    • Julia Pittman (Double Dawg Dietetics)
    • Jennifer Ray (Dietetics)
    • Tiersly Wanka (Dietetics)
  • Congratulations to the students and recent graduates below who were matched to dietetic internship programs in fall 2023! Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
    • Taylor Lowe (MS+DPD): PHFE WIC
    • Avery Lusk (Double Dawg): Wellness Workdays
    • Gabrielle Arters (MS+DPD): Wellness Workdays
    • Celia Croxton (MS+DPD): Garden to Table
    • Allison Arters (MS+DPD): Wellness Workdays 
    • Julia Pittman (Double Dawg): Sodexo 
    • Tevin Duncan (Postbacc DPD): New York Distance

  Dec 05, 2023

  • Congratulations to Double Dawg Dietetics major AnnaLisa Hutchinson who was awarded a UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship!

  Nov 28, 2023

  • Congratulations to Ginnefer Cox, Elizabeth Andress, Jung Sun Lee, and Sarah Henes whose Research Brief was selected by the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior as the “Editor's Choice” for November 2023. The article is featured on the JNEB website home page, and the corresponding press release and podcast episode are linked here.

  Nov 14, 2023

  • Congratulations to dietetics major Callie Dellinger who placed 3rd in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program’s Health and Wellness Pitch Competition on Nov. 8! NUTR students Anna Faye Dupree (“Blue Ribbon Bakery”) and Beatriz Ortega (“Nutri Space”) were also selected as finalists to compete at the event. Callie’s pitch, “Food with Flow,” an app that tracks menstrual cycles and provides targeted nutrition and exercise recommendations to help support women, earned her a $2,500 investment. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages, and the press release can be viewed here.

  Nov 07, 2023

  • Culinary Science and Nutrition major Cole Bryant is starting a new position as Food Safety and Quality Intern at Chick-Fil-A.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • Congratulations to Chisom Okoli for successfully defending her doctoral dissertation on 10/18! The title of her presentation was, "Development of an eLearning Program to Improve Healthy Beverage Consumption Among Black Families." Photos of Dr. Okoli were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Congratulations to the many NUTR students who were honored at the FACS Donor-Scholar reception last week! Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
  • Congratulations to the following students from our department who will be initiated into the Chi Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron on 10/24! Phi U is the national honor society for family and consumer sciences, and only the top students in FACS are invited to join. 
  • Precious Ahabue, Nutritional Sciences
  • Alyssa Aprill, Nutritional Sciences
  • Amanda Braman, Nutritional Sciences
  • Sydney Munnagle, Nutritional Sciences
  • Savannah Regnier, Dietetics

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Congratulations to Katherine Ingerson who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation on 10/11! The title of her presentation was, "Factors that Shape Student Perception and Food Choice in College Dining Halls.” A photo of Dr. Ingerson was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • Congratulations to Connie Rogers for being selected as one of 10 faculty and academic leaders selected as UGA’s 2023-2024 class of Women’s Leadership Fellows! The new cohort includes representatives from seven schools and colleges. The press release is available here.
  • Congratulations to Emily Noble for being named as a Fellow of the Obesity Society! The press release is available here.  
  • Congratulations to UGA FACS Extension Healthy GA Wellness Team (all individuals listed below) for receiving national recognition from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences! The UGA FACS Extension Healthy GA Wellness Team was recognized during the NEAFCS annual meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island, September 11-14, 2023. Health Georgia Wellness Curriculum received the Excellence in Multi-state Collaboration Award – 3rd place National, 1st place Southern Region. The award promotes and recognizes outstanding Extension Family and Consumer Sciences programs conducted by a multi-state team that demonstrates effective performance and significant results. The UGA Healthy GA Wellness Team includes: FACS Extension Specialists - Ali Berg, Pamela Turner, Diane Bales; FACS Extension Agents - Rachel Stewart, Terri Black, Susan Moore, Laura Smith, Georgeanne Cook, Jackie Ogden, Leslie Thomas, Becky Collins, Carrie Vanderver, Alshleigh Guerin, Allison Eaddy, Jamile Hawkins; FACS Extension District Faculty - Denise Everson, Lisa Jordan, Rachel Hubbard, Kisha Faulk, Leigh Anne Aaron; and External Collaborators - Katrina Kirby; Jennifer Brown; Savannah Meyers; Karen Dezarn).

  Sep 19, 2023

  • Congratulations to the UGA SNAP-Ed Program for receiving regional recognition from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences! Our SNAP-Ed team was recognized during the NEAFCS annual meeting held in Providence, Rhode Island, September 11-14, 2023. The Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign received the Social Media Education Award – 3^rd place Southern Region. The award recognizes the statewide efforts of the program and the participation of County Extension offices, their faculty, and staff in promoting the benefits of drinking water.
  • Congratulations to Joseph Kindler for being appointed to Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine! Dr. Kindler’s appointment is effective September 1, 2023.
  • Congratulations to MS student Valentina Paez and MS-DI student Skylar Mercer for being selected as recipients of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships! Valentina received the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition Diversity Scholarship and Skylar received the Foundation General Scholarship.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • Congratulations to PhD student Catherine Prater for being selected as a recipient of the Patsyjane O'Malley Memorial Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics!
  • Congratulations to Ali Berg for being selected to serve as a FACS Faculty Fellow, which is part of the new FACS Faculty Leadership Fellows Program! Within the two-year commitment, fellows will engage with the wider university community as well as in cohort activities and FACS administration activities. Dr. Berg will be describing her project at the upcoming College Assembly.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • Congratulations to PhD student Chisom Okoli for being selected as the recipient of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation's Kellog Child Nutrition Graduate Scholarship!
  • Congratulations to Ali Berg for being selected as the recipient of the 2023 D.W. Brooks Award for Excellence in Extension! Dr. Berg will be officially recognized and celebrated for her accomplishments at the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences awards ceremony on November 16^th.
  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman for being tapped as the new host of "Meals from the Field," a monthly recipe segment hosted by the Farm Monitor! Dr. Brigman shot her first segment last week in our food lab with a recipe featuring tomatoes that will debut later this month. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • Congratulations to Tonya Harris who was featured by UGA Today in their ‘Campus Spotlight’ on 8/18. Ms. Harris is highlighted for her work in various roles within our department over the past 30 years. The article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Aug 16, 2023

  • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Bailey who received the Bobby Sahm Award scholarship from the UGA Disability Resource Center!
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Paloma Vega for receiving the Hispanic Scholarship Fund! The scholarship program is open to high school or college students of Hispanic descent to help them graduate and obtain a degree. Career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and financial aid are provided through the program. This year, there were over 124,000 applicants, and 10,000 were selected as scholars.

  Aug 08, 2023

  • Congratulations to Mariah McDaniel who recently earned her RDN credential!

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Congratulations to Double Dawg dietetics major Hallie Chestnutt for receiving the Lauren Melissa Kelly Scholarship from the UGA Disability Resource Center for the 2023-2024 academic year. Hallie will be recognized at this year’s Annual Student Recognition Reception on 10/23 in the Tate Grand Hall.
  • Congratulations to PhD student Kassidy Sharpe who received a doctoral student award from the Society of Nutrition Education & Behavior Higher Education Division. The monetary award was given for Kassidy’s abstract submitted to the SNEB 2023 annual conference, titled, “Impact of a Virtual Interactive Cooking Class Series on Nutrition Behaviors of Parents of Young Children.” Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to MS student Brooke Stephan who was featured in the All Access Dietetics RD2BE Highlight on 7/29.
  • Congratulations to Emily Noble who has been promoted with tenure to Associate Professor effective August 1, 2023. 

  Jul 18, 2023

  • Congratulations to Jessica Strosahl for receiving a 2023-2024 Georgia Dietetic Foundation Scholarship! As a recipient of the GDF Scholarship, Jess will be recognized at Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE), on the GDF website, and in GDF social media. 

  Jun 13, 2023

  • Congratulations to Chad Paton who was elected as Chair of the American Physiological Society’s Nutrition and Physiology Interest Group for a 3-year term with membership on the Program Working Group.
  • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler who was appointed as Chair-Elect for the AHA Epi|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions Program Committee (2023 – 2025). 
  • Congratulations to MS+DPD student Celia Croxton who started a new position as USDA Agricultural Research Service Intern in Dr. Hong’s Food Sensory Lab. 

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Congratulations to MS+DPD student Celia Croxton who was selected to serve as Student Board Liaison this year for the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This news was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to Sina Gallo who was selected to participate in the 2023 Active Learning Summer Institute organized by the UGA Center for Teaching and Learning.

  May 30, 2023

  • Congratulations to our NUTR students who have been selected to receive FACS scholarships this year! The international study away awards and Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore scholarships have been awarded for summer 2023. All other scholarships will be awarded fall 2023 and spring 2024.

  May 23, 2023

  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Tiolulope Popoola who was awarded the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Foundation’s Undergraduate Diversity Research Fellowship Award (UDRF) for her proposal titled, “What Children Eat: Children's Dietary Recall Accuracy by Quantification Type.” Tiolu is the sole winner of the diversity research fellowship and one of only five nationally who will receive research as well as travel funding to attend the ASN meeting “NUTRITION 2024” in July. Tiolu has been working with Sina Gallo’s research group over the past 2 years, was funded through both CURO and LSAMP, and will present this work as a poster presentation at ASN. More information about this prestigious award can be found here and here.

  May 16, 2023

  • Congratulations to doctoral student Wang Shin “Ann” Lei for receiving a prestigious American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) Young Investigator Award! Ann has been invited to attend the European Calcified Tissue Society Ph.D. Training Course occurring in Sonderborg, Denmark, in June 2023.
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Hallie Chestnutt for receiving the Promise 360 Champion Award from Piedmont Athens Regional! This award is given to employees who go above and beyond to demonstrate Piedmont’s purpose, promise, and values.
  • Congratulations to the NUTR featured graduates for spring and summer 2023: Sherifa Akinniyi, Emily Crum, Caitlyn Davis, Katherine Ingerson, Isabelle Smith, Mary Lazzaro, and Tiffany Vo. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  May 02, 2023

  • Congratulations to SDA’s newly appointed 2023-2024 Executive Council!  
  • President: Anna Faye Dupree
  • Vice President: Samantha Pregel
  • Secretary: AnnaLisa Hutchinson
  • Treasurer: Anna Nguyen
  • Communications Chair: Callie Dellinger
  • Social Chair: Gaby Contreras
  • Community Service Chair: Savannah Regnier
  • Public Relations Chair: Lily Grant

  Apr 25, 2023

  • Elizabeth Cogan successfully defended her dissertation on 4/19! The title of her presentation was, "The Effect of Pecan Consumption on Vascular Function and Health." Betsy will graduate in August and will begin her faculty position at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN soon after. Her official job title is going to be Assistant Professor and DPD Director (starting in 2024) in the Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science Department. Photos of Betsy and her advisor, Dr. Cooper, were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. Congratulations on your amazing accomplishments, Dr. Cogan!
  • Congratulations to Culinary Science and Nutrition major Noah Mewborn for receiving the Remarkable Futures Scholarship from Chick-fil-A! Recipients of this scholarship display dedicated work ethic and leadership in their roles as Team Members for the company. Noah’s photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman who received the 2022-2023 Transfer Advocate Award! Students identified Dr. Brigman as a person who has had a significant and positive impact and contributed greatly to their successful transition to UGA.
  • Congratulations to Emily Noble on receiving the Charles B. Knapp Early Career Scholar Award! This award recognizes outstanding accomplishment and evidence of potential future success in scholarship, creative work, or research by an early career faculty member in the social and behavioral sciences. Dr. Noble received her award at the Research Awards banquet on April 20th in the Georgia Center. This news was shared in UGA Today and on the FACS Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to Emily Noble for being appointed as the Associate Editor of the journal Obesity Reviews (impact factor 10.87).

  Apr 11, 2023

  • Congratulations to PhD student Chisom Okoli for emerging as the 1st runner up for the UGA 3MT finalist competition held on 4/5. Chisom’s presentation was titled, “Equity in Wellness: Development of an eLearning Training to Improve Healthy Beverage Consumption in Black Families of Young Children." Photos of Chisom receiving her award from Provost Hu and Graduate School Dean Walcott were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to the newly elected nutritional sciences GSO executive board for 2023-2024!
    • President: Megan Appelbaum
    • Vice President: Eden Crain
    • Treasurer: Julia Lance
    • Secretary: Yu-Chen (Jenny) Lin

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Caree Cotwright has been named director of nutrition security and health equity for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Congratulations, Dr. Cotwright! This news was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages, as well as the news outlets, FACS News and UGA Today. 
  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Sherifa Akinniyi who was selected as a First Honor Graduate, the highest academic distinction a student at the University may attain. First Honor Graduates attending the 2023 Presidential Honors Week Luncheon on 4/19 will receive an official academic honor cord and fourragere designating this special recognition. Sheri will be formally recognized for this honor during Commencement. 
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Emily Crum who was selected to receive the Outstanding Honors Student in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences Award. Emily will be recognized at the Morehead Honors College Graduation Banquet on 4/19.
  • Congratulations to MS student Julia Lance, nutritional sciences major Caitlyn Davis, and dietetics major Rose Sebaugh for receiving membership into the Blue Key National Honor Society. Blue Key members have a distinguished character and quality in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service. Our students will be recognized at the initiation ceremony on 4/2.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Congratulations to PhD students Sitara Cullinan and Yu-Chen (Jenny) Lin who are among this year's Outstanding TA Award winners! OTA Award winners will be celebrated in the March GradTeach newsletter and formally recognized at the Spring Teaching Symposium event. Photos of Sitara and Jenny were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Congratulations to the following FACS Award Winners from our department. These faculty and staff will be recognized at the FACS College Assembly on 4/11:
    • Tracey Brigman: Super-Includer Award
    • Caree Cotwright: Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award
    • Joseph Kindler: Early Career Faculty Research Award (physical/biological science)
    • Emma Laing: Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor of the Year Award (faculty)
    • Kandice Mitchell: Nettie Marie Nickols Outstanding Staff Award

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Congratulations to the following individuals from our department who were selected for the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards! Recipients will receive their awards during the GAND Annual Conference and Expo on Thursday, March 2.
    • Catherine Prater: Outstanding Dietetic Student Award in the Dietetic Intern category
    • Emily Crum: Outstanding Dietetic Student Award in the Undergraduate Student category
    • Brianna Cannova: Recognized Young Dietetic Technician of the Year Award
    • Courtney Vickery: Distinguished Service in Media Award
  • Congratulations to Tonya Harris, Tracey Brigman, and Emma Laing who have each been recognized by the UGA Career Center as a student career success influencer! As part of the UGA Career Outcomes Survey, Class of 2022 graduates were asked to identify UGA faculty and staff who have had a significant, positive impact on their career decision-making process.

  Feb 22, 2023

  • Congratulations to our faculty who were selected as recipients of the 2023 FACS Alumni Awards. Each will receive their awards at the FACS 44th annual Alumni Awards at the State Botanical Gardens on 3/24: 
    • Joseph Kindler: Pacesetter Award
    • Emma Laing: Distinguished Alumni Award
    • Lynn Bailey: Honor Hall of Recognition

  Feb 14, 2023

  • Congratulations to Jung Sun Lee who was featured in the winter 2023 issue of Georgia Magazine in a Q&A written by Leigh Beeson. Dr. Lee’s interview was also published on the FACS website and shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to the winners of the student competitions at the Obesity Initiative Research Symposium on 2/10. Photos from the event are available on the FACS Flickr page.

  
  Posters (Basic Science): 

  • #1 Magen Lord 
  • #2 Leah Halls 
  • #3 Junwon Hea  

  
  Posters (Clinical/Population/Policy): 

  • #1 Betsy Cogan 
  • #2 Jenny Lin 
  • #3 Alyssa Guadagni 

  
  Oral Presentations: 

  • #1 Christabel Domfe 
  • #2 Mai Spaulding 
  • #3 Betsy Cogan 

  Jan 24, 2023

  • Congratulations to Bev Hull who was selected for a UGA Campus Spotlight! Ms. Hull’s interview was published in the UGA Today article, “Advisor connects with students on a deeper level,” on 1/20. This spotlight has also been shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • Congratulations to the students who were selected to participate in the Fall 2022 FACS Convocation ceremony on 12/16:  
  • Makayla Mayes and Brianna Cannova (selected as Marshals) 
  • Devin Logan (selected to deliver the Student Challenge Address)

  Dec 13, 2022

  • Lilian Sattler assumed the position as adjunct Assistant Professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, effective 12/12/22. 
  • Congratulations to our student-athlete dietetics majors graduating this fall who are moving on to great careers: Morgan Tabler of Georgia Equestrian has been accepted into the Masters of Nursing program at the University of Vanderbilt and Tally Brown of UGA Swimming and Diving secured a coaching position with Oconee Gymnastics. Photos were shared the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Our NUTR featured graduates for fall 2022 are: Jinaka Coker, Brianna Cannova, Devin Logan, and Zoe Starr. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 29, 2022

  • The above news story featuring Joe Kindler, Georgia CTSA KL2 Scholar Uses Cutting-Edge Techniques to Enhance Precision in Assessing Human Bone Health, is currently shown under "Recent Content" on the National CLIC CTSA website: https://clic-ctsa.org/.

  Nov 08, 2022

  • Congratulations to Connie Rogers who is currently highlighted on the FACS website as a "featured person." View her faculty spotlight at this link.

  Nov 01, 2022

  • Congratulations once again to our faculty who received FACS awards this year and who were honored at the Donor/Scholar Reception on 10/6! Photos were added to the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Bill and June Flatt Professorship in Foods and Nutrition: Connie Rogers
    • Bill Flatt Professorship with a focus on childhood obesity: Jamie Cooper
    • UGA Athletic Association Professorship III: Jung Sun Lee

  Oct 18, 2022

  • Dietetics majors Emma Sykucki and Lily Grant were featured by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences in honor of National Transfer Student Week. Both students gave an extremely well-deserved shoutout to their academic advisor, Bev Hull! Check out their profiles linked here and on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Oct 11, 2022

  • Congratulations to the following students and faculty who received FACS scholarships and awards this year and who were honored at the Donor/Scholar Reception on 10/6. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
  • Grace Hartley Scholarship: Elizabeth Cogan
  • Melynda Flatt Reid Dietetics Scholarship: Mary Lazzaro, Skylar Smith, Annie Sunil, Danielle Wadley
  • Anne and Earl Haltiwanger Scholarship: Alyssa Guadagni
  • Bill and June Flatt Student Achievement Fund: Margaret Green, Laney Jones, Jack Smith
  • Doe H. Harden Scholarship: Magen Lord
  • Don Bower Extension Experience Endowment: Sara Doster
  • Elise Bray Richey Endowment: Josephine Shieh
  • Endsley-Peifer Student Research Award: Julie Jeon, Prince Osei
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Student Support Fund: Brooke Stephan
  • Foods and Nutrition Fund: Jillian Allen, Jaclyn Barta, Jessica Beasley, Darci Bell, Sydnee Berman, Elizabeth Cogan, Sitara Cullinan, Christabel Domfe, Stephanie Dubrof, Alyssa Guadagni, Abigail Klinker, Wang Shin Lei, Jacey Leonard, Yu Chen Lin, Grace Madu, Claire Mouser, Chisom Okoli, Prince Osei, Mary Prater, Gene Rodrick, Kassidy Sharpe, Gia N Shieh, Mai Spaulding, Jessica Strosahl, Alexa Taylor
  • George Griffeth and Leolene Chapman Montgomery Scholarship: Darci Bell
  • Gladys F. (Nannie) Nesbit/Flatt Education Fund: Danielle Emefiele, Isabelle Smith, Brooke Stephan
  • Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship: Chisom Okoli, Dianna Thomas
  • Glenn Burton International Study Award: Brooke Stephan
  • Hazel and Gene Franklin Scholarship: Mary Catherine Prater
  • Karen Elizabeth Willis Scholarship: Sydnee Berman
  • Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship: Jessica Strosahl
  • Marihope Troutman Flatt International Study Scholarship: Makayla Mayes, Megan Smith, Brooke Stephan
  • Pam McIntyre Thompson, R.D. Scholarship: Emma Sykucki
  • Richard D. Lewis Reseach Scholarship: Davia Allen
  • Sharon Boone Hamner Foods and Nutrition Scholarship: Mai Spaulding
  • The Mullis Family Scholarship: Lauren Contrascere, Jennifer Ray
  • Thomas F. Comer Scholarship: Alissa Pantuosco
  • Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship: Jillian Allen, Jaclyn Barta, Jessica Beasley, Darci Bell, Sydnee Berman, Elizabeth Cogan, Sitara Cullinan, Christabel Domfe, Stephanie Dubrof, Alyssa Guadagni, Abigail Klinker, Wang Shin Lei, Jacey Leonard, Yu Chen Lin, Magen Lord, Grace Madu, Claire Mouser, Chisom Okoli, Prince Osei, Mary Prater, Gene Rodrick, Kassidy Sharpe, Gia N Shieh, Mai Spaulding, Jessica Strosahl, Alexa Taylor
  • Leila Alberta Ritchie Mize Endowment and Mary E. Creswell Research Fund: Omeka Bhatia (Faculty mentor: Emily Noble), Isabella Morris (Faculty mentor: Claire de La Serre), Caroline Akemi Soares Iizuka (Faculty mentor: Emily Noble)
  • Jan Hathcote Social Science Academic Support Fund: Chisom Okoli
  • Carolyn D. Berdanier Nutrition Science Scholarship: Caroline Soares Iizuka, Rawad Basma
  • Bill and June Flatt Professorship in Foods and Nutrition: Connie Rogers
  • Bill Flatt Professorship with a focus on childhood obesity: Jamie Cooper
  • UGA Athletic Association Professorship III: Jung Sun Lee

  Oct 04, 2022

  • Congratulations to the 2022-2023 winners of the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program:
  • Caroline Akemi Soares Iizuka is a senior majoring in Nutritional Sciences, and she is working on a project under the direction of Emily Noble titled “Impact of a Western Diet on Food Impulsive Eating Behavior in Adulthood.”
  • Rawad Basma is a Junior majoring in Nutritional Sciences, and he is working on a project under the direction of Emily Noble titled “The role of CB1 receptor activation on hippocampal-dependent eating behaviors.”
  • Congratulations to the 2022-2023 FACS Ambassadors from our department! They include nutritional sciences majors Tess Abraham, Davia Allen, Bella Morris, Yuwa Olaye, and Esther Suen, and dietetics major Maybrie Eubanks.
  • UGA SNAP-Ed's Athens Food as Real Medicine Prescription Program and Athens FARM Rx/UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences partnership is a recipient of the inaugural Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach award. This award, administered by the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach at UGA, is a marvelous testament to the collaborative spirit between UGA and the Athens-Clarke County community. Funding will support low-income residents’ participation in nutrition education, obesity prevention and health screenings. View the press release in UGA Today here and the story in Athens CEO here.

  Sep 06, 2022

  • Congratulations to Rebecca Mergy who was elected to the 2022-2023 CPSDA (Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietetics Association) executive board as co-chair of the Student Committee.

  Aug 23, 2022

  • Congratulations to Brianna Cannova who was featured as a guest on the NDTR Spotlight which aired on 8/19.

  Jul 26, 2022

  • Congratulations to dietetics major and member of the Women's Track and Field team, Gracie O'Neal, for being among the 86 UGA student-athletes named to the 2022 Spring Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll. A photo of Gracie was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jul 12, 2022

  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Sherifa "Sheri" Akinniyi who has been awarded an NIH Undergraduate Scholarship. The UGSP is a highly competitive program, and Sheri was one of only 15 students chosen as UGSP Scholars for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition to tuition support, awardees receive paid employment and training at the NIH after they graduate. Sheri has been working with Dr. Sina Gallo this past year and was awarded a CURO research assistantship to work on a project exploring lactation support services in Georgia over the summer. To learn more about this prestigious NIH award, visit this site. A photo of Sheri was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages on 7/8.
  • Congratulations to Jaclyn Barta who successfully defended her MS thesis on 6/30, titled “Assessment of dietary behavior and diet quality in a population with head injury.” Jaclyn will start a full-time clinical dietitian position at Piedmont Athens Regional in the fall. A photo of Jaclyn was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages on 7/1.
  • Congratulations to Claire de La Serre who will serve on the College’s Faculty Advisory Committee for FY23-FY24, and to Jung Sun Lee and Alex Anderson who will serve on the College Promotion and Tenure Committee for 2022-23.
  • Congratulations to Joe Kindler who has been appointed to serve on the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Development Committee. Dr. Kindler’s term will begin in September at the conclusion of the ASBMR 2022 Annual Meeting in Austin, TX and end at the conclusion of the 2025 Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA. The ASBMR Development Committee is charged to develop and oversee the implementation of the Society’s fundraising strategies for individual annual and major gifts, corporate giving (educational grants/sponsorship), planned giving/endowments, and foundation support. To learn more, visit this site. A photo of Dr. Kindler was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages on 7/12.

  Jun 28, 2022

  • Congratulations to Julie Jeon on the successful defense of her doctoral dissertation on 6/23! Her project was titled, “Changes in microbial homeostasis following acquired brain injury in a porcine model.” Julie will start her post-doctoral fellow position at the Baylor College of Medicine in August. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 6/24.
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Renee Hutton for placing 2nd in the Student Affiliate Division Paper Presentations at the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting in Kansas City, MO! Renee presented on the potential health benefits of legalizing raw milk sales through strict regulatory methods. In presenting such a controversial topic, she learned a great deal about the dairy industry, food safety, policy, and consumer preferences.
  • Including the fall 2021 and spring 2022 application data collected to date, 36 dietetics students who applied this year were selected by supervised practice programs. Read more in the FACS press release published on 6/21, which was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Jun 07, 2022

  • The UGA SNAP-Ed team was highlighted as part of the USDA 30-year celebration. View the FACS News article, here, featuring quotes by Jung Sun Lee. This news was also shared in the Albany Herald and on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • The UGA Extension diabetes prevention program has received the highest recognition offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read the story published in FACS News, here, featuring quotes by Alison Berg. This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • Emma Laing was named a national media spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in a press release on 6/1. Read the story published in FACS News, here. This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  May 10, 2022

  • Jillien Zukaitis, a Double Dawg student in Dr. Park’s lab, successfully completed her MS defense on 5/4. Her thesis title is, “Effects of Maternal Supplementation of Egg Yolk on the Choline Status and Cognition of the Offspring in a Swine Model.” Jillien will start her dietetic internship at Winthrop University at South Carolina starting this fall.
  • Congratulations to Alexa Burnett who successfully defended her MS thesis on 5/5 titled, “4-H Science Chefs, An Adapted FoodMASTER Curriculum: Evaluating the Feasibility of the Curriculum and the Effects on the Home Food Environment.” Alexa’s photo was posted on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/6. 
  • Congratulations to our department's student-athletes, Miller Lantis (Nutritional Sciences and Biology), Hannah Jane Lucas (Nutritional Sciences), Morgan Tabler (Dietetics), Tally Brown (Dietetics), and Kelliann Howell (Family and Consumer Science Education), for earning a spot on the 2021-22 SEC Winter Honor Roll! This news was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/5. Congratulations also to nutritional sciences major Miller Lantis for receiving the SEC Brad Davis Community Service Award.
  • Congratulations to the NUTR Featured Graduates for Spring 2022 named by the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (Maggie Green, Liana Guarneiri, Laney Jones, Julia Lance, Mariah McDaniel, and Jack Smith)! Read more about these talented students here. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/9. 
  • Congratulations to Alex Anderson for the submission he led on behalf of his Multistate Research Team, which won the Western Region Excellence in Research Award. The title of the project is, “Parental practices supporting positive eating behaviors during independent eating occasions among early adolescent children.” The winning project receives an opportunity to provide a presentation about the project during an awards program at the Western Region Joint Summer Meeting on 6/29 in Concord, CA, and will represent the region in the national competition.

  May 03, 2022

  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Ashley-Kaye Fonkeng on being inducted into Blue Key! Ashley’s photo was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages on 4/27.
  • Congratulations to post-bacc/dietetics student Tevin Duncan who is officially a state-wide record holder in powerlifting! Coming back to competition following a severe injury, Tevin earned the spot of #1 in the state and #6 in the nation at his recent USA Powerlifting event. Photos of Tevin were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/3.

  Apr 26, 2022

  • We would like to congratulate dietetics major Laney Jones for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence! Students selected for this award exemplify the best of UGA’s undergraduate student body. Laney’s photo was shared on the NUTR and FACS Facebook pages on 4/21.

  Apr 19, 2022

  • Congratulations to Emily Noble who is the recipient of an ASN Foundation National Scientific Achievement Award! Dr. Noble received the Young Investigator "Bio-Serv Award in Experimental Animal Nutrition," which is given for meritorious research in nutrition accomplished by an investigator within 10 years of postgraduate training. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Noble on this most prestigious national research award from the American Society for Nutrition/ASN Foundation. Read the full announcement here. This news was also shared in an article published on the FACS website as well as in posts on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • Congratulations to Claire de La Serre for receiving the Acta Physiologica Award by the Scandinavian Physiological Society! Dr. de La Serre and colleagues (Molly McDougle, Danielle Quinn, Charlene Diepenbroek, Arashdeep Singh, Guillaume de Lartigue) received this award for the best article published in Acta Physiologica entitled, “Intact vagal gut-brain signalling prevents hyperphagia and excessive weight gain in response to high-fat high-sugar diet.” Full details about the prize can be found here, including the generous monetary award (“the highest award of its kind”) and the awarding ceremony, which includes a plenary lecture at the Europhysiology-Meetings as well as a grand banquet. This news was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/19. 
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who was recognized as an Outstanding Senior Leader at the 2022 SOAR Awards Banquet on 4/12! SOAR awards recognize students, organizations, and advisors for their commitment to excellence and significant contributions to the campus and community. Julia was one of 10 senior leaders to represent UGA, and she will be featured in the 2022 yearbook. Photos of Julia were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/13.
  • Congratulations to dietetics major Devin Logan who was selected as one of the top 75 UGA Student Employees of the Year in 2022! The Career Center’s awards ceremony took place during National Student Employment Week, a week devoted to honoring students who are working while attending college. There are approximately 5,000 on-campus student employees and placing in the top 75 is highly competitive.
  • Congratulations to Melanie Ng who is one of the UGA Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award winners for 2022! The Center for Teaching and Learning administers the Outstanding Teaching Assistant award, which is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Instruction. This award recognizes teaching assistants who demonstrate superior instructional skills while serving in the classroom or laboratory. Melanie was mentioned on the UGA Today webpage on 4/18. 
  • The university community will continue to celebrate Honors Week 2022 from 4/18-22 with a series of events that recognize excellence among students, staff, faculty, and alumni. Stay tuned for more news featuring members of our department!

  Apr 12, 2022

  • Congratulations to Melanie Ng who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 3/23, titled "The Utilization of Sensory Evaluation Methodology to Examine the Acceptability of Recipes Within Federal Nutrition Education Programming." A photo of Melanie was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/8.
  • Congratulations to Yura Son who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 3/23, titled "The Metabolic Role of Free Fatty Acids on Cell Physiology." A photo of Yura was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 3/31.
  • Congratulations to Liana Guarneiri who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 3/30. The title of her presentation was, "The Impact of Pecan-Enriched Diets on Cardiovascular Disease Risk." A photo of Liana was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/1.
  • Congratulations to the FACS Award winners from our department!
  • Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor Award: Alex Anderson
  • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Faculty Research Award: Claire de La Serre
  • Early Career Faculty Research Award (Physical/biological): Emily Noble
  • Nettie Marie Nickols Outstanding Staff Award: Tiffany Williams
  • Endsley-Peifer Student Research Awards:
    • Julie Jeon (Jeon, J., Lourenco, J., Kaiser, E., Waters, E., Scheulin, K. M., Fang, X., Kinder, H., Platt, S., Rothrock Jr., M., Callaway, T. R., West, F., & Park, H. J. (2020). Dynamic Changes in the gut microbiome at the acute stage of ischemic stroke in a pig model, Frontiers in Neuroscience) 
    • Prince Kwabena Osie (Osei, P. K., Appiah, C., & Anderson, A. K. (2021). Impact of dietetic intervention on metabolic syndrome patients attending diet therapy clinic: A prospective, single-arm Intervention Study, Global Journal of Health Science)
  • Congratulations to Davia Allen who has been recommended by the College of FACS to receive the Richard Lewis Research Award for the 2022-2023 academic year.

  Mar 30, 2022

  • Congratulations to this group of 8 faculty, staff, students, and alumni who received awards from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics this year. Awards were announced at the GAND Annual Conference and Expo on 3/23 in this video, and photos of the winners were also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Staci Belcher: Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year
    • Darci Bell: Distinguished Service to the Northeast District
    • Alison Berg: Distinguished Service by a Researcher
    • Tracey Brigman: Distinguished Service for Media Excellence
    • Amanda Kennedy: Recognized Nutrition and Dietetics Technician of the Year
    • Melanie Ng: Outstanding Dietetic Student Award (DI)
    • Emmaline Peterson: Outstanding Dietetic Student Award (DPD)
    • Courtney Vickery: Emerging Dietetic Leader
  • UGA Foundation Professor Emeritus Rick Lewis received the Distinguished Alumni Award this year at the 43rd Annual FACS Alumni Awards Celebration on 3/26. A full recap of the event can be found here. Photos were shared on the NUTR and FACS Facebook pages and the FACS Flickr page.
  • Congratulations to the following faculty and staff who received college-level awards. Recipients will receive their plaques during the FACS College Assembly on 4/7.
    • Tiffany Williams: Nettie Marie Nickols Outstanding Staff Award
    • Emily Noble: Early Career Faculty Research Award
    • Claire de La Serre: Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Faculty Research Award

  Mar 01, 2022

  • Congratulations to Lauren Housley who was selected to serve as a Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors representative on the ACEND Expanded Standards Committee. As a member of this committee, Dr. Housley will be reviewing advanced practice doctorate standards, which is critical to advancing our profession. This news was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 2/25.
  • Congratulations to Jaclyn Barta, recipient of the Student Research Award, and Emma Laing, recipient of the Award of Excellence, from the Georgia Nutrition Council. Awards were presented at the 2022 GNC Conference which took place on 2/24-25. Chisom Okoli and alumna Madison Sutton also received their GNC scholarship awards at this conference (see Kudos 2/8).

  Feb 22, 2022

  • Congratulations to our graduate students who received 7 of the 9 awards presented at the Obesity Initiative Symposium! Competitions were judged by the guest speakers and faculty across several colleges on campus. A photo of some of our award winners was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 2/22.
    • Chisom Okoli- 1st place in the oral presentation competition
    • Liana Guarneiri- 1st place in clinical/community poster competition
    • Yura Son- 1st place in the basic science poster division
    • Grace Madu- 2nd place in the basic science poster division
    • Betsy Cogan- 2nd place in the clinical/community poster division
    • Catherine Prater- 2nd place in the oral presentation competition
    • Christabel Domfe- 3rd place in the oral presentation competition

  Feb 15, 2022

  • As part of the most recent UGA Career Outcomes Survey, students identified UGA faculty and staff who have had a significant, positive impact on their career decision-making process. Congratulations to Silvia Giraudo and Alex Anderson who were each identified by members of the Class of 2021 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."

  Feb 08, 2022

  • As part of the most recent UGA Career Outcomes Survey, students identified UGA faculty and staff who have had a significant, positive impact on their career decision-making process. Congratulations to Donna Holcomb, Emma Laing, and Tracey Brigman who were each identified by members of the Class of 2021 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."  
  • Congratulations to this year's Georgia Nutrition Council Scholarship winners: Doctoral student Chisom Okoli received the Holly B. Alley Scholarship and NUTR alumna Madison Sutton received the Rita Waters Scholarship. Chisom and Madison will officially receive their awards at the 2022 GNC Conference “Embracing Nutrition for All: Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Health & Nutrition” being held virtually from 2/23-25. This scholarship announcement was shared on the GNC Facebook page on 2/8.

  Feb 01, 2022

  • Congratulations to Wang Shin (Ann) Lei who received a Student Traineeship Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The project is titled, “Changes in biomarkers of bone turnover and incretin hormones following glucose ingestion in adolescents and young adults with pancreatic insufficient cystic fibrosis.” 

  Jan 25, 2022

  • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman for receiving notification that she will be promoted to Clinical Associate Professor effective 2022-2023. Dr. Brigman's promotion is a major professional achievement and signifies the valuable contributions she makes to our department, college, and university. A photo was added to the NUTR Facebook page on 1/25.

  Jan 18, 2022

  • Congratulations to Rick Lewis, Professor Emeritus for being selected as the recipient of this year’s FACS Distinguished Alumni Award! Dr. Lewis’ photo was posted on the NUTR Facebook page on 1/18.

  Dec 14, 2021

  • Congratulations to Courtney Vickery for receiving a nomination for this year’s ATHENA award through the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce. The ATHENA Award honors women who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, and devote time and energy to their community. The luncheon was held the other week and the award will be announced in January. Stay tuned! 
  • Congratulations to our new SDA Executive Board members for the spring semester! Board members include: 

  o   President: Emily Crum 

  o   Vice President: Megan Tomlin 

  o   Secretary: Amelia Valdez 

  o   Treasurer: Laney Jones 

  o   Public Relations Chair: Callie Davis 

  o   Communications Chair: Mary Lazzaro 

  o   Service Chair: Jamie Dibartolomeo 

                   o   Social Chair: Emily Neuhaus

• Grants Received

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Connie Rogers is a co-investigator on a grant funded by the USDA entitled “A Prevention Strategy for the Indication of Prune Consumption in Perimenopausal Women.” This is a collaborative project with Drs. Mary Jane De Souza and Nancy Williams at Penn State University, Dr. Brandilyn Peters-Samuelson at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Nanette Santoro at University of Colorado Medical School and Dr. Hang Lee at Harvard Medical School.

  Dec 10, 2024

  • Congratulations to Sarah Henes and her research group’s seed grant proposal, “The University of Georgia Family Healthy Lifestyle eLearning Pilot Program" that was awarded a seed grant from the Obesity Research Initiative.  
  • Congratulations to the following graduate students who were awarded Obesity Research Initiative travel grants: 
    • Claire Hawkins, MS/DI student presented, "Dose-Response Effects of Cottonseed Oil on Appetite Regulation" at The Obesity Week Conference in San Antonio, Texas   
    • Alyssa Guadagni, PhD/DI student presented, "Physiologic Appetite Measures in Response to a Pecan-Enriched Meal" at The Obesity Week Conference in San Antonio, Texas   
    • Mary Lazzaro, PhD/DI student presented, "Adolescent Intermittent Fasting in Female Rodents and Susceptibility to Obesity" at The Obesity Week Conference in San Antonio, Texas 

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Emily Noble and colleagues received an R01 from NIDDK titled, “Diet and the neurodevelopment of impulsive eating.” Dr. Noble also received a sub award in collaboration with Ruth Harris at Georgia State University on an R01 from NIDDK titled, “Leptin in the VMH and Energy Balance.” 
  • Michelle Parisi was awarded a grant from the US Department of Veteran Affairs for her research project entitled, "Rural Veteran-Friendly Certification Program.” 

  May 28, 2024

  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park who received a grant from the National Dairy Council! The project is titled, "Perinatal intake of dairy products and cognitive development of offspring through the manipulation of gut microbiome."

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Our dietetics program, in partnership with the Athens YMCA, received funding from the Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach Award to conduct youth programming that focuses on health promotion. This collaboration will connect our graduate and undergraduate students as future nutrition professionals with the youth in our community through service-learning.

  Jan 09, 2024

  • Hea Jin Park’s lab received funding from Abbott Laboratories for their study entitled, 'Perinatal supplementation of vitamin E on cognition of offspring using a sow/piglet dyad model.’
  • Dr. Park also received the Study Abroad Program Development Grant from the UGA Office of Global Engagement for the new study away program, 'Nutrition and Culinary Study in Korea and Japan.' The Nutrition and Culinary Study in Korea and Japan will be offered in Maymester 2024.

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Carla Schwan is serving as Co-PI on a grant titled, “Value-addition Institute for Business Expansion (VIBE): A Georgia-Based Agricultural Innovation Center to Bring Farmers from Fresh to Value-added Markets.” This grant is in collaboration with the UGA Food Science and Technology Department.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Congratulations to the following students who are winners of this year’s Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grant! Eliza Stojkov from Hea Jin Park’s lab will conduct the project, “Changes in fecal microbiota composition following perinatal supplementation of docosahexanoic acids and its association with cognition,” and Rawad Basma from Emily Noble’s lab will conduct the project, “Orexin neuron involvement in cannabinoid-induced hyperphagia.” Photos of Eliza and Rawad were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Ali Berg (Co-Investigator, Nutrition Lead) and Jung Sun Lee (Co-Investigator) were recently notified of a five-year grant/cooperative agreement awarded from the CDC for Obesity Prevention through Cooperative Extension. UGA (Principal Investigator and NUTR alumna: Heather Padilla, College of Public Health) is one of 16 land grant universities to receive funding to implement CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP). In the five-year program (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0013), the universities will work with community extension services to implement evidence-based strategies for: Food and nutrition security through food service and nutrition guidelines plus fruit and vegetable vouchers and produce prescriptions Safe and accessible physical activity Family healthy weight programs Early care and education (ECE) settings.

  Jun 13, 2023

  • Lilian Sattler (PI) received the NOA from the National Institutes of Health for the R21 proposal "Effect of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Diet on Heart Failure Status in Older Adults." This project is in collaboration with: Arshed Quyyumi, MD, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine and Director at Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Sandra Dunbar, PhD, RN, Professor Emeritus at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University, and Kevin Dobbin, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the UGA College of Public Health.
  • Doctoral student Ann Lei received funding from the 2023 Student Traineeship Award program of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This is a competitive student traineeship for Ann to conduct a portion of her dissertation research on nutrition and endocrine regulation of bone in people with cystic fibrosis. The title of her project is, “Effect of GIP and GLP-1 infusion on bone resorption in glucose intolerant, pancreatic insufficient cystic fibrosis.”

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Sina Gallo received travel funding through UGA’s Global Research Collaboration Grant program. Dr. Gallo will be traveling to Cork, Ireland this summer to establish relationships with colleagues at the Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research, at University College Cork. The title of her project is, “An international collaboration to understand ethnic/racial disparities in vitamin dietary requirements during pregnancy.”

  Jan 31, 2023

  • Jung Sun Lee, Jerry Shannon, Alison Berg, and Abigail Borron. USDA/GA DHS SNAP-Admin Grant, “Georgia Hunger Study.” Oct 1, 2022-Sep 30, 2023. 
  • Bhargava, V., Lee, J. S. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and USDA ERS. Food and Health Research Using the Consumer Food Data System Grant, “Deriving Operational Definitions and Measures for Nutrition Security.” Nov 1, 2022-Oct 31, 2025.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • Congratulations to Emily Noble for receiving the UGA Obesity Initiative FY 23 seed grant, “Adolescent obesogenic Western Diet consumption and the development of trait impulsivity.” The research group consists of: Emily Noble, PhD, Department of Nutritional Sciences; Jarrod Call, PhD, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology; and Eugene Douglass, PhD, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences.
  • This fall, the Obesity Initiative provided travel grants for graduate students and faculty to present their obesity related research. Graduate student Mai Spaulding gave an oral presentation entitled “Impact of Early Life Food Insecurity on Neural Development and the Regulation of Eating Behaviors” at ObesityWeek®. Graduate student Elizabeth Cogan presented her poster “Pecan-Enriched Diet Improves Cholesterol Profiles and Vascular Function in Older Adults,” and graduate student Catherine Prater presented her poster “Appetite Responses to Cottonseed Oil vs. Olive Oil Diet Enrichment in Adults With Dyslipidemia” at the same event. Chad Paton, PhD, Associate Professor in the departments of Food Science & Technology and Nutritional Sciences presented his poster, "A Cottonseed Oil Enriched Diet Improves Plasma and Liver Lipids in a Mouse Model of NAFLD" at ObesityWeek® as well.
  • Congratulations to Elizabeth Cogan, Leah Halls, Julian Wright, and Catherine Prater. These graduate students wrote and submitted grant proposals, and each was awarded an Obesity Initiative grant for their obesity-related research.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Mariah McDaniel received the 2022 UGA Engage & Learn Grant for the purpose of continuing education and professional development.

  Aug 09, 2022

  • Claire de La Serre and Kellie Tamashiro (Johns Hopkins University) received an R01 grant award from the NIH. Their project is titled "Maternal diet and programming of offspring gut-brain axis," and they will test the hypothesis that a maternal high fat diet during the perinatal period increases offspring propensity for obesity by altering their microbiota-gut-brain axis structure and function. The diet work will be conducted at Hopkins and the microbiota work will be conducted at UGA.

  Jun 28, 2022

  • Sina Gallo and colleagues received a $25,000 Faculty Seed Grant from the University of Georgia, for their project titled, “Are current infant vitamin D intakes sufficient to achieve adequacy? A feasibility trial.” Congratulations, Dr. Gallo!

  Jun 15, 2022

  • Congratulations to Joseph Kindler for receiving the highly competitive Georgia Clinical and Translational Sciences Alliance KL2 award! Dr. Kindler’s KL2 research project, “Evaluating the Gut-Bone Axis in Cystic Fibrosis,” will analyze the interplay between nutrition, diabetes and bone disease in adults with cystic fibrosis. Learn more in the press release, which is currently featured on the FACS home page. This article has been shared so far on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Apr 12, 2022

  • Under the direction of Alex Anderson, our department has been awarded a Spring 2022 Retention and Inclusion Grant from the UGA Graduate School to retain graduate students and to provide an inclusive environment in which students can thrive. More information is forthcoming regarding a GSO event that is scheduled in May 2022 (see details below).

  Nov 16, 2021

  • Hea Jin Park received funding from Abbott Laboratories, which will support her laboratory’s study entitled, “Impact of maternal intake of vitamin supplements on growth, neurodevelopment, and neurocognitive function of offspring.” Congratulations!

  Nov 03, 2021

  • Congratulations to the following faculty who received FY22 Obesity Initiative Seed Grant and Resubmission Grant Awards:  

  o   Emily Noble (along with Jonathan Eggenschwiler, Department of Genetics and Karl Lechtreck, Department of Cellular Biology): “Discovering the role and regulation of neuronal ciliary length in obesity/energy balance” 

  o   Chad Paton (along with Art Grider, Department of Nutritional Sciences and Jarrod Call, Department of Kinesiology): “Suppression of mitochondrial maturation through free fatty acid-mediated miRNA expression” 

  o   Joe Kindler: “Defining the 'Gut-Bone Axis' in Youth: A Pilot and Feasibility Study”

  Aug 10, 2021

  • Caree Cotwright received an OIBR Health Disparities Seed Grant from the UGA Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. She will receive $9,250 in financial support for this project. Dr. Cotwright also received $8,534 in financial support from the general OIBR Seed Grant earlier in 2021. Congratulations! 

  Jul 14, 2021

  • Sina Gallo participated in the inaugural Rural Engagement Faculty Workshop this past spring and received a seed grant from the Provost's Office for the project, "Leveraging University-Community Networks in Reducing Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health among Rural Communities." This is a collaboration between our department, public health, Extension, and the Archway Partnership. Co-faculty on the project include: Janani Thapa, Health Policy and Management; Alex Anderson and Jung Sun Lee, Foods & Nutrition; Sharon Liggett, Archway Partnership; and Sarah Henes and Alison Berg, Extension & Outreach.

  May 11, 2021

  • Congratulations to Sina Gallo who just learned she received a highly competitive award from the Georgia-CTSA Pilot Grants Program. Details are below:
    • Title: "Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Cord Blood From The National Children’s Study: Impact Of Race/Ethnicity, Preterm Birth And The Association With Biochemical Markers Of Rickets"
    • PI: Dr. Sina Gallo, PhD, RD, Associate Professor in Foods and Nutrition, University of Georgia
    • Co-PI: Dr. Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa, PhD, MPA, Assistant Professor in Public Health Policy and Management, University of Georgia
    • Co-I: Sheree Boulet, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor in Gynecology & Obstetrics, Emory University

  Apr 13, 2021

  • Caree Cotwright is PI on a new grant from Healthy Eating Research, a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The title of the project is, "SHIFT: Testing culturally appropriate messaging for the Black community to limit children’s sugary-beverage intake and increase water consumption." The project’s goal is to conduct a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the impact of a culturally appropriate social behavior change communication campaign on sugar-sweetened beverage and water consumption among black families with children aged 0-5 years. Read more here.

  Apr 06, 2021

  • Congratulations to Chisom Okoli who has been awarded a 2021 Summer Research Grant from the UGA Graduate School. This grant enables doctoral students to conduct research in support of their dissertations.
  • Chisom was also awarded a Statistical Consulting grant from the UGA Obesity Initiative (this was from Fall last year and runs through 2021 fiscal year). Congratulations!
  • The PhD students in Caree Cotwright's Childhood Obesity Prevention (CHOP) Lab were awarded a grant from Cooking Matters Inc. (Share Our Strength) to conduct cooking demos that promote engagement between parents and their young in the preparation of healthy nutritious meals. Congratulations!

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Congratulations to Emily Noble for receiving an R03 award from the National Institutes of Health. The title of her awarded grant is, "Central-melanin concentrating hormone neural pathways and obesity."
  • Dr. Noble was also awarded the 2021 Obesity Initiative Seed Grant Award for her research group’s proposal, "Diet induced neuronal and mitochondrial network remodeling as a mechanism for dysregulated appetite in obesity." The research group consists of: Emily Noble, Jarrod Call, and Lohitash Karumbaiah.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • Hea Jin Park's lab received funding from the Egg Nutrition Center to investigate the effect of perinatal intake of eggs on neurotrophins. Xi Fang and Stephanie Dubrof will be co-leads on the project. This is a co-sponsored project with Dr. Park’s USDA NIFA funds, and the research will take place from December 2020 to June 2022. Congratulations!

  Dec 02, 2020

  • Stephanie Dubrof, a doctoral student in Hea Jin Park’s lab was awarded the Franklin Foundation Imaging Grant. This award will support her project, which is related to MRI imaging of the piglet brain. Congratulations!

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Congratulations to Joseph Kindler on his recent Resubmission Grant Award from the UGA Obesity Initiative. Dr. Kindler also received matching funds from the Office of Research as part of the award. This information was shared on the Obesity Initiative website on 11/2 under 'In the News.'

  Jun 23, 2020

  • Congratulations to Claire de La Serre for receiving an R01 grant award from the NIH. The study title is, "Consequence and mechanism of diet-driven vagal remodeling on gut-brain feeding." The aims are to functionally characterize diet-driven remodeling of the gut-brain axis and to target the gut microbiota and the microglia (brain immune cells) to restore gut-brain communication in obesity. The start date is 7/1.

  Apr 07, 2020

  • Chad Paton and Jamie Cooper (along with Nathan Jenkins in Kinesiology) received a grant from the American Pecan Council entitled, "The Ability of Pecan Consumption to Improve Vascular Function and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk in Aging Adults." Congratulations!

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park for receiving a grant from the USDA. The study title is, "The Effects Of Maternal Supplementation Of Eggs And Docosahexaenoic Acid On Gut Microbiome And Cognitive Development In An Infant Piglet Model," funded by USDA NIFA from 2020-2022.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Taylor Newman was just notified that she will receive the FACS Emerging Leader in Policy Funding Support for Fall 2020. Congratulations!

  Jan 21, 2020

  • Ali Berg’s research project, "Creating a Healthier Georgia through Diabetes Prevention," is mentioned in a UGA Today article published on 1/9 titled, "Grant projects highlight interdisciplinary research." Investigators include: Ali Berg (primary investigator) and Joan Koonce (College of Family and Consumer Sciences) and Ellen Evans (College of Education).
  • Hea Jin Park is part of an interdisciplinary research team that received funding from the Teaming for Interdisciplinary Research Pre-Seed Program for their study titled, "Gut Microbial Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injury." The funding provided by The Office of the Vice President for Research, in partnership with the Office of the Provost, will help the interdisciplinary team submit large scale proposals in the coming years. Other members of this team include: Franklin West, Todd Callaway, Kylee Jo Duberstein, Qun Zhao, Elizabeth Howerth, and Holly Kinder.

  Dec 17, 2019

  • Congratulations to Chad Paton who was a recipient of the Proposal Resubmission Grant award from the UGA Obesity Initiative for his project, "Metabolic, nutritional, and genetic regulation of PYY in the intestinal L-cell."

  Jul 30, 2019

  • Hea Jin Park and a collaborator have received research funds from the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging (CCDA) with the study entitled, "Synergistic effects of green tea extract and lemon juice on gut microbiota and oxidative stress in pigs." The award will support the studies conducted in Dr. Park’s lab in a pig model.

  Jul 16, 2019

  • A project funded by UGA Student Affairs was recently awarded to Cara Simmons, Melissa Kozak, and Rob Pazdro for 2019-2020. The project is titled, "Exploring Faculty Awareness and Knowledge of Student Support Structures."
  • Ali Berg and team were awarded one of the UGA Interdisciplinary Seed Grants to study implementation of the National Diabetes Prevention Program in UGA Extension [Berg A (PI), Evans E, Koonce J. Creating a Healthier Georgia Through Diabetes Preventions, 2019–2020]. Hannah Wilson will conduct her dissertation research as a part of this project.

  May 02, 2019

  • Jung Sun Lee (PI) has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the USDA FNS/University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research Grant under the Initiative of Understanding Food-Related Hardships among Older Americans. The title is: "The Impact of Nutrition Assistance Programs on Food Insecurity and Health Outcomes among Older Adults." CO-Is are Vibha Bhargava and Travis Smith and the grant period is March 2019-February 2022.
  • Caree Cartwright is PI and Leann Birch is Co-PI on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation HER Special Solicitation on Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood. The amount funded is $185,996, and the purpose of the project is to develop culturally appropriate messaging for the black community to limit children's sugary-beverage intake and increase water consumption. The grant period is April 2019 through March 2021.
  • Rupal Trivedi and major professor Lilian Sattler were awarded $15,000 for the study entitled, "Acceptability of a Southern DASH Diet among Heart Failure Patients," by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's Ann A. Hertzler Memorial Research Grant. The project will take place over the next 18 months. Rupal will be recognized along with the other Foundation award and grant recipients at the Foundation’s Annual Gala, which will take place on 10/28 in Philadelphia, PA.

  Apr 02, 2019

  • Congratulations to Art Grider on being named the recipient of the Sweaney Innovation Fund allocation to develop animated videos to augment Nutritional Biochemistry lectures and increase students' understanding of complex biochemical and physiological nutrition-related processes. His project titled, "Using Animation to More Effectively Communicate Nutritional Biochemistry Concepts," will be produced for undergraduate and first-year graduate nutrition students enrolled in the dual-listed FDNS 4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition class. The animation series of videos will be presented in FDNS 4100/6100 for the first time in fall semester 2019.

  Mar 26, 2019

  • Marina Tandoh has been selected to receive a 2019 Communication of Research and Scholarship Grant from the UGA Graduate school. This program supports graduate student efforts to engage new populations with their research and scholarship. Marina is currently completing her doctoral research in Ghana. Congratulations!

  Feb 12, 2019

  • Jamie Cooper was awarded a Recruitment Enhancement Grant from the UGA Graduate School. Funds will be used to partner with the Graduate School to enhance our department's graduate student recruitment efforts. Congratulations!

  Aug 21, 2018

  • Alex Anderson is a Co-I on a recently funded grant titled, "Intervention in low guinea fowl productivity and related product consumption in Burkina Faso and Niger." The sponsor is the University of Florida and the PI is William Kisaalita (School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering). Congratulations!

  Aug 14, 2018

  • Jamie Cooper received a grant from the CTRU Seed Grant program titled, "Comparison of Blood Lipid Responses from Diets Enriched with Cottonseed Oil versus Olive Oil in Adults with High Cholesterol: A Pilot Study." Congratulations!

  Jun 06, 2018

  • Lilian Sattler’s funded KL2 study, “Effect of dietary approaches to stop hypertension eating pattern on hemodynamic markers in advanced heart failure patients,” is now public on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03538990 (also see Kudos 10/31/17).

• Publications

  Apr 08, 2025

  • "Astrocytes of the hippocampus and responses to periprandial neuroendocrine hormones” will be published in Physiology and Behavior with authors Laura Loera Lopez, Magen Lord, and Emily Noble. 
  • "Edible cannabinoids impact meal structure and food impulsivity in female rats” will be published in iScience with authors Magen Lord, Mai Spaulding, Jessica Hoffman, Rawad Basma, and Emily Noble.

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Lilian Sattler and colleagues have a paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The title is: "Global Effect of Cardiovascular Risk Factors on Lifetime Estimates," and authors include other members of the Global Cardiovascular Risk Consortium. Data were drawn from 133 cohorts including over 2 million people across 6 continents and 39 countries. 
  • Dulce Minaya and colleagues have a paper published in Nutrients. The title is: “Sex-Specific Effect of a High-Energy Diet on Body Composition, Gut Microbiota, and Inflammatory Markers in Rats,” and co-authors include: Adam Hoss, Ayushi Bhagat, Tai Guo, and Krzysztof Czaja.  

  Mar 18, 2025

  • Vibha Bhargava, Jung Sun Lee, and colleagues have a paper published in JAMA Network Open. The citation is: Bhargava V, Lee JS, Smith TA, Chakrovorty S. A Measure of Nutrition Security Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. JAMA Network Open. 2025;8(2). doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.62130

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Sitara Cullinan, Mallika Mahida, Kris Ingmundson, Carla Schwan, and colleagues have a paper published in the International Association for Food Protection. It is entitled, “Determining Critical Food Safety Factors for Safely Homebrewing Kombucha: A Study on Microbial Survivability.” 
  • Carla Schwan and colleagues have a paper published on MDPI. It is entitled, “Potential of New Plant Sources as Raw Materials for Obtaining Natural Pigments/Dyes.”

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Prince Osei, Alex Anderson, and colleagues have a paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The tile is, “Food-related behaviors of rural (Asaase Kooko) and peri-urban (Kaadjanor) households in Ghana.” 

  Dec 17, 2024

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper published in Taylor & Francis Online. The title is, “Associations Between Sociodemographic Factors and Adolescent Food Consumption During Independent Eating Occasions,” and co-authors are Carolyn Gunther, Blake Jones, Karina Lora, Marla Reicks, Rickelle Richards, Grace Shearrer, Siew Sun Wong, Jinan Banna, Laura Hopkins, Lillie Monroe-Lord, and Glade Topham.

  Dec 04, 2024

  • Lilian Sattler has three manuscripts accepted for publication/recently published. The citations are:  
    • Sattler ELP, Lassale C, Diaw M, Joseph JJ, Singh G, Samb A, Lloyd-Jones DM, Gaye B. Effect of cardiovascular health improvement at midlife on cardiovascular event and mortality risk in diabetes. Accepted for publication in JACC:Adv. on November 4. 
    • Ka MM, Gaye ND, Ahadzi D, Baker-Smith CM, Tidiane Ndao SC, Wambugu V, Singh G, Sattler ELP, et al. Promotion of Cardiovascular Health in Africa. The Alliance for Medical Research in Africa (AMedRA) Expert Panel. JACC Adv. 2024, 101376. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101376. 
    • Gaye B, Isiozor NM, Singh G, Gaye ND, Ka MM, Seck D, Gueye K, Sattler ELP, et al. Barriers to global engagement for African researchers: A position paper from the Alliance for Medical Research in Africa (AMedRA). J Glob Health. 2024;14:03042. doi: 10.7189/jogh.14.03042. 

  Nov 12, 2024

  • Dulce Minaya, Sitara Cullinan, and colleagues (including alumni Sammi Kim and Neil Maclang) have a paper recently published in Gut Microbes. The citation is: Minaya, D. M., Kim, J. S., Kirkland, R., Allen, J., Cullinan, S., Maclang, N., de Lartigue G., and de La Serre, C. Transfer of microbiota from lean donors in combination with prebiotics prevents excessive weight gain and improves gut-brain 4vagal signaling in obese rats. 2024 Gut Microbes, 16(1).

  Sep 17, 2024

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition. The title is, “Objective Assessment of Shared Plate Eating Using a Wearable Camera in Urban and Rural Households in Ghana,” and co-authors are Christabel Domfe, Megan McCrory, Edward Sazonov, Tonmoy Ghosh, Viprav Raju, Gary Frost, Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, Mingui Sun, Wenyan Jia, Tom Baranowski, and Benny Lo. 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Michelle Parisi and her post doc Maria Rossi have published a book of abstracts from the 2024 National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference. Drs. Parisi and Rossi published this book as a tool for finding out what’s happening across the country in health Extension.  
  • Hea Jin Park and colleagues have a paper recently accepted for publication. The citation is: Fang and Lee et al. DHA Supplementation and Infant Brain Development: Role of Gut Microbiome. Nutrition Research. 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Emma Laing has a paper recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The title is “Weight-Inclusive Approaches to Nutrition and Dietetics: A Needed Paradigm Shift,” and co-authors are Jordan Levinson, Dawn Clifford, Cristen Harris, Nick Slagel, Nikole Squires, and Jeff Hunger. 

  Aug 20, 2024

  • Magen Lord and Emily Noble have a manuscript published in Pharmacology Research & Perspectives, titled “Hypothalamic cannabinoid signaling, consequences for eating behavior.” 

  Jul 30, 2024

  • Hea Jin Park’s lab has a paper accepted for publication. The citation is: Dubrof et al. Maternal supplementation of egg yolk modulates brain functional organization and functional outcomes of offspring. Nutrition Research, 2024. 
  • Emma Laing and colleagues have a paper accepted for publication. The citation is: Squires ND, Goode M, Pye A, Papini NM, Lopez NV, Harris C, Dillon JD, Laing EM, Lee S, Clifford D. Weight-Inclusive Podcasts Improved Intuitive Eating, Body Appreciation, and Anti-Fat Attitudes Among Nutrition Students. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. In press, 2024. 

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Connie Rogers has a paper published in mBio. The citation is: Van Syoc, E.M., Nixon, M., Silverman, J.D., Luo, Y., Gonzalez, F., Yuhong, L., Elbere, I., Patterson, A.D., Rogers, C.J., Ganda, E. Changes in the type 2 diabetes gut mycobiome associate with metformin treatment across populations. mBio. https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00169-24. Online ahead of print.

  May 21, 2024

  • Michelle Parisi has a paper published in the Journal of Extension. The citation is: Bryan, C., Matthews, R., Kreps, K., Thornal, D., McFall, D., Sudduth, D., & Parisi, M. (2024). Extension-Clinical Approach to COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination. The Journal of Extension, 61(4), Article 6. 
  • Prince Osei and Alex Anderson have a paper published in Sage Open journal. The citation is: Osei P.K., Domfe C.A., Anderson A.K. (2024). Consumer Awareness, Knowledge, Understanding, and Use of Nutrition Labels in Africa: A Systematic Narrative Review. Sage Open, 14(2). 

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Connie Rogers has a new paper recently published in the Journal of Nutrition. The Citation is: Damani, J.J., Rogers, C.J., Strock, N.C.A., Williams, N.I., Lee, H., De Souza, M.J., Effects of Prune (Dried Plum) Supplementation on Cardiometabolic Health in Postmenopausal Women: An Ancillary Analysis of a 12-month Randomized Controlled Trial, The Prune Study. 2024 Mar 13:S0022-3166(24)00161-5. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2024.03.012. Online ahead of print.

  Mar 12, 2024

  • Prince K. Osei, Christabel A. Domfe, and Alex K. Anderson have a research paper accepted for publication in Sage Open journal titled: "Consumer awareness, knowledge, understanding, and use of nutrition labels in Africa: A systematic narrative review."

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Lilian Sattler has a new publication in the leading journal for digital medicine and health research (IF 7.4). The citation is: Trivedi R, Elshafie S, Tackett R, Young H, Sattler ELP. Effectiveness and Feasibility of Telehealth-Based Dietary Interventions Targeting Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e49178. URL: https://www.jmir.org/2024/1/e49178. DOI: 10.2196/49178.  

  Jan 30, 2024

  • Sarah Henes and Regina Yang have a paper recently published in Nutrition Reviews. The citation is: Henes S, Stotz S, Riggs S, Yang H-M “eHealth, family-based interventions, and multilevel approaches to pediatric weight management: a scoping review.” Nutrition Reviews, nuad160, https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuad160. Published online: 24 January 2024.
  • Connie Rogers has a paper recently published in the journal Advances in Nutrition. The citation is: Di Mattia, Z., Damani, J.J., Van Syoc, E., Rogers, C.J. Effect of Probiotic Supplementation on Intestinal Permeability in Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Animal Studies. Adv Nutr. 2024 Jan; 15(1): 100162.
  • Alex Anderson has a paper recently published in the 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET). The citation is: Fard S.E., et al., Development of a Method for Compliance Detection in Wearable Sensors, 2023 International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET), Cape Town, South Africa, 2023, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ICECET58911.2023.10389483.

  Dec 12, 2023

  • Connie Rogers and colleagues have a publication in the Journal of Nutrition. The citation is: Damani JJ, Oh ES, De Souza MJ, Strock NCA, Williams NI, Nakatsu CH, Lee H, Weaver C, Rogers CJ. Prune consumption attenuates pro-inflammatory cytokine secretion and alters monocyte activation in postmenopausal women: secondary outcome analysis of a 12-month randomized controlled trial: The Prune Study. J Nutr. 2023 Nov 18:S0022-3166(23)72732-6. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2023.11.014.
  • Connie Rogers and colleagues have a book chapter published in Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis. The citation is: Oh, E.S., Rogers, C.J., Petersen, K.S., Kris-Etherton, P.M. "The Effect of Consuming Spices on Vascular Function.” In Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis No. 39. Dietary Supplements with Antioxidant Activity: Understanding Mechanisms and Potential Health Benefits. C. Alasalvar, F. Shahidi and C-T. Ho, editors. 2023. The Royal Society of Chemistry. pp. 106-129.

  Dec 05, 2023

  • Eugene Rodrick and Joseph Kindler have a paper accepted in Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity. The citation is: Rodrick E, Kindler JM. Bone mass accrual in children. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2023 Nov 28. doi: 10.1097/MED.0000000000000849. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38010050.
  • Joseph Kindler is a co-author on a paper published in Genome Biology titled, “Trans-ancestral genome-wide association study of longitudinal pubertal height growth and shared heritability with adult health outcomes.”
  • Michelle Parisi is a co-author on a paper published in BMC Public Heath titled “Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic adult population of South Carolina: a complex mixed-method design evaluation study.” The citation is Rossi, M.M., Parisi, M.A., Cartmell, K.B., Mcfall, D. Understanding COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Hispanic adult population of South Carolina: a complex mixed-method design evaluation study. BMC Public Health 23, 2359 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16771-9

  Nov 28, 2023

  • Emily Noble’s lab had a paper recently accepted for publication in Physiology and Behavior, titled “Adolescent food insecurity in female rodents and susceptibility to diet-induced obesity." Co-authors are Mai Spaulding, Jessica Hoffman, Grace Madu, Magen Lord, Caroline Soares Iizuka, and Kevin Myers.
  • Ginnefer Cox, Elizabeth Andress, Jung Sun Lee, and Sarah Henes are authors on a paper published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The citation is: Melanie K. Ng, Koushik Adhikari, Elizabeth L. Andress, Sarah T. Henes, Jung Sun Lee, Ginnefer O. Cox. Sensory-Informed Evaluation Method for Use with Peer Educators of Nutrition Education Programs. J Nutr Educ Behav., 2023; 55 (11): 786 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.07.011.

  Nov 14, 2023

  • Connie Rogers has a paper recently published in Advances in Nutrition. The title is, “The effects of Bifidobacterium probiotic supplementation on blood glucose: a systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical animal models and clinical evidence,” and co-authors include Emily P. Van Syoc, Janhavi Damani, Zachary DiMattia, and Erika Ganda.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • Rick Lewis, Joseph Kindler, Emma Laing, and Julia Lance are co-authors on a paper recently accepted to the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. The paper is titled "The Impact of Whole Egg Consumption on Bone Accrual in Healthy Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial,” and other authors include Lauren Coheley, Mengyun Yu, Xianyan Chen, Patrick O’Connor, Kirk Kealey, Assaf Oshri, and Alicia Marand.

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Catherine Prater is lead author on a paper recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Authors include: M. Catherine Prater, Alexis R. Scheurell, Chad M. Paton, and Jamie A. Cooper, and the title is: “No Observed Difference in Inflammatory and Coagulation Markers Following Diets Rich in n-6 Polyunsaturated Fat vs Monounsaturated Fat in Adults With Untreated Hypercholesterolemia: A Randomized Trial.” The article is available at this link.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper that was just published in the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development. The paper is titled “NSECT-BASED PROTEIN FEED FOR GUINEA FOWL: GROWTH AND EGG LAYING PERFORMANCE UNDER DIFFERENT FEED REGIMES” and can be accessed at this link.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper recently published in the journal Nutrients. The title is, "Evaluation of Acceptability, Functionality, and Validity of a Passive Image-Based Dietary Intake Assessment Method in Adults and Children of Ghanaian and Kenyan Origin Living in London, UK.”

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Hannah Wilson, former PhD student under Dr. Ali Berg, recently published a paper from her dissertation research (Berg; Senior author), “Diet Quality Outcomes of a Cooperative Extension Diabetes Prevention Program,” in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
  • Alex Anderson is co-author on a paper published in Frontiers in Nutrition, titled “I2N: Image to Nutrients, A Sensor Guided Semi-Automated Tool for Annotation of Images for Nutrition Analysis of Eating Episodes.”
  • Alex Anderson is co-author on a paper published in the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, titled “YAIKUULA (WIND-DRIVEN EVAPORATIVE COOLING) SAVES MOST GUINEA FOWL EGGS FOR HATCHING IN THE SUDANO-SAHELIAN BELT.”

  Jul 18, 2023

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper accepted to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The citation is: Carolyn Gunther, Jinan Banna Blake Jones, Catherine Park Marla Reicks, Rickelle Richards, Heather Schier, Glade Topham, Siew Sun Wong, Alex Anderson, Miriam Ballejos, Laura Hopkins, Karina Lora, Lillie Monroe-Lord. Adolescent Independent Eating Occasions, Dietary Intake, and Parenting Practices During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study of Parents and Adolescents From Households With Low-Income. 2023 In press.

  Jul 11, 2023

  • Carla Schwan and colleagues have a paper published in J Food Prot. The citation is: Schwan CL, Bastos LM, Young S, Domesle K, Ge B, Hsu CH, Li C, Strain E, Vipham J, Jones C, Amachawadi R, Nagaraja TG, Trinetta V. 2023. Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization of Antimicrobial and Heavy Metal Tolerance in Salmonella enterica and Escherichia coli Isolates from Swine Feed Mills. J Food Prot. doi:10.1016/j.jfp.2023.100113. PMID: 37290750. 

  Jun 13, 2023

  • Lilian Sattler has the following manuscripts that were accepted for publication:
  • Rawal S., Johnson B., Young H., Gaye B., Sattler E. L. P. Association of Life’s Simple 7 and Ideal Cardiovascular Health in American Indians/Alaska Natives. Open Heart 2023;10:e002222.
  • Sattler E. L. P., Ogungbe O., Wallace A. S., and writing group members. American Heart Association EPI|Lifestyle Scientific Sessions: 2022 Meeting Highlights. JAHA 2023;0:e028695. 
  • Diop M. §, Sattler E. L. P. §, Geoffroy A. §, Diop A. B., Diop I. B., Lassale C., Cene C., Asselin A., Jouven X., Gaye B. Time Trends in Infectious and Chronic Disease Consultations in Dakar, Senegal: Impact of Covid-19 Sanitary Measures. J Global Health 2023;13:06007. (§ indicates co-first authors)

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Emily Noble is co-author on a paper that was just accepted for publication in Nature Communications. The title is "Hypothalamic melanin-concentrating hormone neurons integrate food-motivated appetitive and consummatory processes.” Co-authors are Keshav Subramanian, Logan Lauer, Anna Hayes, Lea Décarie-Spain, Kara Mcburnett, Anna Nourbash, Kristen Donohue, Alicia Kao, Alexander Bashaw, Denis Burdakov, Lindsey Schier, and Scott Kanoski.
  • Ali Berg and colleagues have a paper published in the journal Prevention Science. The citation is: Hannah Wilson, Caroline Wieler, Darci Bell, Ajit Bhattarai, Isaura Castillo-Hernandez, Ewan Williams, Ellen Evans, Alison Berg. Implementation of the Diabetes Prevention Program in Georgia Cooperative Extension According to RE-AIM and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Prev Sci. 2023 Mar 17;1-12.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Joe Kindler, Eugene Rodrick, and Staci Belcher have a manuscript accepted for publication in the Journal of Eating Disorders. The title is, "Bone Health in Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder – A Narrative Review," and the project was funded by the Marcus Foundation. Authors on the paper from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta include Kaitlin Proctor and William Sharp.
  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a manuscript accepted and posted to the "Early Access" area on IEEE Xplore. The title of the paper is, "Egocentric Image Captioning for Privacy-Preserved Passive Dietary Intake Monitoring."

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Alex Anderson and Prince Osei have a book chapter titled "Infant Nutrition and Feeding in the first 2 years of life" accepted for publication in the IntechOpen Journal.

  Feb 22, 2023

  • Connie Rogers is the corresponding author on the paper “Associations Between Inflammatory Mediators and Bone Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Baseline Data from the Prune Study,” published in the Journal of Inflammation Research.

  Feb 14, 2023

  • The Park lab has a manuscript accepted recently in Scientific Reports titled “Tanshinone IIA-loaded nanoparticles and neural stem cell combination therapy improves gut homeostasis and recovery in a pig ischemic stroke model” by Julie Jeon et al. 
  • Hea Jin Park, Stephanie Dubrof and Jillien Zukaitis are authors on the paper "Nutritional supplement induced modulations in the functional connectivity of a porcine brain" published in Nutritional Neurosciences.
  • Hea Jin Park is an author on the paper "Predicting intestinal effective permeability of different transport mechanisms: comparing ex vivo porcine and in vitro dialysis models" published in the Journal of Food Engineering.

  Feb 07, 2023

  • Ali Berg and colleagues have a paper recently published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The citation is: Randall, N. L., Sanders, C. E., Lamm, A. J., & Berg, A. C. (2023). Qualitative exploration of cultural influence on a rural health promotion initiative. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 
  • Ann Lei, Joe Kindler, Gene Rodrick, and Staci Belcher have a paper recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology. The title is: "Bone Resorption and Incretin Hormones following Glucose Ingestion in Healthy Emerging Adults." Andrea Kelly (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) is also an author on the paper. 

  Jan 24, 2023

  • Sina Gallo and colleagues from George Mason University have a paper recently published in the Special Issue of Nutrients on Nutrition Policy for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The citation is: Kogan, K., Anand, P., Gallo, S., & Cuellar, A. A Quasi-Experimental Assessment of the Effect of the 2009 WIC Food Package Revisions on Breastfeeding Outcomes. Nutrients 2023. 15(2), 414. doi: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15020414.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • Chisom Okoli, Josephine Shieh, Kassidy Sharpe and Caree Cotwright have a paper published in Childhood Obesity. The citation is: Chisom B. Okoli, Nicole Arrington, Jori Hall, Trena Paulus, Isa Miles, Josephine Shieh, Kassidy Sharpe, and Caree J. Cotwright. Black Parents' Perceptions and Barriers to Limiting Sugar-Sweetened Beverages among Young Children: A Social Cognitive Theory Application. Childhood Obesity, 26 Dec 2022. https://doi.org/10.1089/chi.2022.0086.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • Lilian Sattler and colleagues have a paper recently published as open access. The citation is: Ishikawa, Y., Laing E. M., Anderson A. K., Zhang, D., Kindler, J. M., Trivedi-Karpoor, R., Sattler, E. L. P. Comparison of Diagnostic Screening Methods for Diabetes in Patients with Heart Failure. Diab Epidemiol Manag. 2022;9:100-109.

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Emily Noble and colleagues have a paper recently published in the Journal of Applied Physiology. The citation is: Junwon Heo, Emily E. Noble, and Jarrod A. Call. The role of exerkines on brain mitochondria: a mini-review. J Appl Physiol. 2022 Nov 23. doi: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00565.2022.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper published in the African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. The citation is: Anderson AK, Nianogo AJ, Some S, Pousga S and WS Kisaalita. Guinea fowl production: The potential for nutrition and income generation in rural households in Burkina Faso, Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev. 2022; 22(8): 21713-21723 [direct link to the article].

  Nov 08, 2022

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper published in the Journal of American College Health. The citation is: Julie A. Dean, Sina Gallo & Alex K. Anderson (2022): Factors associated with dietary acculturation among international students at the University of Georgia, Journal of American College Health, DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2022.2138716.

  Nov 01, 2022

  • Claire de La Serre has a paper published in Physiology & Behavior. The citation is: Ruth Schade, Lin Song, Zachary A. Cordner, Hua Ding, Daniel A. Peterson, Timothy H. Moran, Kellie L. Tamashiro, Claire B. de LaSerre. Rat offspring's microbiota composition is predominantly shaped by the postnatal maternal diet rather than prenatal diet. Physiology & Behavior. Volume 258, 1 January 2023, 113987.
  • Emily Noble has a paper published in JCI Insight. The citation is: Linda Tsan, Sandrine Chometton, Anna M.R. Hayes, Molly E. Klug, Yanning Zuo, Shan Sun, Lana Bridi, Rae Lan, Anthony A. Fodor, Emily E. Noble, Xia Yang, Scott E. Kanoski, and Lindsey A. Schier. Early-life low-calorie sweetener consumption disrupts glucose regulation, sugar-motivated behavior, and memory function in rats. JCI Insight. 2022;7(20):e157714.

  Sep 27, 2022

  • A manuscript written by Jung Sun Lee was published in The Journal of Nutrition. The citation is: Lee, J. S. (2022). Food insecurity in older adults. J Nutr, 152(8):1808-1809.

  Sep 20, 2022

  • Rick Lewis, Emma Laing, Julia Lance, and Lauren Coheley are authors on a paper recently accepted by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The title is: The effect of 9-mo of formulated whole egg or milk powder food products as meal/snack replacements on executive function in preadolescents: A pragmatic randomized placebo-controlled trial.

  Sep 06, 2022

  • Joe Kindler is an author on a paper recently accepted for publication in Current Osteoporosis Reports titled, “Glycemic Control And Bone In Diabetes.” Co-authors include David Weber (UPenn/Children's of Philadelphia), Fanxin Long (UPenn), and Babette Zemel (UPenn/Children's of Philadelphia). 
  •  Lilian Sattler and Yuta Ishikawa have a paper recently accepted for publication in Diabetes Epidemiology and Management titled, “Comparison of Diagnostic Screening Methods for Diabetes in Patients with Heart Failure.” Co-authors include Alex Anderson, Joseph Kindler, Emma Laing, Rupal Trivedi, and Donglan “Stacy” Zhang.

  Aug 30, 2022

  • Ali Berg and colleagues are featured in a new publication detailing the process undertaken by a national team of Extension experts, including Dr. Berg, to create an online hub to encourage and support Extension’s adoption of the CDC’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). The citation is: Da Silva, V. Kansas City: Extension Foundation (2022). A Template for Better Health: Diabetes Prevention Program Toolkit Designed To Make Extension Health Education More Effective (1st ed). ISBN: 978-1-955687-18-8. The news release (also mentioned above) is linked here. 
  • Ali Berg and colleagues had a paper recently published in the Journal of Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology. The citation is: Kim, T., Deng, Y., Hwang, Y., Hernandez, L., Patel, M., Kirk, N., Berg, A., Yli-Piipari, S. (2022). BRAVO! remote lifestyle intervention to increase physical activity and improve healthy eating among Hispanic children: Feasibility pilot study. Journal of Teaching, Research, and Media in Kinesiology, 18, 1-9. 
  • Sina Gallo is an author on a paper recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The citation is: Ashlea Braun, Emily Hill, Sina Gallo, Matthew J Landry, Mara Vitolins, Constantina Papoutsakis, Elizabeth Yakes Jimenez, Mary Rozga. Research at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: What, How, and Why?" J Acad Nutr Diet, 2022 Aug 20;S2212-2672(22)00929-7. 
  • Hea Jin Park is a coauthor on a manuscript which has been accepted for publication in Food Research International. The title of the manuscript is, "Effect of cinnamon on starch hydrolysis of rice pudding: comparing static and dynamic in vitro digestion models." 
  • The Kindler lab has a paper recently accepted for publication in the Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology. This study includes collaborators from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, UPenn School of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, and UGA. Wang Shin (Ann) Lei is first author, and Joe Kindler is senior author. Additional authors include Marissa Kilberg, Babette Zemel, Ronald Rubenstein, Clea Harris, Saba Sheikh, and Andrea Kelly. 

  Aug 23, 2022

  • The Park lab has a paper that was recently published, and the citation is: Jeon JH et al. Changes in Oral Microbial Diversity in a Piglet Model of Traumatic Brain Injury. Brain Sciences. 2022.

  Aug 16, 2022

  • Emily Noble had two papers recently accepted for publication:
    • In Biological Psychiatry, titled, "Behavioral consequences of a rumbling tummy: fasting alters emotional state via the vagus nerve." Author: Emily E Noble 
    • In Cell Reports, titled, "Ventral Hippocampus-lateral septum circuitry promotes foraging-related memory." Authors: Décarie-Spain L, Liu CM, Tierno Lauer L, Subramanian K, Bashaw AG, Klug ME, Gianatiempo IH, Suarez AN, Noble EE, Donohue KN, Cortella AM, Hahn JD, Davis EA, Kanoski SE.

  Aug 02, 2022

  • A part of Jaclyn Barta's MS thesis has been accepted for publication in Nutrition Research. The citation is: J Barta, SJ Kim, HJ Park. Energy-dense diets lower in protein, antioxidants, and omega 3 fatty acids among US adults with a self-reported head injury with loss of consciousness: A nationwide study, NHANES 2011-2014.

  Jul 26, 2022

  • Joseph Kindler is an author on a paper recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, titled “Visceral adiposity is related to insulin sensitivity and inflammation in adolescents with obesity and mild sleep disordered breathing.” The link to the article is here.

  Jun 28, 2022

  • Alex Anderson has a paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health with his multistate research team titled, “Relationship between Family Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds, Parenting Practices and Styles, and Adolescent Eating Behaviors."
  • Sina Gallo has a paper published in the Early Human Development journal titled, “Vitamin D supplementation and gross motor development: A 3-year follow-up of a randomized trial.” 

  Jun 15, 2022

  • Alex Anderson and Caroline Cerminaro have a paper that has been published in Public Health Nutrition. The title is: “Feasibility of the automatic ingestion monitor (AIM-2) for infant feeding assessment: a pilot study among breast-feeding mothers from Ghana,” and co-authors are Edward Sazonov, Megan McCrory, Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, Viprav Bhaskar, Sina Gallo, Emma Laing, Wenyan Jia, Mingui Sun, Tom Baranowski, Gary Frost, and Benny Lo.

  May 17, 2022

  • Melanie Ng and Ginnefer Cox have a paper published in the Journal of Sensory Studies. The title is: Application of a sensory evaluation methodology for recipes utilized in federal nutrition education programs. Authors are: Melanie K. Ng, Carla J. Moore, Koushik Adhikari, Elizabeth L. Andress, Sarah T. Henes, Jung Sun Lee, and Ginnefer O. Cox. First published: 14 May 2022 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/joss.12752
  • Caree Cotwright is an author on a paper published in Circulation. The citation is: Thorndike AN, Gardner CD, Bishop Kendrick K, Seligman HK, Yaroch AL, Gomes AV, Ivy KN, Scarmo S, Cotwright CJ, Schwartz MB; on behalf of the American Heart Association Advocacy Coordinating Committee. Strengthening US food policies and programs to promote equity in nutrition security: a policy statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. First published: 10 May 2022. https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001072. This paper was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/17.

  May 10, 2022

  • Wang Shin (Ann) Lei and Joe Kindler have a paper that has been accepted for publication in the journal Current Opinion in Endocrinology and Diabetes. The title of the paper is "Insulin Resistance and Skeletal Health."

  Apr 26, 2022

  • Emily Noble and Magen Lord are co-authors on a publication accepted in the journal Tissue Engineering. The title is "Pharmacological agents for contractile-metabolic dysfunction after volumetric loss" and the authors are: Jennifer McFaline-Figueroa, Albino Schifino, Anna Nichenko, Magen Lord, Edward Hunda, Elizabeth Winders, Emily Noble, Sarah Greising, and Jarrod Call.
  • Lilian Sattler and Yuta Ishikawa have a paper that has been accepted for publication in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. The title is "Adherence to Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet is Associated with Low Levels of Insulin Resistance among Heart Failure Patients." Co-authors are: Rupal Trivedi, Alex Anderson, Donglan Zhang, Emma Laing, and Joseph Kindler.

  Mar 15, 2022

  • Jung Sun Lee and colleagues have a new paper that has been published in Appl Econ Perspect Policy. The citation is: Lee, J. S., Bhargava, V., Smith, T., Walker, T. A. (2022). The effects of aging services and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on food insecurity among older Georgians: 2018-2020. Appl Econ Perspect Policy. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/aepp.1323.

  Mar 01, 2022

  • Carla Schwan published a paper in the Journal of Food Protection Trends titled, “Quantitative and Qualitative Assessments of Enterobacteriaceae, Coliforms, and Generic Escherichia coli on Fresh Vegetables Sold in Cambodian Fresh Produce Distribution Centers.” The authors are Carla L. Schwan, April Molitor, Lyda Hok, Paul Ebner, Jessie L. Vipham, and Valentina Trinetta.

  Feb 15, 2022

  • Alex Anderson had a paper published in Sensors as part of the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence for Food Computing and Diet Management. The title of the paper is, “A Novel Approach to Dining Bowl Reconstruction for Image-Based Food Volume Estimation" and the authors are Wenyan, Jia, Yiqiu Ren, Boyang Li, Britney Beatrice, Jingda Que, Shunxin Cao, Zekun Wu, Zhi-Hong Mao, Benny Lo, Alex K. Anderson, Gary Frost, Megan A. McCrory, Edward Sazonov, Matilda Steiner-Asiedu, Tom Baranowski, Lora E. Burke and Mingui Sun. 

  Feb 08, 2022

  • Carla Schwan published a paper in Microbiology Society titled, “A case report of Salmonella enterica serovar Corvallis from environmental isolates from Cambodia and clinical isolates in the UK.” The authors are Schwan, Carla L., Timothy J. Dallman, Peter Cook, and Jessie Vipham.  
  • Emily Noble had a paper accepted in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The title of the article is “Oxytocin as a potential pharmacological tool to prevent obesity,” and the authors are Olszewski, PK., Noble EE., Paiva L., Ueta Y., and Blevins JE.

  Feb 01, 2022

  • Lilian Sattler and Yuta Ishikawa have an article that has been accepted for publication in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. The title is “Prevalence and Trends of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes among Community-Dwelling Heart Failure Patients in the United States,” and the authors are Yuta Ishikawa, Richard D Lewis, Emma M Laing, Alex K Anderson, Donglan Zhang, Arshed A Quyyumi, Sandra B Dunbar, Rupal Trivedi-Kapoor, Elisabeth L P Sattler.

  Jan 25, 2022

  • Joe Kindler had two papers accepted into the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Joe is first author on the publication titled, “Trabecular Bone Score Reference Values for Children and Adolescents According to Age, Sex and Ancestry,” and second author on the publication titled, “Persistent Musculoskeletal Deficits in Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation.”

  Jan 18, 2022

  • Alex Anderson is an author on a paper published in Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. The citation is: Lillie Monroe-Lord, Blake Jones, Rickelle Richards, Marla Reicks, Carolyn Gunther, Jinan Banna, Glade Topham, Alex Anderson, Karina Lora, Siew Sun Wong, Miriam Ballejos, Laura Hopkins, and Azam Ardakani (2022). Parenting Practices and Adolescents’ Eating Behaviors in African American Families, Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 19, 110.  
  • Melanie Ng’s first, first author manuscript (and first chapter of her dissertation) has been published in the Journal of Sensory Studies. The citation is: Ng, M. K., Lee, J. S., Sanville, L. M., Cotta-Rivera, E., Dallas, J., Pencek, A., Powell, A., Williams, B., Moore, C. J., & Cox, G. O. (2021). Sensory evaluation of new recipes for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) informs consumer acceptance and recipe development needs. Journal of Sensory Studies, e12730.

  Nov 30, 2021

  • Magen Lord published her first, first authored empirical paper titled, “Sexually Dimorphic Effects of a Western Diet on Brain Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Neurocognitive Function,” in the journal Nutrients. Co-authors are Jun-Won Heo, Albino Schifino, Jessica Hoffman, Kristen Donohue, Jarrod Call, and Emily Noble.

  Nov 23, 2021

  • Sina Gallo’s paper, “Vitamin D Intake and Meeting Recommendations among Infants Participating in WIC Nationally,” was accepted for publication in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Co-authors are Janani Thapa (Health Policy and Management), Xianyan Chen and Yu Wang (Statistics) from UGA, Jaime Gahche from the NIH-Office of Dietary Supplements, and Panagiota Kitsantas and Priyal Makwana from George Mason University.

  Oct 19, 2021

  • Liana Guarneiri’s paper, “Pecan-enriched diets increase energy expenditure and fat oxidation in adults at-risk for cardiovascular disease in a randomized, controlled trial,” was accepted for publication by the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. Co-authors are Chad Paton and Jamie Cooper. 
  • Joe Kindler’s paper, “Visceral Fat and Arterial Stiffness in Youth with Healthy Weight, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes,” was accepted for publication in Pediatric Obesity. Co-authors are Simon Higgins from Elon University, Babette Zemel from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Phil Khoury from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, and Elaine Urbina from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. 

  Oct 06, 2021

  • Mai Spaulding and Emily Noble had a paper accepted in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS). The title is, “Oxytocin and Food Intake Control: Neural, Behavioral, and Signaling Mechanisms,” and the authors are Clarissa M Liu, Mai O Spaulding, Jessica J Rea, Emily E Noble, * and Scott E Kanoski * (* co-corresponding).

  Sep 21, 2021

  • Joe Kindler’s paper, “Diet Quality and Bone Density in Youth with Healthy Weight, Obesity, and Type 2 Diabetes,” was accepted for publication in the journal Nutrients. The authors are Kindler, J., Gallo, S., Khoury, P. R., Urbina, E. M., and Zemel, B. S.

  Sep 14, 2021

  • Sina Gallo published an article in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry. The title is, "Patterns of Bone Mineral Accretion and Sex Differences in Healthy Term Vitamin D Replete and Breastfed Infants From Montreal, Canada: Bone Mass Reference Data.” Authors include collaborators at McGill University, University of Manitoba, and Health Canada.

  Sep 08, 2021

  • Allison Rautmann and Claire de La Serre's article, "Microbiota’s Role in Diet-Driven Alterations in Food Intake: Satiety, Energy Balance, and Reward,” has been accepted for publication in Nutrients as part of the Special Issue Appetite and Satiety Control-Gut Mechanisms.  
  • Ali Berg had a paper accepted by the Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement entitled, “Perceptions of Scholarship Among County-Based Extension Faculty.” The authors are Berg, A., Bales, D., and Mull, C.  
  • A manuscript by Joseph Kindler, Sina Gallo, Lilian Sattler, and Yuta Ishikawa titled, "Bone Density in Youth with Prediabetes: Results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2006,” has been accepted for publication in Osteoporosis International. 

  Sep 01, 2021

  • Emily Noble had a paper accepted for publication in Nutritional Neuroscience. The title is, "Early life Western diet-induced memory impairments and gut microbiome changes in female rats are long-lasting despite healthy dietary intervention,” and the authors are Linda Tsan (USC), Shan Sun (UNC), Lana Bridi (USC), Lekha Chirala (USC), Emily Noble (UGA), Anthony Fodor (UNC), and Scott Kanoski (USC).

  Aug 24, 2021

  • Jamie Cooper is co-author on a paper published in Science on 8/13 titled, "Daily energy expenditure through the human life course.” The abstract can be viewed at this link.

  Aug 10, 2021

  • Becca Gould and Abigail Starcher have manuscripts that were accepted for publication. Rob Pazdro and Art Grider are co-authors. The citations are below: 

  o    Starcher AE, Peissig K, Stanton JB, Churchill GA, Cai D, Maxwell JT, Grider A, Love K, Chen SY, Coleman AE, Strauss E, and Pazdro R. A systems approach using Diversity Outbred mice distinguishes the cardiovascular effects and genetics of circulating GDF11 from those of its homolog, myostatin. G3 (Bethesda). In press (2021).  

  o    Gould RL, Craig SW, McClatchy S, Churchill GA, and Pazdro R. Quantitative trait mapping in Diversity Outbred mice identifies novel genomic regions associated with the hepatic glutathione redox system. Redox Biology. In press (2021).  

  o    Gould RL, Craig SW, McClatchy S, Churchill GA, and Pazdro R. Genetic mapping of renal glutathione suggests a novel regulatory locus on the murine X chromosome and overlap with hepatic glutathione regulation. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. In press (2021).

  Jul 14, 2021

  • Liana Guarneiri, Chad Paton, Jamie Cooper, Mai Spaulding, and Alexis Marquardt have papers that were recently accepted for publication. Below are the citations:
    • L.L. Guarneiri, C.M. Paton, and J.A. Cooper. Pecan-enriched diets alter cholesterol profiles and triglycerides in adults at-risk for cardiovascular disease in a randomized, controlled trial. J Nutr. 2021. In press. 
    • L.L. Guarneiri, M.O. Spaulding, A.R. Marquardt, J.A. Cooper, and C.M. Paton. Angiopoietin-like protein-3 and -4 responses to tree nut-enriched meals in healthy adults. Nutrition Research. 2021. In press.
  • Three papers on the produce prescription program from Jung Sun Lee's community nutrition lab are currently in press. Below are the citations:
    • Cook, M., Ward, R., Newman, T., Berney, S., Slagel, N., Bussey-Jones, J., Schmidt, S., Lee, J.S., Webb-Girard, A. (2021). Lessons learned in evaluation: Food security and clinical outcomes of the 2017 Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) program. J Nutr Educ Behav (In Press).
    • Newman, T., Lee, J. S. (2021). Strategies and challenges: Qualitative lessons learned from Georgia Produce Prescription Programs. Health Promot Pract (In Press).
    • Slagel, N., Newman, T., Sanville, L., Thompson, J. Dallas, J., Cotto-Rivera, E., Lee, J. S. (2021). A pilot Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) program improves local fruit and vegetable consumption, nutrition knowledge, and food purchasing practices. Health Promot Pract (In Press).

  Jun 15, 2021

  • The 3rd edition of the "Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients, Micronutrients, and Metabolism" textbook has been published (Authors: Carolyn D. Berdanier and Lynnette A. Berdanier). It represents a considerable update of nutrition information, including basic information about the individual nutrients plus chapters specifically addressing obesity, the microbiota, and many other exciting topics. The book can be pre-ordered here.

  Apr 06, 2021

  • Alex Anderson is an author on the paper, "Food/Non-Food Classification of Real-Life Egocentric Images in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Based on Image Tagging Features," published in Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence. The link to the paper is here.
  • Caree Cotwright, Ginnefer Cox, Leann Birch, Sarah Stotz, and Kathryn Kear have a paper published in Pediatric Obesity, titled "Assessing health disparities in foods and beverages served in early care and education programs across Georgia." The link to the paper is here.

  Mar 30, 2021

  • Ali Berg is a co-author on the paper, "Exercise and Protein Effects on Strength and Function with Weight Loss in Older Women," published in Med Sci Sports Exerc in January. The link to the abstract is here.

  Mar 02, 2021

  • Emily Noble and Claire de La Serre just had a publication accepted in Translational Psychiatry, entitled "Gut microbial taxa elevated by dietary sugar disrupt memory function." The author list is: Emily Noble, Christine Olson, Elizabeth Davis, Linda Tsan, Yen-Wei Chen, Ruth Schade, Clarissa Liu, Andrea Suarez, Roshonda Jones, Claire de La Serre, Xia Yang, Elaine Hsiao, and Scott Kanoski.

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Jung Sun Lee and Temitope Walker published the article, "Changes in key food purchasing practices of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible older adults following SNAP benefit receipt," in Translational Behavioral Medicine. The paper is linked here.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • Claire de La Serre has an article accepted for publication in Peptides, titled "The critical role of CCK in the regulation of food intake and diet-induced obesity." FDN alumna Carolina Cawthon is the first author. The article is linked here.
  • Joseph Kindler is a co-author on a recent publication in Genome Biology, titled "Genome-wide association study implicates novel loci and reveals candidate effector genes for longitudinal pediatric bone accrual." The article is linked here.
  • Emily Noble has a review paper accepted for publication in Frontiers in Neuroscience, titled "Western diet consumption during development: setting the stage for neurocognitive dysfunction." The authors are: Linda Tsan, Léa Décarie-Spain, Emily E Noble,* Scott E Kanoski* (* indicates co-corresponding).

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Sina Gallo has a paper now published online in Gastroenterology Clinics of North America. It is titled: "Treatment of Obesity: Beyond the Diet." The full-text of the paper is linked here.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • Emily Noble, Magen Lord, and colleagues had a review paper recently accepted for publication. The title is "Melanin-concentrating hormone and food intake control: sites of action, peptide interactions, and appetition," and the authors are Magen Lord, Keshav Subramanian, Scott Kanoski, and Emily Noble.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler and Yuta Ishikawa have a paper in press titled, "Nutrition as Treatment Modality in Heart Failure." The paper was accepted for publication in Current Atherosclerosis Reports.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Hea Jin Park's lab just had a paper accepted for publication in Frontiers in Neuroscience: Julie Jeon et al., Dynamic changes in the gut microbiome at the acute stage of ischemic stroke in a pig model.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • Art Grider is a co-author on a manuscript just published in Nutrients. The citation is: The Causal Effects of Blood Iron and Copper on Lipid Metabolism Diseases: Evidence from Phenome-Wide Mendelian Randomization Study. Jingqi Zhou, Chang Liu, Michael Francis, Yitang Sun, Moon-Suhn Ryu, Arthur Grider, and Kaixiong Ye. Nutrients 2020, 12(10), 3174; 17 Oct 2020.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Sina Gallo and colleagues have a paper recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The citation is: M Pari-Keener, S Gallo, B Stahnke, JM McDermid, R Itani Al-Nima, JM Moreschi, R Hakeem, D Handu, FW Cheng. Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes Associated with Medical Nutrition Therapy by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Pregnant Women with Malnutrition: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2020;120(10):1730-1744.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Emily Noble has a paper recently accepted for publication. The citation is: Clarissa M. Liu, Ted M. Hsu, Andrea N. Suarez, Keshav S. Subramanian, Ryan A. Fatemi, Alyssa M. Cortella, Emily E. Noble, Mitchell F. Roitman, and Scott E. Kanoski. Central oxytocin signaling inhibits food reward-motivated behaviors and VTA dopamine responses to food-predictive cues in male rats. Hormones and Behavior 2020 (In Press).

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright and colleagues have a paper published in the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association. The citation is: Cotwright, Caree; Hall, Jori; Arrington, Nicole; Celestin, Nathalie; Sanders, Hayley; Ragan, Taylor; Stotz, Sarah; and Birch, Leann. (2020) "Serving Their Needs: A Qualitative Examination of Nutrition Policy Implementation in the Early Care and Education Setting," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 8 : No. 1 , Article 10. The abstract is available at this link.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Ginnefer Cox, Britt Rotberg, Melanie Ng, Sarah Henes, and Silvia Giraudo have a paper published in the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, titled "Examining the Effectiveness of a Nutrition Education Intervention for Hispanic Participants." The paper can be viewed at this link.
  • Chad Paton and Yura Son wrote a book chapter in Lipid Signaling and Metabolism that will be published in August. They wrote Chapter 18 of the book, which is titled, "Lipid metabolic features of skeletal muscle in pathological and physiological conditions." 
  • Lynn Bailey was senior author on a chapter published in Present Knowledge in Nutrition in July. The citation is: West AA, Caudill MA, Bailey, LB. Folate. In: Eds. Marriott, Bernadette P., Diane F. Birt, Virginia A. Stallings, and Allison A. Yates. Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 11th Edition, volume 1. Elsevier: Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • Joseph Kindler and colleagues have several papers recently accepted for publication. The citations are: 
    • Joseph Kindler, Andrea Kelly, Philip Khoury, Lorraine Levitt Katz, Elaine Urbina, Babette Zemel. Bone Mass and Density in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Healthy Weight. Diabetes Care. Aug 2020.
    • Joseph Kindler, Ellen Mitchell, David Piccoli, Adda Grimberg, Mary Leonard, Kathleen Loomes, Babette Zemel. Bone Geometry and Microarchitecture Deficits in Children with Alagille Syndrome. Bone. Aug 2020.
    • Joseph Kindler, Heidi Kalkwarf, Joan Lappe, Vicente Gilsanz, Sharon Oberfield, John Shepherd, Andrea Kelly, Karen Winer, Babette Zemel. Pediatric Reference Ranges for Ultradistal Radius Bone Density: Results from the Bone Mineral Density in Childhood Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Jun 2020.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • Emily Noble has a paper accepted for publication in Neuropharmacology entitled, "Nucleus accumbens melanin-concentrating hormone signaling promotes feeding in a sex-specific manner." The authors are: Sarah Terrill, Keshav Subramanian, Rae Lan, Clarissa Liu, Alyssa Cortella, Scott Kanoski* and Emily Noble* (*indicates co-corresponding).
  • Carolina Cawthon, Rebecca Kirkland, Shreya Pandya (current undergraduate researcher), Nigel Brinson (former undergraduate researcher), and Claire de La Serre have a paper accepted for publication in Physiology & Behavior. The title is, "Non-neuronal crosstalk promotes an inflammatory response in nodose ganglia cultures after exposure to byproducts from gram positive, high-fat-diet-associated gut bacteria," and the link to the preprint is here.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Sammi Kim, Rebecca Kirkland, Carolina Cawthon, and Claire de La Serre are authors on the paper, "Gut microbiota composition modulates inflammation and structure of the vagal afferent pathway," published in Physiology & Behavior. The paper can be viewed at this link.
  • Ali Berg is an author on two recent publications:
    • Harden S, Washburn L, Berg A, Pena-Purcell N, Norman-Burgdolf H, Franz N (2020). A Brief Report on a Facilitated Approach to Connect Cooperative Extension Southern Region State-Level Health Specialists. Journal of Human Sciences in Extension, 8(1). Available online.
    • Stewart R, Bales D, Mull C, Berg A, Price R. Extension Programs Are Not a One Size Fits All: Child Passenger Safety in Culturally Diverse Audience (2019). Journal of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 2019. Available online.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress was a contributor on a recent publication (July 2020), Georgia Resident's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards. The article will appear on the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant webpage.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Claire de La Serre is a co-author on a recently accepted publication. The citation is: Molly McDougle, Danielle Quinn, Charlene Diepenbroek, Arashdeep Singh, Claire de la Serre, Guillaume de Lartigue. Intact vagal gut-brain signaling prevents hyperphagia and excessive weight gain in response to high-fat high-sugar diet. Acta Physiol (Oxf), 2020.
  • Xi Fang, Julie Jeon, and Hea Jin Park are authors on a paper recently accepted for publication. The citation is: Xi Fang, Wenwu Sun, Julie Jeon, Michael Azain, Holly Kinder, Jeongyoun Ahn, Hee Cheol Chung, Ryan S. Mote, Nikolay M. Filipov, Qun Zhao, Srujana Rayalam, Hea Jin Park. Perinatal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation Improves Cognition and Alters Brain Function Organization in Piglets. Nutrients, 2020.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress is co-author on a recent publication. The citation is: Abigail Snyder, Fred Breidt, Jr., Elizabeth L. Andress and Barbara H. Ingham. (2020). Manufacture of Traditionally Fermented Vegetable Products: Best Practice for Small Businesses and Retail Food Establishments. Food Protection Trends 40(4): 251-263. (July-Aug 2020 issue).

  May 20, 2020

  • The "Biography of Leann L Birch, PhD, 25 June 1946 – 26 May 2019" was published in The Journal of Nutrition on 5/15.

  May 06, 2020

  • Chad Paton and Jamie Cooper are co-authors on a paper published in Science titled, "Interleukin-13 drives metabolic conditioning of muscle to endurance exercise." The abstract in PubMed can be viewed here.
  • The AHA Scientific Statement Lilian Sattler wrote as representative of the AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health has been published in Circulation and is titled, "Family caregiving for individuals with heart failure: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association." A related news story was published in Professional Heart Daily, the AHA newsletter, in the Top stories for 4/30/20.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright and colleagues (including current FDN members Jung Sun Lee, Ginnefer Cox, Sarah Stotz, and Chisom Okoli) have had two papers recently accepted for publication:
  • Cotwright, CJ, Bradley, H, Celestin, N, Lee, JS, Hall, J, Stotz, S, Birch, L. (2020). Determining eLearning Preferences to Inform Beverage Policy Training for Georgia Child Care Providers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Accepted.
  • Cotwright, CJ, Alvis, C, Jimenez, F, Farmer, P, Okoli, C, DeLane, J, Cox, GO. (2020). Improving Willingness to Try Fruits and Vegetables among Low-Income Children through Use of Characters. Health Equity. Accepted.

  Feb 18, 2020

  • Alex Anderson and colleagues have two papers recently published:
    • "Describing Independent Eating Occasions among Low-Income Adolescents" was published in IJERPH.
    • "Development and Validation of Objective, Passive Dietary Assessment Method for Estimating Food and Nutrient Intake in Households in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs): A Study Protocol" was published in CDN.
  • Yura Son, Chad Paton, Jamie Cooper, and colleagues have a paper accepted for publication in Nutrition Research, titled: "Angiopoietin-1 protects 3T3-L1 pre-adipocytes from saturated fatty acid-induced cell death."

  Nov 21, 2019

  • Lilian Sattler, Yuta Ishikawa, and Rupal Trivedi-Kapoor had a paper published in Nutrients on 10/31. The citation is: Elisabeth L. P. Sattler, Yuta Ishikawa, Rupal Trivedi-Kapoor, Donglan Zhang, Arshed A. Quyyumi, and Sandra B. Dunbar, Association between the Prognostic Nutritional Index and Dietary Intake in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Heart Failure: Findings from NHANES III. Nutrients 2019, 11, 2608.
  • Elizabeth Klingbeil, Carolina Cawthon, Becky Kirkland, and Claire de La Serre published a paper in Nutrients on 11/8 that is part of the Special Issue Dietary Compounds Impact on Human Gut Microbiome and Gut Health. The citation is: Elizabeth A. Klingbeil, Carolina Cawthon, Rebecca Kirkland, and Claire B. de La Serre, Potato-Resistant Starch Supplementation Improves Microbiota Dysbiosis, Inflammation, and Gut–Brain Signaling in High Fat-Fed Rats. Nutrients 2019, 11(11), 2710.

• Presentations and Events

  Apr 08, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 4/9, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Ph.D. Candidate, Stephanie Dubrof! Her presentation is entitled "The Role of Nutrition in Brain Development and Brain Health."
  • We celebrated Tonya Harris’ 30+ years of dedication to UGA on April 4th at the Georgia Center. Ms. Harris’ family, friends, and colleagues were in attendance to honor her. Photos from the retirement party were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 
  • A record-breaking 723 undergraduates at UGA will present their research at the 26th annual CURO Symposium 4/7-4/8 at the Classic Center in downtown Athens. CURO students and faculty in our department include: Jessica Lin, Ava Nguyen, Wyatt Davidson (PI: Emily Noble), Jenna Schaffer (PI: Jennifer McDowell), Sydney Munnagle, Edith Kahiga, Josie Lee, Megan Dixon, Jessie Ricco (PI: Jamie Cooper), Susanna Ashworth (PI: Alex Anderson), Isabelle Parent (PI: Hea Jin Park), Emilie Franz (PI: Chad Paton), Precious Ahabue, Grace Goodman (PI: Jung Sun Lee), Katie Gen, and Katherine Spence (PI: Sina Gallo). 

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 4/2 from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Kelsey Fisher-Wellman from the Department of Cancer Biology at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine! His presentation is entitled "Mitochondrial Bioenergetics as a Therapeutic Target in Cancer.” 
  • Our department hosted several Texas A&M Extension personnel last week for a visit that included education and networking with FACS specialists. Carla Schwan, Tracey Brigman, and Kris Ingmundson hosted the participants and delivered presentations. Other faculty presenters included Emma Laing, Ali Berg, and Michelle Parisi. The group included 16 county agents, two specialists (Lifestyles and Food Safety) and two regional program leaders. The Texas A&M visitors learned about our programs and gathered ideas for possible implementation in their own Extension system. Photos of the event can be viewed on the FACS Flickr page. 

  Mar 25, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, March 26th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from MD and PhD Candidate, Dr. Gene Rodrick! His presentation is entitled "Bone Deficits in Children with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on March 26th at 5:30 pm in Room 202 Dawson. Katherine Ingerson will present. 
  • Please join us for the Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship with honorary guest speaker, Barbara Rolls, Professor and Helen Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. Her presentation is entitled, "The Big Three: Properties of Food That Drive Intake." Dr. Rolls is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of food characteristics (i.e. variety, energy density, and portion size) on energy intake across the lifespan. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and six books, including The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan and The Volumetrics Eating Plan. The lectureship will occur on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the Special Collections Library Rm. 271 from 11:30am - 12:30pm with a reception to follow. Please RSVP by April 1st, 2025. 

  Mar 18, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, March 19th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Marise Parent from the Neuroscience Institute at Georgia State University! Her presentation is entitled "Investigating the Association Between Cognitive Function and Energy Homeostasis in Preclinical Models."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 19th at 5:30 pm over Zoom. Private practice dietitian and UGA alumna, Alice Borukhov will present. 
  • We celebrated Art Grider’s 30+ years of dedication to UGA on May 10th at the Georgia Center. Dr. Grider’s family, friends, colleagues, and students were in attendance. Photos from the retirement party were shared on the UGA FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 
  • MS/DI student Joan Song presented her research at the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Expo held February 27-28. The title of her poster was: “Defining the regulation of brain glutathione in a diversity outbred model: a diet-controlled study.” Co-authors included: Jessica Strosahl, Rebecca Koch, and Robert Pazdro. A photo of Joan was shared on the UGA Dietetic Internship and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Celebrate National Nutrition Month with our Peer Nutrition Educators! The PNEs will be playing nutrition games at the UGA Dining Commons all March long. Visit them at the following locations from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to play games and win prizes: March 13th at O-House, March 17th at Snelling, March 21st at Bolton, and March 28th at Village Summit. 
  • Please join us next Monday, March 24th, 2025, at 10:00 AM in Dawson Hall rm. 312 to hear from Rawad Basma, a Master's Student in the Department of Nutritional Sciences! His thesis is entitled, "Effect of an Adolescent Western Diet on the Brain, Cannabinoid Sensitivity, and Impulsive Eating Behavior."

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, March 12th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from PhD Candidate Magen Lord! Her presentation is entitled, "Neural and Behavioral Mechanisms Underlying Cannabinoid-Induced Hyperphagia."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:30 pm in Room 110 Dawson. Dietetics alumna Skye Estroff will present. 
  • Congratulations to UGA EFNEP for a strong presence and participation at the 2025 National EFNEP Coordinator's Conference in Arlington, VA, Feb 18-21! Laura Tucker and La Keshia Levi (pictured here) presented the poster, "Piloting an updated 24-hour dietary recall form and training" (authors: Laura Tucker, Tiffany Williams, La Keshia Levi, Michelle Quick, Susan Moore, Sarah Henes). Tiffany Williams also led several breakout and help sessions for WebNEERs trainings, the NIFA/EFNEP Nutrition Education Evaluation and Reporting System. Kudos to our UGA EFNEP State and County Staff! 
  • Please join us for the Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship with honorary guest speaker, Barbara Rolls, Professor and Helen Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. Her presentation is entitled, "The Big Three: Properties of Food That Drive Intake." Dr. Rolls is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of food characteristics (i.e. variety, energy density, and portion size) on energy intake across the lifespan. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and six books, including The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan and The Volumetrics Eating Plan. The lectureship will occur on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the Special Collections Library Rm. 271 from 11:30am - 12:30pm with a reception to follow. Please RSVP by April 1st, 2025. 

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 2/25 from 11:30am - 12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Jason Zastre from the UGA College of Pharmacy! Their presentation is entitled, "The Integral Relationship between Vitamin B1 and Hypoxia Inducible Factor-1 Alpha."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 PM via Zoom (the link will be sent to members via email). Sarah Logan, a registered dietitian and personal trainer, will present. We are excited to hear about Ms. Logan’s experience in private practice, outpatient pediatrics, and sports nutrition! 
  • Please join us for the Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship with honorary guest speaker, Barbara Rolls, Professor and Helen Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. Her presentation is entitled, "The Big Three: Properties of Food That Drive Intake." Dr. Rolls is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of food characteristics (i.e. variety, energy density, and portion size) on energy intake across the lifespan. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and six books, including The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan and The Volumetrics Eating Plan. The lectureship will occur on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the Special Collections Library Rm. 271 from 11:30am - 12:30pm with a reception to follow. Please RSVP by April 1st, 2025. 

  Feb 18, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 2/18 from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Erin Kaiser from the Animal & Dairy Science Department at UGA! Her presentation is entitled, "Preclinical Assessment of Neuroprotective and Regenerative Therapies in Translational Porcine Neural Injury Models."
  • Our SDA, GSO, and Dietetic Internship will be hosting the Advocacy Impact Workshop, a special event to promote public policy and advocacy, on Wednesday, February 19th from 5:30-7:00 pm in Room 116 Dawson. Robin Stegall and Alex Webb are public policy advocates from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics who will be joining us to discuss the future of the profession, licensure laws, salaries, reimbursement, and advocacy. View the event flyer on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Chad Paton delivered a lecture on sports nutrition to members of 3rd Special Forces Group Friday, January 31st at Camp Titan, Djibouti. 
  • Several students from our department presented research at the fifth annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium on February 11th, with many of our faculty members serving as judges. In addition, doctoral candidates Prince Osei and Tianli Wang delivered oral presentations. Photos from the event were posted on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  Feb 04, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, February 5th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Todd Callaway from the Department of Animal & Dairy Science at the University of Georgia! His presentation is entitled, "Food Safety on the Farm: Can We Harness the Microbiome to Improve Human Health?"    
  • Caree Cotwright (panelist) and NUTR alumna Adaure Nosiri, MS, RD, LD (moderator) will participate in the African Diaspora Dietitian Discussion Panel at the Morehouse School of Medicine on Saturday, February 8. RSVP here. The event is free to attend, and student volunteer opportunities can be arranged. Please email Adaure with any questions (adaurenosiri@gmail.com).  
  • The Fifth Annual UGA Obesity Research Initiative Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library on the UGA Campus in Athens. The deadline to register is this Friday, February 7th. Registration is free and includes morning coffee. You can register here. Keynote speakers and the itinerary are listed on the OI website. 
  • The UGA Pre-Professional Advising Office will hold a Health Professions Fair on Thursday, February 27th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall. The fair will include representatives from medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, allied health, physician associate, nursing, and pharmacy programs. Click here for a list of registered programs. Click here to sign-up. 

  Jan 28, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, January 29th from 11:30am-12:20pm, in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Ms. Debra Kibbe from the Georgia Health Policy Center at Georgia State University! Her presentation is entitled, "Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity: A Collaborative Conversation Using Systems Modeling." Ms. Kibbe has requested that students bring a laptop/tablet (if possible) for an audience participation activity during her presentation. Please try and honor this request. 
  • Alex Anderson has accepted the invitation from the Provost at the University of Ghana to be a Guest Speaker for the College of Basic and Applied Sciences 4th Biennial Science and Development Conference taking place June 18-20, 2025. The conference dates were selected to partly celebrate the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa (DSRA). Dr. Anderson’s presentation will follow the conference theme, “Sustainable Solutions for Energy, Food Security, Environment and Health.”   

  Jan 21, 2025

  • There is no seminar speaker scheduled for tomorrow, January 22nd, so we will not meet during our scheduled time in Dawson Hall room 306. 
  • Dietetics major and member of Georgia Volleyball, Estelle Haugen, delivered a presentation to a local volleyball club on how to properly fuel for their upcoming tournament. Estelle created a colorful pamphlet for the club on quick tips and recipes for peak performance during training and competition. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.  
  • Caree Cotwright (panelist) and NUTR alumna Adaure Nosiri, MS, RD, LD (moderator) will participate in the African Diaspora Dietitian Discussion Panel at the Morehouse School of Medicine on Saturday, February 8. RSVP here. The event is free to attend.  

  Jan 14, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, January 15th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Linnea Freeman from the Department of Biology at Furman University! Her presentation is entitled "Hedonic Feeding: Investigating the Role of the Gut Microbiome."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on January 15th at 5:30 pm in Room 110 Dawson. Dr. Emma Laing will present DICAS Workshop – Part II. 
  • Jung Sun Lee will be a featured presenter at the 2025 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE), which is taking place in Atlanta from February 27-28. The title of Dr. Lee’s presentation is, “UGA SNAP-Ed: Evidence-based Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Interventions for Low-income Georgians.” 
  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information. 
  • FACS Day at the Capitol will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend.  Registration is currently open.  For more information and the registration link, see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. The registration deadline is Jan. 24. 

  Jan 07, 2025

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 1/8 from 11:30am - 12:20pm in Dawson Hall Rm. 306 to hear our speaker, Dr. Michelle Parisi. Her presentation is entitled, "Health and Nutrition Programming through an Extension Model."
  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), itinerary, and keynote speaker. Please also share this call for abstracts announcement with your graduate students and colleagues. The deadline for submission is January 10th. 
  • Save the Date for the annual FACS Alumni Awards luncheon on February 21st at the Athens Country Club. The 2025 honorees will be announced, and registration will open on January 10th - be on the lookout for an email invitation! 

  Dec 17, 2024

  • FACS Convocation was held on December 12th at the Georgia Center. View the official program here. Dietetics students Ellie Getchell and Lily Grant served as Marshals, and the Student Perspective Address was delivered by Chloe Mullis. Department Head, Connie Rogers, was a member of the platform party, and Art Grider was the Reader. Dr. Grider was also a member of the faculty processional at the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony held on December 13th at Stegman Coliseum, and Emma Laing served as the FACS Faculty Marshal. Photos from these events have been shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages as well as the FACS Flickr page. 
  • To celebrate the end of the fall semester, our DI students enjoyed a trip to Condor Chocolates + a visit to Avid Bookshop. Students in MNT-1 were treated to a tour of the Jittery Joe’s Roaster + dinner catered by Maepole. These out-of-class social events led by Drs. Lauren Housley and Emma Laing, respectively, were supported by the UGA Student Affairs student/faculty enrichment fund. Photos of the events were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Dec 10, 2024

  • A great time was had by all at our department’s holiday celebration and gift exchange held on 12/4. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), itinerary, and keynote speaker. Please also share this call for abstracts announcement with your graduate students and colleagues. The deadline for submission is January 10, 2025. 

  Dec 04, 2024

  • Caree Cotwright delivered the keynote address at the Nutrition Security, MyPlate, and Children’s Health event in October hosted by the USDA, Children’s Hospital Association, and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. The event brought together experts from leading children’s hospitals to discuss innovative approaches to nutrition security and children’s health. 

  Nov 19, 2024

  • Please join us for the graduate student poster session tomorrow, 11/20, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310. The PhD and MS Thesis students in Dr. Emily Noble's NUTR 8900 course will be presenting posters. You are invited to come ask questions and show your support for them! Lunch will follow in room 306.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on November 20th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson Hall. This meeting will include a Holiday Social and Senior Panel. 
  • Students in Emma Laing’s MNT-1 class participated in a liquid nutrition tasting lab this semester where they gained an appreciation for the wide variety of therapeutic supplements RDNs use when treating patients. Photos from the lab were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Nov 12, 2024

  • There is no seminar speaker scheduled for tomorrow, 11/13. However, Nutritional Sciences graduate students are still expected to meet at 11:30am in Dawson Hall room 306 for a meeting with Dr. Anderson. This will be a check-in meeting with reminders, upcoming deadlines, and other important information. The NUTR GSO will not be serving lunch tomorrow, so please plan accordingly.
  • In collaboration with the UGA Dietetic Internship and Peer Nutrition Educator programs, dietetics major Ayla Dasher will be hosting a mindful eating event followed by cookie decorating. The event will take place on November 21st at 6pm in Dawson Hall. 
  • The SDA Supervised Practice Forum held on 11/6 was a tremendous success! Programs in attendance included Auburn University, Augusta University, Emory University Hospital, Meredith College, Morrison Healthcare, Tennessee Tech University, University of Georgia MS/DI and PhD/DI, Wellness Workdays, and WIC (GA Department of Health). Photos were shared on the SDA and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Current dietetic interns Mary Lazzaro and Claire Hawkins met up with alumni Alyssa Guadagni and Catherine Prater while presenting their research at the ObesityWeek Conference last week in San Antonio! Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Nov 05, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 11/6, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Carla Schwan from our very own, Department of Nutritional Sciences, at UGA! Her presentation is entitled, "National Trends in Home Food Preservation and Community Outreach." 
  • The next SDA event (the Supervised Practice Forum) will be held on November 6th at 5:30 pm in Room 116 Dawson. Auburn University, Augusta University, Emory University Hospital, Meredith College, Morrison Healthcare, Tennessee Tech University, University of Georgia MS/DI and PhD/DI, Wellness Workdays, and WIC (GA Department of Health) will be represented. 
  • The UGA Peer Nutrition Educators led by Katherine Ingerson participated in the Athens YMCA Trunk or Treat event on 10/24 and YQuest on 10/29. This collaboration between our dietetics programs and the YMCA is made possible by receipt of the 2024 Bobbi Meeler Sahm Service and Outreach Award. Photos from the events can be viewed on the UGA PNE and the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Alex Anderson treated his students in NUTR 4050/6050 to an out-of-class social event last week. Photos of Dr. Anderson and students were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • PhD candidate Wang Shin (Ann) Lei will be defending her dissertation next Monday, November 11th, 2024, in Dawson Hall Rm. 306 at 1:00 PM. Her dissertation is entitled, "The Gut-Bone Axis: Effects of Incretin Hormones on Bone Metabolism."   

  Oct 29, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 10/30, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall rm. 306 to hear from Dr. Andrew Hardaway from the University of Alabama at Birmingham! His presentation is entitled “Beyond Ozempic: Adventures in Physiology and Pathology of GLP-1 Brain Circuitry." Lunch will follow in Dawson Hall Room 310.
  • The next SDA event (the Dietetic Internship Forum) will be held on November 6th at 5:30 pm in Room 116 Dawson. Auburn University, Augusta University, Emory University Hospital, Meredith College, Morrison Healthcare, Tennessee Tech University, University of Georgia, Wellness Workdays, and WIC (GA Department of Health) will attend. 
  • MS+DPD student Joshua Siger presented his poster last week at the 13th Annual State of the Public’s Health Conference at the Georgia Center, titled “Quantification of Dietary Intake Through Image Analysis.” Katherine Ingerson and Ginnefer Cox are co-authors on the poster. A photo of Joshua and Dr. Ingerson was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Oct 22, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 10/23, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall rm. 306 to hear from Dr. Jia-Sheng Wang from the College of Public Health at UGA! His presentation is entitled “Modulation of Gut Microbiome and Metabolome by Food, Food Constituents and Contaminants." Lunch will follow in Dawson Hall Room 310. We will be serving three-bean chili!
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on October 23rd at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Samantha Drake, performance chef RD will present. 
  • On behalf of our FACS Transfer Ambassadors, Lalah Crisp (nutritional sciences) and Jayla Justice (dietetics), National Transfer Student Week is October 21-25, 2024! Check out these events that are open to all transfer students:  
    • Transfer Ambassador Bingo Night on October 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM (location: TBD). Stop by and play Bingo and win Transfer swag! Pizza provided.  
    • Doughnuts and Discussions on October 24th, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM in room 116 Dawson Hall. 
  • Members of our SDA volunteered at Athens First Presbyterian Church on 10/15 to cook meals for the community. Photos were shared on the SDA and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Oct 08, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 10/9, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. John Gonzalez from the Department of Animal & Dairy Science at UGA! His presentation is entitled "Nicotinamide Riboside and Manipulating the Modern Broiler: I Did Not Make This Up." Lunch will follow in Dawson Hall Room 310.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on October 9th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. UGA dietetics alumna and current MS/DI student Julia Bailey will present. 
  • Several NUTR students, staff, and faculty members attended the inaugural FACS Family Road Trip on September 24th at South Main Brewing at Wire Park in Watkinsville. Drs. Tracey Brigman, Connie Rogers, and Lauren Housley were among the 78 guests who attended. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 
  • Lauren Housley represented the UGA Dietetic Internship at the Supervised Practice Fair in Minneapolis, MN, that was part of the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • The UGA Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program is offering two open house opportunities, virtual AND in-person: Friday, October 11th, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm (VIRTUAL; For the virtual session, a zoom link will be sent out closer to the date) and Friday, October 18th, 2024, 1:30pm-4:30pm (IN-PERSON; Dawson Hall Rm. 216, 305 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30605). RSVP here. For more information, please contact graduate coordinator, Alex Anderson (fianko@uga.edu). 

  Oct 01, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 10/2, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Allan Tate from the College of Public Health at the University of Georgia! Their presentation is entitled "Disrupting Cardiometabolic Risk in Pre-Adolescent Children: The Promise of Wearables for Real-Time Intervention." Lunch will follow in Dawson Hall room 310.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on October 9th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. UGA dietetics alumna and current MS/DI student Julia Bailey will present. 
  • Carla Schwan and her team presented "Canning with a Twist" at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference on September 18th. 
  • Carla Schwan and Shauna Henley presented "An exploratory study to identify the need and interest in consumer home canning of seafood" at the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference on September 19th. 

  Sep 24, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 9/25, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Kearney Gunsalus and Dr. Ellen House from the Augusta University partnership with the University of Georgia! Their presentation is entitled "Nutrition For Health, Not Harm: Mitigating Anti-Obesity Bias To Improve Outcomes."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on September 25th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. A panel of UGA Olympic Sports dietitians will present. 
  • Sina Gallo delivered a seminar presentation to colleagues at the Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center in Little Rock, AR on Friday, September 13th. Photos of Dr. Gallo were shared on the NUTR Facebook page and also include Aline Andres, Interim Co-Director & Audrey Martinez-Rogacki, Research Manager at ACNC. 
  • Alex Anderson will present at the inaugural Faculty Research Mixer on September 26th organized by the Franklin College Faculty Advisory Committee. Dr. Anderson and others will present their research on the area of "Health, Gender & Equity." This new series is a part of an ongoing effort to bring together faculty across the university who share research affinities to build multidisciplinary research and teaching teams. 
  • The UGA Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program is offering two open house opportunities, virtual AND in-person: Friday, October 11th, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm (VIRTUAL; For the virtual session, a zoom link will be sent out closer to the date) and Friday, October 18th, 2024, 1:30pm-4:30pm (IN-PERSON; Dawson Hall Rm. 216, 305 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30605). RSVP here. For more information, please contact graduate coordinator, Alex Anderson (fianko@uga.edu). 

  Sep 17, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 9/18, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 306 to hear from Dr. Gregory Henderson from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University! His presentation is entitled "Contributions of Plasma Free Fatty Acid Transport to the Development of Metabolic Disease." 
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on September 25th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. A panel of UGA Olympic Sports dietitians will present. 
  • Our Peer Nutrition Educators led by Katherine Ingerson tabled at BeWell in Tate on 9/10. The students shared helpful information about the various Dining and Health services at UGA. Photos from the event were shared on the NUTR Instagram page. 
  • Emily Noble presented a departmental seminar for Food Science and Technology on 9/12, titled, “Adolescent sugar consumption and the developing brain: Is gut dysbiosis to blame?” 
  • This month’s ASD Faculty Forum is being hosted by the DRC’s Autism Group! The meeting will be held over zoom on Wednesday, September 25th at 4:30pm, and it will consist of student speakers and an open Q&A. This meeting will give attendees the opportunity to hear from autistic voices about how autism impacts the college experience and will open discussions about accommodations. This is open to all faculty members across all colleges at UGA. The zoom link can be found here. 
  • Gene Rodrick will be presenting the poster "Bone Deficits in Children with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder" at the 2024 American Society for Bone and Mineral annual meeting in Toronto, Canada, September 26 – 30. 
  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 
  • The UGA Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program is offering two open house opportunities, virtual AND in-person: Friday, October 11th, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm (VIRTUAL; For the virtual session, a zoom link will be sent out closer to the date) and Friday, October 18th, 2024, 1:30pm-4:30pm (IN-PERSON; Dawson Hall Rm. 216, 305 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30605). RSVP here. For more information, please contact graduate coordinator, Alex Anderson (fianko@uga.edu). 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 9/11, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Rm. 306 to hear from Dr. Terry Hartman from the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University! Her presentation is entitled "Investigating Dietary Modification in Cancer Prevention and Control."
  • Jung Sun Lee and Vibha Bhargava were invited to present at "The Nutrition Security: Moving from Conceptualization to Measurement Workshop" hosted by the USDA Economic Research Service and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center on September 9th-10th, 2024, Washington, D.C. Two presentations by Drs. Lee and Bhargava will be provided: 1) Lee, J. S. Nutrition Security for Older Americans. 2) Bhargava, V., Lee, J. S., Smith, T. Exploration of Nutrition Security Measure using the National Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey (FoodAPS). 
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on September 11th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Emma Laing will present the DICAS Workshop Part I. 
  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 9/4, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Rm. 306 to hear from Dr. Kaixiong (Calvin) Ye from the Department of Genetics at UGA! His presentation is entitled "Gene-Diet Interactions: Genetic Factors Modifying the Health Impacts of Vegetarianism and Fish Oil Supplementation."
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on September 11th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Emma Laing will present the DICAS Workshop Part I. 
  • Joe Nedza, founder of Baddies Burgers, will be presenting at the UGA Entrepreneurship Program Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 6:00pm in Studio 225. Free food will be provided for those who sign-up in advance. RSVP here. 
  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar tomorrow, 8/28, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Rm. 306 to hear from Dr. Christina Proctor from the Department of Health Promotion & Behavior at UGA! Her presentation is entitled "Examining the Relationship Between Stress, Barriers to Healthcare, and Alcohol Use in the U.S. Agricultural Community."
  • The first SDA meeting for the fall semester will be held on August 28th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Ice cream will be provided! 
  • Joshua Sigar will be presenting a poster at the State of the Public’s Health Conference, which will be held on October 24th at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. The title of the poster is “Quantification of Dietary Intake Through Image Analysis” and co-authors include Drs. Katherine Ingerson and Ginnefer Cox. The poster presentation will be held between 4:00-5:00pm. 
  • Joe Nedza, founder of Baddies Burgers, will be presenting at the UGA Entrepreneurship Program Speaker Series on Tuesday, September 3rd, at 6:00pm in Studio 225. Free food will be provided for those who sign-up in advance. RSVP here. 
  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 

  Aug 20, 2024

  • The next SDA meeting will be held on August 28th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Ice cream will be provided! 
  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 

  Aug 13, 2024

  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 
  • The UGA Engagement Fairs are designed to help students kick start their engagement at UGA! Hosted in Tate Student Center on August 27 and August 29 from 7 pm to 10 pm, the fairs feature over 400 student organizations and engagement opportunities at UGA. The events will feature free food, t-shirts, and giveaways! 

  Aug 06, 2024

  • Dulce Minaya was invited to serve as a panelist at a “Meet the Scientist” event hosted by the New Investigator Advisory Board at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting in Chicago

  Jul 30, 2024

  • PhD student Mallika Mahida delivered a poster presentation at the International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA on July 16th. The poster was entitled, “Validation of a Kimchi Recipe for Home Food Preservers.” 
  • Carla Schwann will be presenting at the 2024 Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education from 1:00-2:00 pm EST on July 31st. Dr. Schwann will present on "Safety considerations of freeze-dried foods." Other sessions within the series will be held on July 24th and August 7th. If interested in attending, register here.  
  • The Noble Lab presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior in Chicago last week. Magen Lord delivered an oral presentation titled, “Mechanisms underlying cannabinoid induced hyperphagia.” Laura Loera Lopez presented a poster titled, “Astrocytic and neural metabolic alterations accompanying western diet-induced hippocampal dysfunction.” Emily Noble chaired a session at the meeting.  

  Jul 16, 2024

  • Sina Gallo co-chaired the session on Reproductive Health/Perinatal Outcomes at the Vitamin D Workshop held in Cork, Ireland from June 25-28th. She also presented two posters at the conference titled: "Are Current Infant Vitamin D Intakes Sufficient to Achieve Adequacy? a Feasibility Study in Athens, GA, USA" and "Changes in Vitamin D Biomarkers across Pregnancy and by Maternal Obesity." 
  • Carla Schwann will be presenting at the 2024 Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education from 1:00-2:00 pm EST on July 31st. Dr. Schwann will present on "Safety considerations of freeze-dried foods." Other sessions within the series will be held on July 24th and August 7th. If interested in attending, register here.  

  Jul 02, 2024

  • Prince Osei presented an abstract titled, “Energy and Nutrient Intakes of Mothers and Children Assessed by Weighed Food Intake Compared to Recommended Intakes in Rural and Urban Households in Ghana,” at the American Society for Nutrition conference held June 29th-July 2nd in Chicago, IL. 
  • Carla Schwann will be presenting at the 2024 Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education from 1:00-2:00 pm EST on July 31st. Dr. Schwann will present on "Safety considerations of freeze-dried foods." Other sessions within the series will be held on July 24th and August 7th. If interested in attending, register here.  
  • Sina Gallo will be presenting at the Georgia CTSA Maternal Health Disparities Roundtable “Maternal & Infant Vitamin D Recommendations: Research Gaps & Future Needs” on Monday, July 8, from 12:00-1:00 pm. If interested in attending, register here. 

  Jun 25, 2024

  • Carla Schwann will be presenting at the 2024 Summer School for Consumer Food Safety Education from 1:00-2:00 pm EST on July 31st. Dr. Schwann will present on "Safety considerations of freeze-dried foods." Other sessions within the series will be held on July 24th and August 7th. If interested in attending, register here.  
  • Sina Gallo will be presenting at the Georgia CTSA Maternal Health Disparities Roundtable “Maternal & Infant Vitamin D Recommendations: Research Gaps & Future Needs” on Monday, July 8, from 12:00-1:00 pm. If interested in attending, register here. 

  Jun 18, 2024

  • Sina Gallo will be presenting at the Georgia CTSA Maternal Health Disparities Roundtable “Maternal & Infant Vitamin D Recommendations: Research Gaps & Future Needs” on Monday, July 8, from 12:00-1:00 pm. If interested in attending, register here. 
  • Bill Flatt celebrated his 93rd birthday on 6/17 at a surprise party held in Athens! Photos of Dr. Flatt and several NUTR faculty and staff (Lynn Bailey, Nancy Canolty, Caree Cotwright, Gail Hanula, Tonya Harris, Judy Harrison, Lauren Housley, Emma Laing, and Connie Rogers) were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Jun 11, 2024

  • Please join us on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, from 1 pm – 2 pm in Dawson rm. 312 to hear from Quadarius Whitson, master's student in our department who will present his thesis titled, “Exploring Parent & Caregiver Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs of Peanut Introduction and Other Food Allergens with Complementary Feeding.” 
  • Dr. Art Grider will be performing with his group of musicians at Creature Comforts, 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA, on June 12th from 6-8pm. If you're in town, please stop by, support area farmers, and give them a listen! 
  • Our faculty celebrated World Food Safety Day on June 7th with FACS agents by sharing the science and practice of food safety and home food preservation. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Please join us on Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, from 2 pm – 3 pm in Dawson 312 to hear from Julia Lance, master's student in our department who will present her thesis titled, “In Vivo Precision of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry Lumbar Spine Trabecular Bone Score in Young Adult Females.”  
  • Megan Appelbaum and Quadarius Whitson presented posters on May 13th at the National Health Outreach and Engagement Conference in Greenville, SC. Quad's was titled: "Parent & Caregiver’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs on the Introduction of Peanut and Other Common Food Allergens with Complementary Feeding," and Megan's was titled: "Exploring the Fit and Feasibility of Implementing CDC-recognized Family Healthy Weight Programs (FHWP) in Southwest Georgia through Cooperative Extension." The week before the NHOC, Megan and Ali Berg attended the 2024 CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity National Training Event in Atlanta, where Dr. Berg presented. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Mark your calendars for the biennial Women and Girls in Georgia Conference in October. This event was established in 2007 to encourage and highlight research by, for, and about women and girls in Georgia, in all their diversity. Hosted by the UGA Institute for Women’s Studies, the conference brings together academics, activists, and community members to share expertise, strengthen networks, and strategize for positive social change in Georgia and beyond. More information is here. 

  May 21, 2024

  • Art Grider will be performing with other musicians at Wire Park on May 25th from 6-8pm. If you're in town, please stop by and celebrate the start of summer with Dr. Grider!

  May 07, 2024

  • Please join us on Thursday, May 9^th, 2024, from 11 am – 12 noon in Dawson 379 to hear from Eden Crain, Masters student in our department who will present her thesis titled, “Impact of Chronic Systemic Inflammation on Neuroinflammation, Anxiety, and Memory.” 
  • Please join us on Wednesday, May 8^th, 2024, from 11 am – 12 pm in Dawson 379 to hear from Mary McKennon Pierce, Masters student in our department who will present her thesis titled, “Using a Genetically Diverse Mouse Model to Define the Impact of GDF11 on Metabolic Organs and the Brain.” 

  Apr 23, 2024

  • Please join us for our final seminar of the semester this Wednesday, ​April 24th, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson 306. We will be hearing from ​Dr. Caroline Um from the American Cancer Society! Her presentation is entitled "Nutrition and Cancer Research at the American Cancer Society." Lunch will follow in Dawson 312. We will be serving pizza and ice cream to celebrate the end to another semester!!!

  Apr 16, 2024

  • Nutritional sciences major Tiolulope Popoola presented a poster at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, which was held in Long Beach California April 8-11^th. The title of Tiolu's project was, "Evidence to Support the Use of Parent-Child Joint Reports to Assess Dietary Intake of Elementary School Children: Data Extraction for a Scoping Review." Sina Gallo and Jenny (Yu Chen) Lin were co-authors. A photo was shared on NUTR's Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, April 10, from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Lt. Kristin J Marks from the US Public Health Service at the Centers for Disease Control! Her presentation is entitled "Infant and Toddler Nutrition Surveillance and Research at CDC." Lunch will be served afterward in Dawson 312.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on 4/10 at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. NUTR alumna Madeline Blackadar will present.
  • The Dairy Alliance has partnered with SDA to arrange a dairy farm tour on Friday, April 19th, at 2:00 pm. The address for the tour is 1001 Walter Sams Road, Winterville, GA 30683. Attendees should arrive between 1:30 and 1:45 pm and carpool as much as possible, as parking is limited. To RSVP, please CLICK HERE! If you have any questions, please get in touch with the SDA president, Anna Faye, at anna.dupree@uga.edu.
  • PhD student Mallika Mahida delivered a Three-minute thesis (3MT) talk and poster presentation at the 2024 UGA Center for Food Safety Annual Meeting last week. The presentation and poster were entitled, “Validation of a Kimchi Recipe for Home Food Preservers."
  • Doctoral student Leah Halls presented her research at the annual American Physiological Society meeting at Long Beach, CA on 4/6. Her poster was titled, “Assessing the ability of dihydrosterculic acid to activate PPARα,” and authors included Leah Halls and Chad Paton.
  • The 2024 CURO Symposium Program held 4/8-9 is available at CUROSymposium2024-program. The following NUTR students/faculty mentors are participating:
    • Julia Bailey, poster presentation: “Evaluating the Effectiveness of Point of Presentation Nutrition Messaging on Cow’s Milk Take Rates in College Dining Halls” (Mentor: Ginnefer Cox)
    • Claire Sullivan, poster presentation: “Bone Density in Children and Adolescents with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder” (Mentor: Joseph Kindler)
    • Maida Watson, poster presentation: “Associations between self-reported diet intake and incretin hormone production in healthy adults” (Mentor: Joseph Kindler)
    • David Johns Jr., poster presentation: “Assessing Gender Dimorphism in the Brains of Piglets” (Mentor: Hea Jin Park)
    • Edith Kahiga, poster presentation: “Appetite Responses to Different Doses of Daily Pecan Consumption” (Mentor: Jamie Cooper)
    • Matthew Kessler, poster presentation: “Effect of Daily Pecan Consumption on Lipoprotein Concentrations” (Mentor: Jamie Cooper)
    • Allison Callaway, Sanjana Pawar, poster presentation: “Determining the impact of recombinant GDF11 treatment on cognitive function using an aged, genetically diverse mouse model” (Mentor: Robert Pazdro)
    • Deeya Datta, poster presentation: “Feeding Insights: A Statistical View on the Georgia Hunger Study” (Mentor: Jung Sun Lee)
    • Allison Diaz-Fernandez, poster presentation: “Exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infant vitamin D supplementation among parents in Athens, Georgia” (Mentor: Sina Gallo)
    • Joshua Siger, poster presentation: “Quantification of Dietary Intake Through Image Analysis” (Mentor: Ginnefer Cox)
    • Aashka Vaidya, poster presentation: “Effects of Different Doses of Cottonseed Oil on Lipid Subfractions” (Mentor: Jamie Cooper)
    • Elizabeth Petrucci, poster presentation: “Effects of Different Doses of Cottonseed Oil on Appetite in Humans” (Mentor: Jamie Cooper)
    • Eliza Stojkov, poster presentation: “Effect of Maternal Egg Yolk Supplementation on Gut Microbiome and SCFA Profiles in Piglets” (Mentor: Hea Jin Park)
    • Emilie Franz, poster presentation: “48-hour Changes in Plasma Urolithins After a Single Ellagic Acid Enriched Meal in Healthy Humans “(Mentor: Chad Paton)
    • Ashley Mixon, poster presentation: “48-Hour Changes in Plasma Vitamin E following a Single Meal of Pecans in Healthy Humans” (Mentor: Chad Paton)
    • Rawad Basma, oral presentation: “Cannabinoids increase food intake and impulsive eating behavior” (Mentor: Emily Noble)
    • Bella Morris, oral presentation: “The Effect of the Western Diet on Astrocyte Reactivity” (Mentor: Emily Noble) 

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, March 27, from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Nutritional Sciences PhD candidate Mai Spaulding! Her dissertation is entitled "Effects of Food Insecurity on Eating Behavior and Susceptibility to Diet-Induced Obesity in Adulthood." Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • SDA is partnering with the Peer Nutrition Educators for the Heart Healthy Olympics. The Heart Healthy Olympics will be held on Thursday, March 28th, from 6-8 PM (location is TBA). SDA will have a build-your-own granola bar, and we would love to have you join us at this event!
  • PhD/DI student Jessica Strosahl delivered a poster presentation at the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Annual Meeting in Toronto last week. The poster was entitled, “Novel insights into the pleiotropic health effects of Growth differentiation factor 11 gained from genome-wide association studies in population biobanks." A photo of Jess was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Mar 19, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, March 20, from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Nutritional Sciences PhD candidate Mary Catherine Prater! Her dissertation is entitled "Comparison of cottonseed oil vs. olive oil enrichment on cardiometabolic health markers." Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • SDA is partnering with the Peer Nutrition Educators for the Heart Healthy Olympics. The Heart Healthy Olympics will be held on Thursday, March 28th, from 6-8 PM (location is TBA). SDA will have a build-your-own granola bar, and we would love to have you join us at this event!

  Mar 12, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, March 13, from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Nutritional Sciences PhD candidate Kassidy Sharpe! Her dissertation is entitled "Development of a Culturally Appropriate Health Beverage Instagram Campaign for Black Parents." Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • Celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth 2024 with us in Dawson Hall! Join our National Nutrition Month® Health Expo on 3/13 and receive free health assessments provided by our UGA Peer Nutrition Educators. Where? Dawson Hall 1st floor lobby | When? March 13^th from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | What to expect? Having fun at the build-your-own trail mix station & sampling fresh fruit waters (see our flyer linked here). Share your favorite family recipe (click this link), which will be printed and shared on bulletin boards in Dawson. The submission form is currently open!
  • Beth Kindamo will present on the topic of health and lifestyle wellness at the University Woman’s Club  meeting on March 12^th.
  • Sarah Henes and Jung Sun Lee will be panelists at the 2024 Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Expo for the session “Nutrition Security: Success stories, barriers of the current system and the role of dietitians in moving the needle.”
  • Carla Schwan delivered a presentation on 2/27 at the National Webinar for the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Presenters: MaryBeth Hornbeck, Victoria Presnal, Angelica Davis, Zoe Soltanmammedova, Rebecca Thomas and Carla Schwan. Title: “Canning with a Twist: 5 Approaches to Food Preservation Classes.”
  • Carla Schwan was an invited keynote speaker for the conference Modernizing Home Food Preservation in Portland, Oregon on 3/1. Title: "Preserving Tradition, Embracing Innovation: Unlocking a World of Possibilities in Modern Home Food Preservation."
  • Connie Rogers was recently in New York visiting the Culinary Institute of America to learn about their curriculum as we seek to grow our Culinary Science and Nutrition program. Dr. Rogers is pictured here with Certified Master Chef Mark Erickson, Provost of the Institute.
  • GAND Advocacy Day at the Capitol was held on 2/26, and this was an amazing experience for our NUTR faculty, staff, and students who attended (Katherine Ingerson, Mariah McDaniel, Ava Harris, Jessica Harris, Jackson Call, Amy Yepifantsev, and Lilli Garner). Our group had the chance to meet lobbyists who presented on the importance of HB 844 in protecting both the profession and the public. They observed a legislative session, jumped into a group photo with the Governor, and spoke to several state representatives in support of HB 844. Photo were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, February 28 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Dr. Annie Hardison-Moody from NC State University! Her presentation is entitled "My freezer is always blessed: Translational research in religion and public health." Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • Celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth 2024 with us in Dawson Hall! Join our National Nutrition Month® Health Expo on 3/13 and receive free health assessments provided by our UGA Peer Nutrition Educators. Where? Dawson Hall 1st floor lobby | When? March 13^th from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | What to expect? Having fun at the build-your-own trail mix station & sampling fresh fruit waters (see our flyer linked here). Share your favorite family recipe (click this link), which will be printed and shared on bulletin boards in Dawson. The submission form is currently open!

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, February 21 from 11:30am – 12:20pm on Zoom to hear from Celia Beauchamp, MS from Primsa Health. Her presentation is entitled “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” No lunch will be served this week.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on 2/21 at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. UGA alumna Sarah Parker Jones will present. Sarah Parker is currently enrolled in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Master’s of Nutrition Sciences and Dietetic Internship program.
  • The fourth annual UGA Obesity Initiative Symposium was held on 2/9 and featured oral and poster presentations from our nutritional sciences students and a keynote address from faculty member Emily Noble. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • Several faculty, students, and alumni from our department participated in the FACS Day at the Capitol event on 2/15. In addition to observing sessions of both legislative chambers, participants enjoyed a luncheon celebrating the Legislative Aide program. Rep. Houston Gaines and Sen. Frank Ginn sponsored resolutions acknowledging Feb. 15 as family and consumer sciences day in Georgia. Photos of the event were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Feb 13, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, February 14 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Dr. Maria Rossi from Clemson University’s Food, Nutrition, and Packing Sciences Department​. Her presentation is entitled “Rural Veteran Perception of Healthcare Access in South Carolina and Florida - A Qualitative Study.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.

  Feb 06, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, February 7 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Dr. Laurel Dunn from the UGA Department of Food Science and Technology. Her presentation is entitled “Between Farm and Fork: Ensuring Food Safety in the Land of To.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • The next SDA meeting will be held on 2/7 at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. Starlyn Street, clinical dietitian and UGA alumna will present.
  • The Fourth Annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 9^th. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration and keynote speakers.

  Jan 30, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, January 31 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Dr. Jason Richardson from the UGA Department of Physiology & Pharmacology. His presentation is entitled “Gene-environment interactions in Alzheimer’s disease: a path to precision prevention and treatment.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • FACS Extension Specialists and agents toured Rock House Creamery to get an up-close look at their farm to table operation. At the end of the tour, Allisen Penn, associate dean for Extension and outreach, recognized our faculty members Carla Schwan for winning a poster award at the recent Extension Winter Conference and Ali Berg for receiving the D.W. Brooks Award for Excellence in Extension earlier this year. Photos were shared on the FACS Flickr page.
  • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, visited our MNT-2 class last week to share the day in the life of a sports RDN. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • The Fourth Annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 9^th. Registration is now open. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration and keynote speakers. 

  Jan 23, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, January 24 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from Dr. S. Tony Wolf from the UGA Department of Kinesiology. His presentation is entitled “Heat Stress Vulnerability in a Warming Climate.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • The FACS Leadership Retreat was held 1/19-1/20 at the Georgia Center. Our department was represented by Alumni Board members (Sarah Black, Anthony Chiu, Skye Estroff), FACS Ambassadors (Tess Abraham, Theodora Afantchao, Jackson Call, Kaitlyn Leonard, Bella Morris, Sydney Munnagle, Molly Piller, Katie Tomlinson), Faculty (Emma Laing), and student organization members (Gaby Contreras, Megan Shoupe). Photos were shared on the FACS Flickr, Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Carla Schwan presented the poster, “Canning with a Twist: 5 Approaches to Food Preservation Classes,” at the Extension Conference on 1/17 (authors: A. Davis, M. Hornbeck, V. Presnal, Z. Soltanmanmedova, R. Thomas, C. Schwan).
  • Carla Schwan was a speaker at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, for a webinar on 01/22, titled "Prevalence of Salmonella enterica Isolated from Food Contact and Non-Food Contact Surfaces in Cambodian Informal Markets."
  • Join the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and our Caree Cotwright for a free webinar on food and nutrition security for youth and families held on January 23^rd at 01:00 PM EST. Register here. 
  • The first SDA meeting of the semester will be held on January 24th at 5:30 pm in Room 101 Dawson. DICAS Workshop Part II will be presented. Be sure to attend this session if you are a DPD student applying to supervised practice programs in February! 
  • Project Management Workshop Series for NUTR Graduate Students: The Nutrition and Skeletal Health lab has organized a free workshop series on Project Management for graduate students. Meetings will be held on Zoom and include office hours, case studies, and a lot of opportunities to develop skills in the important area of Project Management, led by an industry expert. Details and application can be found here. Dates include: February 9, February 23, March 15, and April 12. 
  • The Fourth Annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 9^th. Registration is now open. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration and keynote speakers. 

  Jan 09, 2024

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, January 10 from 11:30am – 12:20pm in Dawson 306 to hear from our very own Nutritional Sciences faculty, Drs. Michelle Parisi and Carla Schwan. Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • Alyssa Guadagni and Catherine Prater presented their research as a poster and oral presentation at the ISNFF conference held 12/10-13 in Honolulu, HI. Alyssa’s project was titled: "Cognitive function in response to a pecan-enriched meal," and Catherine’s project was titled: "Angiopoietin-like protein responses to cottonseed oil and olive oil diets."
  • For faculty and staff: The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you become more physically active, achieve a healthy weight for you, and reduce stress. UGA Cooperative Extension and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences will be partnering to provide a free PreventT2 program to eligible faculty and staff. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm in 312 Dawson Hall beginning January 2024. Want to learn more about the program? Info sessions will be held via Zoom on December 6th and 13th from 3:45-4:30 pm. To sign up, for additional questions, and info session Zoom link, please contact Beth Kindamo, program coordinator (bethkindamo@uga.edu).

  Dec 19, 2023

  • The Fall 2023 FACS Convocation ceremony was held on December 15^th. An electronic version of the program is linked here. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Flickr page and the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages, and the livestream recorded video is available for viewing on the UGA FACS Youtube channel. 
  • Doctoral student Leah Halls presented a poster at the International Society for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods conference in Honolulu, HI. The citation is: Leah Halls and Chad M. Paton. Assessing the ability of dihydrosterculic acid to activate PPARα. A photo was shared to the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • For faculty and staff: The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you become more physically active, achieve a healthy weight for you, and reduce stress. UGA Cooperative Extension and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences will be partnering to provide a free PreventT2 program to eligible faculty and staff. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm in 312 Dawson Hall beginning January 2024. Want to learn more about the program? Info sessions will be held via Zoom on December 6th and 13th from 3:45-4:30 pm. To sign up, for additional questions, and info session Zoom link, please contact Beth Kindamo, program coordinator (bethkindamo@uga.edu).

  Dec 12, 2023

  • Lauren Housley delivered a presentation in Lilian Sattler's PHRM 3540 Nutrition and Lifestyle Intervention class last week to discuss the “Roles of Dietitians.” Dr. Housley was accompanied by MS/DI student Mary McKennon Pierce. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • For faculty and staff: The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you become more physically active, achieve a healthy weight for you, and reduce stress. UGA Cooperative Extension and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences will be partnering to provide a free PreventT2 program to eligible faculty and staff. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm in 312 Dawson Hall beginning January 2024. Want to learn more about the program? Info sessions will be held via Zoom on December 6th and 13th from 3:45-4:30 pm. To sign up, for additional questions, and info session Zoom link, please contact Beth Kindamo, program coordinator (bethkindamo@uga.edu).
  • FACS convocation will take place on Friday, December 15 at 1 p.m. in Mahler Hall at the Georgia Center.

  Dec 05, 2023

  • Students in MNT-1 participated in a liquid nutrition tasting lab this semester where they gained an appreciation for the wide variety of therapeutic supplements RDNs use when treating patients. Photos from the lab were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • For faculty and staff: The PreventT2 lifestyle change program can help you become more physically active, achieve a healthy weight for you, and reduce stress. UGA Cooperative Extension and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences will be partnering to provide a free PreventT2 program to eligible faculty and staff. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm in 312 Dawson Hall beginning January 2024. Want to learn more about the program? Info sessions will be held via Zoom on December 6th and 13th from 3:45-4:30 pm. To sign up, for additional questions, and info session Zoom link, please contact Beth Kindamo, program coordinator (bethkindamo@uga.edu).

  Nov 28, 2023

  • Please join us for a graduate student poster session this Wednesday, November 29, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Room 310 to hear from our first year MS Thesis and PhD students who will be presenting posters and welcoming questions. Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • Emily Noble will be delivering a seminar at the University of Kentucky for their Rising Starts in Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium. The title of Dr. Noble’s talk is, “Melanin concentrating hormone and the neural regulation of impulsive eating.”
  • Ginnefer Cox participated in the UGA Dairy Science Club’s Dairy Fun Night professor milking contest on 11/16 along with faculty from Chemistry and Animal and Dairy Science. Photos from the event were shared on the @ugadairyscienceclub Instagram page.
  • The SDA Supervised Practice Forum hosted 10 program directors in Dawson Hall on 11/8. Each representative shared a brief presentation highlighting their program and then chatted individually with interested students. Alumnae Dianna Thomas (dietetic intern at Emory Hospital) and Stephie Brimeyer (MS/DI student at Augusta University) also represented their programs at the event. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages and on SDA’s Instagram. 

  Nov 14, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar this Wednesday, November 15, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Room 312 to hear from Dr. Muzi Na, Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. The title of her presentation is “Strategic Interventions for Optimal Nutrition in Niger: The background, design, and the preliminary findings.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 310.
  • Lauren Housley and several of our dietetic interns participated in the 2nd IPE Seminar: Collaborative Training & Communication on 11/3. Photos were shared on the UGA Speech and Hearing Clinic’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 07, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar this Wednesday, November 8, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Room 312 to hear from Dr. Karl Lechtreck from UGA Department of Cellular Biology. The title of his presentation is “Chlamydomonas as a model to study cilia-related disease.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 310.
  • Dr. Alice Lichtenstein was the honorary speaker at the second annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship held on Nov. 1, 2023. Established upon the retirement of Lynn Bailey, professor and department head emerita in nutritional sciences, the lectureship brings renowned leaders in the field of nutrition to UGA for a presentation to faculty and graduate students. Lichtenstein is the Stanley N. Gershoff Professor of Nutrition Science and Policy in the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and Senior Scientist and Director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the Joan Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. The lectureship is endowed by Dr. William P. Flatt, D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Photos from the event were posted on the UGA FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
  • In the crystallization (candy) week in Tracey Brigman’s Food Principles class last week, students learned about sugar cookery and how proper temperatures in candy making are essential to a quality product. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • The SDA Supervised Practice Forum will be held on Wednesday, November 8^th. Eleven supervised practice programs, such as dietetic internships and coordinated programs, will visit Dawson Hall for this event. Each director will share a brief presentation highlighting their program and will then chat individually with interested students. This forum is an outstanding opportunity for students to attend multiple open house events in one setting. The flyer can be viewed here. Email SDA president Anna Faye Dupree with questions: Anna.Dupree@uga.edu.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • The 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Masters Hall. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.
  • Carla Schwan presented a webinar on October 23^rd for the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, titled “Science, Practice, Updates, and FAQs with the National Center for Home Food Preservation.”
  • Magen Lord and Laura Loera-Lopez delivered oral presentations at the Neuroscience Graduate Program Retreat last weekend. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. The talks were entitled:
  • Laura Loera-Lopez: Investigating astrocyte reactivity in animals fed a Western diet
  • Magen Lord: Edible cannabinoid-induced food impulsivity
  • Mark your calendars for the SDA at UGA Supervised Practice Forum! Eleven supervised practice programs will visit Dawson Hall on November 8th. Each director will share a brief presentation highlighting their program and will then chat individually with interested students. This forum is an outstanding opportunity for students to attend multiple open house events in one setting. The flyer can be viewed here. Email SDA president Anna Faye Dupree with questions: Anna.Dupree@uga.edu.

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/25 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Nickolay Filipov, professor in the UGA Department of Physiology and Pharmacology! The title of his presentation is “Effects of Sex, Age, and Toxicants on Behavior, Inflammation, and Metabolic Homeostasis: Selected Examples.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Several of our faculty, graduate students, and alumni presented at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver, CO from 10/7-10/10. Photos from the conference were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages as well as UGA’s Dietetic Internship Instagram page. Please email emonk@uga.edu if you attended and have photos you would like to share.
  • The 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education Masters Hall. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.
  • Mark your calendars for the SDA at UGA Supervised Practice Forum! Eleven supervised practice programs will visit Dawson Hall on November 8th. Each director will share a brief presentation highlighting their program and will then chat individually with interested students. This forum is an outstanding opportunity for students to attend multiple open house events in one setting. The flyer can be viewed here. Email SDA president Anna Faye Dupree with questions: Anna.Dupree@uga.edu.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/18 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Nutritional Sciences PhD Candidate Chisom Okoli! The title of her presentation is “Development of an eLearning Program to Improve Healthy Beverage Consumption Among Black Families.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • You are invited to attend the livestream event for the Trust for America’s State of Obesity report on October 11, 2023 from 2pm-4pm. Caree Cotwright will be one of the featured speakers. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20^th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. The registration link is here.
  • Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship. The event will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.

  Oct 10, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/11 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Nutritional Sciences PhD Candidate Katherine Ingerson! The title of her presentation is “Factors that Shape Student Perception and Food Choice in College Dining Halls.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Several of our faculty, graduate students, and alumni presented at the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in Denver, CO from 10/7-10/10. Stay tuned for photos from the conference (please send photos to emonk@uga.edu if you attended).
    • Lauren Housley led a booth promoting our dietetic internship at the Supervised Practice Fair
    • Caree Cotwright presented at “USDA’s MyPlate Town Hall” and during the session “Serving the Future: A Vision for Nutrition Research”
    • Valentina Paez presented the poster “Factors Associated with Vitamin D Status among US Pregnant Women During Their 3^rd Trimester: Results from the National Children’s Study
    • Skylar Mercer presented the poster “Longitudinal Assessment of Vitamin D Status Across Pregnancy in a Sample from the National Children’s Study (NCS)” 
    • Sarah Stotz presented the talk “Food and Nutrition Security in Action: The Role of the RDN in Nutrition Incentive Programs”
    • Paige Berger presented the talk “Unraveling the Mysteries of Human Milk: Present and Future”
    • Katina Langley presented the talk “Practical Skills for Pediatric Dietitians: Infant Enteral and Parenteral Calculations”
    • Irene Hatsu presented the poster “COVID-19 Effects of Emotional Eating, Dietary Habits, and Physical Activity Among Adolescents in Accra, Ghana”
  • You are invited to attend the livestream event for the Trust for America’s State of Obesity report on October 11, 2023 from 2pm-4pm. Caree Cotwright will be one of the featured speakers. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13^th from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20^th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, and the registration link is here.
  • Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship. The event will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.

  Oct 03, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/4 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Esther van der Knapp from the UGA Department of Horticulture! The title of her presentation is “Decoding the volatile aroma of tomato fruits.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Students from our Nutrition Education Methods class and Student Dietetic Association participated in the "Aw Shucks Day" service-learning event at the CCSD Early Learning Center on 9/28. Children ages 3-5 years were led through activities that showcased the nutritional benefits of corn. The event was supervised by doctoral students Magen Lord (TA for Dr. Shieh’s Nutrition Education Methods course) and Chisom Okoli (a member of Dr. Cotwright's Childhood Obesity Lab). Read more about this favorite annual event, here. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13^th from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20^th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, and the registration link is here. 
  • Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship. The event will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 9/27 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from our very Nutritional Science’s own Dr. Emily Noble! The title of her presentation is “Melanin concentrating hormone and food intake control.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Pharm D students led by Brian Seagraves visited our Medical Nutrition Therapy-I class on 9/8 to work with our dietetics students and interns in 1:1 instruction and practice on conducting blood pressure and blood glucose readings within community and clinical settings. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages and the FACS Flickr page. 
  • On 9/22, kinesiology, communication sciences, educational psychology, and NUTR faculty (represented by Lauren Housley) joined forces to host an Introduction to Interprofessional Education & Practice (IPE/IPP) Seminar for clinical graduate students. Students in Athletic Training, Dietetics, Speech-Language Pathology, and Educational Psychology programs at UGA learned about the other disciplines via case-based and interactive learning activities. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13^th from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20^th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, and the registration link is here.  
  • Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship. The event will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required. 

  Sep 19, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 9/20 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Sheba Mohankumar, Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at UGA. The title of her presentation is “Impact of Prenatal Stress on Offspring Obesity: Lessons Learned from the DIO/DR Rat Model.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • NUTR alumna Caroline Henning Hughes, M.S., RDN, a nutrition counselor-registered dietitian with the University Health Center, hosted a Nutrition Focused Physical Exam workshop in our Medical Nutrition Therapy-1 class on 9/6. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages and the FACS Flickr page.
  • Our Graduate Student Organization (GSO) kicked off their fall festivities with a welcome back potluck on Thursday, 9/14, at Terrapin Brewery. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Alex Anderson will be giving a talk at the University of Florida on September 27^th as part of the College of Public Health and Health Professions Environmental and Global Health Seminar Series. The title of Dr. Anderson’s presentation is, “Innovative Passive Dietary Monitoring System in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.”
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13^th from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20^th from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm, and the registration link is here.
  • Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship. The event will be held on November 1st at 11:30 AM in the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. Our honorary speaker is Alice Lichtenstein, professor at Tufts University and director of the Cardiovascular Nutrition Team at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging. Dr. Lichtenstein's presentation is titled, "Nutrition Information/Misinformation: Untangling the Mess." The event is free to attend, and registration is not required.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 9/13 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Ariel Salas, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. The title of his presentation is “Body Composition of Preterm Infants: Focusing on Quality of Growth.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Ali Berg, Sarah Henes, and Courtney Brown delivered a presentation on Monday, September 11th, titled “Partnering with Cooperative Extension to Engage Communities: Examples and Opportunities in Maternal Health.” Flyer is linked here.
  • Emily Noble gave a virtual presentation on Monday, September 11^th, in the Penn State Department of Nutritional Sciences which is co-sponsored by the TRANSCEND Program, a graduate MCH Nutrition Training Program housed at Penn State, Arizona State, and Montclair Statewill. The title is “Dietary influences on adolescent brain development and behavior: lessons from rodent models.”
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20, 2023, 1p-4p, and the registration link is here.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 9/6 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Ruth Harris, Senior Research Scientist in the Center for Neuroinflammation and Cardiometabolic Disease at Georgia State University. The title of her presentation is “The Integrated Central Control of Food Intake by Leptin.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • Carla Schwan will be presenting a webinar for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics titled “Preserving Delights: Where your Journey into Food Preservation Begins.” The event will be held on September 20^th from 12:00-1:00 pm CST. Register here. 
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20, 2023, 1p-4p, and the registration link is here.

  Aug 29, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 8/30 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Katie Ehrlich, Associate Professor in the UGA Department of Psychology. The title of her presentation is “How Does the Social World Shape Health Across the Lifespan?” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20, 2023, 1p-4p, and the registration link is here.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 8/23 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 312 to hear from Dr. Dee Warmath, Assistant Professor in the UGA Department of Financial Planning, Housing, and Consumer Economics. The title of her presentation is “Consumer Decision Making.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 310.
  • The UGA Department of Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program In-Person Open House is scheduled for October 20, 2023, 1p-4p, and the registration link is here. The event is also advertised on the Nutritional Sciences Graduate website, as well as on the FACS event calendar. Please distribute to any and all parties you think would be interested.

  Aug 16, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 8/16 from 11:30a – 12:20p in  Dawson Hall 310 to hear from our very own Nutritional Sciences faculty, Dr. Sina Gallo, Dr. Joe Kindler, and Dr. Hea Jin Park to hear about their current research projects. Lunch will be served afterwards in Dawson 312.
  • Sina Gallo spent the month of June in Ireland with colleagues at the Cork Centre for Vitamin D and Nutrition Research at the University College Cork (UCC). Travel funding was received through UGA’s Global Research Collaboration Grant program for the project, “An international collaboration to understand ethnic/racial disparities in vitamin dietary requirements during pregnancy." While there, Dr. Gallo and PhD student Jenny Lin presented a poster at the International Conference on Diet and Activity Methods in Limerick, where they also enjoyed some Irish music & dancing! The title of their poster was "Child diet recall accuracy differs by setting, recall type and grade: A pilot with elementary school children in grades 1 and 3, and summer campers in grades 4-6.” Photos shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages show the beautiful UCC campus and around Cork – the food capital of Ireland.
  • Ginnefer Cox and Katherine Ingerson presented a poster at the American Society for Nutrition Annual Conference held in Boston 7/22-25, titled “Does Milk Do Your Body Good: Consumption, Knowledge, and Perception of Dairy-Based Foods Among College Students.” Doctoral student Renee Hutton was also a co-author on the poster. A photo of Dr. Cox and Katherine with alumna Lauren Coheley was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The registration link is also posted on the Nutritional Sciences Graduate website. We will also be hosting an in-person open house on Friday, October 20th (details will follow soon).

  Aug 08, 2023

  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The registration link is also posted on the Nutritional Sciences Graduate website. We will also be hosting an in-person open house on Friday, October 20th (details will follow soon).

  Aug 01, 2023

  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hosting the 2023 Graduate Program Virtual Open House on October 13, 2023 from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. Please share this registration link with any prospective students and/or organizations that you know would be interested. The registration link is also posted on the Nutritional Sciences Graduate website. We will also be hosting an in-person open house on Friday, October 20th (details will follow soon).
  • Emily Noble’s lab attended the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior in Portland last week. Magen Lord presented the poster, “Mechanisms underlying the cannabinergic control of eating behavior,” Laura Loera-Lopez gave an oral presentation, “Impact of a Western Diet on Hippocampal Neuronal Mitochondria,” and Grace Madu presented a poster, “Impact of Melanin Concentrating Hormone on ethanol intake in female rats.” Magen serves on the New Investigator Advisory Board, and she organized several events at the conference that were a huge success. Dr. Noble was elected to the SSIB board and chaired symposia on neuroinflammation and obesity along with one of the MARS lectures (keynote speaker). Photos from the conference were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jun 27, 2023

  • Sina Gallo attended the Irish section of the Nutrition Society annual conference held June 14-16 in Athlone, Ireland. A photo of Dr. Gallo was shared on the FACS twitter page.
  • Emily Noble just returned from a conference in Frejus, France where she gave a talk at the Benjamin Franklin Lafayette Seminar, titled "Mechanisms contributing to Western Diet-induced hippocampal dysfunction." 

  Jun 20, 2023

  • Our department’s faculty and staff (Carla Schwan, Tracey Brigman, and Kris Ingmundson) hosted a Science of Home Food Preservation Training for FACS UGA Extension agents from around the state last week. Participants learned about food safety practices, canning methods and equipment, food drying techniques, jam and jelly making, pickling, storage practices, and implementing county programs. Throughout the week, our agents spent numerous hours in the lab to put their knowledge into practice. Photos of the training were shared on the FACS Flickr and NUTR Facebook pages. 
  • Participants from the Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education Summer Conference visited faculty member Tracey Brigman's lab last week for a workshop on the importance of kitchen measuring. One group made scones and muffins using correct measuring equipment while the other group made them with incorrect equipment and had to estimate. The goal was to provide an experience they could bring back to their classrooms for their students to set them up for proper measuring techniques in the lab. Photos were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Courtney Vickery presented a webinar to the Nutrition Educators for Health Professionals DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on May 2^nd titled, “Navigating Disordered Eating in Nutrition Education: Adapting Assignments and Course Material for Student Well-Being."

  May 30, 2023

  • Please join us today, May 30 from 10a-11a in Dawson 379 to hear from Sydnee Berman, Master’s student in our department. Her thesis is titled “UGA EFNEP Youth Programming: Teen Cuisine and the Addition of Goal Setting.”

  May 23, 2023

  • Please join us this Thursday, May 25 from 9a-10a in Barrow Hall 130 to hear from Abbie Klinker, Master’s student in our department. Her thesis is titled “The feasibility of compiling a statewide list of emergency food assistance programs in Georgia”
  • Please join us next Tuesday, May 30, from 10a-11a in Dawson Hall 379 to hear from Sydnee Berman, Master’s student in our department. Her thesis is titled “UGA EFNEP Youth Programming: Teen Cuisine and the Addition of Goal Setting”

  May 16, 2023

  • The Spring and Summer 2023 FACS Convocation was held on 5/12 at the Classic Center. The digital version of the convocation program can be viewed here, and photos of the event were shared on the FACS Facebook, Instagram, and Flickr pages. Special congratulations to our students who were selected to participate in the ceremony:
    • Sherifa Akinniyi (honored as First Honor Graduate and Flatt Academic Achievement Award recipient)
    • Mary Lazzaro and Maybrie Eubanks (selected as Marshals)  
    • Caitlyn Davis (selected to deliver the Student Challenge Address)

  Apr 25, 2023

  • Emily Noble has been invited to deliver a presentation at the American Physiological Society meeting entitled “Mechanistic insights into Western Diet induced hippocampal dysfunction” in a symposium session called Brain Powered: Diet and Exercise Influences on Brain Bioenergetics and Neurocognitive Function. Jarrod Call from UGA (Department of Physiology and Pharmacology) and Dr. Noble are co-chairing the session.
  • Clarke County School District is having their 1st Research Symposium Day on Friday, April 28th. Sina Gallo’s group as well as Caree Cotwright’s lab will be presenting. This event is open to the public and may be of interest to some in our department. Please see the agenda linked here.
  • The FACS College Assembly was held on 4/11 at the Georgia Center. The following faculty and staff were recognized at the assembly: Tracey Brigman, Caree Cotwright, Joseph Kindler, Emma Laing, and Kandice Mitchell. Photos were shared on the FACS flickr and FACS Facebook pages. 
  • Carla Schwan will be presenting at the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists (AOAC) International Conference on April 19 in Atlanta. The title of her presentation is “Characterization of Salmonella enterica from informal markets in Cambodia.”

  Apr 11, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 4/12 in Dawson 312 to hear from Dr. Karolina Skibicka, associate professor at The Pennsylvania State University. Her presentation is titled “Gut Feelings About Anxiety: Gut-Brain Communication in Anxiety-Like Behavior Control.” Lunch will be served afterwards in room 208.
  • The Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Symposium was held at the Classic Center on 4/3-4/4, and several of our undergraduate students presented. Three students delivered oral presentations: Sydney Mance and Davia Allen from Jamie Cooper’s lab and Isabella Morris from Claire de La Serre’s lab. We also had 15 students from NUTR research laboratories presenting posters. For the full schedule of our student presenters and faculty mentors (including Drs. Anderson, de La Serre, Noble, Park, Cooper, Pazdro, and Gallo), please visit this link. Photos of the event were shared on the FACS Facebook page.
  • Representatives from the National Dairy Council visited Dawson Hall during the last week in March as part of the National Dairy Council Next Generation Scientist Program, of which Ginn Cox is a Fellow. On 3/30, members of the NDC and NextGen Scientist Program heard from Drs. Cox, Caree Cotwright, and Sina Gallo regarding their research. On 3/31, participants were provided with a hands-on media communications training. NUTR alumna Lauren Coheley was also present as a current NDC NextGen Scientist Cohort member. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Flickr page.
  • The UGA Chapter of the Blue Key Honor Society held its initiation ceremony on Sunday, 4/2, at the UGA Chapel. Inductees this year from our department included MS student Julia Lance, nutritional sciences major Caitlyn Davis, and dietetics major Rose Sebaugh. Blue Key members have a distinguished character and quality in the areas of scholarship, leadership, and service. Photos from the ceremony were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 3/29 in Dawson 312 to hear from Dr. Jennifer Temple, professor at the University at Buffalo. Her presentation is titled “Behavioral Economics of Eating: The Role of Food Insecurity, Economic Scarcity, and other Social Determinants of Health.” Lunch will be served afterwards in room 208.
  • The 44^th annual FACS Alumni Association awards banquet was held on 3/24 and honorees from our department included Joseph Kindler (Pacesetter Award), Emma Laing (Distinguished Alumni Award), and Lynn Bailey (Honor Hall of Recognition). The online program can be viewed at this link. Photos were shared on the FACS Facebook and Flickr pages, and a video recognizing Dr. Bailey (and featuring faculty Joe Kindler, Caree Cotwright, and Barbara Grossman) is linked here.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 3/15 in Dawson Hall 312 to hear from our very own PhD Candidate Darci Bell. Her presentation is titled "Feasibility and Uptake of Implementing an Online, Self-Paced Nutrition Education Program for Low-Income Populations" Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 208.
  • Our GSO is hosting a MentorU CV/Resume writing workshop! A career center representative will lead our conversation and advise on how to write effective CVs and translate graduate school experiences into resumes. When: Thursday, March 16^th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Where: Dawson Hall, Room 208.
  • We are excited to share details about our #NationalNutritionMonth Health Expo on 3/20! Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month® with free health assessments provided by our UGA Peer Nutrition Educators. Where? Dawson Hall 1st floor lobby | When? March 20th, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | What to expect? Having fun at the build-your-own trail mix station & sampling fresh fruit waters. To celebrate and get involved, share your favorite family recipe (use the QR code on the graphic or click this link).

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 3/1 via Zoom to hear from our very own PhD Candidate Josephine Shieh. Her presentation is titled “Development of a Virtual Cooking Class for Parents on Integrating SAM (Science, Art, Math) to Promote Vegetables to Preschool Children Enrolled in Georgia Head Start.” Lunch will not be served this week.
  • Maria (Breen) Williams (BSFCS '07, MS '09) was the guest of honor at the FACS Alumni Association-sponsored “Dinner with the Dawgs” on 2/22. Several of our undergraduate and graduate students attended the event. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Feb 22, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 2/22 in Dawson Hall Room 312 to hear from Dr. Frank Duca, assistant professor of Gastrointestinal Microbiology from the University of Arizona. His presentation is titled “Impact of the Gut Microbiota and Metabolites on Metabolic Homeostasis.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 208.
  • PhD student Yu-Chen (Jenny) Lin will be a presenter at the University Health Center’s 5^th annual Let’s Talk Bodies Spoken Word event on Wednesday, 2/22, from 7-8:30 PM in the Tate Theatre. Original poetry, short stories, and music will be shared by UGA students and community members. Sharing people’s experiences with body image, relationship to food, and identity is an important way to start a conversation about food and body image. This event is FYOS approved. Register here.
  • The Georgia Nutrition Council annual conference is now being held online (the event was going to originally be held in person in Valdosta, GA). This is a great conference for both undergraduate and graduate students. The conference is scheduled for Thursday February 23rd from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. Our own Dr. Carla Schwan and Beth Kindamo will be presenting. The registration fee is only $10 for students/$50 for professionals. A flyer with more information was shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Emily Noble was invited to deliver the presentation “A rodent model of adolescent food insecurity: impact on eating behaviors and susceptibility to diet induced obesity” at the Swiss Winter Conference on Ingestive Behavior held 2/11-15 in St. Moritz, Switzerland.

  Feb 14, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 2/15 in Dawson Hall Room 312 to hear from Dr. Ginnefer Cox, assistant professor in Nutritional Sciences. Her presentation is titled “More Than a Triangle Test: Utilizing Sensory Evaluation Methodology for Nutritional Research within Community-Based Systems.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 208.
  • Join us for the GSO-sponsored Valentine's Day party on 2/14 (TODAY)! Coffee and snacks will be served from 11:15am-1:15pm in Dawson Hall Room 216.
  • PhD student Yu-Chen (Jenny) Lin will be a presenter at the University Health Center’s 5^th annual Let’s Talk Bodies Spoken Word event on Wednesday, 2/22, from 7-8:30 PM in the Tate Theatre. Original poetry, short stories, and music will be shared by UGA students and community members. Sharing people’s experiences with body image, relationship to food, and identity is an important way to start a conversation about food and body image. This event is FYOS approved. Register here.
  • Come dine and network with NUTR alumna and UGA Athletics Sports Nutritionist Maria Williams in Dawson Hall! Dinner With the Dawgs will take place Wednesday, 2/22 from 6:00-7:30. Open to any current FACS students who are interested in food science and sports nutrition; however, preference for this dinner is given to students in the department of nutritional sciences. Dinner will be catered by Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe. Attire is business professional/business casual. Space is limited to 12 students and reserved on a first come first serve basis! Sign up using this link.

  Feb 07, 2023

  • The third annual Obesity Initiative symposium will be held at the UGA Special Collections Library on 2/10. The program will feature keynote speakers and student research competitions. Morning coffee service and a catered lunch are included with registration. Details on the event are available on the OI website (deadline for symposium registration was 2/3).

  Jan 31, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 1/25 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30-12:20 to hear from Dr. Kaitlyn Casulli, assistant professor from the UGA Department of Food Science & Technology. Her presentation is titled “Engineering a Safer Georgia Food Supply through Integrated Extension and Research.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 208.

  Jan 24, 2023

  • Please join us for seminar on 1/25 in Dawson Hall Room 312 from 11:30-12:20 to hear from Dr. Ryan J. Weiss, assistant professor from the UGA Complex Carbohydrate Research Center. His presentation is titled “Genome-wide Approaches for Investigating the Regulation of Complex Carbohydrates.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 208.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • The third annual Obesity Initiative symposium will be held at the Special Collections Library on the UGA campus in Athens, Georgia on 2/10/23. The program will feature four keynote speakers and student research competitions. Morning coffee service and a catered lunch are included with registration. Details on the event are available on the OI website. The deadline for symposium registration is 2/3/23.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • The Fall 2022 FACS Convocation was held on 12/16 in Mahler Hall in the Georgia Center. The digital version of the convocation program can be viewed here. Photos of the event were shared on the FACS Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • UGA Commencement and FACS Convocation will be held on 12/16. FACS convocation will be livestreamed via the FACS YouTube channel. The ceremony will be held in Mahler Hall in the Georgia Center beginning at 12:30 p.m. The digital version of the convocation program can be viewed here. Printed programs will be available at the ceremony. 

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, November 30^th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from the NUTR 8900 class. Graduate student presentations will be centered on Nutrition and Aging, where this week's presentation will be on Preserving Muscle and Bone Across the Lifespan. Lunch will follow seminar in Dawson Hall Room 312, we will be serving pizza.
  • The Third Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on 2/10/23. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), and keynote speakers.  
  • Sarah Moore, MPH, from Wholesome Wave Georgia visited Jung Sun Lee’s “Public Health Nutrition” class on 11/17. The class learned about Wholesome Wave Georgia’s programs addressing food insecurity including Georgia Fresh For Less, Georgia Food For Health, Georgia SNAP Connection, and Georgia Plant 2 Plate and got to hear about Sarah’s personal career path from intern to Director of Operations with adventures in between. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Nina Santus and graduate clinicians Savannah Bird and Lindsay Hummel spent the afternoon on 11/18 with Emma Laing’s MNT-I class to present Dysphagia, SLPs, and You: Collaboration for Best Outcomes. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Dietetic internship directors & colleagues from UGA, Emory University Hospital, Augusta University, Life University, Meredith College, and Lenoir-Rhyne visited Dawson Hall on 11/16 for SDA’s supervised practice forum. Photos from the event were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, November 16^th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from the NUTR 8900 class. Graduate student presentations will be centered on Nutrition and Aging, where this week's presentation will be on Diet and Longevity. Lunch will follow seminar in Dawson Hall Room 312, we will be serving tomato soup with crescent rolls.
  • The FACS Healthy Habits event took place on 11/8, featuring a Healthy Food Demonstration with Caree Cotwright and students Chisom Okoli and Quad Wilson, a SNAP-Ed Information Session with Jung Sun Lee, an invitation to participate in the Walk-a-Weigh 30 for 30 Program with Alison Berg, followed by a walk around campus led by Dean Anisa Zvonkovic. FACS Healthy Habits was a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health satellite event designed to increase awareness and inspire action to end hunger. Photos from the event can be viewed on the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
  • Our Intuitive Eating FYOS visited the Jittery Joe's roaster tasting room on 11/9 for a tour led by Charlie Mustard, Head Roaster and alumnus of our program. This FYOS is taught by Staci Belcher, Beth Kindamo, and Emma Laing. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Lynn Bailey, Joan Fischer, and Elizabeth Andress attended the FACS Retired Faculty Luncheon on 11/11. Photos from the event were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • SDA is hosting its in-person supervised practice forum on Wednesday, 11/16 for our students interested in applying to dietetic internships. We will host 6 DI programs at 5:30 pm in room 306 Dawson Hall, including UGA, Emory University Hospital, Augusta University, Life University, Meredith College, and Lenoir-Rhyne (see the flyer posted on the SDA Facebook and Instagram pages for more info).
  • On Wednesday, 11/16, alumna Temitope Walker, PhD, GA DHS/DAS Senior Hunger and Nutrition Coordinator will provide testimony before a Senate Committee on Aging to address access to healthy and affordable food for older Americans. Visit this link to the hearing, which will begin at 10:30 AM. This event was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Nov 08, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, November 9th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Dr. Byron Chaves-Elizondo from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His presentation is entitled "FoodCoVNET: Providing Science-Based Recommendations at the Interface of Food Safety and Covid-19". Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • A photo of our seminar speaker last week was posted on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • FACS Healthy Habits, a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health satellite event, will take place from 2:45-3:45 p.m. on 11/8 in Dawson 216. The event features: a Healthy Food Demonstration with Caree Cotwright (2:45-3:15), a SNAP-Ed Information Session with Jung Sun Lee (3:15-3:30), and an invitation to participate in the Walk-a-Weigh 30 for 30 Program (at 3:30) led by Dean Zvonkovic. More information about the event can be found here and on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Chelsea Freeman, Director of Nutrition Services and Emily Jones, Assistant Director of Nutrition Services at Northeast Health District - WIC Program, visited Jung Sun Lee's “Public Health Nutrition” class on 10/25. The two alumni taught the class about the WIC program - including eligibility, services offered, and the switch to electronic benefits (Georgia eWIC). They also shared their career paths and opportunities for future dietitians. Photos of their visit were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Several of our faculty and graduate students enjoyed their time at the Obesity Society annual meeting that took place 11/1-4 in San Francisco, CA. Photos submitted so far have been shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. If you delivered a presentation or have photos from this conference, please email emonk@uga.edu.

  Nov 01, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, November 2^nd from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Dr. Elaine Urbina from the University of Cincinnati. Her presentation is entitled "Importance of Lifestyle Factors in Improving CV Disorders". Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • Our SDA is hosting two supervised practice forums this month for our students interested in applying to dietetic internships (see the flyers posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages for more info):
    • Virtual: 7 DI programs will join us via Zoom on Wednesday, 11/2, at 6 pm (SDA members received an email with the Zoom link; If you would like to join us, email emonk@uga.edu) 
    • In-person: 5 DI programs will join us on 11/16 in Dawson Hall at 5:30 pm
  • Remember to RSVP to our GSO's professional development mentorship series! More details about each event are provided on the RSVP form, linked here (RSVP by 11/1).
  • Ginnefer Cox and Emma Laing were invited to a 2-day educational Dairy Alliance event from 10/26-27 on dairy production, processing, flavor, and sustainability. They spent time touring the Howling Cow Dairy Education Center and Creamery and learning from experts at NC State University. Photos were shared NUTR Facebook and Instagram.

  Oct 25, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, October 26^th from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Dr. Janani Rajbhandari-Thapa from your very own University of Georgia. Her presentation is entitled "Nutrition Service Utilization for Obesity and Related Disorders". Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • Several members of our department attended the FACS Homecoming Tailgate on 10/15. Photos were shared on the FACS Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • The National Center for Home Food Preservation stopped by UGA's Farm to Campus Markets event on 10/24 with freezer jam for students to try and NCHFP resources. Photos were shared on the FACS Facebook page. 
  • RSVP to our GSO's professional development mentorship series being held on 11/10 and 11/17! More details about each event are provided on this form. RSVP by 11/1 and share the flyer posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. Please reach out to Betsy Cogan (erc80113@uga.edu) with any questions.

  Oct 18, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/19 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30 – 12:20, which will be presented by Dr. Sheree Boulet, Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Boulet’s presentation is entitled “A spatial analysis of primary care access and disparities in pre-pregnancy obesity, diabetes, and hypertension in Georgia”. Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • A photo of our seminar speaker last week was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Our graduate program is hosting 2 open house sessions this fall: The Virtual Open House will take place on 10/21. Visit this link to register for the virtual session and please feel free to share the flyer that was posted on NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. The In-person Open House will take place on 11/4, and information about this event will be posted soon on our graduate program website.
  • Susan Elsner, Director of the Walton County School Nutrition Program, spoke to Jung Sun Lee’s “Public Health Nutrition” class on 10/13. Topics included a greater understanding of the School Nutrition Program on a federal, state, and local level; food safety; menu planning; staffing; and learning how to drive a forklift to help keep kids fed during the Pandemic. A photo of Ms. Elsner and Dr. Lee were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Several NUTR faculty and alumni attended the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo held in Orlando, FL 10/8-11. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. If you delivered a presentation or have photos from FNCE, please email emonk@uga.edu.
  • Last Friday's webinar "From Asia to America: Lessons learned in food safety and preservation" given by Carla Schwan is now available for viewing at this link.
  • Save the date: The 3^rd Annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will be held on 2/10/23. More information is coming soon about speakers, student research competitions, and registration.

  Oct 11, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/12 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30 – 12:20, which will be presented by Dr. Rhuanito Ferrarezi, Associate Professor in the Department of Horticulture here at UGA. Dr. Ferrarezi’s presentation is entitled “Water, Plant Nutrients, Cropping Systems, and Food Quality in CEA”. Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • Joseph Kindler was an invited speaker at the FACS Donor/Scholar Reception on 10/6. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
  • Tracey Brigman represented UGA Extension nutrition programs at the Georgia School Nutrition Director’s Conference, which was held 9/27-28. Departmental alumni Sue (Hamm) Perry, Trae Cown, and Emily (Rollins) Miller were also in attendance. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Oct 04, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on 10/5 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30 – 12:20, which will be presented by Dr. Jessica Alvarez, Associate Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Lipids in the Department of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Alvarez’s presentation is entitled “The Changing Landscape of Diet and Nutrition for People with Cystic Fibrosis.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • The FACS Alumni Association hosted the annual Donuts with the Dean event on 9/28 on the front porch of Dawson Hall, featuring doughnuts from Nedza's and a guest appearance by Hairy Dawg. Photos including members of our department were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Lauren Housley is collaborating across disciplines with faculty and graduate students in UGA's College of Education and the School of Social Work to establish a new interprofessional education (IPE) component to our dietetics education programs. On 9/23, our 2nd-year dietetic interns attended the first IPE event which was designed to help students learn about IPE, the need for IPE and interprofessional practice in healthcare settings, and the overlap among the roles of nutrition professionals, social workers, speech and language pathologists, and athletic trainers. Photos including Dr. Housley and our graduate students were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Sep 27, 2022

  • Please join us for seminar on 9/28 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30 – 12:20, which will be presented by Dr. Lohitash Karumbiah, associate professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at UGA. Dr. Karumbiah’s presentation is titled “Glycomaterials for the treatment of severe and penetrating traumatic brain injuries.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
  • A photo of our seminar speaker last week was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • FACS is hosting a listening session on 9/28 from 1:30-3:30 pm in Dawson 101 during this week's White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. View the event flyer here, and please share with those who might be interested in attending. 
  • Our graduate program is hosting 2 open house sessions this fall: The Virtual Open House will take place on 10/21 - Main program (1:30-3:15 pm) followed by Meet Current Students and Q&A (3:15-4:15 pm). Visit this link to register for the virtual session and share the flyer posted on NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. The In-person Open House will take place on 11/4, and information about this event will be posted soon on our graduate program website.

• Alumni News

  Apr 08, 2025

  • Darian Williams received the Outstanding Graduate Student Nutrition Award from Georgia State University on 3/26 and was inducted into the Alpha Eta Honor Society. 
  • Lianni Maldonado received the 2024-2025 Distinguished Service to the Augusta District award from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
  • Grace Potts passed the credentialing exam from the Commission on Dietetic Registration on 4/4. 
  • Carleen Mullins started a new position as Clinical Registered Dietitian at Wellstar Health System. 

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Anthony Chiu will be presenting at the Diversify Dietetics Summit, which will be held virtually from April 9-11. 
  • Isabelle Smith started a new position as Sensory Research Analyst at Firestone Walker Brewing Company. 
  • Megha Vishwanathan started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Nourish. 
  • Mayra Patino started a new position as Analyst, Regulatory Compliance and Nutrition – Quality Assurance at Inspire. 
  • Laney (Jones) Rylant has been promoted to Program Director for Small Bites Adventure Club. 

  Mar 25, 2025

  • Helen Morgan was featured in the video “Healthy Eating Starts Early” posted by Children’s of Alabama.

  Mar 18, 2025

  • Markita Lewis received the 2025 Distinguished Service for Media Excellence Award from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.  
  • Julia Pittmann recently earned her RDN credential on 2/5. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Lauren Coheley was elected as Director-at-Large for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for 2025-2026. 
  • Carly Henderson started a new position as Infusion Nurse at University Cancer & Blood Center. 
  • Jessica Kinsey started a new job as PA-C at AdventHealth Murray Family Medicine. 
  • Lilian Rokosz started a new position as Resident Aide at The Overlook Senior Living. 
  • Rebecca (Reese) Palenske is starting a new position in April as Clinical Dietitian at Benefits Community Hospitals, Inc. 
  • Hannah Jane Kedzierski, Jessica Strosahl, Mai Spaulding, and Skylar Mercer have recently earned their RDN credentials. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Feb 25, 2025

  • Congratulations to Professor Emeritus Rick Lewis and dietetics & nutritional sciences alumna Lori Maggioni for receiving 2025 UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni awards! We enjoyed honoring these superstar alumni at the 46th annual FACS Alumni Awards Celebration on Friday, 2/21. Dr. Lewis received the Honor Hall of Recognition, and FACS Ambassador and dietetics major Janyia Hightower did an outstanding job presenting the Emily Quinn Pou Professional Achievement Award to MAJ Maggioni. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Feb 18, 2025

  • Ella Bennett started a new position as a UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Whitfield County. 
  • Celia Croxton obtained the Six Sigma White Belt certification from Education 360. 
  • Stephanie (Robbins) Wadhwani and her husband welcomed their son, Easton Jay, on February 10th. Baby Easton weighed 4 lb 12 oz and measured 17 in.  
  • Abbie (McBrayer) Borem and her husband welcomed their son, Nathan Isaac, on February 11th. Baby Nate weighed 6 lb 14.6 oz and measured 19.5 in.

  Feb 04, 2025

  • Johane Filemon was featured in the WebMD video, “Food Is Medicine: Worsening Heart Failure” on 1/30/25.   
  • Savannah Veal was promoted to Senior Territory Sales Manager at Azurity Pharmaceuticals. 

  Jan 28, 2025

  • Destiney (McDaniel) Mallett and Gabbi (Carroll) Gray are coworkers but only just realized they both attended UGA and graduated from our dietetics program! A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 21, 2025

  • Elizabeth Klingbeil was quoted in the KVUE/ABC article, “UT experts weigh in on FDA’s ban of Red No. 3.” 
  • Holly (Norwood) Samples started a new position as Clinical Diabetes Specialist at CeQur. 
  • Megan (Houston) Fonclara received her PA-C credential from the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants.  
  • Larkin Kelly has developed an International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) education program for the state of Georgia. This is a free tool intended for students and clinicians in the state. Please visit https://www.goiddsiga.com for more information. 

  Jan 14, 2025

  • Jessica Harris started a new position as Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered with UGA dining administration. 
  • Michelle Gooden started a new position as Clinical Transformation Consultant at Emory Healthcare. 
  • Darian Williams published a blog post titled, “Storing Rice in the Fridge: A Game Changer for Diabetics?” for Pumps On Cue. 
  • Chisom Okoli started a new position as ORISE Implementation Science Fellow at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 

  Jan 07, 2025

  • Amanda Kennedy started a new position as an outpatient RD with Piedmont Eastside. 
  • Kate Levinson started a new position as the abdominal transplant dietitian at MUSC. 
  • Claire Roembke started a new position as Medical Assistant at Athens Pulmonary, LLC. 
  • Hannah Jackson started a new position as Brand Ambassador at Sandpiper Productions. 
  • Ellen Schaefer started a new position as Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Morrison Healthcare. 
  • Taylor Burrage started a new position as Outpatient Dietitian at Nourish. 
  • Melissa Cruz contributed to the article, “Best Snacks for Diabetics: 27 registered dietitian-approved snacks to whip up or toss in your cart.”

  Dec 17, 2024

  • Lauren Coheley Spain served as a peer reviewer for the NESR Systematic Reviews and Food Pattern Modeling Reports for the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.   
  • Christina Amos started a new position as Clinical Diabetes Specialist at Sequel Med Tech. 

  Dec 10, 2024

  • Jessica Vann received acceptance to the Master of Physician Assistant program at Augusta University and will begin her program in summer 2025. A photo of Jessica was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 26, 2024

  • Ashley Mixon received acceptance to the Medical College of Georgia Medical School and will start her MD program there in the fall. 
  • Nathaniel Yankey received acceptance to the UGA Master of Science in Pharmacy with an area of emphasis in Clinical Trials Management (MS-CTM) and will start this program in the fall.  

  Nov 19, 2024

  • Melissa Cruz earned her RDN credential on 10/23. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Jacey Leonard started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Wellington Regional Medical Center. 

  Nov 12, 2024

  • Paige Wilson started a new position as Senior Registered Dietitian at Baylor Medicine’s Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic.

  Nov 05, 2024

  • Jiyoung “Sammi” Kim started a new position as Associate Service Fellow in the Systemic ARV Prophylaxis Activity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of HIV Prevention (DHP), part of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP). Her role focuses on investigating the efficacy, safety, and regimen of HIV prevention drugs in pre-clinical models to advance systemic antiretroviral prophylaxis research. This work aligns with the CDC's mission to protect public health and reduce the burden of HIV through evidence-based prevention strategies and scientific innovation. 
  • Mariah McDaniel started a new position as Registered Dietitian at UGA Dining Services. 
  • Alissa Wilson started a new position as Nutrition Science Director of Engagement at PepsiCo. 
  • Allison Arters started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Lancaster Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 
  • Jacey Leonard started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Fay. 
  • Jacee Baldivid started a new position as Nutritionist at the Murray County Health Department. 

  Oct 29, 2024

  • Ivy Odom was featured in a UGA Beyond the Arch story titled “Sweet Success.” The article was shared on the UGA, FACS, and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Emily Truscott authored a post titled “Nutrition’s Role in Neurological Diseases” on behalf of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida. 

  Oct 22, 2024

  • Congratulations to the newest research-trained dietitians from our dietetic internship program! Julia Lance, Mary McKennon Pierce, and Catherine Prater recently received their RDN credentials. Photos were shared on the UGA Dietetic Internship and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Emily Owen started a new position as Health Coach and Registered Dietitian at Healthify. 
  • Rebecca Koch started a new position as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics Division of Medical Genetics at Duke University Medical Center. 

  Oct 08, 2024

  • Omeka Bhatia and McKenzie Clark were honored at the Mercer University School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony last week. The coats they received represent the commitment and responsibility that comes with being a part of the medical community. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Bayla Rush started a new position as Territory Business Representative at Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 
  • Rebecca Reese, Madeline Blackadar, and Nicole Moore are authors on the paper “Positive impact of nutrition in the prevention of peripheral vascular disease and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2: review” published in Frontiers in Nutrition. 
  • Quadarius Whitson started two new positions as culinary nutrition & food safety program associate at the University of Arkansas System Cooperative Extension Service and as adjunct faculty at Jacksonville State University. 

  Oct 01, 2024

  • Staci Belcher was an invited guest on the Yumlish podcast in the episode “Healing Relationships with Food: Insights on Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Counseling.” 
  • Samantha Hill is starting a new position as an Intermediate Care Unit Nurse at HCA Florida Healthcare. 

  Sep 24, 2024

  • Staci Belcher has a private practice named Nutrition Made Well that focuses on eating disorders and disordered eating recovery. Staci is licensed to accept virtual clients in Georgia and Florida. 
  • Lydia Averette will be a guest speaker at the Women Lead NC Conference at the Raleigh Convention Center on 10/18. She will be sharing insights on how to optimize physical health and energy levels through science-backed nutrition and exercise habits. 
  • Alejandra Delgado is starting a new position as Performance Dietitian for the Cleveland Guardians. 

  Sep 17, 2024

  • Mary McKennon Pierce shared that she will be starting at CHOA on Monday 9/9 & got engaged last month (to be married next August)! 
  • Julia Lance is now working with Michele Parisi in UGA FACS Cooperative Extension as Chronic Disease Program Manager. 
  • Eden Crain has accepted an inpatient position in Spartanburg SC at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (with Morrison Healthcare). 
  • Christine Brutto started a new position as Outpatient Dietitian at Children’s Hospital of Georgia. 
  • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Nourish. 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Lauren Dodge started a new position as an Associate Analyst at Partners in Public Innovation. 
  • Kelli Dunagan started a new position as Dietitian at CoreLife Healthcare. 
  • Jake Conner authored an article in the August 31st edition of the Walton Tribune, titled, “Pickling: It's Not just for cucumbers.” 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Markita Lewis authored an article for the National Peanut Board titled, “The Value of Adventurous Eating.” 

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Whitney Sanders was promoted to Retail Dining Manager II at the University of Georgia. 
  • Kaitlyn Leonard received her white coat at the Augusta University College of Nursing white coat ceremony.  

  Aug 20, 2024

  • MAJ Lori Maggioni started a new dual position at Fort Bliss, TX serving as Chief, Nutrition Care Division at William Beaumont Army Medical Center and as the dietitian for the 131st Field Hospital. 
  • Lianni Maldonado received the Georgia Bariatric Excellence Award from the Georgia chapter of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery. 
  • Laney Jones presented at the National Association for Family Child Care last month. Her talk was titled “Yes, Peas: Easy & Fun Activities to Inspire Joyful and Meaningful Food Education.” While there, she was also a guest on the Institute for Childhood Preparedness’ “Early Childhood Chats” podcast. 
  • Valentina Paez started a new position as Pediatric Dietitian at Nicklaus Children’s Health System. 
  • Kendall Kaikkonen started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Grady Health System. 
  • Marissa Stacholy passed the Washington state licensure exam for Nursing Assisting. 

  Aug 13, 2024

  • Lexi Taylor started a new position as Medical Assistant at Atlanta North Dermatology & Skin Care.
  • Zach Grunewald obtained the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification. 
  • Lydia Averette started a new position as Regional Manager at Nutrition HealthWorks. 
  • Alice Borukhov started a private practice titled Nutriphile. 
  • Noah Mewborn started a new position as with Stratfield Consulting as Culinary & Commercialization Conosultant for Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center. 
  • Celia Croxton and Maybrie Eubanks earned their RDN certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. 
  • Michelle Gooden earned her Master of Business Administration from Georgia Institute of Technology. 

  Aug 06, 2024

  • Carolina Cawthon started a new position as Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. 
  • Mary Catherine Prater started a new position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Pennington Biomedical Research Center. 
  • Jessica Strosahl started a new position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine. 
  • Anshena Latimore started a new position as Clinical Dietitian II – Specialist at Northside Hospital.
  • Jacey Leonard started a new position as Nutrition Manager at Yadira. 

  Jul 30, 2024

  • Christian Wright started a new position as Clinical Study Manager at W.L. Gore and Associates. 
  • Rose Sebaugh passed the RDN credentialing exam on 7/23. She will be starting a new position at Emory Midtown as a clinical dietitian specializing in cardiac, cancer, and bariatric care. Photos of Rose were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Jul 16, 2024

  • Maybrie Eubanks passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam to become an RDN and started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Southeast Georgia Health System. 
  • Megan Govedich started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Advanced Nutrition Solutions. 
  • Tyler Roof started a new position as Performance Dietitian at Momentous. 
  • Reagan Street passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration Exam to become an RDN. 

  Jul 02, 2024

  • Nutritional Sciences grad Sherifa Akinniyi has completed her fellowship with the Clinical Genetics Branch of the NIH National Cancer Institute. Next on Sheri's agenda is attending the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science to complete her medical training. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Brooke Stephan earned her RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration in June and will be starting a new job at the beginning of July as a clinical dietitian at Candler Hospital. 
  • Marissa “Ruby” Stacholy is starting her CNA training program at Bellevue College. 

  Jun 25, 2024

  • Emily (Brown) Truscott is starting a new position in August as outpatient RD at the University of Florida’s Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases. 
  • Megan Tomlin earned her RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration and received her licensure in South Carolina. 
  • Emily Owen has been promoted to District Trainer at Nutrition in Motion. 
  • Trae Cown (BSFCS Dietetics 2011, MS/DI 2013) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Jun 18, 2024

  • Sarah Perrine started a new position as Pediatric Registered Nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  
  • Sylvia Chen started a new position as a Registered Dietitian at Weekend Health. 
  • Carly Clark earned her RDN credential on 6/12. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Jun 11, 2024

  • Jennifer Ray started a new position as School Nutrition Bookkeeper within the Clarke County School District. 
  • Elizabeth Klingbeil was quoted in “How Healthy Are Avocados?” that was published in the New York Times on 6/5. 

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Carly Henderson recently earned her Master's of Science in Nursing, passed the NCLEX exam, and accepted a position as a Registered Nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta on the Aflac Unit. 
  • Sarah Catherine Fowler (2017 BSFCS Dietetics & Consumer Foods) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight. In her current role as Culinary Arts Instructor at Decatur High School, she states, "Dr. Tracey Brigman’s two courses Food Principles and Quantity Food Production were both directly related to everything I have ever done in my career. These classes made a lasting impact on my professional education." A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  May 28, 2024

  • Dianna Thomas was a guest on the One Small Bite podcast (episodes 187 and 188).

  May 21, 2024

  • Hannah Jane Lucas accepted a new position with Eli Lilly. A photo was shared on The Georgia Way and NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Lauren Coheley Spain has been elected as HOD Representative for the Nutrition Educators of Health Professionals DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 
  • Skye Estroff had the honor of serving as a “media rider” with the US Navy Blue Angels before the Vidalia Onion Festival held in April. Skye is the host and executive producer of Foodie Road Trip and Skye's The Limit podcast.  
  • Kathryn Kear was featured in FACS’ new series "5 Years Forward" on the FACS Facebook page. Originally on a path to medical school, 2019 dietetics graduate Kathryn Kear quickly realized her passions were more aligned with nutrition. Kear is now a respected member of the healthcare team at Boston Children's Hospital, where she works with individuals with cystic fibrosis. Read more here. 

  May 07, 2024

  • Cindy Culver received the Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship. 
  • Julie Richardson was featured by Athens CEO in a video titled: Julie Richardson of St. Mary's, What is Bariatric Surgery?

  Apr 30, 2024

  • Danny Kwak started a new position in healthcare IT as Application Analyst – Epic Ambulatory at Wellstar Health System.
  • Amanda Kennedy obtained the English/Spanish Medical Interpreter certification from the UGA Center for Continuing Education.

  Apr 23, 2024

  • Jessica Vann started a new position as Medical Assistant at the Howard Center.

  Apr 16, 2024

  • Sarah Catherine Fowler received the 2024 Georgia New Achievers Award from GAFCS.
  • Grace Potts received the 2024 Graduate Scholarship from GAFCS.
  • Whitney Okie started a new position as Vice President of Operations – TJUH at Jefferson Health.

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Catherine Ruter started a new position as Assistant Director of Olympic Sports Nutrition at Mississippi State University.
  • Regina Monaco started a new position as Culinary Co-Op, Food Science Consultant at SharkNinja.
  • Carleen Mullins started a new position as Registered Dietitian at UNC Health Pardee.
  • Sydnee Berman started a new position as a Registered Dietitian at Diet vs. Disease. 
  • Emma Epps started a new position as Clinical Oncology Dietitian at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.
  • Erin Iverson started a new position as WIC Nutritionist at DeKalb Public Health (GA).
  • Jiyoung Sammi Kim started a new position as Associate Service Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Chisom Okoli began an ORISE Fellowship in Implementation Science with the Early Care & Education team in the Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity Branch with the CDC.

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Hannah Turner started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Atrium Health.
  • Chandler Davis started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Piedmont Athens Regional.
  • Chelsea Freeman, Nutrition Service Director for the Northeast Health District, wrote a post for Clarke County Health Department’s Facebook page about the nutritional benefits of mushrooms.

  Mar 19, 2024

  • Britt Rotberg, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, Senior Bilingual Clinical Manager at Insulet, was recently recognized as MVP for the Mid-South within her company and for being selected as Field Sales Leader of the Field Advisory Board for 2024-2025.
  • Laney Jones was featured in the Small Bites blog post, “Meet Laney: Small Bites' Newest Team Member!”

  Mar 12, 2024

  • Isabella Morin started a new position as Founder, Registered Dietitian at Holistic Hope, LLC.
  • Christina Amos started a new position as Registered Nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in the endocrinology department at the Center for Advanced Pediatrics.
  • Caroline Cerminaro started a new position as Key Account Manager at Nexus Patient Services - serving the rare disease community, including PKU and MSUD.
  • Katie Barnes started a new position as Principal Program Lead, Supply Chain at Chick-Fil-A Corporate Support Center.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • Shriya Bhatnagar, MPH, CPH started a new position as Data Scientist with the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • Hadley Gordon started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Eating Recovery Center in Denver, CO.
  • Catherine Lommen started a new position as Clinical Nutrition Coordinator at Northside Hospital.
  • Wells Ross started a new position as Eating Disorder Dietitian at Revelare Recovery.
  • Haley Hannah started a new position as a Medical Assistant and Patient Educator at Memorial Health’s Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgical Practice.
  • Christian Wright is first author on the manuscript, "Deletion of the Auxiliary α₂δ₁ Voltage Sensitive Calcium Channel Subunit in Osteocytes and Late-Stage Osteoblasts Impairs Femur Strength and Load-Induced Bone Formation in Male Mice” published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Katy Hewitt started a new position as Performance Nutrition Fellow at Georgia Tech Athletic Association.
  • Dorian Grant started a new position at Atlanta Functional Medicine as a medical scribe and assistant.
  • Kate Sprenger started a new position as Off-Premise Experience Associate Manager at Inspire. 
  • Carly Clark wrote an article on eating more fiber for heart health that was published in the Augusta Medical Examiner (page 9).

  Feb 13, 2024

  • MAJ Lori Maggioni was selected to attend the 2024 AMEDD Iron Majors Week where she will gain valuable insights into Army Medicine.
  • Laney Jones started a new position as program coordinator for Small Bites Adventure Club.
  • Megan Govedich started a new position as outpatient dietitian with Morrison Healthcare at Los Angeles General Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA. 

  Feb 06, 2024

  • Emmaline Peterson received her RDN credential after passing the national CDR exam on 1/31. A photo was added to the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 30, 2024

  • Maya Keator, MS, RD, LD started a position as outpatient registered dietitian at Prosperity Eating Disorders and Wellness. Maya is licensed in both Virginia and Maryland.
  • Olivia Plageman, MS, RD, LD started a new position as Nutritionist 1 at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
  • Sarah “Grey” Renn, RDN, LD, CLC, passed the RDN credentialing exam on 12/9/23. 
  • Holly Samples, RD, LD, CDCES started a new position as Clinical Development Manager at Abbott.

  Jan 23, 2024

  • Jennifer Ray started a new position in the Clarke County School District as a School Nutrition Food Assistant (and Kitchen Manager, temporary).
  • Regina Monaco started a new position as Culinary Lead and Project Engagement at Sur La Table.
  • Olivia Mountcastle started a new position as the Long-Term Care and Oncology Dietitian at St. John’s Health in Jackson, Wyoming. 
  • Rebecca Koch is an author on a recent publication titled “Case report: Expanding the understanding of the adult polyglucosan body disease continuum: novel presentations, diagnostic pitfalls, and clinical pearls” published in Front. Genet. 
  • Emily Jones was featured in the Athens CEO video, “Emily Jones of St. Mary's, Reasons to See a Dietitian” on behalf of St. Mary's Health Care System. 
  • Laney Jones received her RDN credential on January 11^th. A photo of Laney was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 09, 2024

  • Kathryn Kear (BSFCS, Dietetics 2018; MS, Nutritional Sciences 2019) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Rick Lewis, Emma Laing, and Caree Cotwright are mentioned).
  • Carleen Mullins and Rebecca Mergy recently received their RDN credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Lianni Maldonado, MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN received her CDR Board Certification as a Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management.
  • Seiyi Adeyemi-Bajo graduated from her PA program at Emory University School of Medicine. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Lydia Averette was promoted to a Level II Pediatric Specialist Dietitian with Nutrition Healthworks.
  • Cindy Kanarek Culver is a member of the 2023 class of Commission on Dietetic Registration Doctoral Scholarship Recipients. She is a current PhD Organizational Leadership candidate at Anderson University and plans to defend in spring 2024.

  Dec 12, 2023

  • Claudette (Bailey) Noward was recently promoted to Manager of Nutrition Operations for the K-12 foodservice management company she works for in Florida.

  Dec 05, 2023

  • Merin Mathew (nutritional sciences, 2019) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Alex Anderson, Robert Pazdro, and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • Skye Estroff was featured on Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta on 11/30. The segment, “Skye Estroff talks about tailgating” can be viewed here.
  • Samara Pattiasina was promoted to Clinical Dietitian II at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford.

  Nov 28, 2023

  • Jake Conner (culinary science & nutrition and dietetics, 2020) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Ginnefer Cox and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • Sydnee Berman started a new position as Registered Dietitian at FoodSmart.
  • Alejandra Delgado started a new position as RDN with the Longstreet Clinic. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Beverly Hobbs started a new position as Activities Director for Madison Health and Rehab.

  Nov 14, 2023

  • Tyler Roof (dietetics, 2019) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Tracey Brigman, Ginnefer Cox, and Rick Lewis are mentioned).
  • Madison Locke started a new position as the Heart & Lung Transplant Dietitian at the Medical University of South Carolina.
  • Hannah Harper started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at WellStar Kennestone Hospital.

  Nov 07, 2023

  • Jessica Wonn (dietetics and consumer foods, 2018) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Tracey Brigman and Ginnefer Cox are mentioned).
  • UGA Athletics sports nutritionist Maria Williams (BSFCS ’07, MS ’09) shared her recipe for a delicious and nutritious seven-layer taco dip, which was recently featured in posts by the UGA Alumni Association.
  • Abbie Klinker started a new position as Registered Dietitian at FoodSmart.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • Hannah Harper recently received her RDN credential. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Emily (Brown) Truscott, MS, RD has started a new business titled Making It with Emily, LLC. Follow her on Instagram @making.it.with.emily.
  • Sylvia Chen started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Piedmont.
  • Jacey Leonard started a new position as Registered Dietitian at FoodSmart.
  • Sarah Perrine started a new position as a Nurse Extern at Northside Hospital in the Oncology Department.
  • Kelli Dunagan has been promoted to Lead Dietitian for the WS market at CoreLife Healthcare.
  • Taylor Morris is starting a new position as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Syneos Health in partnership with AstraZeneca. 

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Amanda Frothingham (dietetics, 2019) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Tracey Brigman and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • Brianna Hannasch started a new position as Registered Dietitian at the Georgia Department of Public Health.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • Meredith Halleck Vincent (dietetics, 2016) was featured in a recent FACS alumni spotlight (Tracey Brigman, Joan Fischer, Rick Lewis, and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as outpatient dietitian at Grady Health System. 
  • Freida Lim has been promoted to diving coach and senior sport executive at Singapore Athletics. 
  • Helen Morgan was accepted as a trainee in the Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

  Oct 10, 2023

  • Congratulations to our recent dietetic internship graduates who passed the CDR national RD exam: Jacey Leonard, Betsy Cogan, Sydnee Berman, and Abbie Klinker. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Emma Epps started a new position as clinical dietitian at Piedmont. 

  Oct 03, 2023

  • Melissa Cruz is a scholarship award recipient of the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Inclusion Diversity Equity and Access (IDEA) Award.
  • Chadrick Richardson reached a milestone in his PA training when he earned his white coat during the Morehouse School of Medicine’s Fall Convocation & White Coat and Pinning Ceremony on 9/15. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Flannery Daughtry started a new position as a registered dietitian at HBC Nutrition. She specializes in diabetes, prediabetes, weight management, women’s health, cardiac health, and post-bariatric surgery.
  • Sarah Parker Jones earned her RDN credential on 9/21. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • Jenissa Gordon is among those in the Augusta University College of Allied Health Sciences Physician Assistant Class of 2023 cohort who passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistance (NCCPA) PANCE exam on their first attempt. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Natalie (Smith) Ruiz earned her RD credential on 8/26. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Sep 19, 2023

  • Jacey Leonard started a new position as Grants Writer at Kane Clinics, LLC.
  • Adaure Nosiri started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Culina Health.
  • Ani Powell started a new position as FACS Extension Agent for Morgan County through UGA Cooperative Extension.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • Skye Estroff is featured alongside her grandmother in the September issue of Southern Living Magazine. Check out their recipe here.
  • Ayshia Ranjitsingh started a new position as dietitian at MultiCare Health System.
  • Isabella Morin started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Aster Springs Outpatient Facility.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • Lauren Kort started a new position as a consulting Registered Dietitian at Bariendo.
  • Sarah Parker Jones accepted a job at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in the Diabetes Resource Center as an outpatient RD. 
  • Brittany Moment started a new business dedicated to PCOS Nutrition & Wellness, particularly for the BIPOC community. Follow her on Instagram @ThePCOSCysta.

  Aug 29, 2023

  • Katie Norris Grunewald and Zach Grunewald welcomed their son, Rhys, on August 21st. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
  • Amy Goss received promotion to Associate Professor with tenure at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 
  • Molly Grace Edwards started a new position as clinical dietitian at Emory Healthcare. 
  • Marissa Maule started a new position as a Registered Dietitian at Nourish Family Nutrition. 
  • Cindy Culver was selected by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation as a recipient of the 2023 Mary C. Zahasky Memorial Continuing Education Award. This award is issued as a stipend to support her attendance at FNCE® 2023 in Denver, CO.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • Skye Estroff started a new podcast titled “Skye’s The Limit.” The trailer (Episode 0) is now available wherever you stream podcasts (e.g., Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Stitcher, Amazon Music). New episodes will be released every Tuesday. More updates on Skye-estroff.com.
  • Whitley Carter earned her RDN credential on August 17^th and is pursuing clinical employment opportunities.

  Aug 16, 2023

  • Riordan Dail, MS, RD, was recently promoted to Captain in the US Army. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Taylor Newman, PhD, RDN, Kroger Health’s director of nutrition, was recently featured on The Produce Moms podcast to discuss Kroger’s Food as Medicine initiative as well as their work following the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.

  Aug 08, 2023

  • Shriya Bhatnagar started a new position as Project Coordinator/Program Planner Analyst at the University of South Florida.
  • Megan Govedich has been promoted to Bariatric and Weight Management Dietitian at Morrison Healthcare. 
  • Xi Fang started a new position as Applied Scientist at Amazon.
  • Markita Lewis, Marketing Communications Associate for the National Peanut Board, was featured in the article," NPB Continues to Connect with College & University Food Service Association.” The article covers news and events from the National Association of College and University Food Services conference (NACUFS) held in Baltimore, MD from July 19-21. 
  • Libby Siegel earned her RD credential on 7/24. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Molly Eason graduated from Georgia Tech with her Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health.

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Merin Mathew, a 2019 nutritional sciences graduate, uses her FACS knowledge every day in her career as a physical therapist to help educate patients and improve their care. Read more about Merin in her FACS alumni spotlight (Alex Anderson, Rob Pazdro, and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • After graduating with her bachelor's in dietetics and M.S. in nutritional sciences, Kathryn Kear felt well ahead of the curve stepping into her professional career. Kear now serves as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist in the Cystic Fibrosis clinic at Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts. Read more about Kathryn in her FACS alumni spotlight (Richard Lewis, Caree Cotwright, and Emma Laing are mentioned).
  • Mayra Patino started a new position as health educator at the Feminist Women’s Health Center in Atlanta.
  • Emily Tyus, RN, started a new position as Bariatric Center Coordinator at Piedmont Augusta.
  • Molly Grace Edwards and Starlyn Street earned their RD credentials earlier this month. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jul 18, 2023

  • Ivy Odom is one of the 2023 UGA Alumni Association’s class of 40 Under 40 – ABH, UGA Today, Athens CEO, WGAU
  • Cindy Kanarek Culver, MS, RDN, LD is a recipient of the School Nutrition Association Foundation Scholarship. She received both the Schwan’s Food Service Scholarship and the SNA Superhero Award for a total of $3,000. She will be using this money towards tuition for her PhD in Organizational Leadership from Anderson University. Cindy is the current Director of School Nutrition with Marietta City Schools and is starting her 23^rd school year in school nutrition. Cindy is a proud graduate of UGA with a BSFCS in Dietetics and Institutional Management (Class of '95).
  • Mariah McDaniel, MS, NDTR has been appointed to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Policy Committee as State Legislative Monitor for the 2023-2024 calendar year.

  Jul 11, 2023

  • Darci Bell accepted a position as a Lecturer at Tennessee Tech University. Dr. Bell will be teaching graduate students in their program in Community Health & Nutrition.
  • Emily Jones wrote the article, “Meals and Mental Health Awareness” for the St. Mary’s Healthcare System blog.
  • Jessica Beasley started a new position as clinical dietitian at Emory University Winship Cancer Institute.
  • Brittany Bogusz, MS, RDN started a new private practice named, Simply Balanced Britt.
  • Brianna Cannova received her RDN credential. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jun 27, 2023

  • Shriya Bhatnagar started a new position as student intern in the Prevention Research and Translation Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
  • Paige Wilson accepted a position as an RD at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX. 
  • Ana Ulloa started a new position as a travel dietitian at Aureus Medical Group. 
  • Rebecca Reese graduated from the Augusta University MS DI program in May and passed the RD exam on 6/17. She will soon be starting her first job as an RDN in Denver, CO. Becca’s photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Katy Hewitt, current dietetic intern at Samford University, presented on the importance of nutrition at the Alabama Head Injury Bright Ideas conference on 6/21

  Jun 20, 2023

  • Bethany Keith was elected to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Delegate position.
  • Melanie Abron started a new position as clinical dietitian at Emory Healthcare. 
  • Paige Wilson passed the RD exam on 6/15. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jun 13, 2023

  • Madelyn Percival is starting a new position at St. Joseph’s/Candler as a clinical dietitian through Morrison Healthcare.
  • Bryce Thompson has been promoted to director of the dietary department at the Eating Disorder Treatment Center (ACED) in Birmingham, AL. 
  • Alissa Pantuosco has started a new position as Community Collaborations (Farm to School) Intern at Georgia Organics. 
  • Carley Mullins started a new position as nutrition associate for the New York Mets. 

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Kathryn Kear is starting a new position as Clinical Nutrition Specialist at Boston Children’s Hospital in the cystic fibrosis clinic.
  • Starlyn Street is starting a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Atrium Health Navicent.

  May 30, 2023

  • Christian Wright started a new position as Senior Research Fellow at Indiana University School of Medicine. 
  • Jaclyn Barta started a new position as Clinical Pediatric Nutritionist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. 
  • Catherine Ruter recently passed her RD exam and will be starting a new position as a Performance Nutrition Intern at the University of Alabama. 
  • Kathryn Gazaway accepted a position as a clinical dietitian at Piedmont Athens Regional.

  May 23, 2023

  • Congratulations to Destiney McDaniel for recently passing the RD exam. Destiney is working as a clinical dietitian at Atrium Health Floyd, which is Level-2 trauma center in Rome, GA.

  May 16, 2023

  • Emily Jones accepted a new position as Clinical Dietitian at St. Mary’s Healthcare System.
  • Bethany Keith started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Renal Care 360.
  • Rebecca Mergy accepted a position as Sports Dietitian for Wake Forest University Football.
  • Lauren Tinkey was promoted to Outpatient and Culinary Lead Dietitian at Veritas Collaborative, LLC.

  May 02, 2023

  • Trey Sanders is starting a new position as Head of Product Development at UCAN (UCAN creates product solutions for energy and nutrition without sugar or caffeine).

  Apr 25, 2023

  • Danny Kwak was promoted to Clinical Informatics Dietitian at Wellstar Health System. 
  • Jake Conner was welcomed as the new FACS Agent in Walton County as of April 1, 2023. This news was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Nominations are currently being accepted for the FACS Alumni Board. As a member of this board, you will build strategic relationships with students, faculty and other alumni. Nominate yourself or a friend at this link. 
  • Caroline Jones started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at BridgePoint Healthcare. 
  • Markita Lewis authored the post, “Sustainable eating for people and the planet,” published 3/16 on behalf of the National Peanut Board. 
  • Britt Rotberg, Senior Clinical Services Manager at Insulet, conduced an insulin pump (Omnipod) training session at Piedmont Athens Regional on 3/15. Dietetics major Julia Pittman attended the training. A photo of Britt and Julia was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Kate Keirsey delivered the talk, “Treating Pediatric Obesity from a Non-Diet, Non-Shaming Perspective,” at the 2023 Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition on 3/3. Kate’s private practice is named Well Fed Family. 
  • Sarima Moosa received acceptance to Bluefield University (VCOM/Bluefield MHSA program) as part of their inaugural class to become a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant. A photo of Sarima was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Ivy Odom Aponte was a guest on the TODAY Show on 3/7 in the segment “Here are the best small towns, according to Southern Living.”
  • Nominations are currently being accepted for the FACS Alumni Board. As a member of this board, you will build strategic relationships with students, faculty and other alumni. Nominate yourself or a friend at this link. 

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Jessica Vann started a new position as Dietetic Technician at Aramark.
  • Britt Rotberg was promoted to Senior Clinical Services Manager at Insulet.

  Feb 22, 2023

  • Rebecca (Gould) Koch is lead author on the paper “Diagnosis and management of glycogen storage disease type IV, including adult polyglucosan body disease: A clinical practice resource” recently published in Molecular Genetics and Metabolism.
  • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as registered dietitian at Nutrition Solutions for Me.
  • Christina (Whitworth) Bogardus started a new position at InDependent | Military Spouse Wellness Matters.

  Feb 14, 2023

  • Megan Govedich has accepted a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Piedmont Augusta.
  • Lauren Coheley has started a new position as associate department head for undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University.
  • Alice (Tivzenda) Borukhov started a new position as Community Dietitian at IntegraMD.

  Feb 07, 2023

  • Julie (Dean) Spahn has been promoted to Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Specialist at Nestle. 
  • Elizabeth Klingbeil started a new position as Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. 
  • Jayla Thurman started a new position as Clinical Oncology Dietitian at City of Hope.  
  • Katy Hewitt was featured in a press release by Samford University on 1/23, titled “White Coat Ceremony Honors Dietetic Internship Class of 2023.” A photo of Katy was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Jan 31, 2023

  • Shriya Bhatnagar started a new position as Research Intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with the Division of Chronic Disease Prevention and Promotion. 
  • Haley Sanders will be starting a new position in March with Seeds Nutrition Counseling.

  Jan 24, 2023

  • Savannah Duffy authored the post, “Setting SMART Goals for Your Health,” published in Foodguides on 1/9. 
  • Frances Perkinson started a new position as a clinical dietitian at NutraCo. 
  • Mallory McDaniel started a new position as registered dietitian at Atlanta Bariatrics.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • Alexa Burnett is starting a new position as PRN Dietitian with Morrison Healthcare at Morgan Medical Center.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • Merin Mathew was a contestant on Wheel of Fortune on 12/20. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Lydia Averette started a new position as Registered Dietitian for Nutrition Healthworks. 
  • Jessica Beasley started a new position as Clinical RD at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. 
  • Julie Dean is a co-author on a paper published in Nutrients. The citation is: Huss LR, Dean J, Lamothe LM, Hamaker B, Reuhs B, Goran MI, Lê K-A. Micronutrient Profile and Carbohydrate Microstructure of Commercially Prepared and Home Prepared Infant Fruit and Vegetable Purees. Nutrients. 2023; 15(1):45. 
  • Sammi Kim received an AHA postdoctoral fellowship for 2023. She will continue to explore the path in which microbiome-derived metabolites communicate with the body's metabolic system. 
  • Sepideh Kaviani will be starting a new position as Principal Scientist at Abbott.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • Kathryn Porter Starr started a new position as associate professor at Duke University School of Medicine. 
  • Abby Bailey started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. 
  • Kelli Dunagan started a new position as Registered Dietitian at CoreLife Healthcare. 
  • Destiney McDaniel has been offered a position as Registered Dietitian at Harbin Clinic - Internal Medicine Singh in Rome, GA, which will begin in late January. 
  • Caroline Barrett started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Tanner Medical Center. 
  • Theavy Tep, Mayra Patino, and Dominique Miller, coordinated program (MS/DI) students at Georgia State University, successfully completed their Capstone Defense presentation on 12/7, titled, “Cultural Foods Module for Healthcare Professionals.” A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Deanna Shaffer obtained a new certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. 
  • Daniel Gomez and Stephen Varverakis (currently completing their MS/DI at Georgia State University) attended a class at Emory University and ran into fellow alumna Amber Malik (currently a genetic metabolic dietitian at Emory). A photo was posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Rebecca Reese was chosen as a Student Ambassador for Augusta University where she is currently completing her MS/DI. Read her profile here. A photo of Becca was also posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Lauren Leighton started a new position as manager of culinary innovation at FAT Brands, Inc.  
  • Natalie Ruiz and Emmaline Peterson reunited this week at Natalie’s WIC clinic that often hosts dietetic interns from Georgia State University. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 08, 2022

  • Charlie Mustard, Roastmaster at Jittery Joe’s, was a presenter in TEDxUGA 2022: Wonder. In this talk, “Building Community One Coffee at a Time,” Charlie mentions working on his MS in our department! He goes on to explore the importance of community participation and the ways we can all make our own communities more unique. A short video clip was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.  
  • Carly Clark and Amber Sullivan received their white coats during a ceremony at Augusta University, where they are currently completing their MS/DI program. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • Alexis Nosiri started a new position as a clinical dietitian at Aya Healthcare. 
  • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as clinical dietitian at NICU at Wellstar Health System. 
  • Katie Barnes started a new position as Sr. Supplier Quality Lead at Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center.

  Nov 01, 2022

  • Kate Keirsey started a new position as RDN at Wellfed Family Nutrition.

  Oct 25, 2022

  • Courtney Brown will begin her new role as Community Health Engagement Coordinator with the Georgia CTSA starting 11/15. Dr. Brown will work under the direction of Drs. Ali Berg, Allisen Penn, and Brad Phillips. This news was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Madison Sutton was a recipient of the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship awarded to deserving female students with financial needs in nursing, nutrition, and respiratory therapy professional health programs at Georgia State University. Photos of Madison were shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

• UGA Service of the Week

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Final reminder to RSVP by April 1st, 2025 (TODAY!) for the Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship with honorary guest speaker, Barbara Rolls, Professor and Helen Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. Her presentation is entitled, "The Big Three: Properties of Food That Drive Intake." Dr. Rolls is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of food characteristics (i.e. variety, energy density, and portion size) on energy intake across the lifespan. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and six books, including The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan and The Volumetrics Eating Plan. The lectureship will occur on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the Special Collections Library Rm. 271 from 11:30am - 12:30pm with a reception to follow. 

  Mar 25, 2025

  • Celebrate National Nutrition Month with our Peer Nutrition Educators! The PNEs have been playing nutrition games at the UGA Dining Commons all March long. Visit them from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on March 28th at Village Summit to play games and win prizes.

  Mar 18, 2025

  • Please join us for the Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship with honorary guest speaker, Barbara Rolls, Professor and Helen Guthrie Chair in Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. Her presentation is entitled, "The Big Three: Properties of Food That Drive Intake." Dr. Rolls is internationally recognized for her research on the influence of food characteristics (i.e. variety, energy density, and portion size) on energy intake across the lifespan. She is the author of more than 250 research articles and six books, including The Volumetrics Weight Control Plan and The Volumetrics Eating Plan. The lectureship will occur on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025, at the Special Collections Library Rm. 271 from 11:30am - 12:30pm with a reception to follow. Please RSVP by April 1st, 2025.

  Mar 11, 2025

  • Celebrate National Nutrition Month with our Peer Nutrition Educators! The PNEs will be playing nutrition games at the UGA Dining Commons all March long. Visit them at the following locations from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm to play games and win prizes: March 13th at O-House, March 17th at Snelling, March 21st at Bolton, and March 28th at Village Summit. 

  Feb 25, 2025

  • The UGA Pre-Professional Advising Office will hold a Health Professions Fair on Thursday, February 27th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall. The fair will include representatives from medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, allied health, physician associate, nursing, and pharmacy programs. Click here for a list of registered programs. Click here to sign-up.

  Feb 18, 2025

  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions.

  Feb 04, 2025

  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! The UGA PNEs provide informative programs to student groups on campus. PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Dr. Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions. 

  Jan 28, 2025

  • Save the Date! The Third Annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship will take place on April 23rd from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. The honorary speaker is Dr. Barbara Rolls, professor and Helen A. Guthrie Chair of Nutritional Sciences at Penn State University. More details to come.

  Jan 21, 2025

  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information.

  Jan 14, 2025

  • The NUTR GSO and UGA SDA are excited to announce that the Nutritional Sciences t-shirts and sweatshirts are now available for sale! To make a purchase, go to https://stores.inksoft.com/uga_nutritional_sciences/shop/home. T-shirts are $16.00 each and sweatshirts are $19.00 each.  For "Delivery Options," be sure to click "Pick Up My Order." The last day to purchase merch is January 27th, so make sure to order soon! Your purchased items should be available for pickup in Dawson Hall room 280 by the second week of February.

  Jan 07, 2025

  • The Home Food Preservation and Consumer Food Safety lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing and upcoming research projects to start in the Spring 2025 semester. If you are interested in applying, please send your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team to Dr. Carla Schwan at carla.schwan@uga.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by January 10th, and we will have a decision for you by January 17th, 2025.

  Dec 17, 2024

  • Save the date for FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Registration is open!  You can register at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. Please register before Jan. 24, 2025!

  Dec 10, 2024

  • The Home Food Preservation and Consumer Food Safety lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing and upcoming research projects to start in the Spring 2025 semester. If you are interested in applying, please send your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team to Dr. Carla Schwan at carla.schwan@uga.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by January 10th, and we will have a decision for you by January 17th, 2025. 

  Nov 26, 2024

  • Call for undergraduate research assistants! Are you interested in food safety microbiology and how researchers validate processes and recipes to safeguard consumer public health? Are you interested in working with Georgia communities to share food safety education and guidance through UGA Extension by judging at 4-H, developing toolkits, and presenting food safety-based materials across the state? Are you interested in gaining research experience, potentially including training and mentorship for entering into the annual CURO symposium, in food safety microbiology prior to graduate or medical school? If so, the Home Food Preservation and Consumer Food Safety lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing and upcoming research projects in the aforementioned domains to start in the Spring 2025 semester. If you are interested in applying, please send your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team to Dr. Carla Schwan at carla.schwan@uga.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by January 10th, and we will have a decision for you by January 17th, 2025.

  Nov 19, 2024

  • The International Coffee Hour hosted by UGA International Student Life takes place every Friday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Victor K Wilson Ballroom. Enjoy free coffee, free food, and meeting someone new!

  Nov 12, 2024

  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 

  Nov 05, 2024

  • The Turkeypalooza canned food drive sponsored by our SDA is currently underway. You can help them reach their goal of donating 50 cans of cranberry sauce to go toward Thanksgiving meals that will be prepared for those experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. Donating 14 oz cans of jellied cranberry sauce is preferred, and the items do not need to be brand specific. The donation bin is located outside of Dr. Laing’s office (Dawson Hall 390) until 2:30 pm on November 15th. Questions about this service opportunity may be directed to SDA community service chair, Savannah Regnier, at savannah.regnier@uga.edu. 

  Oct 29, 2024

  • November is Diabetes Awareness Month! UGA Extension offers many resources for type 2 diabetes prevention and management, which can be found here. USG employees can visit USG Well-being to learn about programs and support available to you. Mark your calendars for November 6th for USG's Well-being Wednesday session at noon, where prediabetes and diabetes resources for USG employees will be discussed. UGA Extension is pleased to partner with USG to provide the Diabetes Prevention Program to employees at no cost to participants.

  Oct 22, 2024

  • The Sensory and Evaluation and Product Development Laboratory in Dawson Hall led by Ginnefer Cox invites students to contribute to research regarding acceptability of lactose free and conventional cow’s milk. Participants must be UGA students 18 to 25 years of age who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in a UGA Dining Services meal plan. If you have a dairy allergy, you will not be allowed to participate in this study. You may only participate in this study once and will receive a $30 ClinCard (similar to a Visa Gift Card) when two study visits are fully completed. Signups for this study are now open for October 23 and 25, November 6 and 8, November 13 and 15, and November 20 and 22. If you have questions about this research, please contact PhD student Renee Hutton at sensorynutr@uga.edu. Please share the flyer in your networks, which was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Oct 08, 2024

  • The Sensory and Evaluation and Product Development Laboratory in Dawson Hall led by Ginnefer Cox invites students to contribute to research regarding acceptability of lactose free and conventional cow’s milk. Participants must be UGA students 18 to 25 years of age who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in a UGA Dining Services meal plan. If you have a dairy allergy, you will not be allowed to participate in this study. You may only participate in this study once and will receive a $30 ClinCard (similar to a Visa Gift Card) when two study visits are fully completed. Signups for this study are now open for October 9 and 11, October 16 and 18, October 23 and 25, November 6 and 8, November 13 and 15, and November 20 and 22. If you have questions about this research, please contact PhD student Renee Hutton at sensorynutr@uga.edu. Please share the flyer in your networks, which was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Oct 01, 2024

  • The UGA Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program is offering two open house opportunities, virtual AND in-person: Friday, October 11th, 2024, 1:30-4:30pm (VIRTUAL; For the virtual session, a zoom link will be sent out closer to the date) and Friday, October 18th, 2024, 1:30pm-4:30pm (IN-PERSON; Dawson Hall Rm. 216, 305 Sanford Dr, Athens, GA 30605). RSVP here. For more information, please contact graduate coordinator, Alex Anderson (fianko@uga.edu).

  Sep 24, 2024

  • Applications are open for the 2024 Health & Wellness Pitch Competition! Current UGA students with a health & wellness focused business and/or idea are invited to apply to the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Pitch Competition that will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Studio 225 (225 W. Broad St.), the Student Center for Entrepreneurship. Each student will bring their idea, business, or product for a chance to win prize money totaling $17,500. The deadline to apply is October 4th. Our department was well represented last year with several students making it to the final competition and one winning 2nd place! Learn more here.

  Sep 17, 2024

  • The FACS Undergraduate Research Scholarship opportunity provides both an undergraduate student and their faculty mentor $1,000 each to support the work they are doing. More information about this scholarship can be found on this webpage. The application to apply for the scholarship can be found on the linked webpage and the deadline to apply is September 30.

  Sep 10, 2024

  • BeWellUGA Week is September 9-14. The line-up for this year’s BeWellUGA Week offers a wide variety of well-being opportunities across campus. Produced by UGA’s Well-being Resources, BeWellUGA Week offers a series of events for students to engage in conversations and activities that support the five dimensions of well-being- Purpose, Community, Physical, Social and Financial. Highlights include a suicide prevention night with former UGA football player Tra Battle, BeWellUGA Fest, Ramsey Palooza, KravMaga self-defense classes, and more. BeWellUGA Week is part of Welcome UGA and has grown to include some of the most popular well-being events of the year. To learn more, or to pre-register for certain events, please visit well-being.uga.edu. 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Attention nutritional sciences majors! The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. To apply, students must be undergraduate Nutritional Sciences majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and conducting faculty-mentored research in the basic sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 19th. For questions and application information, please contact Dr. Emily Noble (Emily.Noble@uga.edu).

  Aug 27, 2024

  • The Dawg Ally Safe Space Training is a dynamic three-hour workshop designed for faculty, staff, and students at the University of Georgia who are eager to deepen their understanding of gender and sexual identity, confront homophobia and heterosexism, and actively support LGBTQIA+ college students. Interested in attending? This semester's training dates are September 5th, October 10th, and November 8th. All sessions will take place from 1:00pm - 4:00pm in Adinkra Hall. Sign up here.

  Aug 20, 2024

  • Attention nutritional sciences majors! The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. To apply, students must be undergraduate Nutritional Sciences majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and conducting faculty-mentored research in the basic sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 19th, 2024. For questions and application information, please contact Dr. Emily Noble (Emily.Noble@uga.edu).

  Aug 13, 2024

  • Dr. Cox's Sensory Evaluation and Product Development Laboratory is seeking undergraduate lab assistants for the Fall 2024 Semester who will aid with research tasks in the lab including assisting with research studies, data input and collection, and journal article research. Assistants will also be responsible for maintenance of the lab and cleaning of equipment, sensory testing area and product development spaces. Note: Available to work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays is preferred for a total of 10 hours per week at $13 per hour. Some days may require morning hours (7am) and later evening hours (until 8pm). If you are interested in this position, please contact Renee Hutton at rdh24857@uga.edu. The email should include year, major, graduation date, availability to work, and an attached copy of your resume.

  Aug 06, 2024

  •  The FACS Back to School Bash will be held on August 13th. This event is open to FACS faculty, staff and grad students. RSVP by August 10th.

  Jul 30, 2024

  •  For students planning to complete a dietetics practicum in Spring 2025, please go to this website and complete the checklist by July 31st.

  Jul 16, 2024

  • UGA Well-being is collaborating with SNAP-ED Cooperative Extension to foster a culture of hydration in our UGA and Georgia-wide community. Hydration is a principle to practice, especially during the Georgia heat of these hot summer months. Click here or text “WATER” to (833)-712-1267 to join the Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign.

  Jul 02, 2024

  • Follow Student Affairs on Instagram! Keep your finger on the pulse of UGA student life, be inspired by fresh content ideas, and stay up to date on campus events. Click here to follow.

  Jun 25, 2024

  • UGA Well-being is collaborating with SNAP-ED Cooperative Extension to foster a culture of hydration in our UGA and Georgia-wide community. Hydration is a principle to practice, especially during the Georgia heat of these hot summer months. Click here or text “WATER” to (833)-712-1267 to join the Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign. Also, look out for information on UGA Well-being’s water drinking challenge, “Hydrate is the Way To Elevate!”  

  Jun 18, 2024

  • The Nutritional Tour of Switzerland, Germany, and Austria study away program led by Dr. Chad Paton in May 2025 is accepting applications! Learn more here. 

  Jun 11, 2024

  • UGA SNAP-Ed is seeking qualified candidates for their Nutrition Education Coordinator position! Ideal candidates would have MS/RD credentials and experiences in community and public health nutrition research and programming areas, including curriculum and other nutrition content development for low-income audiences. Please share with your networks or apply here.  

  Jun 04, 2024

  • UGA SNAP-Ed is seeking qualified candidates for their Nutrition Education Coordinator position! Ideal candidates would have MS/RD credentials and experiences in community and public health nutrition research and programming areas, including curriculum and other nutrition content development for low-income audiences. Please share with your networks or apply here.  

  May 28, 2024

  • Follow @uga_nutrition_abroad on Instagram to receive updates on what our students are learning as they traverse through Spain, France, and Belgium this summer! 

  May 21, 2024

  • FACS welcomed 493 new members into the FACS alumni family on May 10th at the convocation ceremony! Among them are 419 undergraduates, 63 master's, and 11 doctoral students. View FACS Convocation photos here. Photos were also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. 

  May 14, 2024

  • Art Grider will be performing with other musicians at Wire Park on May 25th from 6-8pm. If you're in town, please stop by and celebrate the start of summer with Dr. Grider!  

  May 07, 2024

  • Do you want to help design educational posters, update nutrition information for the dining commons, write blog posts for the Eating Smart blog, and much more? Come work with Dr. Katherine Ingerson and Mariah McDaniel in UGA Dining! If you are eager to gain valuable internship experience, email ingerson@uga.edu more information. You are welcome to promote this announcement that was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

  Apr 23, 2024

  • The National Center for Home Food Preservation is thrilled to announce the launch of a new website. You can continue accessing it at https://nchfp.uga.edu. The website features a user-friendly menu at the top offering options such as ‘Preserve By’, ‘Resources’, ‘Newsflash’, ‘FAQs’, ‘Blog’, ‘Donate’, and ‘Contact’. Stay updated with the latest news and important updates on home food preservation by subscribing to the Newsflash feed, here.

  Apr 16, 2024

  • Our SDA has exciting news! This year's t-shirts are now available for purchase. The design of the 2024 shirt is linked here. Please CLICK HERE to purchase your shirt(s) for $23 each. Once your shirt has been purchased, please take a screenshot of your order confirmation. Shirts will be available for pick up at our meeting this Wednesday, April 10^th, and at our final meeting of the semester on Wednesday, April 24^th. If neither of these times works for you, please let us know so we can make other arrangements. If you have any questions about ordering your shirt, please email SDA treasurer, Anna Nguyen (anna.nguyen20@uga.edu).

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Graduate Students: Looking to connect with students working on dissertations, theses, academic projects, or research papers? Register for Graduate Student Wellness Coaching through the Fontaine Center to stay motivated and improve strategies for time management and work/life balance. Join us for 30-minute sessions to discuss academic goals and writing strategies or stay or an open 1-hour writing lab to work on your projects! Snacks provided! Sessions are held every other Thursday starting 2/2024 in the Science Learning Center, room 145, from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM.

  Mar 26, 2024

  • Apply to the FACS Legislative Aide Leadership Fellows Program! Applications for Spring 2025 are due April 5. Learn more and apply at this link. There is $6,000 available in financial support.  

  Mar 19, 2024

  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.

  Mar 12, 2024

  • The Graduate Peer Support Network GPSN is open to all graduate students and serves to connect students to campus resources and to each other. The network is supported by the Graduate School and peer-led by graduate students across a variety of disciplines and campus partners. Learn more about upcoming GPSN workshops here.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • The UGA Libraries sponsors the Undergraduate Research Awards, which provide cash prizes ($200-$300). All UGA undergraduates are eligible! DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 11, 2024. You are eligible to apply for this award by meeting with a librarian and writing a 3- to 5-page essay. Details at this link. 

  Feb 20, 2024

  • Celebrate #NationalNutritionMonth 2024 with us in Dawson Hall!
  • Join our National Nutrition Month® Health Expo on 3/13 and receive free health assessments provided by our UGA Peer Nutrition Educators. Where? Dawson Hall 1st floor lobby | When? March 13^th from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | What to expect? Having fun at the build-your-own trail mix station & sampling fresh fruit waters.
  • Share your favorite family recipe (click this link), which will be printed and shared on bulletin boards in Dawson. The submission form is currently open!   

  Feb 13, 2024

  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.   

  Feb 06, 2024

  • SDA just released the 2024 t-shirt design for their annual fundraiser! To see the design and place your order, please CLICK HERE to indicate the size you would like to purchase. The design can also be viewed on SDA Facebook and Instagram pages.  

  Jan 30, 2024

  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.  

  Jan 23, 2024

  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st. 

  Jan 09, 2024

  • The Fourth Annual Obesity Research Initiative Symposium will take place on February 9, 2024 at the Special Collections Library. The Graduate Student Oral and Poster Presentation competition is open for abstract submissions, and the submission Deadline is January 9. Monetary awards will be given to select recipients.

  Dec 12, 2023

  • During the holiday season, we invite you to consider supporting the FACS Student Emergency Fund, a vital initiative that swiftly addresses urgent financial needs for enrolled students in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences facing unforeseen emergencies. Your contribution will play a crucial role in providing rapid support during emergencies and minimizing the negative impact of financial stressors on their academic performance and personal lives. Together, we can ensure that our FACS students receive compassionate assistance during times of crises, allowing them to navigate challenges and focus on their education. Donate here.

  Dec 05, 2023

  • FACS convocation will take place on Friday, December 15 at 1 p.m. in Mahler Hall at the Georgia Center.

  Nov 28, 2023

  • FACS is hosting a gift drive this holiday season, and they are sponsoring four children in foster care as part of the DFCS Angel Project. The drive will be hosted until December 5th, and donations can be brought to the Dean’s Suite in Dawson 224. CLICK HERE for more information.

  Nov 14, 2023

  • FACS is hosting a holiday gift drive this year sponsoring 4 children in foster care as part of the DFCS Angel Project. We would appreciate your help in spreading the word to your respective organizations. Donations can be brought to the Dean’s Suite (Dawson 224) through December 5. More information and gift lists can be found here.

  Nov 07, 2023

  • Study Away: Nutrition and Culinary Study in Korea and Japan: Students will spend 17 days in major cities in South Korea and Japan experiencing traditional and current food culture. The program will include various cultural experiences such as a kimchi cooking class, sake brewery visit, tours of famous places, and more! Earn 6 credit hours and EL credit. The 2024 Maymester deadline is December 4^th. For more information, contact Dr. Hea Jin Park at hjpark@uga.edu or visit this site.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • UGA Well-being Resources recently launched a centralized Well-being Program Request page. This streamlines the process for faculty, staff, and students to request well-being programming for their classes, faculty/staff meetings, organization meetings, or other opportunities. Check it out here!

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Would you like to work for Georgia Football Performance Nutrition? Now is your chance! UGA Football Nutrition is hiring for both volunteer and paid positions. It is an amazing experience as a student to work with the sports dietitians, the schedule is flexible around classes, and most importantly, it's fun! Two types of positions are available: 
  • FB Nutrition Volunteers: Work directly with Director and Assistant Director of Performance Nutrition; work in smoothie bar and help with attendance coverage, hydration testing, unloading orders, restocking, supplementation, etc.; Work minimum of 12 hours/week; If interested email collierm@sports.uga.edu. 
  • FB Nutrition Servers: Paid position ($11.75/hour); Work in fb dining hall; help to restock hot food line, drinks, wipe down tables, clean floors, take out trash/recycling; work ~8-20 hours depending on availability and schedule. If interested email jljordan@uga.edu.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • The 4^th Annual UGA Obesity Research Initiative Symposium will be held on February 9, 2024. More information about speakers, students research competitions and registration coming soon.

  Oct 10, 2023

  • Hosted by the UGA Entrepreneurship Program, the inaugural Health and Nutrition Pitch Competition aims to welcome a new group of health-focused student entrepreneurs as well as support for-profit businesses that provide healthy diet and nutrition businesses whose products/services address lifestyle factors (exercise, relaxation, and stress management). This competition is open to UGA students only. Any student who graduated in spring 2023 or summer 2023 is eligible. Deadline to apply: October 25, 2023. Apply here.

  Oct 03, 2023

  • The FACS Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2024 UGA FACS Alumni Awards to recognize alumni, faculty, staff and friends who have made significant contributions to the Alumni Association, the College, the profession and/or society. The nomination deadline is October 31, 2023.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • The Dawg Ally Training program (formerly known as Safe Space Training) will be offered several times throughout the fall semester, but participants only need to attend one session. Training sessions will be held on: Friday, September 15, 2023, Friday, October 20, 2023, and Friday, November 10, 2023. All sessions will take place from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Adinkra Hall. Register here. For more information, email: pride@uga.edu.

  Sep 19, 2023

  • SNAP-Ed is looking for a student worker who will assist with evaluation and other administrative tasks. This position announcement is open to undergrad and grad students: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/341046.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • An informational meeting about the Nutritional Sciences 2024 Study Abroad to Ghana will be held in Barrow Hall Room 130 at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • The FACS Undergraduate Research Opportunity gives undergraduate FACS students a $1,000 award and the opportunity for mentored participation in research conducted with a FACS faculty member, stimulating student interest and involvement in scientific inquiry. The mentoring faculty member will be given access to up to $1,000 for related research costs. Application deadline for the 2023-2024 academic year is September 15. More information and application instructions can be found here.

  Aug 29, 2023

  • The Student Dietetic Association will host its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday, 8/30 at 5:30 pm in room 116 Dawson Hall. Dr. Laing will present a workshop on DICAS and applying to supervised practice programs.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • Fall 2023 Arch Ready Programs are now viewable on the Career Center website. Students who fulfill the certificate requirements during the Fall 2023 semester will be notified via email by December 7^th. 

  Aug 16, 2023

  • The UGA Pride Center is hosting the Rainbow Resource Fair on September 13th at 11:00 AM inside the Tate Student Center Concourse. Here's your chance to explore various resources, organizations, and opportunities that align with your interests. The first 50 students will receive a free T-shirt!

  Aug 08, 2023

  • The Graduate School Welcome Fair will be held on Monday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Classic Center, Athena Ballroom. The welcome fair is an opportunity for NEW graduate students to meet representatives from campus resources and new student support services at an interactive forum with food trucks, music, and more! More information here. Also, New Student Orientation is LIVE! The first 500 students who complete all Orientation modules by August 31, 2023 will receive a special Graduate School water bottle. More information here.  

  Aug 01, 2023

  • Make a difference in food insecurity and food waste in Athens! With funding from AmeriCorps State, the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning is launching a new program for 2023-24, the AmeriCorps Community Food Fellows program. This initiative will support a cohort of up to 20 half-time AmeriCorps members who commit to provide 900 hours of service (August 2023 through July 2024) with on-campus and off-campus partner organizations focused on food insecurity, food production, and food waste. The Community Food Fellows will meet regularly as a cohort to learn deeply about these issues and receive training, and they will also take part in group and individual service activities to support organizations such as Campus Kitchen, UGArden, Concrete Jungle, Abundance Athens, Athens Community Council on Aging, and more. Undergraduate students, graduate students, and community members are invited to apply for this new program with an anticipated start by the end of August. As AmeriCorps members, Community Food Fellows will receive a modest living allowance (up to $10,800 for the year of service, paid out monthly via UGA) and an end-of-service Segal education award (~$3,447) as well as other benefits. See more information and details here. 

  Jul 18, 2023

  • Our department is hiring! The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia is hiring for a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor position that is 75% Teaching and 25% Administration and full-time with a 12-month fiscal year appointment.
  • Start date: Jan 1, 2024
  • Main duties include directing/managing/growing the online Master of Science program in Community Nutrition and mentoring students. The position also involves teaching clinical and community nutrition courses both on campus and online.
  • Applicant screening begins immediately. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.
  • Encouraged to submit application materials by August 31, 2023
  • Complete Job Posting: www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/324733
  • Apply here: https://www.ugajobsearch.com

  Jun 27, 2023

  • The Department of Nutritional Sciences is hiring! We are seeking candidates for the position of Business Manager I for the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program (EFNEP) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Job duties include processing financial transactions, tracking expenditures, assisting with budget planning, managing payroll and HR duties, reporting, and other various financial tasks. A baccalaureate degree is required. No UGA experience required, but is preferred. This position is located on the Athens campus at UGA. If you are good with numbers, like helping people, and would like to join an amazing team, please visit this link and apply today!

  Jun 20, 2023

  • Attention UGA mid- to senior-level faculty! The new Georgia CTSA-sponsored TEAMS program (Translational Education and Mentoring for Science) is seeking mentors. If you enroll, you could be asked to participate in one-on-one mentoring with new investigators and help them begin their research careers on the right track. Apply here to be a 2023-2024 TEAMS Mentor. Learn more about the Georgia CTSA TEAMS Program beginning September 2023.

  Jun 13, 2023

  • Are you using the summer months to clean out your closets? The SGA Professional Clothing Closet is closed for the summer for students, but donations are accepted year-round. Consider donating your professional clothing to this fabulous organization that helps UGA students look their best when interviewing for jobs, delivering professional presentations, etc. The organization will accept blazers, slacks, skirts, blouses, collared shirts, ties, cardigans, and new professional shoes.   

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Professional development classes for UGA faculty and staff are now available for the 2023 Summer Semester (May 15 – August 7) through the University Human Resources Learning & Development (L&D). The summer schedule includes virtual and in-person classes related to: Supervisory skills; Health and financial well-being; Certificate in Academic Advising; Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion; Global Certificate; Faculty Learning Series; and other topics designed for professional development. Register for classes through the Professional Education Portal (PEP) at pep.uga.edu.  

  May 30, 2023

  • Follow our summer 2023 study abroad program “Nutritional Tour of Italy and Croatia” on Instagram @uga_nutrition_abroad that is happening now! The photos posted so far depict a truly amazing experience for our students. 

  May 02, 2023

  • Underrepresented Students Interested in Doctoral Education: The Council of Graduate School’s National Name Exchange (NNE) serves as a clearinghouse for graduate programs interested in recruiting doctoral students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Please share as relevant with master’s students with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA who are interested in doctoral education and would like to be included on the list. To enroll, go here and “Login” at the top of the page. Password: NNE2023. Deadline: Thursday, June 15, 2023.

  Apr 25, 2023

  • The Student Success and Advising Center is looking for new interns for summer, fall, and spring of the 2023-2024 academic year. This internship provides students with real-life work experience in higher education and offers the convenience of a flexible schedule and on-campus location. The SSAC internship is a great option for students who need to earn their experiential learning credit. For any student who wants to get more involved in the college of FACS, this internship is a perfect fit for you! Any students interested in the internship can apply with this link or email success@uga.edu with questions. Students are also welcome to drop by the SSAC (Dawson 112) to learn more! Some internship responsibilities include: Creating college-wide graphics and newsletters, planning and executing events for prospective and current FACS students, and promotion of FACS student organizations and programs, such as the Legislative Aide Fellowship Program.

  Apr 11, 2023

  • Attention undergraduate transfer students! The UGA Transfer Ambassadors program offers students the opportunity to use their transfer experience to welcome and advocate for all new UGA transfer students while simultaneously fulfilling their UGA experiential learning requirement. The application opens on April 1^st and closes on April 30^th. UGA Transfer Ambassadors represent the Office of Transfer Academic Services through various outreach activities and engage in 45 hours of service per academic year. Ambassadors develop leadership and interpersonal skills by: Engaging in peer mentoring; Creating, planning, and hosting transfer student programs, such as Transfer Welcome events, campus tours, and social gatherings; Presenting to students at Orientation, sharing their experiences in the UNIV 2302 Success for Transfer Students, and serving as members of the Transfer Student Club; and Developing newsletters and social media content. Any current undergraduate transfer student in good standing (2.0 cumulative/UGA GPA), enrolled at UGA for at least one term, is eligible to apply through this Qualtrics application. For more information, visit this link.

  Mar 28, 2023

  • The Public Service & Outreach Student Scholars program is accepting applications through 4/7 for the 2022-23 cohort. The PSO Student Scholars program is a structured opportunity to learn how UGA applies expertise across the state to develop leaders, create jobs, and address critical challenges in Georgia and beyond. It includes fall meetings (Friday afternoons) and visits with PSO units and UGA administrators, as well as a spring internship with one of 8 PSO units, which is also an approved Experiential Learning opportunity. Learn more and apply here.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Applications to join next year's Peer Nutrition Educator team are due by 3/31. The Peer Nutrition Educators work with dietitians from the UGA Health Center and UGA Dining Services to provide nutrition education to both the UGA and Athens communities. See the recruitment flyer linked here.

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Student Dietetic Association t-shirts are now available! You may order one for $23 via this link until Thursday, March 23rd. We are excited to offer a new (beautiful!) design this year, and we appreciate your support of our SDA.

  Feb 22, 2023

  • Bulldog Basics Internship Opportunities: Bulldog Basics provides toiletry and personal care items to UGA students on the Athens campus and we're looking for several interns to help with communications, web development, donation drives, volunteer management, and operations. If interested, apply here. Direct questions to bulldogbasics@uga.edu. Applications close on Sunday, 2/26.

  Feb 14, 2023

  • Applications to join next year's Peer Nutrition Educator team are due by 3/31. The Peer Nutrition Educators work with dietitians from the UGA Health Center and UGA Dining Services to provide nutrition education to both the UGA and Athens communities. Please see the recruitment flyer linked here.

  Feb 07, 2023

  • FACS Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship applications are open. The deadline for fall 2023 and spring 2024 scholarships is 3/1. Visit this site for more information and to apply.

  Jan 31, 2023

  • The Nutrition and Skeletal Health lab is seeking volunteers to participate in a research study to assess the precision of bone imaging technology which will aid in the development of future studies aimed at reducing risk for osteoporosis and fracture. This research study is open to females between the ages of 18-30 or older than 50 and includes a 1-1.5 hour study visit to the Nutrition and Skeletal Health Lab at UGA. Pregnant females are excluded. Participants will receive a $20 check mailed to their home 2-6 weeks after their visit. The online screening can be found here. Contact Staci at NASH-lab@uga.edu if you have any questions!

  Jan 24, 2023

  • The Eating Disorder Treatment Team at UGA’s University Health Center will be hosting the 5^th annual Let’s Talk Bodies Spoken Word event in February and is seeking submissions of original poetry, short stories, or music from students and community members. Sharing people’s experiences with body image, relationship to food, and identity is a way to start a conversation about food and body image. The event will be held on Wednesday, 2/22, from 7-8:30 PM in the Tate Theatre. The deadline for submissions is Friday, 2/10 (submissions will be received at this link). This event is FYOS approved.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • Registration for FACS Day at the Capitol is now open. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. It will take place on Thursday, 2/16. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. The registration deadline is Friday, 1/20.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • Save the date for FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, 2/16/23 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Registration will open on Monday, 1/9. For more information, see this link.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • The Institute for Leadership Advancement (ILA) is now accepting applications for the next cohort of Leadership Fellows. This one-year program is open to students of ALL majors. ILA’s mission is to develop values-based, impact-driven leaders. The curriculum challenges students to explore and identify their core values – to develop self-awareness – a critical factor for effective leaders. These insights are ultimately implemented through a final service-learning project to support the mission of a Georgia-based nonprofit. See application. There are two application periods: Applications for Spring Fellows open September 1 and Fall Fellows open December 1. When applying to the program, applicants must have:
    • A minimum GPA of 3.2
    • 45 hours of UGA or transfer credit (not including AP credits)
  • When ILA classes begin, applicants must have:
    • At least 2 semesters of undergraduate courses remaining at UGA
  • The ideal ILA candidate is:
  • Passionate about leadership development and growth
  • Conscientious and driven while also focused on developing positive relationships
  • Committed to being a values-based, impact-driven leader.

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Nod is now live at UGA! Nod is an awesome app and service designed by students for students. Its primary goals are to combat loneliness and assist students with building meaningful social connections. This site will take you to either the Google play or the Apple App Store depending on your device. You can then download, select your school, and enter your single sign on credentials.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Join the new FACS LinkedIn page that was just launched last week! Please spread the word to students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

  Nov 08, 2022

  • The UGA Mentor program provides a unique opportunity for students to form meaningful relationships with a diverse, experienced pool of 3,500+ UGA mentors. Visit https://mentor.uga.edu for more information.

  Nov 01, 2022

  • FACS Healthy Habits, a White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health satellite event, will take place from 2:45-3:45 p.m. on 11/8 in Dawson 216. The event features: a Healthy Food Demonstration with Caree Cotwright (2:45-3:15), a SNAP-Ed Information Session with Jung Sun Lee (3:15-3:30), an invitation to participate in the Walk-a-Weigh 30 for 30 Program (3:30-3:45), and a 30-minute walk around campus lead by Dean Zvonkovic.

  Oct 25, 2022

  • Please share the following opportunities for student exchanges. This is a chance for students to study at another institution while earning credits toward their UGA degree. Below are links to the two applications in the StudyAway Portal for additional information and to apply:
  • US National Student Exchange 
  • National Student Exchange in Canada

  Oct 18, 2022

  • The 2022 UGA Food, Agricultural, Environmental, and Sciences Career & Internship Fair is happening today! Join us on Tuesday, 10/18 from 12-3pm in the Tate Student Center to engage with employers looking to network with and hire students for part-time jobs, full-time jobs, and internships in these industries. This fair is open to all UGA students and alumni and will host 40+ employers looking to hire talented UGA students from a variety of majors. More information is linked here on Handshake.

  Oct 11, 2022

  • Our graduate program is hosting 2 open house sessions this fall: The Virtual Open House will take place on 10/21. Visit this link to register for the virtual session and please feel free to share the flyer that was posted on NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. The In-person Open House will take place on 11/4, and information about this event will be posted soon on our graduate program website. 

  Oct 04, 2022

  • An Undergraduate Writing Retreat will be held at UGA on Sunday, 11/6 from 3:00-7:00 PM in the MLC Reading Room, third floor. Bring your class projects, research papers, stories, essays, cover letters, and more—and come ready to write! The organizers will provide pizza and plenty of snacks and refreshments so you can focus on your writing. Sign up here.

• Student Spotlights

  Apr 08, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Cayla Campbell! Cayla runs a cooking Instagram where she showcases the delicious and nutritious meals she prepares for herself and her roommates. Check out @cacas.kitchenn!

  Apr 01, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Rebecca Rubin who was recently accepted to the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA, for the next four years! Rebecca will begin classes at LSU in July, and she is very excited to be able to pursue this degree in her hometown. She states, "I feel fortunate that I will be able to apply my nutrition education to my patients in the future and help care for their oral well-being." Congratulations, Rebecca!

  Mar 25, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Lindsay Burke who is captain of the UGA Dream on 3 Collegiate Dream Team! The UGA CDT's mission is to make sports dreams come true for children with life-altering conditions. Lindsay led her team in fundraising efforts and planning an unforgettable weekend for Dream Kid, Max - an 11-year-old living with Down Syndrome. Max received a VIP experience at the women's and men's basketball games and joined a practice with the swimming and diving team on February 24 through 26. Read more on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Mar 18, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features Nutritional Sciences and Psychology double major Jenna Schaffer who was recently accepted to the Medical College of Georgia! She will begin classes in the fall and looks forward to applying the knowledge she has gained from her nutrition science background to empower patients in improving their health and well-being. Congratulations, Jenna!

  Mar 11, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences majors Maddy Hyde, Wendy Tercero, Parth Patel, and Ella Tanner (pictured left to right) as they participated in the annual Dental College of Georgia Impressions Day. The day consisted of panels, a school tour, mock interviews, and laboratory work. These Pre-Dental students also received helpful advice and insight on what to expect as they prepare for the application cycle.

  Feb 25, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences majors Theodora Afantchao and LaLah Crisp who participated on the FACS 2000 student panel on 2/18! Pictured from left to right: Elise Harris - Undergraduate Research, Ken’Asia Johnson - SSAC Internship, Scott Caplinger - Legislative Internship Program, Theodora Afantchao - FACS Ambassador, LaLah Crisp- FACS Study Away, and Rachel Dougal - FACS Scholarship Opportunities.

  Feb 18, 2025

  • March is #NationalNutritionMonth! A shared meal is a fantastic way to learn about its preparation, connect with your well-being, revive cherished memories, and honor your traditions. Celebrate National Nutrition Month® with us by sharing your cherished family recipes! We invite you to scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3EpEYb3. Additional NNM resources can be viewed here. Contact Rob Irwin <robirwin@uga.edu> with questions.

  Feb 04, 2025

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Gabbi Haskins who was recently accepted into the South College PA Program in Nashville, TN! Gabbi will begin classes in September of this year, and she is excited to explore the city and find hidden coffee shops in the area. She knows her major will give her an advantage when learning about chronic disease diagnosis and treatment. Congratulations, Gabbi!

  Jan 28, 2025

  • This week's spotlight features students in our MNT2 class who enjoyed an inside look at how the Dawgs are fueled from Cate Herrmans, assistant director of UGA Football Nutrition. Cate is shown here with some of our NUTR students who volunteer with the program.

  Jan 21, 2025

  • This week's spotlight features MS/DI student Sierra Woodruff, who worked with UGA’s SNAP-Ed team to create a new recipe collection published within their 2025 calendar. The calendar showcases 12 healthy, flexible meal recipes that make use of commonly underused ingredients among food pantries across Georgia. Over 50,000 copies have already been distributed across the state! This project ties into Sierra’s graduate thesis research — to design meal kits tailored to low-resource populations that increase the use, acceptability and preparation self-confidence of commonly underused pantry ingredients.

  Jan 14, 2025

  • This week's spotlight features dietetics students who participated in the “Picture of Health” project in MNT-1 last semester. The diverse images submitted by students depict how they lead healthy lives -- by valuing family, pets, friendships, food, travel, culture, physical activity, and mental health!

  Jan 07, 2025

  • This week's spotlight features students enrolled in NUTR 5900 who delivered outstanding "Informational Interview" presentations on their final days of class in the fall 2024 semester. Each student was tasked with interviewing a professional in the nutrition, culinary, and health fields. The breath of experts they presented on is inspiring!

  Dec 17, 2024

  • This week we are highlighting our NUTR students selected as FACS Featured Graduates! Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Claire Roembke and dietetics majors Ellie Getchell, AnnaLisa Hutchinson, Maggie Hartman, Amy Yepifantsev, Abbi Haley, and Chloe Mullis.

  Dec 10, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features MS student Anna Faye Dupree and double-dawg dietetics major Abbi Haley who recently had the opportunity to cater a wedding for over 40 guests! They purchased and prepared appetizers, drinks, and dinner using their Food For 50 textbook and all the food service and handling skills they learned in Dr. Brigman's NUTR 3600 & 3610 classes!

  Dec 04, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features culinary science and nutrition major Keanna Gardiner who was recently promoted to Clerical in Student Management at Oglethorpe Dining Commons. Congratulations, Keanna!

  Nov 26, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features dietetics students who participated in the Turkeypalooza can drive this month sponsored by our SDA! SDA's goal was to donate 50 cans of cranberry sauce to go toward Thanksgiving meals that will be prepared for those experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. Thank you to all members of our department who supported Turkeypalooza this year!

  Nov 19, 2024

  • In collaboration with the UGA Dietetic Internship and Peer Nutrition Educator programs, dietetics major Ayla Dasher will be hosting a mindful eating event followed by cookie decorating! The event will take place on November 21st at 6:00 pm in room 208 Dawson Hall. RSVP to Ayla at ald97450@uga.edu.

  Nov 12, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics major Anna Stalzer who received acceptance to the University of Florida Pharmacy School! Anna has officially committed to this program and states, "This school is ranked #4 in the country, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend. I cannot wait to combine my nutrition knowledge with pharmacology." Congratulations!

  Nov 05, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics major Shelby Tadin who completed one month of volunteering with UGA Campus Kitchen! Shelby snapped this collage of photos at a recent Trader Joe's haul with Campus Kitchen at the UGArden, where the food was carefully inspected, organized, stored, and then donated.

  Oct 29, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features double dawgs dietetics major Avery Karp who was highlighted as one of UGA’s Game Changers!

  Oct 22, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Keirsten Nizen who participated in our study away program to Spain, France, and Belgium in May 2024! Keirsten is a member of the UGA Morehead Honors College and participated in the Honors International Scholars Program. 

  Oct 08, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics major and culinary science and nutrition minor Abriana Byrd! Abriana was highlighted in the SDA Member Shoutout on 9/16 and states, “I chose to pursue Dietetics because I always found science to be interesting ever since elementary school. When I found out that you can have a career surrounding food, science, and helping people, I knew I could see a fulfilling career for myself as a registered dietitian. My dream job as an RD is to work for a food corporation with a focus in product/menu/recipe development, management, or corporate wellness!” 

  Oct 01, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features the 2024-2025 executive board of the Student Dietetic Association! 

  Sep 24, 2024

  • September 23rd - 28th is Beat Week, a one-week giving challenge where alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and fans are called together to show their support for UGA and its students! Every gift you give pushes UGA closer to victory in making a difference in students’ lives and propelling the university forward. Donations for the Nutritional Sciences funds can be made here or listed below. Go Dawgs, beat Bama! 
    • Nutritional Sciences Fund
    • Richard D. Lewis Research Scholarship Fund  
    • Dr. Lynn B. Bailey Speakers Series Fund
    • National Center for Home Food Preservation Fund 

  Sep 17, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features students enrolled in Hea Jin Park’s Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition course! Earlier this month, students received a hands-on workshop on how to make Kimbop (Korean sushi) and miyeok guk (Korean seaweed soup/birthday soup).

  Sep 10, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features our new graduate dietetic interns! Please join us in welcoming Julia Bailey, Kaylee Gallatin, Alyssa Johnson, Jared Love, Lauren Suiter, and Sloane Stoklosa.

  Sep 03, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features our dietetics alumni and double dawg students who are beginning their fall semesters in other areas of our state and beyond! Sara Altantawi and Sam Bonnett caught up with each other (unexpectedly!) at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Sam is a first-year PhD student and Sara is in her second year of her master’s degree in Community Nutrition. Emily Crum, Tiffany Vo, Paloma Vega, Tristan Forbes, and Bethany Younce started their dietetic internship at Emory University Hospital. Grace Burton, Stephanie (Robbins) Wadhwani, Whit Cooney, and Grace Potts completed their orientation for the Morrison Healthcare Dietetic Internship. Hallie (Chestnutt) Allison started nursing school at Vanderbilt University. Madeleine Zeiler started her dietetic internship at John’s Hopkins School of Medicine.

  Aug 27, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features PhD student Renee Hutton who led a group of our students, including this year’s Peer Nutrition Educators, on an educational tour through the UGA Teaching Dairy! Renee covered important topics on the dairy industry, including cow comfort, sustainability, and milk quality, and she even gave the students a firsthand experience in the milking process.

  Aug 20, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features PhD/DI student Megan Appelbaum who has been named a student trustee (liaison) on the Georgia Dietetic Foundation Executive Board for 2024-2025!

  Aug 06, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features 50 dietetics students who published blog posts in spring 2024 as part of the requirements in NUTR 4520/6520. From challenging the latest fad diets to busting nutrition myths, students learned to broaden their writing and media skills through this activity. All posts were reviewed by our dietetic interns who played an important mentorship role in guiding the student-authors to promote evidence-based health messages.

  Jul 30, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features incoming MS student to the Noble Lab, Jourdan Delacruz, who will be competing in the women’s 49kg class for Team USA weightlifting in the Olympics! Jourdan is one of 34 UGA athletes competing in Paris and one of 5 students and alumni from FACS. Her first competition is on Wednesday, August 7th at 1:30pm. Check out Jourdan’s Instagram to follow her Olympic journey: @jourdannn_14.

  Jul 16, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features recent nutritional sciences grad Amelia Veal who traveled with UGA Global Dental Brigades to Honduras, where she and her team provided much-needed dental care to over 200 underserved community members in La Campos. At UGA, Amelia served as president of the Saving Smiles Dental Club and president of recruitment for Global Dental Brigades.

  Jul 02, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features students enrolled in our spring ‘24 Professional Development in Nutritional Sciences course who delivered outstanding informational interview presentations on their final days of class! For this project, each student interviewed a professional in the nutrition, culinary, and health-related fields. The breath of experts they presented on was inspiring.  

  Jun 25, 2024

  • Check out the blog posts that students participating in our Ghana Service-Learning Program this summer have started writing! This program is led by Dr. Alex Anderson.

  Jun 18, 2024

  • Check out @uga_nutrition_abroad on Instagram to see what our students learned this summer as they traversed through Spain, France, and Belgium!

  Jun 11, 2024

  • Our new study abroad program led by Dr. Hea Jin Park, Nutrition and Culinary Study in Korea and Japan, successfully ended last week with 20 students! To view all photos, follow @uganutri.koreajapan on Instagram. Some of our students' activities were captured in news articles from a Korean Traditional Soysauce company and from Fukuoka Womens University.

  Jun 04, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features double dawgs dietetics major Anna Nguyen, who started her 11-month term as an AmeriCorps Community Food Fellow in September. This program is a partnership between AmeriCorps (a national volunteer service program) and the UGA Office of Service Learning. Anna, along with 15 other Food Fellows, partner with various non-profit organizations that work to address the issues of food insecurity, food waste, and food production in Athens-Clarke County, including Campus Kitchen, Our Daily Bread, and Marigold Collective. Anna’s experience as a Food Fellow has inspired her to focus her career on public health nutrition and school nutrition.

  May 28, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics major Olivia McMickle! Olivia completed her practicum at Piedmont Athens Regional in spring ‘24 and had an enriching experience learning about in-patient and out-patient nutrition. She states, “I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge about the demands of a Registered Dietitian’s role and I’m eager to expand on this knowledge in the next semester!”

  May 21, 2024

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics graduates who were accepted to post-baccalaureate training programs this year! We have graduates heading to top notch dietetic internship programs, PA, nursing, and medical schools, and one joining the US Army. We wish ALL our graduates the best in their future endeavors! 

  May 14, 2024

  • Meet the featured graduates of the Department of Nutritional Sciences! Read more about our incredible students here.

  May 07, 2024

  • If you haven’t yet considered our culinary science and nutrition major or adding the minor, these photos should convince you! Pictured here are Hannah Jackson and Callie Dellinger using analytical equipment to complete their capstone project in experimental study of foods. The project: Low sodium and gluten free Margherita pizza reformulations. Hannah is pursuing a double major in CSN and dietetics, and dietetics student Callie added the CSN minor in her junior year. Their advice: “It’s never too late to add CSN as a major or minor, and Dr. Cox’s classes are always so much fun!”

  Apr 30, 2024

  • This week's student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Meiga Thomas! Meiga is captain of UGA Asura, UGA’s premiere co-ed bollywood fusion competitive dance team. She helped lead UGA to receive 3rd place in a national competition this semester.

  Apr 23, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features nutritional sciences major Rawad Basma! Rawad has truly taken advantage of his time here at UGA by participating in numerous activities from research to philanthropy. As key examples, he earned a CURO research award for his work in the Nutritional Neuroscience Laboratory, he is a shift leader with Campus Kitchen, and is a Social Management Team member for Doctors Without Borders/MSF where he operates fundraisers benefiting such organizations as the Athens Nurses Clinic and Stuffed Stiches, Inc. After graduation, Rawad will join our study away program to Ghana and continue his education in our department on the MS-Thesis track!

  Apr 16, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features a friendship-match made in Dawson Hall! Nutritional sciences major Alyssa Aprill and dietetics major Emily Belinski became friends after each transferring to UGA to study nutrition. Their friendship blossomed while being in several classes together and sharing the desire to attend PA school. Alyssa and Emily are pictured here enjoying Spring Break ’24.

  Apr 09, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features our students enjoying the first day of spring at Dawson Hall! Included here are nutritional sciences majors Anna Catherine Ivey, Hannah Jane Lucas, Ashley Mixon, and Noa Pollinger (as the photographer).

  Mar 26, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features Nutritional Sciences major and member of the UGA Equestrian team, Hannah Jane Lucas, for being named the SEC Reining Rider of the Month!

  Mar 19, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features MS student Valentina Paez who has made the most of her time in our program - participating in a study away to Ghana, presenting her research at FNCE in Denver, completing a dietetic internship, and passing the RD exam!

  Mar 12, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features PhD/DI student Mai Spaulding and Double Dawgs dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree for winning 2024 Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics awards! Mai was selected for the Distinguished Service by a Researcher award and Anna Faye won the Outstanding Dietetic Student in a DPD Program award. Our students will be honored during the awards ceremony at the GAND Annual Conference and Expo in March.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features our graduate student presentation winners at the UGA Obesity Initiative Symposium held on 2/9! Oral presentation winners were: 1. Magen Lord, 2. Catherine Prater, and 3. Eden Crain. Poster presentation winners were: 1. Mary Lazzaro, 2. Alyssa Guadagni, and 3. Catherine Prater. 

  Feb 20, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features our students, faculty, and alumni who participated in the FACS Day at the Capitol event on 2/15!

  Feb 13, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features Nutritional Sciences students Allyson Collyer and Noa Pollinger who serve as president and vice president, respectively, of UGA Dental Brigades. They are spearheading a dental service mission to Panama this summer, leading a group of 50 UGA students to fundraise $90,000 and to offer a complimentary dental clinic to underserved, rural communities.

  Feb 06, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features dietetics students Abbi Haley, Anna Faye Dupree, Julia Bailey, and Holly Cothern who offered to speak to our MNT2 class on 2/2 about their life experiences with diabetes. They shared stories of diagnoses and misdiagnoses, how they manage their condition, how they support friends and family who have been diagnosed, and how to get involved in advocacy and policy change.

  Jan 30, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features members of our Student Dietetic Association who led a campaign to help start up the University Health Center Pocket Pantry. The UHC Pocket Pantry aims to temporarily provide relief to students experiencing food insecurity by providing access to non-perishable food items and hygiene products.

  Jan 23, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features Double Dawg dietetics major Hallie Chestnutt Allison who received the Presidential Piedmont Promise 360 Award on January 10^th! Employed as a PCT/Unit Secretary on the Mother/Baby unit at Piedmont Athens Regional, Hallie was chosen for this award (out of 40,000 employees and 3,500 nominees) for her quick thinking and compassion that changed the course of a young family’s life. Photos are from the awards ceremony in Atlanta. View her story here: https://vimeo.com/901673058. 

  Jan 09, 2024

  • This week’s spotlight features MS/DI students Quadarius Whitson and Mary McKennon Pierce engaging in a mock interview during the fall 2023 Graduate Student Organization mentoring workshop. Through this workshop, students learned the benefits of being a mentor/mentee and seeking support during every stage of graduate school.

  Dec 19, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our students who were honored as FACS Featured Graduates for fall 2023!

  Dec 12, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our students and recent graduates who were matched to dietetic internship programs in fall 2023! 

  Dec 05, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features SDA president Anna Faye Dupree with Cindy Culver, MS, RDN, LD, Director of School Nutrition with Marietta City Schools. Cindy is a graduate of UGA (‘95) with degrees in dietetics and institutional management. She is the founder of our SDA and was its first president nearly 3 decades ago!

  Nov 28, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our dietetic interns who gathered together for a friendsgiving dinner before Thanksgiving break. We are thankful for the friendships that are formed within our department! 

  Nov 14, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features dietetics students Callie Dellinger, Anna Faye Dupree, and Beatriz Ortega who were selected to compete in the UGA Entrepreneurship Program’s Health and Wellness Pitch Competition on Nov. 8!

  Nov 07, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features our students who were initiated into Phi U this year! Congratulations once again to nutritional sciences majors, Precious Ahabue, Alyssa Aprill, Amanda Braman, Sydney Munnagle, and dietetics major, Savannah Regnier.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features students from the Noble lab who attended and presented during the Neuroscience Graduate Program Retreat last weekend!

  Oct 24, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features Eliza Stojkov and Rawad Basma who are winners of this year’s Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grant!

  Oct 17, 2023

  • We are excited to welcome the newest member of our department, Ashley Masumi Spaulding! PhD student Mai Spaulding delivered baby Ashley on September 29th, 10 days in advance of her due date. Both Mai and Ashley are doing well. Please join us in congratulating Mai and her growing family!

  Oct 10, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features Estelle Haugen, dietetics major and member of the UGA Volleyball team, who was just inducted to the 2023 Leadership Academy!

  Oct 03, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our new class of Dietetic Interns (Cohort 2023-2025)! Follow @ugadieteticinternship for engaging content related to our internship and graduate programs.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our exchange students visiting from the Universidad Evangelica Boliviana. They’ll spend their time learning about UGA and our department, and they will also shadow nutrition experts at Piedmont Athens Regional to learn about U.S. practices in healthcare. Please join us in welcoming them to Athens!

  Sep 19, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our students who traveled to Italy and Croatia in Maymester 2023! To view all photos and videos, follow @uga_nutrition_abroad.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features double dawgs dietetics major Grace Potts! Grace was recently selected for the prestigious AmeriCorps Food Fellowship, which will take place from September 2023 through July 2024. She will be providing meals to combat food insecurity and hunger throughout Athens-Clarke County and surrounding areas, as well as offering cooking and other educational classes.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features the August 2023 graduates of our dietetic internship program. Congratulations to Sydnee Berman, Abbie Klinker, Jacey Leonard, and Betsy Cogan!

  Aug 29, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features nutritional sciences graduate Sherifa Akinniyi in the #WeAreFACS campaign. Sheri is currently working in the Clinical Genetics Branch of the NIH National Cancer Institute.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features Double Dawgs dietetics major and member of the UGA Track & Field team, Gracie O’Neal! Gracie was recently honored for being named to the Spring 2023 Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

  Aug 16, 2023

  • As fall classes are beginning this week, we would like to officially congratulate our Spring and Summer 2023 Graduates! We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication they poured into obtaining their degrees.

  Aug 08, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features nutritional sciences graduate Caitlyn Davis in the #WeAreFACS campaign.

  Aug 01, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features dietetics graduate Devin Logan in the #WeAreFACS campaign. Devin is currently enrolled in the Georgia State University’s entry-level Occupational Therapy doctoral degree program. 

  Jul 18, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features MS/DI student Julia Lance who just finished her 1st set of MNT rotations at Emory Decatur Hospital. Dietetics alumna Ellen Schaefer served as her preceptor and Double Dawg graduate Laney Jones (currently in her DI with Morrison Healthcare) happened to start her foodservice rotation at the same place and time. 

  Jul 11, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our students who are enjoying their study away experience in London, led by Dr. Silvia Giraudo! Here they are standing on the Prime Meridian at Greenwich. 

  Jun 27, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features our students who are currently enjoying their study away experience in Ghana, led by Dr. Alex Anderson.

  Jun 20, 2023

  • This week’s spotlight features all of our students who were matched to dietetic internships and selected to supervised practice programs this year! Congratulations to all who applied.

  Jun 13, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features doctoral student Chisom Okoli (and her co-presenter, Chidubem!) at the Clarke County School District's Spring Research Symposium on 4/28. Chisom had planned to give the presentation on her own, but when her son insisted on joining her, she managed to deliver a fantastic talk with baby in her arms.

  Jun 06, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features our recent graduates in a promotional video to highlight programs in FACS. Nutritional Sciences majors Caitlyn Davis and Sherifa Akinniyi and Dietetics major Devin Logan appear in the video.

  May 30, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features dietetics majors Mary Lazzaro and Maybrie Eubanks who were selected to serve as Marshals at the Spring & Summer 2023 FACS Convocation held on 5/12. Post-graduation, both students will continue their graduate education at UGA as they pursue their careers as RDNs. Mary will join the UGA MS/DI program and Maybrie will finish her MS degree through Double Dawgs as she completes her dietetic internship with Morrison Healthcare.

  May 23, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Sherifa Akinniyi who was honored as a First Honor Graduate and Flatt Academic Achievement Award recipient at the Spring & Summer 2023 FACS Convocation held on 5/12. Post-graduation, Sheri will be working in the Clinical Genetics Branch of the NIH National Cancer Institute.

  May 16, 2023

  • This week’s student spotlight features nutritional sciences major Caitlyn Davis who was selected to deliver the Student Challenge Address at the Spring & Summer 2023 FACS Convocation held on 5/12. Post-graduation, Caitlyn will commission as an active-duty medical officer in the United States Army.

  May 02, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring MS+DPD student Dianna Thomas who passed her thesis defense on Friday, 4/28! Dianna’s presentation was titled, “Relationships among sources of social support and health outcomes within a Cooperative Extension Diabetes Prevention Program.” Congratulations!

  Apr 25, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring Double Dawgs dietetics major and culinary science and nutrition minor AnnaLisa Hutchinson (pictured below) who was featured in the April 2023 Auxiliary Roundup Newsletter! Double Dawgs dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree is also featured along with Tracey Brigman and Rob Irwin. The article, “Supporting Student Experiences,” showcases the long-standing partnership between Dr. Brigman’s NUTR 3610 Quantity Foods course and UGA Dining Services. Photo by Randy Davis/Auxiliary Marketing and Communications.

  Apr 11, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring MS student Christabel Domfe who passed her thesis defense on Monday, 3/20! Her presentation was titled, “A comparative study of mother-father dyad energy and nutrient intakes assessed objectively with a wearable camera across urban and rural households in Ghana.” Congratulations!

  Mar 28, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring PhD candidate Darci Bell! Darci successfully defended her PhD dissertation on Wednesday, 3/15. The title of her talk was, "Feasibility and Uptake of Implementing an Online, Self-Paced Nutrition Education Program for Low-Income Populations." Congratulations, Dr. Bell!

  Mar 14, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring PhD candidate Josephine Shieh! Jo successfully defended her PhD dissertation on Wednesday, 3/1. The title of her talk was, "Development of a Virtual Cooking Class for Parents on Integrating SAM (Science, Art, Math) to Promote Vegetables to Preschool Children Enrolled in Georgia Head Start." Congratulations, Dr. Shieh!

  Feb 28, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree! Anna Faye landed a job working at St. Mary’s Hospital in the kitchen/foodservice areas, and she is no doubt building her skillset each and every day in this position. Way to go!

  Feb 22, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring Double Dawgs dietetics major Jesse Perry! Jesse represented UGA at the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Advocacy Day at the Capitol on 2/13. 

  Feb 14, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Mary Lazzaro! Mary is serving as Communications Chair on the SDA Executive Board this year. 

  Feb 07, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Rose Sebaugh! Rose is serving as Team Coordinator for the Peer Nutrition Educators this year. 

  Jan 31, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Maybrie Eubanks! Maybrie is serving as Social Chair on the SDA executive board this year.

  Jan 24, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Yiwen Xu! Yiwen is serving as Community Service Chair on the SDA executive board this year.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • This week, we're featuring dietetics major Megan Tomlin! Megan is serving as Vice President on the SDA executive board this year.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • Congratulations to our December 2022 graduates!

  Dec 13, 2022

  • FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Congratulations to Joe Kindler and his wife, Emily, who were married on 11/19 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Harrisburg, PA. We are so thrilled for you, Dr. Kindler!

  Nov 29, 2022

  • Hugest congratulations to our fall 2022 dietetic internship matches! From left to right: Christi King: University of Houston; Rebecca Mergy: University of Houston; Harley Cobb: Sodexo; Brianna Cannova: Keith and Associates; and Hannah Turner: Keiser University. This photo was also shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • Dietetics major Devin Logan was featured in the UGA Rec Sports article, “Students Tackle Challenges & Develop New Leadership Skills.” This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

• Other News

  Apr 08, 2025

  • The Annual Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Registration is now open! Our theme this year: Rejuvenate, Reenergize and Reimagine Family and Consumer Sciences. The conference will be held on Friday April 11th at Fort Valley State University from 8:30 - 4 PM. Only $75 for AAFCS members, $25 for students and $100 for non-members. Come join us for networking, informative sessions, and some fun pre-conference events. Registration link is here. More details about specific sessions to be uploaded soon. Contact Dr. Tracey Brigman brigman@uga.edu with any questions.   
  • Are you interested in Pediatric Nutrition and Leadership? The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pediatrics has four training programs seeking applicants (recent graduates and current graduate students) with an interest in pediatric nutrition leadership: 
    • LEPN = Leadership Education in Pediatric Nutrition – A program composed of nutrition trainees with an interest in acquiring skills in pediatric nutrition. Trainees participate in interdisciplinary activities and rotate through various clinics serving children with a variety of acute and chronic conditions. Trainees also run a Nutrition Clinic and provide continuity of care to youth with complex nutrition issues. The focus area is Pediatric Eating Disorders. View this short video. 
    • LEAH = Leadership Education in Adolescent Health – A multidisciplinary program composed of trainees from Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, Psychology and Nutrition.  The focus is comprehensive training in all aspects of working with adolescents, including nutrition. Trainees actively participate in our Eating Disorder Clinic as well as an interprofessional, trainee-run clinic serving adolescents with complex health issues. 
    • LEND= Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities – A multidisciplinary program composed of trainees from Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Medicine, Nutrition and Psychology. The focus is comprehensive training in all aspects of working with, and advocating, children and youth with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A focus area is autism spectrum disorders. 
    • PPC= Pediatric Pulmonary Center – A multidisciplinary program composed of trainees from Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Nutrition, and Family Leadership. The focus is to develop leaders who will improve the health of children with respiratory conditions through the provision of family-centered care. 

  Apr 01, 2025

  • Expanding the Reach of Dietetics: Scholarship for Interns Fund will award $10,000 for up to 10 students. This scholarship supports interns enrolled in freestanding dietetic internships who have high levels of financial need and are well-positioned to relate to and work with underserved populations. Click HERE to apply by April 8th. 
  • The Spring Semester 2025 iteration of the RD2BE Mentorship Program will be held from Monday April 7th to Monday May 5th. This is a remote opportunity for RD mentors and students to connect over a 5-week period. If you are an RD (faculty or staff member) or a student interested in participating, please visit rd2be.com/mentorship-program to register. The deadline to sign up for mentors and mentees is Tuesday April 1st, 2025. 
  • The Annual Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Registration is now open! Our theme this year: Rejuvenate, Reenergize and Reimagine Family and Consumer Sciences. The conference will be held on Friday April 11th at Fort Valley State University from 8:30 - 4 PM. Only $75 for AAFCS members, $25 for students and $100 for non-members. Come join us for networking, informative sessions, and some fun pre-conference events. Registration link is here. More details about specific sessions to be uploaded soon. Contact Dr. Tracey Brigman brigman@uga.edu with any questions.   

  Mar 25, 2025

  • 2025 Linda K. Crandall Scholarship applications are open and are due April 13, 2025. Click here to submit your application: https://consultingrd.com/scholarship-application/ To apply, you must be a junior, senior, or graduate student in Fall 2025 pursuing a BS or MS, be in good academic standing, and have a goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. If you have questions regarding the scholarship process, email scholarships@consultingrd.com. 
  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Dr. Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions. 
  • The Annual Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Registration is now open! Our theme this year: Rejuvenate, Reenergize and Reimagine Family and Consumer Sciences. The conference will be held on Friday April 11th at Fort Valley State University from 8:30 - 4 PM. Only $75 for AAFCS members, $25 for students and $100 for non-members. Come join us for networking, informative sessions, and some fun pre-conference events. Registration link is here. More details about specific sessions to be uploaded soon. Contact Dr. Tracey Brigman brigman@uga.edu with any questions. 

  Mar 18, 2025

  • The Annual Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Conference Registration is now open! Our theme this year: Rejuvenate, Reenergize and Reimagine Family and Consumer Sciences. The conference will be held on Friday April 11th at Fort Valley State University from 8:30 - 4 PM. Only $75 for AAFCS members, $25 for students and $100 for non-members. Come join us for networking, informative sessions, and some fun pre-conference events. Registration link is here. More details about specific sessions to be uploaded soon. Contact Dr. Tracey Brigman brigman@uga.edu with any questions.   
  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Dr. Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions.

  Mar 11, 2025

  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students accepted to and enrolled in dietetic technician, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as dietetic internships are eligible to apply. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $815,000 to 307 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 8, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time). Emailed and hard-copy application materials will not be accepted. 
  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions.

  Feb 25, 2025

  • You are invited to apply to become a Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE)! PNEs are trained by the University Health Center and UGA Dining Services Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition presentations and one-to-one nutrition advisement to their peers. Training occurs each summer for implementation for the fall and spring semesters. The PNE program also counts as a practicum for Dietetics and Culinary Science majors. Nutritional Sciences majors can use the course for NUTR 5010 (Directed Research in Nutrition Science). Exercise Science or Public Health majors can also take the course as an elective. Applications are due March 31st, and interviews will be conducted in early April. Visit https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/dietetics-practicum to apply and contact Katherine Ingerson ingerson@uga.edu with any questions. 
  • For students who cannot afford to pay out of pocket, the cost of education is a barrier to pursuing careers in the health professions. Join the National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education for virtual public workshops on February 28th and March 25th. Please visit this link to learn more.  
  • The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit will be held on April 9-11, 2025. From building an entrepreneurial business, exploring new nutritional science, translating food trends, to supporting food insecurity, you'll walk away with strategies to provide equitable care for clients, patients and communities of color. REGISTER HERE. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2025-2026 academic year. Students accepted to and enrolled in dietetic technician, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as dietetic internships are eligible to apply. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $815,000 to 307 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 8, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time). Emailed and hard-copy application materials will not be accepted.

  Feb 18, 2025

  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the 2025 GAND Advocacy Day on February 24th. The event will be held from 8 am to 12 pm at the Georgia Capitol. RSVP here. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Sports and Human Performance Nutrition DPG 2025 Virtual Symposium is your chance to access top-notch sessions focused on evidence-based performance nutrition and gain cutting-edge insight to help fuel competitive athletes. The SHPN Virtual Symposium will be held on March 17-21, 2025. Check out the full agenda for more detailed information on speakers and session timing. 
  • The UGA Pre-Professional Advising Office will hold a Health Professions Fair on Thursday, February 27th, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Tate Grand Hall. The fair will include representatives from medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, allied health, physician associate, nursing, and pharmacy programs. Click here for a list of registered programs. Click here to sign-up. 

  Feb 04, 2025

  • Attend a free webinar on Wednesday, February 26 from 2-3:30 ET, to discuss culturally relevant strategies to promote healthy eating patterns, including the role of dairy nutrition, to support cardiometabolic health and help reduce health disparities. This webinar is available courtesy of the National Dairy Council. Register here: https://bit.ly/DPG226 
  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for the 2025 GAND Advocacy Day on February 24th. The event will be held from 8 am to 12 pm at the Georgia Capitol. RSVP here. 

  Jan 28, 2025

  • Coca-Cola has opportunities in Atlanta this summer for graduate students who are interested in Regulatory/Food Industry roles: Summer Flavor & Ingredient Application Intern and Summer Flavor Research and Competitive Insights Intern 
  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information. 
  • The 2025 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is taking place in Atlanta from February 27-28.  
  • As part of UGA's Spring 2025 Signature Lectures, Linda J. Harris, Distinguished Professor of Cooperative Extension, University of California, Davis will present on April 10th at the Georgia Center. 
  • Registration is open for the Georgia Public Health Association's 95th Annual Meeting & Conference, which will be held on Jekyll Island, Georgia from 4/30-5/2. Early bird registration ends on March 31st. Visit this page for more information. 

  Jan 21, 2025

  • The NUTR GSO and UGA SDA are excited to announce that the Nutritional Sciences t-shirts and sweatshirts are now available for sale! To make a purchase, go to https://stores.inksoft.com/uga_nutritional_sciences/shop/home. T-shirts are $16.00 each and sweatshirts are $19.00 each.  For "Delivery Options," be sure to click "Pick Up My Order." The last day to purchase merch is January 27th, so make sure to order soon! Your purchased items should be available for pickup in Dawson Hall room 280 by the second week of February. 
  • The 2025 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is taking place in Atlanta from February 27-28.  
  • FACS Day at the Capitol will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to attend.  Registration is currently open.  For more information and the registration link, see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. The registration deadline is Jan. 24. 

  Jan 14, 2025

  • The deadline for this year’s GAFCS Awards and Scholarships is quickly approaching! Nominate yourself or another FCS professional or student for an award. There are 4 Scholarships available for students. The deadline is January 15, 2025, and more information can be found at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/gafcs/awards. Reach out to GAFCS President, Dr. Tracey Brigman, at brigman@uga.edu with any questions you may have. 
  • MyFitnessPal is looking for a Nutrition Intern - Summer 2025: United States · Remote · $25/hour. Perks & Benefits: Paid internship with potential conversion to full time upon graduation; Remote equal philosophy enabling you to work from any state; A dynamic, motivating and fun work environment; Mentorship and guidance from senior staff and leadership; Opportunity to work on a product with a positive impact on people’s lives. Apply here. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for its 2025 Awards and Research Grants. Over 30 applications are available, presenting opportunities for Academy members, credentialed practitioners, and students to apply for Foundation funding.

  Jan 07, 2025

  • The deadline for this year’s GAFCS Awards and Scholarships is quickly approaching! Nominate yourself or another FCS professional or student for an award. There are 4 Scholarships available for students. The deadline is January 15, 2025, and more information can be found at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/gafcs/awards. Reach out to GAFCS President, Dr. Tracey Brigman, at brigman@uga.edu with any questions you may have. 
  • Help FACS students by supporting GAFCS through their JoeFundMe campaign! These make perfect gifts, stocking stuffers, or even a treat for yourself with an automatic monthly subscription. Your contributions through JoeFundMe directly give back to our GAFCS scholarships and assist in funding higher education for Family and Consumer Sciences professionals and students! Here’s how to get started: 1) Click the website link, select "Support This Campaign," shop to your heart’s content now through the New Year, knowing your purchases supports GAFCS Scholarships! 
  • The National Dairy Council is recruiting for a summer intern in Scientific, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs. NDC’s internship is a paid, three-month internship designed to support emerging leaders in health and wellness develop their skills and gain meaningful professional experience in the areas of nutrition science translation, education, communication and regulation. The NDC intern will be exposed to a variety of career development opportunities, including agriculture/farming/food production, leadership, personal branding, social media and other career enhancing workshops, trainings and opportunities. Applications will be accepted through February 16, 2025. Apply here. 
  • The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) invites you to submit your research for presentation at our flagship annual meeting, NUTRITION 2025, taking place in Orlando, Florida, May 31 – June 3, 2025. Presenting your research at NUTRITION 2025 is an excellent opportunity to advance your career, expand your professional network, and make a meaningful impact on the field of nutrition. Abstract Submission Deadline: January 13, 2025, 11:59 PM ET. 

  Dec 17, 2024

  • The deadline for this year’s GAFCS Awards and Scholarships is quickly approaching! Nominate yourself or another FCS professional or student for an award. There are 4 Scholarships available for students. The deadline is January 15, 2025, and more information can be found at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/gafcs/awards. Reach out to GAFCS President, Dr. Tracey Brigman, at brigman@uga.edu with any questions you may have. 
  • Help FACS students by supporting GAFCS through their JoeFundMe campaign! These make perfect gifts, stocking stuffers, or even a treat for yourself with an automatic monthly subscription. Your contributions through JoeFundMe directly give back to our GAFCS scholarships and assist in funding higher education for Family and Consumer Sciences professionals and students! Here’s how to get started: 1) Click the website link, select "Support This Campaign," shop to your heart’s content now through the New Year, knowing your purchases supports GAFCS Scholarships! 
  • The Home Food Preservation and Consumer Food Safety lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing and upcoming research projects to start in the Spring 2025 semester. If you are interested in applying, please send your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team to Dr. Carla Schwan at carla.schwan@uga.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by January 10th, and we will have a decision for you by January 17th, 2025. 
  • The Fifth Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium will take place on February 11th, 2025 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit this website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), itinerary, and keynote speaker. Please also share this call for abstracts announcement with your graduate students and colleagues. The deadline for submission is January 10, 2025. 
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 

  Dec 10, 2024

  • Save the date for FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Registration is open!  You can register at https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. Please register before Jan. 24, 2025! 
  • Save the date for the 2025 FACS Alumni Awards! These awards aim to highlight outstanding individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the Alumni Board, the College, the profession and/or society in general. The date has been set for February 21, 2025. Additional details and registration information coming soon! 
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 

  Dec 04, 2024

  • UGA Graduate School Conference Travel Grants: The deadline for applications for students who seek funds to present their research during January-March 2025 is Friday, December 6, 2024. Refer to the website here for eligibility details. A list of upcoming Graduate School Awards and approximate deadlines is available here. 
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 
  • The Home Food Preservation and Consumer Food Safety lab in the Department of Nutritional Sciences is looking for undergraduate research assistants to assist with ongoing and upcoming research projects to start in the Spring 2025 semester. If you are interested in applying, please send your résumé and a cover letter explaining why you would like to join the team to Dr. Carla Schwan at carla.schwan@uga.edu. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by January 10th, and we will have a decision for you by January 17th, 2025. 

  Nov 26, 2024

  • UGA Graduate School Conference Travel Grants: The deadline for applications for students who seek funds to present their research during January-March 2025 is Friday, December 6, 2024. Refer to the website here for eligibility details. A list of upcoming Graduate School Awards and approximate deadlines is available here. 
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 
  • Equal Education for Athens (EEA) is recruiting UGA students to volunteer as tutors for primary and secondary students from Athens-Clarke County. Tutors will be able to engage students via Zoom in weekly 45-minute sessions including reading and math, college readiness, standardized test prep, and science. You will be able to tutor primary and secondary school students on a regular basis, and tutors can volunteer for one or more mentees depending on their availability. Experience is not necessary, you will only be assigned subjects that you are comfortable tutoring, and we will be providing the necessary tutoring materials. Please click on this link to apply! We are also looking for 3 new executive board members for the 2025-2026 academic year! If you are interested in applying for leadership, use this link to apply. Applications will not be accepted past December 6th at 6pm, and early applicants will be given higher consideration. Direct questions to eea.uga@gmail.com. 

  Nov 19, 2024

  • UGA Graduate School Conference Travel Grants: The deadline for applications for students who seek funds to present their research during January-March 2025 is Friday, December 6, 2024. Refer to the website here for eligibility details. A list of upcoming Graduate School Awards and approximate deadlines is available here. 
  • Danone Institute North America (DINA) announces a request for proposals for the DINA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative. A new funding relationship with the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) commits a total of $410,000 in funding split across eight total grants. On November 20, 2024 at 12 PM EST, FFAR will host an informational webinar that will provide an overview of the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Focus on Food, the Request for Applications, application components and timelines, and will include time for Q&As. Registration is required; register to receive a Zoom link here. DINA invites you to apply for funding for: Sustainable Food Systems Initiative (nutrition focus) or Sustainable Food Systems Initiative Focus on Food (agriculture focus). Submissions will be accepted through Friday, February 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Visit the DINA website and FFAR website to learn more about the RFP.  
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 

  Nov 12, 2024

  • The Turkeypalooza canned food drive sponsored by our SDA is currently underway. You can help them reach their goal of donating 50 cans of cranberry sauce to go toward Thanksgiving meals that will be prepared for those experiencing food insecurity this holiday season. Donating 14 oz cans of jellied cranberry sauce is preferred, and the items do not need to be brand specific. The donation bin is located outside of Dr. Laing’s office (Dawson Hall 390) until 2:30 pm on November 15th. Questions about this service opportunity may be directed to SDA community service chair, Savannah Regnier, at savannah.regnier@uga.edu. 
  • UGA Graduate School Conference Travel Grants: The deadline for applications for students who seek funds to present their research during January-March 2025 is Friday, December 6, 2024. Refer to the website here for eligibility details. A list of upcoming Graduate School Awards and approximate deadlines is available here. 

  Nov 05, 2024

  • The APSDA Sports Nutrition Boot Camp takes place on February 1, 2025 at the University of Utah. This boot camp provides intensive hands-on instruction for transitioning dietitians, dietetic interns, and students of dietetics striving to become sports dietitians. Deadline to register is January 24. Click here to learn more and apply! 
  • UGA Graduate School Conference Travel Grants: The deadline for applications for students who seek funds to present their research during January-March 2025 is Friday, December 6, 2024. Refer to the website here for eligibility details. A list of upcoming Graduate School Awards and approximate deadlines is available here. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for two Commission on Dietetic Registration research grants. Up to 5 recipients will be awarded for the Emerging Researcher Grant ($10,000 each), and up to 5 recipients will be awarded for the Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Grant ($5,000 each). Both applications are currently available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal. The application deadline is 10:00 a.m. CT on Monday, November 18, 2024. Apply Here! 
  • November is Diabetes Awareness Month! UGA Extension offers many resources for type 2 diabetes prevention and management, which can be found here. USG employees can visit USG Well-being to learn about programs and support available to you. Mark your calendars for November 6th for USG's Well-being Wednesday session at noon, where prediabetes and diabetes resources for USG employees will be discussed. UGA Extension is pleased to partner with USG to provide the Diabetes Prevention Program to employees at no cost to participants. 
  • Our department has 3 open faculty positions. Please share with those who might be interested in applying. 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutritional Neuroscience: https://tinyurl.com/5aj4x3jv 
    • Assistant Professor of Nutrition & Bone Health: https://tinyurl.com/yeyz8jwz 
    • Open Rank Clinical Professor of Nutritional Sciences: https://tinyurl.com/2zyykj48 

  Oct 29, 2024

  • The Sensory and Evaluation and Product Development Laboratory in Dawson Hall led by Ginnefer Cox invites students to contribute to research regarding acceptability of lactose free and conventional cow’s milk. Participants must be UGA students 18 to 25 years of age who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in a UGA Dining Services meal plan. If you have a dairy allergy, you will not be allowed to participate in this study. You may only participate in this study once and will receive a $30 ClinCard (similar to a Visa Gift Card) when two study visits are fully completed. Signups for this study are now open for November 6 and 8, November 13 and 15, and November 20 and 22. If you have questions about this research, please contact PhD student Renee Hutton at sensorynutr@uga.edu. Please share the flyer in your networks, which was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Oct 22, 2024

  • The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) encourage the public to register to virtually attend the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s seventh and final meeting. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Scientific Report Meeting page. View recordings and past meeting materials here for Meetings 1 through 5.   
  • Please join CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) for Advances in Evidence-based Obesity Treatment: New Anti-Obesity Medications as Companions to Behavior and Lifestyle Programs on Thursday, October 24th from 2—3 p.m. ET. The DNPAO Seminar Series showcases the latest research, guidelines, and successes. The October 24 seminar will provide invaluable insight into advances in evidence-based obesity treatment. Registration is required to get event login details. 
  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced the dates for the Annual Conference and Expo (ACE). Creative thinkers and experts are invited to share new, exciting, and transformative evidence-based proposals to speak on topics that will engage and inspire our audience. Speaker proposals for ACE will be accepted through Monday, October 28, 2024 at this link. ACE will be held on February 26 & 27, 2025 - in-person (Morrison Healthcare, 400 Northridge Road, Suite #600, Atlanta, GA 30350) and virtual registration available. On February 25, 2025, a hands-on pre-conference workshop will be held on the topics of NFPE & Clinical Skills and Business / Private Practice. An honorarium of $200 per session is offered for speakers. Dates, times, and lengths of sessions and corresponding CEUs will be determined after speaker selection. Accepted speakers will be notified by Monday, November 11. 

  Oct 08, 2024

  • The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) encourage the public to register to virtually attend the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s seventh and final meeting. The meeting will be held on Monday, October 21st and Tuesday, October 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET both days. The meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Scientific Report Meeting page. View recordings and past meeting materials here for Meetings 1 through 5.   
  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced the dates for the Annual Conference and Expo (ACE). Creative thinkers and experts are invited to share new, exciting, and transformative evidence-based proposals to speak on topics that will engage and inspire our audience. Speaker proposals for ACE will be accepted through Monday, October 28, 2024 at this link. ACE will be held on February 26 & 27, 2025 - in-person (Morrison Healthcare, 400 Northridge Road, Suite #600, Atlanta, GA 30350) and virtual registration available. On February 25, 2025, a hands-on pre-conference workshop will be held on the topics of NFPE & Clinical Skills and Business / Private Practice. An honorarium of $200 per session is offered for speakers. Dates, times, and lengths of sessions and corresponding CEUs will be determined after speaker selection. Accepted speakers will be notified by Monday, November 11. 

  Oct 01, 2024

  • The 2025 Ghana Service-Learning Program is now open and receiving applications. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Click here for more information. 
  • First Gen Fund is a nonprofit organization that provides essential resources and meaningful support to the first gen community. Applications are now open for unrestricted hardship grants of $1,000 to support the journey of first-generation college students. Applications close October 1st and recipients will be announced November 8th. Click here to apply. 
  • Applications Now Open for the 2025 Building Future Faculty Program! Are you a doctoral candidate or post-doctoral scholar interested in pursuing an academic career? NC State’s Building Future Faculty Program is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and we’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the April 9-11, 2025 program! This all-expenses-paid, two-and-a-half-day workshop offers a unique opportunity to explore faculty careers, connect with NC State’s diverse academic community, and gain valuable insights on navigating the academic job market. Learn more and apply today: go.ncsu.edu/bff 
  • Applications are open for the 2024 Health & Wellness Pitch Competition! Current UGA students with a health & wellness focused business and/or idea are invited to apply to the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Pitch Competition that will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Studio 225 (225 W. Broad St.), the Student Center for Entrepreneurship. Each student will bring their idea, business, or product for a chance to win prize money totaling $17,500. The deadline to apply is October 4th. Our department was well represented last year with several students making it to the final competition and one winning 2nd place! Learn more here. 
  • The Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Seminar Series presents dietary supplement research and related topics. Registration is not required but be sure to contact ODS@nih.gov in advance for viewing information. The ODS Seminar Series is for researchers and academics interested in dietary supplement research but is open to everyone.  
    • October 16, 2024, 11 am ET: Protein and Amino Acid Supplements and Sarcopenia in Aging: An Update by Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., FACSM, FCAHS 
    • November 20, 2024, 11 am ET: Military Supplement Use, Reasons for Use and Adverse Events: A Public Health Surveillance Opportunity by Harris Lieberman, Ph.D. 
    • January 15, 2025, 11 am ET: Design and Analysis of Clinical Trials Simultaneously Vetting Biomarkers and the Effects of Dietary Supplements by Nicholas Schork, Ph.D. 
    • February 19, 2025, 11 am ET: The NCCIH Whole Person Health Initiative by Helene Langevin, Ph.D.  
    • April 9, 2025, 11 am ET: Bringing Botanicals to Clinical Trial: Groundwork and Challenges by Amala Soumyanath, Ph.D. 
  • The River Basin Center (RBC) invites UGA graduate students who are conducting water science or policy research in any field to participate in a poster contest. Cash prizes will be awarded in both categories. Abstracts are due Sep. 27th. Click here to submit your entry. Posters may be submitted under one of two categories:  
    • Social Sciences & Policy Category — a research topic is related to socio-economic, political, geographic, and policy implications of managing water resources. 
    • Natural Sciences Category — a research topic is related to physical, chemical, biological, and ecological processes in water resources research. 

  Sep 24, 2024

  • Join the Russell Library on Thursday, October 10th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm, for the fifth annual Food, Power and Politics Lecture with Daniel Warshawsky from Wright University. Dr. Warshawsky will deliver a talk on food banks, their origin, and what factors go into the pressing, and increasing, global need for them. Attendees are encouraged to bring in a can of pumpkin puree to help with Campus Kitchen's "Turkey Palooza" Thanksgiving Can Drive. Visit the event link here. 
  • Are you a dietetics student or intern with strong leadership skills who will be enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year? If so, consider applying for a student representative position to the ACEND Board. Student representatives serve a two-year term in which they actively participate in two face-to-face ACEND Board meetings and six-eight conference calls per year. They are appointed to ACEND committees and participate in the Academy’s Member and Student Advisory Committee. The student must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, student’s resume and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or program director no later than November 1, 2024. To access the application, click here: Student Application. If you have questions, please contact acendnominations@eatright.org. 

  Sep 17, 2024

  • Attention nutritional sciences majors! The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. To apply, students must be undergraduate Nutritional Sciences majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and conducting faculty-mentored research in the basic sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 19th. For questions and application information, please contact Emily Noble (Emily.Noble@uga.edu). 
  • Nominations for TEDxUGA 2025 are now open! Hosted annually, TEDxUGA celebrates the ideas, research, and passions that exist within the University of Georgia and the Athens community. For the first time in TEDxUGA history, six faculty, staff, alumni, and students PLUS one Athens community member will take the TEDxUGA stage to share their own “ideas worth spreading” in short, powerful talks. If you have ever dreamed of sharing your big idea or know a bright-minded individual who would be perfect for the stage, let us know! All members of the UGA and Athens community are eligible to be nominated. Self-nominations are highly encouraged. Nominations are due September 30. Interested in learning more? Join us at an upcoming information session:  Monday, September 9 at 12:30pm, Tuesday, September 17 at 9:30am, Thursday, September 19 at 12:30pm, Thursday, September 26 at 4pm hosted in-person in Journalism 418 and via Zoom (ID: 991 9543 8906 | Password: ted). 
  • Applications are open for the 2024 Health & Wellness Pitch Competition! Current UGA students with a health & wellness focused business and/or idea are invited to apply to the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Studio 225 (225 W. Broad St.), the Student Center for Entrepreneurship. Each student business will bring their idea, business, or product for a chance to win prize money totaling $17,500. The deadline to apply is October 4th. Our department was well represented last year with several students making it to the final competition and one winning 2nd place! Learn more here. 
  • Are you a dietetics student or intern with strong leadership skills who will be enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year? If so, consider applying for a student representative position to the ACEND Board. Student representatives serve a two-year term in which they actively participate in two face-to-face ACEND Board meetings and six-eight conference calls per year. They are appointed to ACEND committees and participate in the Academy’s Member and Student Advisory Committee. The student must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, student’s resume and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or program director no later than November 1, 2024. To access the application, click here: Student Application. If you have questions, please contact acendnominations@eatright.org. 

  Sep 10, 2024

  • Attention nutritional sciences majors! The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. To apply, students must be undergraduate Nutritional Sciences majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and conducting faculty-mentored research in the basic sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 19th. For questions and application information, please contact Dr. Emily Noble (Emily.Noble@uga.edu). 
  • The FACS Undergraduate Research Scholarship opportunity provides both an undergraduate student and their faculty mentor $1,000 each to support the work they are doing. More information about this scholarship can be found on this webpage. The application to apply for the scholarship can be found on the linked webpage and the deadline to apply is September 30. 
  • Applications are open for the 2024 Health & Wellness Pitch Competition! Current UGA students with a health & wellness focused business and/or idea are invited to apply to the 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Pitch Competition on Thursday, November 14, 2024, in Studio 225 (225 W. Broad St.), the Student Center for Entrepreneurship. Each student business will bring their idea, business, or product for a chance to win prize money totaling $17,500. The deadline to apply is October 4th. Our department was well represented last year with several students making it to the final competition and one winning 2nd place! Learn more here. 
  • Are you a dietetics student or intern with strong leadership skills who will be enrolled during the 2025-2026 academic year? If so, consider applying for a student representative position to the ACEND Board. Student representatives serve a two-year term in which they actively participate in two face-to-face ACEND Board meetings and six-eight conference calls per year. They are appointed to ACEND committees and participate in the Academy’s Member and Student Advisory Committee. The student must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, student’s resume and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or program director no later than November 1, 2024. To access the application, click here: Student Application. If you have questions, please contact acendnominations@eatright.org. 

  Sep 03, 2024

  • Attention junior/senior/graduate students and dietetic interns who are interested in a career as a dietitian! The RD Mentor program is a FREE opportunity for students to be paired one-on-one with RD mentors. For the 2024-2025 cohort, there are OVER 300 mentors ranging from all sectors of dietetics (e.g., private practice, sports, media, clinical, community, etc.) and represent most states and ethnic groups. This diverse group of mentors is ideal for students to establish a professional connection with a Registered Dietitian. The Student Mentee Application closes September 6th and can be accessed on this site. Visit www.rdmentor.com for more information. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for full-registration ($165) student stipends to attend FNCE® 2024, which takes place October 5-8, in Minneapolis, MN. Academy members enrolled as students or dietetic interns for the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE®. Applicants will be notified of their student stipend application status via email in September 2024. APPLY HERE by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4th. 
  • The Office of Service-Learning is seeking volunteers to support the new: 'Coaching 4 Success' after-school sports and academic coaching program. This program offers UGA students the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by serving as sports and academic coaches for 4th and 5th graders at local elementary schools. As a volunteer, you will have the chance to mentor young students, help them improve their academic skills, and engage them in fun physical activities. This is a great way to gain hands-on experience and give back to the community. To get started, we are hosting training sessions for those interested in volunteering for this program. This is the link to sign up for training sessions at the Tate Student Center room 480. 

  Aug 27, 2024

  • Attention nutritional sciences majors! The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program presents a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. To apply, students must be undergraduate Nutritional Sciences majors in their sophomore, junior, or senior year and conducting faculty-mentored research in the basic sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 19th, 2024. For questions and application information, please contact Dr. Emily Noble (Emily.Noble@uga.edu). 
  • Attention junior/senior/graduate students and dietetic interns who are interested in a career as a dietitian! The RD Mentor program is a FREE opportunity for students to be paired one-on-one with RD mentors. For the 2024-2025 cohort, there are OVER 300 mentors ranging from all sectors of dietetics (e.g., private practice, sports, media, clinical, community, etc.) and represent most states and ethnic groups. This diverse group of mentors is ideal for students to establish a professional connection with a Registered Dietitian. The Student Mentee Application closes September 6th, 2024 and can be accessed on this site. Visit www.rdmentor.com for more information. 
  • Master’s and Doctoral students are eligible to compete in the 3MT® Competition! Do you have original research? Can you tell a story about its impact? If so, UGA's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition is a great place to challenge your communication skills to non-technical audiences. The winner takes home $1,000 and can represent UGA at the regional 3MT competition. A Virtual Information Session will be held Thursday, August 29th 9:00am - 10:00am. Register here for the information session. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for full-registration ($165) student stipends to attend FNCE® 2024, which takes place October 5-8, in Minneapolis, MN. Academy members enrolled as students or dietetic interns for the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE®. Applicants will be notified of their student stipend application status via email in September 2024. APPLY HERE by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 
  • You can now register to virtually attend Meeting 6 of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which will be livestreamed on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET and Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Convened jointly by the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA), the Committee will hear updates from each subcommittee and discuss progress made since Meeting 5. Topics will include evidence review and synthesis, draft conclusion statements, and plans to finalize the Committee’s work, including its Scientific Report. Register to virtually attend the Committee meeting. Submit written public comments to the Committee. Read more about the Dietary Guidelines process at DietaryGuidelines.gov. HHS and USDA encourage the public to participate in the process by registering in advance to view the livestream. A recorded version will also be posted on the Committee Meetings page after the meeting where past meeting materials and recordings can also be found. 

  Aug 20, 2024

  • Start of this year right by serving with Serve UGA and making a difference in the Athens-Clarke County Community! This month there are four different Serve UGA teams holding volunteer events: UGArden, Sweet Olive Farm Animal Rescue, Brooklyn Cemetery, and Bigger Vision. Find out more by following @serve.uga on Instagram and checking out the Involvement Network! 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for full-registration ($165) student stipends to attend FNCE® 2024, which takes place October 5-8, in Minneapolis, MN. Academy members enrolled as students or dietetic interns for the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE®. Applicants will be notified of their student stipend application status via email in September 2024. APPLY HERE by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 
  • UGA faculty, graduate students, and post docs who are involved in obesity-related research are invited to become affiliates of the Obesity Research Initiative (ORI). Faculty may apply for affiliation via the ORI website. Graduate students and post docs working on obesity related research may become student affiliates. Affiliates of the ORI receive important notifications such as internal grant competitions. If you have news or events to share on the website, please send the information to Donna Holcomb at obesity@uga.edu. 
  • You are invited to nominate outstanding individuals or organizations for the FACS Alumni Awards. These alumni, faculty, staff, and friends have made significant contributions to FACS Alumni initiatives, the college, the profession and/or society in general. Visit this link for more information on the FACS Alumni awards to see previous honorees. 

  Aug 13, 2024

  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) invites two to three students/interns enrolled in ACEND-accredited programs in Georgia to serve as student trustees (liaisons) on the GDF board for one year. Students/interns interested in the position should send the application and their resume to president@supportgdf.org by Friday, August 16, 2024. Email Dr. Laing for the application (emonk@uga.edu). 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for full-registration ($165) student stipends to attend FNCE® 2024, which takes place October 5-8, in Minneapolis, MN. Academy members enrolled as students or dietetic interns for the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE®. Applicants will be notified of their student stipend application status via email in September 2024. APPLY HERE by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 

  Aug 06, 2024

  • The UGA Graduate School New Student Orientation is delivered through an online platform. In addition, the Graduate School will welcome incoming graduate students Monday, August 12th at The Classic Center, with an opening session and opportunities to interact with Graduate School staff and campus resources. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting applications for full-registration ($165) student stipends to attend FNCE® 2024, which takes place October 5-8, in Minneapolis, MN. Academy members enrolled as students or dietetic interns for the Fall 2024 semester are encouraged to apply after registering for FNCE®. Applicants will be notified of their student stipend application status via email in September 2024. APPLY HERE by 10 a.m. (Central time) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. 
  • The RD Mentorship Program is recruiting RD mentors. RDs will mentor (one-on-one or independent work) current junior/senior/graduate nutrition students interested in a dietitian career. The projects can vary and could include menu creation, building a website/blog, organizing your files/handouts, reviewing the literature, critiquing case studies, food photography, recipe modification, patient education, handout development, motivational interviewing techniques, social media presence, marketing materials, and more. Please view the website for more project ideas. If interested, APPLY HERE by August 15. 

  Jul 02, 2024

  • July is National Culinary Arts Month! This celebration was established in 2002 and is dedicated to recognizing the art and science of cooking and the contributions of chefs and culinary professionals to the food industry. The culinary arts, its rich history, cooks, bakers, and chefs are honored for their creative expression through food and innovative recipes and meal concepts.  
  • UGA Well-being is collaborating with SNAP-ED Cooperative Extension to foster a culture of hydration in our UGA and Georgia-wide community. Hydration is a principle to practice, especially during the Georgia heat of these hot summer months. Click here or text “WATER” to (833)-712-1267 to join the Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign. 

  Jun 25, 2024

  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) is announcing the scholarship application process for 2024. The deadline is June 30, 2024. This year, the GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 15, 2024. For additional information on the scholarship and the scholarship application, please see the GDF website. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jessica Harris at info@supportgdf.org. 
  • The Fourth Annual Nutrition Diversity Conference will be held virtually on September 6, 2024, and welcomes students, faculty, and staff to register. This conference is sponsored by Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Post-baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (POHA-Denver) grant within the Department of Nutrition. The POHA-Denver Nutrition Diversity Conference provides a day filled with presentations, cooking demonstrations, and an interactive workshop on nutritional care. Educational sessions will include managing care for specific cultures and individuals while providing tips for students to be successful in our field. Professionals can earn up to 24 CEUs, with 7 CEUs counting towards ethics by attending a full day of sessions. Please visit our event page to purchase tickets, view the agenda & guest speakers, and sponsors for the event.

  Jun 18, 2024

  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) is announcing the scholarship application process for 2024. The deadline is June 30, 2024. This year, the GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 15, 2024. For additional information on the scholarship and the scholarship application, please see the GDF website. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jessica Harris at info@supportgdf.org. 
  • UGA SNAP-Ed is seeking qualified candidates for their Nutrition Education Coordinator position! Ideal candidates would have MS/RD credentials and experiences in community and public health nutrition research and programming areas, including curriculum and other nutrition content development for low-income audiences. Please share with your networks or apply here. 
  • UGA Well-being is collaborating with SNAP-ED Cooperative Extension to foster a culture of hydration in our UGA and Georgia-wide community. Hydration is a principle to practice, especially during the Georgia heat of these hot summer months. Click here or text “WATER” to (833)-712-1267 to join the Drink Water, Georgia! Campaign. Also, look out for information on UGA Well-being’s water drinking challenge, “Hydrate is the Way To Elevate!”

  Jun 11, 2024

  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) is announcing the scholarship application process for 2024. The deadline is June 30, 2024. This year, the GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 15, 2024. For additional information on the scholarship and the scholarship application, please see the GDF website. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jessica Harris at info@supportgdf.org. 
  • Georgia State University is offering a Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate program for students and dietitians. This program is completely online and managed by an RDN. This website explains how to apply. 

  Jun 04, 2024

  • Congratulations to Courtney Brown, her husband Brad, and newly minted big brother, Arthur, on the birth of Ansley Sharon Brown! Baby Ansley was born on May 23, 2024, weighing 9lbs 2oz. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Brown on her growing family! A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) is announcing the scholarship application process for 2024. The deadline is June 30, 2024. This year, the GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 15, 2024. For additional information on the scholarship and the scholarship application, please see the GDF website. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Jessica Harris at info@supportgdf.org. 
  • The Annual Metabolic Camp at Emory University (http://metcamp.net) currently has openings for camp counselors (metabolic dietitians) and assistant counselors (nutrition students, genetic counseling students, and medical students). Once selected, camp staff must arrive one day before the start of camp (June 9, 2024) for orientation and stay for the overnight camp June 10-15, 2024. All staff meals and overnight lodging on Emory campus will be provided. If interested, contact metcamp@emory.edu. The camp was developed by Rani H. Singh, PhD, RDN, LD to provide a supportive environment for girls and women with PKU and MSUD. A holistic approach to managing these disorders is emphasized, with particular focus on nutrition, genetics, and overall well-being, with the intention of arresting the disease process and minimizing the instances of miscarriages and severe birth defects which are high in this population. There are ~30-40 attendees at camp, most are in junior high/high school but ages range between 12 yrs.-adult. Short videos about the camp are available to view at http://metcamp.net/about/.

  May 28, 2024

  • Join the Vegetarian Nutrition group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics live on Zoom, Wednesday, May 29th from 7-8 PM Eastern as we host Mark Rifkin, MS, RD, LDN for a talk on sustainability and vegetarian nutrition. Sustainability has become the buzzword for the future of food. Indeed, the Academy has expressed formal interest on this topic, and foodies and bloggers nationwide have an opinion--likely based on theories and whimsical fantasies. In this workshop, we will review essential outcomes criteria for evaluating eco-footprints, compare eco-footprints of various foods and review how students can easily integrate sustainable foods into their future career plans and client recommendations. This webinar is open to all students! Register here.    
  • The Annual Metabolic Camp at Emory University (http://metcamp.net) currently has openings for camp counselors (metabolic dietitians) and assistant counselors (nutrition students, genetic counseling students, and medical students). Once selected, camp staff must arrive one day before the start of camp (June 9, 2024) for orientation and stay for the overnight camp June 10-15, 2024. All staff meals and overnight lodging on Emory campus will be provided. If interested, contact metcamp@emory.edu. The camp was developed by Rani H. Singh, PhD, RDN, LD to provide a supportive environment for girls and women with PKU and MSUD. A holistic approach to managing these disorders is emphasized, with particular focus on nutrition, genetics, and overall well-being, with the intention of arresting the disease process and minimizing the instances of miscarriages and severe birth defects which are high in this population. There are ~30-40 attendees at camp, most are in junior high/high school but ages range between 12 yrs.-adult. Short videos about the camp are available to view at http://metcamp.net/about/. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has extended the deadlines for select 2024 Awards. Eight award applications are currently available within the Foundation’s application portal, including some opportunities that are reserved for members of specific Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Affiliates and Dietetic Practice Groups. 

  May 21, 2024

  • Follow @uga_nutrition_abroad on Instagram to receive updates on what our students are learning as they traverse through Spain, France, and Belgium this summer!

  May 14, 2024

  • Do you want to help design educational posters, update nutrition information for the dining commons, write blog posts for the Eating Smart blog, and much more? Come work with Dr. Katherine Ingerson and Mariah McDaniel in UGA Dining! If you are eager to gain valuable internship experience, email ingerson@uga.edu for more information. You are welcome to promote this announcement that was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.  
  • The Linda K. Crandall Nutrition Scholarship for 2024 will award up to 10 scholarships, for $500 each, to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or a closely related field, with the eventual goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, complete the application online, and submit a current resume and a copy of their unofficial transcript by Friday, May 17, 2024. Preference is given to current Crandall employees/subcontractors, or their children, after which the remaining scholarships are open to any student at any accredited U.S. college or university. If you have questions regarding the scholarship process, please email scholarships@consultingrd.com. Click Here to Submit your Application. 

  May 07, 2024

  • Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Hannah Marston, our department’s new Administrative Associate! Hannah has shared a few details about her background: “I recently graduated from UGA, and I studied A.B. Music and Entertainment & Media Studies. A fun fact about me is that I marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018! I am excited to be here and get to know everyone in the department!” A photo was posted on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
  • Art Grider will be performing with other musicians at Wire Park on May 25^th from 6-8pm. If you're in town, please stop by and celebrate the start of summer with Dr. Grider! 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application has been extended to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time). 

  • The Linda K. Crandall Nutrition Scholarship for 2024 will award up to 10 scholarships, for $500 each, to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or a closely related field, with the eventual goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, complete the application online, and submit a current resume and a copy of their unofficial transcript by Friday, May 17, 2024. Preference is given to current Crandall employees/subcontractors, or their children, after which the remaining scholarships are open to any student at any accredited U.S. college or university. If you have questions regarding the scholarship process, please email scholarships@consultingrd.com. Click Here to Submit your Application. 

  Apr 30, 2024

  • Virtual Coffee Break with a Nutrigenomics Expert: On Wednesday, May 1 at noon Central time, Ginger Hultin, MS, RDN, CSO, will discuss her experience using nutrigenomics in practice, as well as how she entered this space and ways for others to get involved in this growing practice area. Register here.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application has been extended to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  • The Linda K. Crandall Nutrition Scholarship for 2024 will award up to 10 scholarships, for $500 each, to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or a closely related field, with the eventual goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, complete the application online, and submit a current resume and a copy of their unofficial transcript by Friday, May 17, 2024. Preference is given to current Crandall employees/subcontractors, or their children, after which the remaining scholarships are open to any student at any accredited U.S. college or university. If you have questions regarding the scholarship process, please email scholarships@consultingrd.com. Click Here to Submit your Application.

  Apr 23, 2024

  • The Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance Community Engagement Program hosts a Translation Research to Practice Webinar Series. The first webinar for 2024 is “Cultural Humility-Guiding Principles and Practices in Community Research Translation.”  The president of the American Public Health Association will be a speaker. DATE: APRIL 24, 2024; TIME: 2:30 - 4:00 PM (EST); LOCATION: Online; COST: Free; Registration link: https://msm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ac4rIr4YlD8tKfk | https://msm-edu.zoom.us/j/99268129334 | Meeting ID: 992 6812 9334.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application has been extended to Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Apr 16, 2024

  • The new UGA SNAP-Ed Food Talk texting campaign is live! This new, year-long campaign is available to all eligible Georgians. Participants can join the campaign by texting FOOD to 866-736-2865 or by visiting foodtalk.org/texting. For web browsers, participants can scan the QR code on that webpage to join the campaign, and for mobile users, there is a green button on that page to opt-in. The participant’s texting app will populate with the keyword and phone number, so all they need to do is tap send! Participants can expect to be sent 1-3 texts per week after the intro sequence of texts. We have some scheduled texts, such as the monthly What’s in Season, while others should come out weekly for 52 weeks. These texts contain health-based messaging related to meal planning, physical activity, fruit and vegetable intake, sodium, sugar, and much more! This campaign was not possible without tireless efforts among former and current UGA SNAP-Ed staff and grad students (including Darci Bell, Sierra Woodruff, and Claire Hawkins). Thank you for your support for UGA SNAP-Ed!
  • Students in Tracey Brigman's Quantity Foods Lab have been preparing special "Grab and Go" meals for FACS faculty and staff. In this course, students apply knowledge and skills gained during the semester about adjusting recipes, using equipment, production scheduling, and menu development. On the menu yesterday, 4/15, was spinach and feta wraps with a side of roasted potatoes along with berry salad in a light honey lime dressing. Photos were posted on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Apr 09, 2024

  • Our SDA has exciting news! This year's t-shirts are now available for purchase. The design of the 2024 shirt is linked here. Please CLICK HERE to purchase your shirt(s) for $23 each. Once your shirt has been purchased, please take a screenshot of your order confirmation. Shirts will be available for pick up at our meeting this Wednesday, April 10^th, and at our final meeting of the semester on Wednesday, April 24^th. If neither of these times works for you, please let us know so we can make other arrangements. If you have any questions about ordering your shirt, please email SDA treasurer, Anna Nguyen (anna.nguyen20@uga.edu).
  • The Native American Student Association Executive Board is spreading the word about their Indigenous Culture Day event on April 12th. Join them in a celebration of native art, food, and community! The first 50 attendees will receive a free t-shirt. The event will take place on April 12^th from 12-3 pm at Reed Quad. More information can be found on Instagram: @nasa_uga.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Mar 26, 2024

  • The application for the 2024-2025 Active Learning Ambassadors is now open. This program is available to any undergraduate student. If interested, apply at this link.
  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.
  • Applications for the 2024-2025 UGA Transfer Ambassadors Program are now open! This is an excellent opportunity provided by the Office of Transfer Services for students to leverage their unique transfer journey to assist and support new UGA transfer students. As a Transfer Ambassador, you'll have the chance to hone your leadership abilities, enhance communication skills, engage in outreach efforts, contribute to program development, and advocate for the transfer student community at UGA. If you're interested, please access the application through this link: 2024-2025 UGA Transfer Ambassador Application. Furthermore, there are three executive board positions available within the Transfer Ambassador program. To apply for these positions, you'll need to submit a letter of recommendation from a UGA faculty or staff member, along with a statement detailing your leadership style. The application deadline is April 15th. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to lscarter@uga.edu.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit will be held on June 7-9 in Atlanta, GA with an option to attend virtually. You'll learn about resources to help you build a thriving business, hear from BIPOC experts translating the latest in nutrition science, and learn best practices for culturally-sensitive care you can apply immediately to your practice. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to increase your ability to provide equitable care for your clients, patients, and communities. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • The Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior annual conference provides the perfect opportunity to hear from health leaders as they discuss the latest news in nutrition. The conference will take place at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville on Monday, July 29 – Thursday, August 1, 2024. Special rates are available until May 1. You may attend the in-person conference, watch the event via livestream, or explore the recorded sessions.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Mar 19, 2024

  • April is National Financial Literacy Month. To increase financial literacy and well-being at UGA, the FACS ASPIRE Clinic, the FACS Financial Planning, Housing and Consumer Economics Department, and UGA Well-Being Resources are co-sponsoring a series of events for students on campus the week of April 8. These events are open to all students in any major or college.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit will be held on June 7-9 in Atlanta, GA with an option to attend virtually. You'll learn about resources to help you build a thriving business, hear from BIPOC experts translating the latest in nutrition science, and learn best practices for culturally-sensitive care you can apply immediately to your practice. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to increase your ability to provide equitable care for your clients, patients, and communities. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Mar 12, 2024

  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit will be held on June 7-9 in Atlanta, GA with an option to attend virtually. You'll learn about resources to help you build a thriving business, hear from BIPOC experts translating the latest in nutrition science, and learn best practices for culturally-sensitive care you can apply immediately to your practice. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to increase your ability to provide equitable care for your clients, patients, and communities. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and dietetic internships. Eligible applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2024 scholarships, which range from $500 to $25,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $805,000 to 294 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am (Central Time).
  • The US Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Dietitian Professional Advisory Committee invites you, your students/interns and recent graduates to attend a virtual overview of public health opportunities within the USPHS Commissioned Corps for dietitians. The USPHS Commissioned Corps is one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, and dietitian officers serve in research, clinical nutrition, foodservice administration, public health nutrition, health policy, regulatory affairs, and managerial and supervisory roles. Most dietitian officers are stationed within federal agencies such as Indian Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bureau of Prisons. 2024 Career presentations and Q&A: Wed, March 27th, 5pm-6pm ET; Thurs, May 23rd, 7pm-8pm ET; Mon, September 23rd, 11am-12pm ET; Tues, December 3rd, 12pm-1pm ET.
  • FHI 360 has a summer internship opportunity (Summer 2024: May – August) for a graduate student interested in growing their health communication skills. This position will provide communication support to the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR). This is a paid internship with a flexible schedule based on project needs. If interested, apply here.

  Feb 27, 2024

  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • PAID Summer Internships with Center for Science and the Public Interest. Deadline to apply is 2/28/2024 and pay $17/hour. All of these are fully remote: Nutrition Policy and Lobbying Research Internship, Healthy Retail Internship, Food Additives Internship, Healthy Food Service Guidelines Internship, Communications Internship, and Capacity Building & Engagement Internship.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • The Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit will be held on June 7-9 in Atlanta, GA with an option to attend virtually. You'll learn about resources to help you build a thriving business, hear from BIPOC experts translating the latest in nutrition science, and learn best practices for culturally-sensitive care you can apply immediately to your practice. You'll walk away with actionable strategies to increase your ability to provide equitable care for your clients, patients, and communities. For more information and to register, visit this link.
  • SDA just released the 2024 t-shirt design for their annual fundraiser! To see the design and place your order, please click here to indicate the size you would like to purchase. The design can also be viewed on SDA Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.
  • Please share with others who might be interested in a faculty position in our department. The Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia is hiring for a faculty position that is 75% Teaching and 25% Administration. Link to posting: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/357456.

  Feb 20, 2024

  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics nominating committee is searching for students to join the board for 2024-2025: Student member of the Public Policy Committee; Student member of the Fundraising Committee; or Student member of the Membership Committee. If you are interested in any of the above positions, please email Jatun Neal, MFCS, RDN, LD, GAND Nominating Committee Chair at jatunneal@gmail.com. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please complete the nomination form.
  • The Peanut Institute Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) entity that funds nutrition research. We are requesting scientific proposals that enhance the understanding of how consuming peanuts, peanut butter, and peanut products affects health in various populations. For the 2024-2025 cycle, there are two grants that applicants can choose from. You can choose to apply for one or both opportunities: General Research Grant: $25,000 – $250,000 or Public Health Research Grant: $350,000— $650,000. Deadline for submission: April 18, 2024. More information here.
  • Registration is open for the 2024 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE)! This year ACE is a hybrid event combining a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component. View the Pre-conference agenda, which will take place on March 13, and the main meeting agenda taking place March 14-15 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Early bird registration ends February 29.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.
  • SDA just released the 2024 t-shirt design for their annual fundraiser! To see the design and place your order, please click here to indicate the size you would like to purchase. The design can also be viewed on SDA Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.

  Feb 13, 2024

  • UGA’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition challenges graduate students to explain their research to non-specialist audiences in the space of just three minutes. The winner takes home $1,000 and can represent UGA at the regional 3MT competition. Master’s and Doctoral students are eligible. Learn more about the competition here. Register by February 16.
  • SDA just released the 2024 t-shirt design for their annual fundraiser! To see the design and place your order, please click here to indicate the size you would like to purchase. The design can also be viewed on SDA Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • Registration is open for the 2024 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE)! This year ACE is a hybrid event combining a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component. View the Pre-conference agenda, which will take place on March 13, and the main meeting agenda taking place March 14-15 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Early bird registration ends February 29.
  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • The National Pork Board is soliciting research proposals that can help advance understanding of the role of pork and pork-related nutrients. We encourage both early career and established researchers to submit, and the grant value can be used as seed funding, as a new project or continuation/extension of a previous project. The deadline to submit letters of intent is Thursday, February 29 at 5 p.m. CT. More information is linked here.  

  Feb 06, 2024

  • The UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship is offering awards of up to $3,000 for undergraduate students who are pursuing EL-approved activities taking place during Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2024. Application deadline: February 15^th. Students can create an application here.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Frederick Green Memorial Nutrition Communications Experience Award supports dietetics students in ACEND programs by enhancing their capabilities and experience in the area of nutrition communications, specifically related to media and public relations, through a paid experience with an RD. Most experiences are typically 6-8 weeks (full-time) in length. The Foundation is currently accepting applications from students and dietetic interns. The student selected to receive the award will also receive a $3,000 award. The application is currently available within the Foundation’s application portal with a deadline of February 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Central).
  • Registration is open for the 2024 Georgia Academy Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE)! This year ACE is a hybrid event combining a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component. View the Pre-conference agenda, which will take place on March 13, and the main meeting agenda taking place March 14-15 at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Early bird registration ends February 29.
  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • The 2024 Georgia Nutrition Council Annual Conference registration is open. The event will take place virtually on March 28-29. Presenters include Cindy Culver, Andie Bisceglia, Christina Nichols, Cecilia Tran, Mya Price, and Monica Griffin. Register here.
  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.

  Jan 30, 2024

  • We are excited to welcome the newest member of our department, Joseph Michael Kindler Jr.! Dr. Joe Kindler and his wife, Emily, welcomed baby Joseph on January 18th, weighing 7 lbs 3 oz and measuring 20.8 inches. Photos were shared NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • UGA Peer Nutrition Educator (PNE) applications are open for next year! Check out this amazing opportunity to hone your nutrition education skills. Learn more and apply here by March 31^st.
  • The UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship is offering awards of up to $3,000 for undergraduate students who are pursuing EL-approved activities taking place during Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2024. Application deadline: February 15^th. Students can create an application here.
  • The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) Scholarships are now open! Opportunities include the CPSDA Professional Scholarships, Cheribundi Student Scholarships, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dietetic Internship Scholarship. The latter will award $7,000 to a BIPOC student pursuing a career in sports nutrition to attend a dietetic internship of their choice for the 2024-2025 calendar year. Click here for more information and requirements. Deadline to apply is February 4th.
  • The Nutrition Department at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center is participating in the NIH Summer Internship Program and has one position this summer for a college student or recent college graduate who is interested in a career in Nutrition and Dietetics. The deadline to apply is February 16th at noon ET. The NIH Summer Internship Program is meant for college, graduate, and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. The position with the Nutrition Department will complete and present a research project utilizing nutrition data and will shadow dietitians in both clinical and research roles. The position includes a stipend and is full-time, in-person at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD from June 10-August 2, 2024. For more information on the NIH Summer Internship Program and to apply, see this link.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. Please note that the scholarship recipient must attend the GNC business meeting (virtually) on March 29^th to accept the award. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Policy Committee at the Georgia Capitol on February 26th from 8am-noon for their annual Advocacy Day! This is a free event – please RSVP here. Additional details will be provided via email closer to the event date. What to expect: Morning briefing and nutrition policy discussion; Explore the Capitol and observe the legislative process in motion; Establish and grow relationships with your elected officials; Advocate for your profession and current nutrition policy.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for its 2024 Awards and Research Grants. Over 30 applications are available, presenting opportunities for Academy members, credentialed practitioners, and students to apply for funding. Individual recognition, continuing education, program development, and international awards, as well as research grants are detailed here. All applications have a deadline of February 20, 2024, at 5:00 pm (Central Time).

  Jan 23, 2024

  • The UGA Experiential Learning Scholarship is offering awards of up to $3,000 for undergraduate students who are pursuing EL-approved activities taking place during Maymester, Summer, and Fall 2024. Application deadline: February 15^th. Students can create an application here.
  • FACS Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship applications are officially open! Apply here by March 1st.
  • The Nutrition Department at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center is participating in the NIH Summer Internship Program and has one position this summer for a college student or recent college graduate who is interested in a career in Nutrition and Dietetics. The deadline to apply is February 16th at noon ET. The NIH Summer Internship Program is meant for college, graduate, and professional students interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. The position with the Nutrition Department will complete and present a research project utilizing nutrition data and will shadow dietitians in both clinical and research roles. The position includes a stipend and is full-time, in-person at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD from June 10-August 2, 2024. For more information on the NIH Summer Internship Program and to apply, see this link. 
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. Please note that the scholarship recipient must attend the GNC business meeting (virtually) on March 29^th to accept the award. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th. 
  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Policy Committee at the Georgia Capitol on February 26th from 8am-noon for their annual Advocacy Day! This is a free event – please RSVP here. Additional details will be provided via email closer to the event date. What to expect: Morning briefing and nutrition policy discussion; Explore the Capitol and observe the legislative process in motion; Establish and grow relationships with your elected officials; Advocate for your profession and current nutrition policy.

  Jan 09, 2024

  • The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association (CPSDA) Scholarships are now open! Opportunities include the CPSDA Professional Scholarships, Cheribundi Student Scholarships, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Dietetic Internship Scholarship. The latter will award $7,000 to a BIPOC student pursuing a career in sports nutrition to attend a dietetic internship of their choice for the 2024-2025 calendar year. Click here for more information and requirements. Deadline to apply is February 4th.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship ($500 awards given by the Georgia Nutrition Council). See this link to our application form. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held from March 28-29, 2024, virtually. Please note that the scholarship recipient must attend the GNC business meeting (virtually) on March 29^th to accept the award. More information about the conference is linked here. All scholarship applicants must also join membership into GNC and have completed applications submitted electronically by March 4th.
  • The National Pork Board will be opening an open RFP on January 23rd. See our website for more details on priority areas of focus. We are hosting 3 Lunch and Learns re: Funding Opportunities as an opportunity to learn some of the emerging science of pork, hear about our open call for research funding and be able to ask questions with the Director of Nutrition Research. We cordially invite all faculty, staff, and students to attend! All of these events will be virtually delivered from 11-12 CST. Only register for one event on either: January 18^th, January 23^rd, or January 31^st. Register here.
  • The National Association for Research Nutrition is offering a free webinar on 1/16 at 3:00 pm EST, titled Tips for Quality Assurance and Data Management of 24-hr Recalls with NDSR. Registration is here. RDs and DTRs will receive 1 CPEU from attending this webinar.
  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Public Policy Committee at the Georgia Capitol on February 26th from 8am-noon for our annual Advocacy Day! This is a free event – please RSVP here. Additional details will be provided via email closer to the event date. What to expect: Morning briefing and nutrition policy discussion; Explore the Capitol and observe the legislative process in motion; Establish and grow relationships with your elected officials; Advocate for your profession and current nutrition policy.
  • UGA SNAP-Ed has several vacant positions in nutrition and public health. Below are the links to the position details.  
  • Nutrition Education Coordinator: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/349533
  • Research Professional: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/311838
  • PSE and Data Quality Specialist: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/344928
  • Associate Program Coordinator: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/349532 

  Dec 19, 2023

  • The National Dairy Council is recruiting for a summer intern in Scientific, Nutrition and Regulatory Affairs. NDC’s internship is a paid, three-month internship designed to support emerging leaders in health and wellness develop their skills and gain meaningful professional experience in the areas of science translation, nutrition communication and food regulation. The NDC intern will work within a dynamic, cross-functional team to educate diverse groups of stakeholders on the science of dairy’s contributions to health and wellness. The NDC intern will gain a deep understanding of the role dairy foods play in health, wellness and sustainable nutrition and will identify future areas for research, education and engagement for the dairy industry. The intern will be exposed to a variety of career development opportunities, including agriculture/farming/food production, leadership, personal branding, social media and other career enhancing workshops and trainings and opportunities for interacting with the farmers through on-the-farm experience(s). The impressive, multidisciplinary team is made up of RDNs and scientists who are dairy subject matter experts and passionate thought leaders in their respective fields. This is a paid, full-time position (8:30AM-4:30PM; 35 hour/week) based in Rosemont, Illinois (Chicagoland area) over the summer with the potential to work remotely. Applications are due March 1, 2024. Read the full description and how to apply here.
  • FACS Day at the Capitol will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Registration is currently open.  For more information and the registration link, see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. The registration deadline is January 19, 2024. 

  Dec 19, 2023

  • UGA SNAP-Ed has several vacant positions in nutrition and public health. Below are the links to the position details. 
  • Nutrition Education Coordinator: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/349533
  • Research Professional: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/311838
  • PSE and Data Quality Specialist: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/344928
  • Associate Program Coordinator: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/349532

  Dec 12, 2023

  • UGA Summer Extension Internship applications are open. This is a paid opportunity for college students to work alongside a county agent to see Extension’s impact and everyday work. Interns will have the valuable opportunity to gain professional experience, learn from experts in the field, and make a positive impact on their communities. Deadline for summer 2024 is February 1^st. Learn more here.
  • FACS Day at the Capitol will be Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM in Atlanta. This event highlights the Georgia State Capitol’s support of Family and Consumer Sciences. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Registration is currently open.  For more information and the registration link, see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac. The registration deadline is January 19, 2024. 

  Dec 05, 2023

  • FACS is hosting a gift drive this holiday season, and they are sponsoring four children in foster care as part of the DFCS Angel Project. The drive will be hosted until December 5th, and donations can be brought to the Dean’s Suite in Dawson 224. Click here for more information.
  • The Georgia Nutrition Council invites nutrition professionals to showcase their latest projects, research, or best practices as a concurrent session or an ignite session during the 2024 Annual Conference. Submit abstracts here. Those selected to present will be required to join GNC and register for the conference, which will be held virtually on March 28th & 29th. This year's conference theme is "A Path Forward: Nutrition Sustainability for All." The deadline for abstract submissions is December 11, 2023. Applicants will be notified if their abstract is accepted for presentation by January 17, 2024.
  • The 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Conference Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to Friday, December 8, 2023. More detailed information may be viewed here.

  Nov 28, 2023

  • The Georgia Nutrition Council invites nutrition professionals to showcase their latest projects, research, or best practices as a concurrent session or an ignite session during the 2024 Annual Conference. Submit abstracts here. Those selected to present will be required to join GNC and register for the conference, which will be held virtually on March 28th & 29th. This year's conference theme is "A Path Forward: Nutrition Sustainability for All." The deadline for abstract submissions is December 11, 2023.  Applicants will be notified if their abstract is accepted for presentation by January 17, 2024.
  • The 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Conference Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to Friday, December 8, 2023. More detailed information may be viewed here.

  Nov 14, 2023

  • On Wednesday, November 15th at 3:30 pm, NUTR alumna Bree Marsh will be giving a talk on "Sports Nutrition and Functional Foods" for FDST 7070E. The presentation is open to all who wish to attend. Bree will deliver a live Zoom presentation (beginning at 3:30 pm) followed by questions.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Committee for Lifelong Learning seeks original ideas and subject matter experts to present advanced-level, evidence-based sessions and workshops at the 2024 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®. Proposals will be accepted online until November 15.
  • The call for proposals is open for the Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit. Sessions are 60 minutes and can be a traditional presentation, panel discussion, cooking demo, or workshop. Topics can span various areas, such as Culinary, Sports, Behavioral Health, Entrepreneurship, Community, Clinical, and Professional Development. All sessions should either feature BIPOC speakers, impact BIPOC communities, or be tailored for nutrition professionals of color. All sessions will take place both in person and virtually to ensure accessibility. Speakers will receive an honorarium and complimentary registration for the Summit. Submissions are due by Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted from both students and professionals. Proposal submission details are linked here.

  Nov 07, 2023

  • The American/Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences has some undergraduate scholarships available for FACS students. All applicants must be current members of AAFCS/GAFCS. Student memberships are available for $50 at this site. The application deadline is December 1^st.  To apply, go to this page.
  • UGA Summer Extension Internship applications are open. This is a paid opportunity for college students to work alongside a county agent to see Extension’s impact and everyday work. Interns will have the valuable opportunity to gain professional experience, learn from experts in the field, and make a positive impact on their communities. Deadline for summer 2024 is February 1^st. Learn more here.
  • The Fourth Annual Research Symposium will take place on February 9^th, 2024 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), and our keynote speakers. Please also share this call for abstracts announcement with your graduate students and colleagues.
  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is accepting speaker proposals for the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2023. Submit proposals here.

  Oct 31, 2023

  • Applications for Serve UGA Service Ambassadors are now open for the 2024 calendar year! We invite everyone interested in sustainable service and critical service learning to apply. This is an exceptional chance to connect with the Athens-Clarke County community and empower fellow students to become more involved in their local areas. Applications will close on November 1st at 11:59 PM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact. Apply now using this link or via the Involvement Network.
  • The deadline to submit abstracts for the 94th GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference is November 30th. The conference will be held May 1-3, 2024, on Jekyll Island. Click here for more detailed information.

  Oct 24, 2023

  • Did you know our Art Grider has a YouTube channel with 6 videos showcasing zinc, iron, and copper metabolism? Check them out here. These videos are sure to help improve your understanding of the metabolism of these important nutrients.
  • The Cooking for a Lifetime Cancer Prevention Cooking School presented by UGA Extension will host a class on November 16^th from 6-7:30 pm. You will learn about reducing the risk of cancer, who should be screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, and how to get screened. Included are a free cookbook, dinner, and door prizes. The class is free to attend, and the location is: 275 Cleveland Road, Bogart, GA 30622. Click here to register.
  • Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Take a tour with a UGA Health Center nutritionist and learn how to navigate a grocery store like a pro! Sign up on the Involvement Network to secure your spot for either October 30^th from 3:30-4:30 or November 9^th from 1:00-2:00 pm. Both grocery store tours will take place at Kroger, 2301 College Station Road, Athens, GA, 30605.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for two new research grants that will provide funding for up to ten projects. The new grants aim to stimulate innovation and discovery in nutrition and dietetics science by providing funding for emerging researchers ($10,000) and faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs who oversee ongoing research within their programs ($5,000). Both applications are currently available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal with an extended deadline of 10:00 a.m. CT on November 7, 2023.

  Oct 17, 2023

  • The request for Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) Speaker Proposals is now open. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2023. Visit this link to submit. ACE is scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.
  • Students interested in industry can apply for a PAID internship opportunity with the National Pork Board for summer 2024. The Nutrition Intern will help with a wide variety of activities and events from creating health-related social media content to developing research initiatives and communications. Must have a passion for inspiring people to live a healthy lifestyle and be comfortable with reading, interpreting, and communicating science. Previous culinary or food service experience is a plus. For more information, visit this link.
  • Alexis Carraway is an alumna of our program who is completing her PhD in UGA’s department of health promotion and behavior and is seeking a few more participants for her dissertation research focused on “queer women and food.” If you are 18+ years of age, a queer woman, or a queer person who identifies with womanhood, you are eligible to apply to participate in a 60- to 90-minute interview about your experiences with food, meals, cooking, and foodwork. Participants will receive a $30 gift card. Please email Alexis at: acarrawa@uga.edu if interested.

  Oct 10, 2023

  • The American/Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences has scholarships available for FACS undergraduate and graduate students. All applicants must be current members of AAFCS/GAFCS. Student memberships are available for $50 at: https://www.aafcs.org/membership-homepage/join-now2. The application deadline is December 1^st. To apply, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/gafcs/awards.
  • Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference Call for Abstracts: View Abstract Submission Form - due Monday, November 6. Register for conference. Visit Georgia CTSA website for more information. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics committees are a unique opportunity to serve the profession. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please complete the application which is now open[eatrightpro.org]. The information provided will assist the President-Elect and Speaker-Elect in making appointments for the 2024-2025 program year. The application is available now through January 15, 2024.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for two new research grants that will provide funding for up to ten projects. The new grants aim to stimulate innovation and discovery in nutrition and dietetics science by providing funding for emerging researchers ($10,000) and faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs who oversee ongoing research within their programs ($5,000). Both applications are currently available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. CT on Monday, October 23, 2023.

  Oct 03, 2023

  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is accepting speaker proposals for the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Submit proposals here by December 1^st.
  • The Georgia Public Health Association announces its 2024 Call for Abstracts. Submission instructions including deadlines may be viewed here. 
  • As USDA’s Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, Caree Cotwright, and the MyPlate team invites faculty, staff, and students attending FNCE 2023 to share experiences using MyPlate to help consumers make healthy choices – i.e., success stories and experience-based ideas on what is needed from MyPlate to integrate it more into nutrition education efforts. The event will take place on Sunday, October 8^th from 9:45AM – 11:00AM MT (specific location provided upon RSVP). RSVP with your name at SM.FN.CNPPSupport@usda.gov.

  Sep 26, 2023

  • You’re invited to the Office of Research (OoR) Open House on October 5, 2023, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in Coverdell Center. Stop by this drop-in event to meet OoR leadership and learn more about UGA’s research core facilities and other services. This event is open to faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students. Faculty are encouraged to view the pre-recorded 2023 Faculty Research Orientation video in advance. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, September 29, and contact researchfrontdesk@uga.edu or 706-542-5969 with questions.
  • Georgia CTSA’s Team Science and Diversity Awards are now open. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, October 24, 2023. For more information, visit Georgia CTSA Team Science & Diversity Awards. Questions should be directed to: Lauren.James@emory.edu.
  • Funding opportunities are available through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Oncology Dietetic Practice Group (ON DPG). This year, there are 4 grants available: 2 professional grants (each up to $5,000) plus 2 student grants (each up to $1,500). For the professional grants, priority will be given to: 1) a new researcher or practicing clinician with limited research experience; and 2) a post-doctorate researcher. The student grants will be awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student (i.e., master's or PhD). For more information, visit this link.

  Sep 19, 2023

  • The Office of Experiential Learning is offering awards of up to $2,500 for use in any EL-approved activity during Winter Break, Spring, Maymester, and Summer 2024. Application deadline: October 16 at 11:59 PM. Students can create an application by following this link. Undergraduate students (including transfer students) with a minimum GPA of 3.4 are eligible to apply. Must have completed at least 1 semester of coursework at UGA. Students can check blanket statements by college and search for specific approved activities on engage.uga.edu. Questions? Email ugael@uga.edu.
  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced this year's Gilliam Fellows Call for Submissions for graduate students. For more information including eligibility and application instructions, please view the Gilliam Fellows 2024 Program Announcement here. Contact  gradawards@uga.edu for more information.
  • UGA Libraries is hosting free online workshops for students from September 25^th-29^th on a variety of topics including AI, grant funding, open access, and more. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Workshop descriptions and links to sign up are here!
  • FABricate applications are open! If you know a student with an innovative idea related to agribusiness, ag technology, food or environmental stewardship, encourage them to visit the FABricate webpage. This program provides excellent mentorship for young entrepreneurs with the chance to compete for $10,000. Listen to the FABricate episode of Cultivating Curiosity for in-depth coverage of the program. Info sessions begin September 20th.
  • Abstracts are currently being accepted to the Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science conference, which will be held in Pine Mountain, GA from 2/28-3/1/24. View Abstract Submission Form - due Monday, November 6. Register for the conference. Visit the Georgia CTSA website for more information.

  Sep 12, 2023

  • For pre-med students, the Mercer University School of Medicine’s “Doctor for a Day” event will be held on September 23^rd from 9 am to 2 pm. Register at this link.

  Sep 06, 2023

  • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has two new research grant applications within its electronic application portal. Multiple grants will be provided for research that aligns with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s Strategic Plan conducted by emerging researchers and program directors and/or faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs. Both applications will have deadlines in mid-October 2023.
  • Emerging Researcher Grant; up to 5 recipients will be awarded $10,000 each 
  • Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Grant; up to 5 recipients will be awarded $5,000 each

  Aug 29, 2023

  • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
  • The Nutrition and Skeletal Health (NASH) lab is seeking research volunteers to participate in a research study to determine the effects of calcium on changes in hormones that impact bone metabolism after a meal is eaten. In this study, you will be asked to complete two study visits at the UGA Clinical and Translational Research Unit. On the morning after an overnight fast, you will be asked to consume a provided breakfast meal, and blood draws will be performed during the following 3 hours. On one day, you will be provided with a calcium supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. On the other day, you will be provided with a placebo supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. Other measures that will be taken include height, weight, and questionnaires relating to your health status, physical activity, and diet. Both visits will take 4-4.5 hours and the incentive for the study is $100 per visit, or $200 for both visits, in the form of a check mailed to your home 2-6 weeks following the study visit.  Pre-screening questionnaire link is here.
  • The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program application is open to undergraduate students who participate in faculty mentored research in the basic sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 5th. For more information and an application, please reach out to Dr. Emily Noble (emily.noble@uga.edu).
  • The RD mentorship program pairs dietetics students with registered dietitians to foster networking, professional development, and an opportunity for both students and mentors to gain insight and perspective into the field. Signups for students can be found here and will close on August 30^th.

  Aug 22, 2023

  • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
  • The Nutrition and Skeletal Health (NASH) lab is seeking research volunteers to participate in a research study to determine the effects of calcium on changes in hormones that impact bone metabolism after a meal is eaten. In this study, you will be asked to complete two study visits at the UGA Clinical and Translational Research Unit. On the morning after an overnight fast, you will be asked to consume a provided breakfast meal, and blood draws will be performed during the following 3 hours. On one day, you will be provided with a calcium supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. On the other day, you will be provided with a placebo supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. Other measures that will be taken include height, weight, and questionnaires relating to your health status, physical activity, and diet. Both visits will take 4-4.5 hours and the incentive for the study is $100 per visit, or $200 for both visits, in the form of a check mailed to your home 2-6 weeks following the study visit.  Pre-screening questionnaire link is here.
  • The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program application is open to undergraduate students who participate in faculty mentored research in the basic sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 5th. For more information and an application, please reach out to Dr. Emily Noble (emily.noble@uga.edu).
  • The RD mentorship program pairs dietetics students with registered dietitians to foster networking, professional development, and an opportunity for both students and mentors to gain insight and perspective into the field. Signups for students can be found here and will close on August 30^th.

  Aug 16, 2023

  • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility.
  • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu.
  • The Oncology Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has 4 grants available: 2 professional grants (each up to $5,000) plus 2 student grants (each up to $1,500). For the professional grants, priority will be given to: 1) a new researcher or practicing clinician with limited research experience; and 2) a post-doctorate researcher. The student grants will be awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student (MS or PhD). For more information, please visit this site. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST on 10/29/2023.
  • ACEND is seeking a Nutrition and Dietetics Student Representative. Student representatives serve a two-year term in which they actively participate in two face-to-face ACEND Board meetings and 6-8 conference calls per year. They are appointed to ACEND committees and participate in the Academy’s Member and Student Advisory Committee. The ACEND student representative must be enrolled in an ACEND accredited program for at least the first two face-to-face meetings (July 2024 and January 2025). The student must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or program director no later than November 1, 2023. To access the application with submission information, click here: Student Application. If you have questions, please contact acendnominations@eatright.org.

  Aug 08, 2023

  • Please join us in welcoming Michelle Parisi to our faculty as an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist starting August 1st. Dr. Parisi holds a PhD in Food Technology from Clemson University, a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University, and she is a registered dietitian. Her combined Extension and research interests will synergize with existing research in our department in Nutritional Education and Community Nutrition.
  • Please join us in also welcoming Josephine Shieh to our faculty as a Lecturer in our department starting August 1st. Dr. Shieh will be teaching courses in the online Community Nutrition Program.
  • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu.
  • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu.
  • Media dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN is hosting a Free Webinar for students, interns, and current RDs: “How to Work with Brands as a Media Dietitian." Choose from 2 dates/times: Wed., Aug 9 at 1pm ET/10am PT (60 minutes) or Thurs., Aug 10 at 5pm ET/2pm PT (90 minutes; offers 1 CPEU). The webinar is free but requires registration, here.
  • The Georgia CTSA Fall 2023 Team Science Skill Series offers interactive workshops! The first workshop, "Crash Course on Team Science" is Friday, August 25^th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM via Zoom. Register Now!
  • Applications are now open for the new Diversify Dietetics mentor program. This program is open to students, interns, and professionals of color seeking mentorship. Click HERE to learn more about the program. Applications close on August 21, 2023.

  Aug 01, 2023

  • The American Heart Association's EmPOWERED Scholars program is investing in undergraduate students who are passionate about public health, healthcare, health equity, and community engagement - especially those who are a part of marginalized communities, to diversify the STEM and social-sector pipeline. Through the EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars program, we empower students to continue their journey in higher education to champion health equity by improving social determinants of health – the conditions in which people live and work that shape their health. Health inequity issues include food insecurity, safe housing, job opportunities, and access to health care. The Scholars program is an opportunity that is offered to undergraduate college students working as agents of change to create health equity in their communities. These scholarships are designed for future leaders in health equity who are making a difference in their communities today. Now accepting applications at this link through August 18, 2023.
  • The Cardiovascular-Renal Research Center (CRRC) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is hosting the 2^nd Graduate Student Cardiovascular Renal Research Symposium on October 23, 2023. All graduate students who have qualified for candidacy in a relevant Ph.D. program are invited to apply for a $ 750 travel award and 2-night hotel accommodations. All awardees will have the opportunity to give an oral presentation along with several networking events. The 2023 travel award competition will accept applications through August 25, 2023. PhD candidates are welcome to APPLY HERE.
  • Apply to be a student host at the 2023 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^® (FNCE^®). Student hosts have the opportunity to network with peers behind the scenes, engage with Academy staff, and meet leaders in the profession all while volunteering in person. In return for 6-8 hours of onsite work, Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 for FNCE^® 2023­. Apply here by Wednesday, August 2^nd.
  • The GAND IDEA Membership Scholarship Opportunity is open. Are you a dietetics student in Georgia and a member of the Academy? Do you belong to an underrepresented group? The Georgia Academy IDEA Committee is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a $500 membership scholarship. Whether you identify with differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, or socioeconomic characteristics, we encourage you to apply! Click here to apply by August 11, 2023.
  • All Access Dietetics is hosting their 3rd annual RD2BE Summit happening on Monday, August 7th and Tuesday, August 8th. This is a 2-day FREE virtual event where attendees will have the opportunity to network with reputable registered dietitian speakers, discover new opportunities in the field, learn from actionable sessions to advance their RD2BE journey, and create relationships with brands that support the dietetics community. RSVP at this link.
  • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu. She is aiming to complete the hiring process before August.
  • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu. 

  Jul 18, 2023

  • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu. She is aiming to complete the hiring process before August.
  • Please see the information linked here about the Nutritional Sciences Department's 2024 study abroad program to Spain, France and Belgium. Do not delay in applying if you are interested! This program tends to fill quickly.
  • Interested in undergraduate clinical research? Gabriela Brocca is an M.S student in in Dr. Chad Paton’s lab, and she is currently conducting a clinical trial to test the effects in health biomarkers of a pecan-enriched meal. She is seeking 1-2 undergraduate students who would like to engage in clinical research as her assistants (with monetary compensation). You will receive terrific hands-on experience with clinical trials, including food weighing, organization, and team effort. If interested, please email Gabriela.AlmeidaBrocca@uga.edu.
  • If you are a student interested in a free membership scholarship to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and you identify as a person from and underrepresented group seeking Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, apply here.
  • Faculty and Staff RDNs: Consider signing up to mentor nutrition students through the RD Mentor Program! If interested, you can sign up at this link.

  Jul 11, 2023

  • If you are a student interested in a free membership scholarship to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and you identify as a person from and underrepresented group seeking Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, apply here.
  • The Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN) Member Interest Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a scholarship for students interested in going to FNCE® this year. The recipient receives $800 to apply to FNCE® expenses. The student does need to be a member of LAHIDAN (student membership is $15). The deadline to apply is July 31^st. More details can be found here.

  Jun 27, 2023

  • Calling all student members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! FNCE Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 in exchange for 6-8 hours of onsite work. Learn more and apply here by August 2.

  Jun 20, 2023

  • Healthy Eating Research (HER) and the Nutrition & Obesity Policy, Research, & Evaluation Network (NOPREN) invite you to join the fourth annual HER NOPREN Summer Speaker Series for Students and Early Career Professionals! This bi-weekly series will feature 5 interactive webinar presentations covering a variety of timely, policy-relevant topics related to food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity. Session speakers will also share key details from their career journeys and the helpful professional advice they wish they had known along the way. Click here to read more about this year’s series and featured presentations held on the following Wednesdays from 4-5pm ET: June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2023. Register at this link. All are welcome to join, so please share widely with students, listservs, and professional networks.
  • Students interested in weight inclusive nutrition practices can join the organization Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND) for free. Details at this link. 
  • The Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA) Member Interest Group is awarding 16 scholarships to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members in the active, retired, or student membership categories to attend the virtual 3rd Annual Metropolitan State University Denver-POHA Nutrition Diversity Conference on September 8th, 2023. Applications are available at this link and are due on July 15th.
  • The National Pork Board is supporting an Early Career Nutrition Pilot Grant Seed Funding opportunity open to ASN ECN members. The Seed-funding Program’s primary objective is to provide pilot funding that can significantly contribute to the success of an early investigator’s career trajectory. Pilot funding is necessary to obtain preliminary research that will increase an investigator’s likelihood of obtaining larger grants. This is especially important for early career researchers who may not yet have evidence of grant success. One $10,000 pilot grant and costs to attend ASN’s annual meeting, NUTRITION 2024, will be awarded to one ASN ECN member who is an early career researcher (within 10 years of terminal degree) and has not yet received major extramural funding (e.g., PI or Co-PI on NIH K awards or R-awards). Learn more about the eligibility and guidelines. All applications must be submitted through the ASN Foundation Portal by July 7^th.

  Jun 13, 2023

  • If you are a student who identifies in any of the underrepresented minority groups, you can apply for a membership scholarship to the Weight Management DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics under Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).
  • Registration for the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® 2023 opens Tuesday, June 13, and you can start exploring the keynote speakers, program sessions, Expo, pre-FNCE® workshops, and excursions offered in this year’s host city, Denver. FNCE® will take place October 7-10, 2023.
  • The ANDPAC Board of Directors is seeking a Student Representative to serve a one-year term, June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. The ANDPAC Student Representative will participate in monthly ANDPAC board meetings held via virtual audio/video calls. The time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours each month.  Two hours will be spent reviewing materials for monthly conference calls and participating on the conference call; an additional one hour will be spent responding to email communications from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additional time may be necessary to participate on task forces or in scheduled events. For questions and to apply, email ANDPAC@eatright.org (application due by Friday July 7).

  Jun 06, 2023

  • Apply for a Georgia Dietetic Foundation scholarship by June 15, 2023! The GDF will award one or more $1,500 scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 1. For the scholarship application, please see the GDF website.
  • The Nutrition Informatics DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites students and faculty to the 3rd NI DPG Virtual Tech Fair on June 13, 2023, from 2-3:30 Central Time. Register here. No CPE, not recorded, and no fee to attend. Product demos will be provided by: Cardinal Health: Kangaroo IRIS Technology, Computrition - Offering quality nutrition informatics solutions for the foodservice industry, and Dexcom - Continuous Glucose Monitoring.
  • Healthy Eating Research (HER) and the Nutrition & Obesity Policy, Research, & Evaluation Network (NOPREN) invite students to the fourth annual HER NOPREN Summer Speaker Series for Students! This bi-weekly series will feature 5 interactive webinar presentations covering a variety of timely, policy-relevant topics related to food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity. Session speakers will also share key details from their career journeys and the helpful professional advice they wish they had known along the way. Click here to register and read more about this year’s series and featured presentations. Sessions will be held on the following Wednesdays from 4-5pm ET: June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2023.
  • Grant and award opportunities are available through the Research Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Students and faculty are encouraged to apply. All applications require an active RDPG membership. For full instructions, visit this site and apply by 7/1/23. 
  • Student Pilot Grant Award ($2,000): The purpose of this grant is to provide pilot or seed money for a student project that is related to the first 1000 days of the lifecycle. Students must submit a brief letter of support from a research mentor who has agreed to guide the project.
  • Student Research Awards (Three recognition awards at $250 each): Undergraduate and graduate students (at time of FNCE® abstract submission) listed as first author on a research abstract accepted for presentation at FNCE® are eligible to apply for one of three $250 recognition awards. Recipients will briefly present their research at the Research DPG Reception and Membership Business Meeting at FNCE® 2023. The abstract topic does NOT need to be related to the first 1000 days of the lifecycle.
  • Emerging Author Award: The purpose of this award is to recognize a member who has an outstanding publication. Applicant must be the first author of a peer-reviewed, scientific publication. Applicant must also be a current student or be no more than 8 years past completion of their highest conferred degree. Paper must have been published (including e-published) in an issue of a refereed journal dated between August 15, 2022 and July 1, 2023.

  May 30, 2023

  • Apply for a Georgia Dietetic Foundation scholarship by June 15, 2023! The GDF will award one or more $1,500 scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. Recipients of the scholarships will be notified by July 1. For the scholarship application, please see the GDF website.
  • The National Pork Board is supporting an Early Career Nutrition Pilot Grant Seed Funding opportunity open to ASN ECN members. This $10,000 pilot grant will be awarded to one ASN ECN member who is an early career researcher (within 10 years of terminal degree) and has not yet received major extramural funding. Junior faculty who have an interest in food and nutrition security, underrepresented populations and/or culturally diverse populations are encouraged to apply at this link. The deadline is July 7, 2023. 
  • Webinar: Talk Dairy to Me: Facts, Fiction and FAQs: On June 1, join the National Dairy Council for a free continuing education webinar. From farming and food safety and health to sustainability, both consumers and healthcare professionals have questions about dairy foods. With widespread information available online and in the media, it can feel overwhelming to discern fact from fiction. In this webinar, our dairy experts address common questions and misconceptions that can help health and wellness professionals feel confident in evidence-based guidance when it comes to dairy’s role in health and sustainability. Register here. 
  • Congratulations to Courtney Vickery who started her own podcast! It is titled “Dietitian turned Designer” and focuses on weight-inclusive website design and custom branding for dietitians and other health and wellness professionals, entrepreneurs, and designers who want to create weight-inclusive businesses. You can find it here or search for it wherever you listen to your podcasts.

  May 23, 2023

  • We welcome Lindsey Floyd as our new Administrative Associate in the departmental office! Lindsey is an Athens native with a Political Science degree from Piedmont University. Most recently, she was working at a pool in Oconee County, but before that she was a flight attendant with Alaska Airlines and then United Airlines. She has lived all over the U.S., but her favorite places have been Anchorage and Chicago. Can you guess that she's a cold weather person?! Lindsey loved getting to try local foods whenever she landed somewhere new, and that’s probably the biggest aspect that she misses about flying. She is happy to be back in Athens with her cat and dogs and looks forward to getting her garden going this summer. Please join us in welcoming Lindsey! Her photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

  May 16, 2023

  • The May issue of The Advisor F&A Newsletter features our department’s partnership with UGA Dining Services (i.e., Tracey Brigman’s NUTR 3610 Quantity Foods course). The article contains photos of Double Dawgs dietetics major and culinary science and nutrition minor AnnaLisa Hutchinson and Double Dawgs dietetics major Anna Faye Dupree, as well as quotes from Dr. Brigman and Rob Irwin.

  May 02, 2023

  • There are only a few spots left for the free Pilates event for FACS faculty and staff! Sign up today! 
  • The National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants Program supports training students for master's and doctoral degrees in food, agricultural and natural resource sciences; and Special International Study or Thesis/Dissertation Research Travel Allowances for eligible USDA National Needs Fellowship beneficiaries. Awards are specifically intended to support traineeship programs that engage outstanding students to pursue and complete their degrees in USDA mission areas. Application deadline is June 8. For more information, read the National Needs Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Grants funding opportunity.

  Apr 25, 2023

  • Isis Harrison wrote a blog post for the UGA Dining Services Eating Smart website titled, “The Food Rainbow Series: Stimulating Your Appetite Through Aesthetics.” Isis is pursuing dual degrees in nutritional Sciences and psychology.
  • Deadline extended! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year through its online application portal. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in dietetic technician, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, as well as dietetic internship programs. The Foundation has extended the scholarship application deadline to 10:00 am CT on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

  Apr 11, 2023

  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and dietetic internship programs. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2023 scholarships, including two Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarships ($25,000) to support the educational advancement of aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 each. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, 4/18, at 10:00 am (Central Time).
  • U.S. Student Fulbright Program: Are you interested in pursuing a Fulbright grant for year-long independent research, study, creative pursuits, or an English Teaching Assistantship abroad? The 2024-2025 Fulbright competition opens April 1, 2023, and the campus deadline is September 5, 2023. Note to undergraduate juniors—if you want to go abroad on a Fulbright the year after graduation, this is the time to apply. Seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni are also welcome to apply. The competition is open to U.S. citizens who will have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree completed by summer 2024. For more information and to schedule an individual advising appointment, contact Maria de Rocher, the campus U.S. Student Fulbright Program Adviser: derocher@uga.edu. All interested applicants should plan to meet with Ms. de Rocher in late spring or early summer to confirm the program is a good fit and to make a plan for preparing a competitive application by the campus deadline. To receive the links for the April and May virtual information sessions and notices about future info sessions and deadlines, register for UGA's Fulbright 2024-2025 listserv here.
  • The Student Success and Advising Center is looking for new interns for summer, fall, and spring of the 2023-2024 academic year. This internship provides students with real-life work experience in higher education and offers the convenience of a flexible schedule and on-campus location. The SSAC internship is a great option for students who need to earn their experiential learning credit. For any student who wants to get more involved in the college of FACS, this internship is a perfect fit for you! Any students interested in the internship can apply with this link or email success@uga.edu with questions. Students are also welcome to drop by the SSAC (Dawson 112) to learn more! Some internship responsibilities include: Creating college-wide graphics and newsletters, planning and executing events for prospective and current FACS students, and promotion of FACS student organizations and programs, such as the Legislative Aide Fellowship Program. 

  Mar 28, 2023

  • Applications to join next year's Peer Nutrition Educator team are due by 3/31. The Peer Nutrition Educators work with dietitians from the UGA Health Center and UGA Dining Services to provide nutrition education to both the UGA and Athens communities. See the recruitment flyer linked here.
  • The Gladys Carol Scholarship (deadline 3/31) is open to current undergraduates enrolled in a full-time STEM program at an accredited university. This scholarship awards up to $5,000, and is merit based. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale is required, along with a minimum 1300 SAT score OR a minimum 28 ACT score. 
  • Crandall Corporate Dietitians awards up to 8 scholarships, for $500 each, to students pursuing either a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition with the eventual goal of becoming an RD. Applications must be submitted online by 4/1. Eligibility includes being a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student next Fall. Apply at this link. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and dietetic internship programs. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2023 scholarships, including two Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarships ($25,000) to support the educational advancement of aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 each. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, 4/18, at 10:00 am (Central Time).
  • Interested in receiving a free weekly newsletter that has 2-3 recipe ideas/week as well as a shopping list to ensure you have all of the ingredients you need? Dietetics major Megan Tomlin invites you to subscribe via her Good Mood Food website.

  Mar 14, 2023

  • Student Dietetic Association t-shirts are now available! You may order one for $23 via this link until 3/23. We are excited to offer a new (beautiful!) design this year, and we appreciate your support of our SDA. You can also view the design on the NUTR Facebook page. 
  • The Gladys Carol Scholarship (deadline 3/31) is open to current undergraduates enrolled in a full-time STEM program at an accredited university. This scholarship awards up to $5,000, and is merit based. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale is required, along with a minimum 1300 SAT score OR a minimum 28 ACT score.
  • Crandall Corporate Dietitians awards up to 8 scholarships, for $500 each, to students pursuing either a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition with the eventual goal of becoming an RD. Applications must be submitted online by 4/1. Eligibility includes being a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student next Fall. Apply at this link. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and dietetic internship programs. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2023 scholarships, including two Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarships ($25,000) to support the educational advancement of aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 each. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, 4/18, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Feb 28, 2023

  • Be sure to swing by our coloring station board the next time you're on the first floor of Dawson! We have a new coloring page up! 
  • FACS Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship applications are open. The deadline for fall 2023 and spring 2024 scholarships is 3/1. Visit this site for more information and to apply.
  • Applications to join next year's Peer Nutrition Educator team are due by 3/31. The Peer Nutrition Educators work with dietitians from the UGA Health Center and UGA Dining Services to provide nutrition education to both the UGA and Athens communities. Please see the recruitment flyer linked here.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and dietetic internship programs. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2023 scholarships, including two Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarships ($25,000) to support the educational advancement of aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 each. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, 4/18, at 10:00 am (Central Time).

  Feb 22, 2023

  • FACS Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship applications are open. The deadline for fall 2023 and spring 2024 scholarships is 3/1. Visit this site for more information and to apply.
  • Applications to join next year's Peer Nutrition Educator team are due by 3/31. The Peer Nutrition Educators work with dietitians from the UGA Health Center and UGA Dining Services to provide nutrition education to both the UGA and Athens communities. Please see the recruitment flyer linked here.
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2023-2024 academic year! Students at all levels of study are eligible to apply, including those accepted to and enrolled in dietetic technician, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs as well as dietetic internships. Applicants only need to complete one application to be considered for all Foundation 2023 scholarships, including two Advancing Diversity in Dietetics Scholarships ($25,000) to support the educational advancement of aspiring RDNs of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Other Foundation scholarships range from $500 to $10,000 each. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $860,000 to 309 students. The electronic scholarship application is available within the Foundation’s Application Portal. The deadline for all components of the scholarship application is Tuesday, 4/18, at 10:00 am (Central Time)

  Feb 14, 2023

  • This Valentine’s Day (TODAY!) SAFCS will be doing candygrams. They are $3 each and can be sent to anyone as long as they come pick them up from Dawson Hall on 2/14. There will be pick-up times practically all day for easy accessibility. We will text the recipient that they received a gram and where to get it from, and they will be able to find out who sent it upon collection. To order a candygram, visit this site. 
  • The BEAR ESSENTIALS webinar on 2/20 at 6 pm aims to give underrepresented in medicine (URiM) undergraduate pre-health students tips and information about being a competitive candidate, succeeding on the MCAT exam, and more. Despite the target audience being URiM students, everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Questions can be directed to Asha Wise (medicine.mercer.edu). 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for its 2023 Awards and Research Grants. Over 35 applications are available, presenting opportunities for Academy members, credentialed practitioners, and students to apply for Foundation funding. All applications are accessible within the Foundation’s application portal and have a deadline of Tuesday, 2/21 at 10:00 am CT. Questions regarding award applications should be submitted to scholarship@eatright.org. Questions regarding research grants should be submitted to grants@eatright.org. 
  • The UGA Pre-Professional Advising Office will be holding a Health Professions Fair on Tuesday, 2/28 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Tate Grand Hall. The goal of this fair is to provide UGA Pre-Health students the opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives from health professional schools across the country. This Fair will include representatives from medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, allied health, physician associate, nursing, and pharmacy programs. Click here for a list of over 100 registered programs. A Preparatory Information Session via Zoom will be held Monday, 2/20 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. (Zoom Link). 
  • FACS Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarship applications are open. The deadline for fall 2023 and spring 2024 scholarships is 3/1. Visit this site for more information and to apply. 

  Feb 07, 2023

  • Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP): Offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. The program provides up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for one year and can be renewed for up to four years. To learn more, register for the NIH UGSP INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR AND Q&A SESSION on Wednesday, 2/8 from 3:00pm-4:00pm ET. 
  • Postdocs at the NIH: The NIH Intramural Research Program has one of the largest postdoc populations in the nation. Come learn about the amazing scientific, career, and professional opportunities for you in the multiple NIH locations to build your career. To learn more, register for the NIH Postdoc Opportunities session on 2/23 from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET. 
  • Join the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Monday 2/13 at the GA Capitol for the 2023 GAND Advocacy Day. RSVP at this link. Join several UGA dietetics students, staff, and faculty at the GA Capitol on 2/13 from 8am-12pm for nutrition policy advocacy, networking with colleagues and elected officials, and learning more about the legislative process. 

  Jan 31, 2023

  • The RD2BE Mentorship Program is currently seeking students to apply. The program consists of 5 weekly meetings with assigned mentors as well as 5 weekly professional development meetings. The link to the signup is here. The deadline to apply is 2/1. 
  • In celebration of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on 3/8, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics invites members to participate in its annual contest. The winner of this contest will be announced online and via social media during National Nutrition Month®, an annual campaign created by the Academy and celebrated throughout the month of March. This year’s theme is "Fuel for the Future." To enter, complete the RDN Day Contest form by 2/8 at 5 p.m. Central time. 
  • The National Dairy Council has three paid summer internship positions for students. NDC’s summer internships support emerging leaders in health, wellness, and sustainable nutrition. You will have an opportunity to work with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of registered dietitian nutritionists and scientists to share the science-based story about how dairy foods contribute to health and sustainable food systems. Applications are due 3/1. 
  • Intern, Nutrition Affairs 
  • Intern, Regulatory Affairs 
  • Intern, Scientific Affairs

  Jan 24, 2023

  • The Georgia Nutrition Council has announced a call for abstracts for its annual Student Research Presentations and Competition. This year's conference takes place in Valdosta, GA 2/22-24. GNC sponsors a research competition designed to encourage interest in nutrition and food science research among undergraduate and graduate students. Monetary awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This year’s presentations will be an Ignite 5-minute presentation scattered throughout the conference days, followed by live questions. Presenters must also be 2023 student members ($10) of the Georgia Nutrition Council and pay the student conference registration fee ($175). The deadline for submission is Friday, 1/27. Please reach out to Dr. Tracey Brigman for questions and to receive the submission form <brigman@uga.edu>.

  Jan 10, 2023

  • Be sure to stop by the new coloring station in the first-floor Dawson hallway courtesy of FACS Education. An image of the coloring station is linked here. We are looking forward to seeing it transform into a beautiful work of art!   
  • The Georgia Nutrition Council has announced a call for abstracts for its annual Student Research Presentations and Competition. This year's conference takes place in Valdosta, GA 2/22-24. GNC sponsors a research competition designed to encourage interest in nutrition and food science research among undergraduate and graduate students. Monetary awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. This year’s presentations will be an Ignite 5-minute presentation scattered throughout the conference days, followed by live questions. Presenters must also be 2023 student members ($10) of the Georgia Nutrition Council and pay the student conference registration fee ($175). The deadline for submission is Friday, 1/27. Please reach out to Dr. Tracey Brigman for questions and to receive the submission form brigman@uga.edu.

  Jan 03, 2023

  • The Picture of Health poster that students completed in MNT-1 during the fall semester will soon be posted in the hallway on the 3rd floor of Dawson. The diverse images submitted by students depict how they define leading a healthy life. A photo of the project was shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

  Dec 13, 2022

  • We have a new addition to the Nutritional Sciences family! Baby boy Chidubem Jaden Okoli was born to proud parents Nonso and our PhD student Chisom Okoli on 11/28 at 7:30 pm! The family is doing well! Our sincerest congratulations to Nonso and Chisom! 
  • The Graduate Student Oral and Poster Presentation competition is now open for abstract submissions to the 3^rd Annual Obesity Initiative Research Symposium, which will be held on 2/10/23. Awards of $150-$1000 are offered. 
  • The Georgia Public Health Association is looking for abstracts and poster sessions for the 2023 Conference in Jekyll May 3^rd-5^th, 2023. Please consider submitting your research or supporting a student’s submission for the nutrition section. This is the link. If you are interested, please let Cicely Thomas know (Cicely.Thomas@dph.ga.gov), and she can extend the application deadline for you. 
  • Georgia Nutrition Council is excited to invite GNC members, administrators, retirees and guests to the 2023 GNC Annual Conference, Trending: rising prices, quick fixes, & convenience, in Valdosta, GA, February 22nd to February 24th. Register here | Join GNC here. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends to members and dietetic student members. All currently available applications for Foundation awards are available within the Foundation’s application portal with a deadline of Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 10:00 am CT. 
  • The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program offers competitive scholarships to students that are citizens and permanent residents from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research (Note: One of our undergraduate nutritional sciences students recently received this award; see Kudos 7/12/22). The NIH UGSP will pay up to $20,000 per academic year in tuition, educational expenses, and reasonable living expenses to scholarship recipients. Scholarships are awarded for 1 year and can be renewed up to 4 years. For each full or partial scholarship year, you are committed to two NIH service obligations. The obligations are benefits of the UGSP, providing you with invaluable research training and experience at the NIH. Applications will open on 1/5/23 and close on 3/30/23. Info sessions will be held on the following dates:  
  • NIH UGSP INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR AND Q&A SESSION; Date: Thursday, 1/5/23; Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm ET 
  • NIH UGSP INFORMATIONAL WEBINAR AND Q&A SESSION; Date: Wednesday, 2/8/23; Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm ET

  Nov 29, 2022

  • The FACS Student Emergency Fund was just launched to help the most vulnerable members of the FACS family. Grants from this fund will go directly to FACS students in need, helping cover immediate one-time costs for: home utilities, food security, medical & psychological expenses, and car repairs. Make a gift at this link.

  Nov 15, 2022

  • FACS has been fortunate to receive an overwhelming response to their sponsorship of children through the Department of Family and Children Services since 2017. The need remains great in our community; therefore, they are continuing this tradition. DFACS provides holiday gifts for children in foster care. Our participation can make the holiday special for these local children. The Dean’s office has received their DFACS Angel wish list, and they will support 4 children; please click this link (you can also scan the QR code on the displays in the hallways).