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).

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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Oct 25, 2022

    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!

    Oct 11, 2022

    Oct 04, 2022

    • Low-calorie sugar substitute consumption during adolescence appears to impair memory later in life (Emily Noble) – Mirage News 
    • Commenting on appearance may perpetuate diet culture, here’s what to do instead (Emma Laing) – Very Well Fit

    Sep 27, 2022

    Sep 20, 2022

    Sep 13, 2022

    • Water bath canning vs. pressure canning: Which method is best to process your jams, pickles and preserves? (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart Living 
    • How to store hard-boiled eggs the right way-plus 2 mistakes to avoid (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart 
    • All about BMI (Emma Laing) – WW Canada
    • 7 Unconventional Leafy Greens to Try Cooking With (Emma Laing) – Aaptiv

    Sep 06, 2022

    • You should never defrost chicken on the counter – these are the only three thawing methods to use, say food safety experts (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart Living 
    •  Food Dehydration Made Easy: Best Ways to Preserve the Harvest (Tracey Brigman) – Natural Awakenings
    • Nine healthy snacks to pack in your kids’ school lunches (that you’ll want to eat too) (Emma Laing) – Eat This, Yahoo! Life
    • The Rwanda Diet Will Surprise You (Emma Laing) – Ozy Media-The Daily Dose

    Aug 30, 2022

    • 12 Benefits Of Canning Your Own Food (National Center for Home Food Preservation) – Testing Table 
    • Healthier Together program helped participant lose 100 pounds (Ali Berg) – UGA Today (Dr. Berg and co-investigators are funded by the CDC’s High Obesity Program for UGA’s “Healthier Together,” to improve access to nutritious food and physical activity opportunities in rural Georgia)  
    • A Template for Better Health: New publication details Diabetes Prevention Online Toolkit (Ali Berg) – Extension Foundation 
    • Can drinking French press coffee raise your cholesterol? (Emma Laing) – The Huffington Post, Yahoo!News, HuffPost UK

    Aug 23, 2022

    • Best yogurt combination to prevent your bones from aging (Emma Laing) – EatThis 
    • Which alcohol is not bad for stomach: effects and what to do (Emma Laing) – Insider

    Aug 16, 2022

    • How to Start Intuitive Eating, According to Dietitians (Courtney Vickery) – Daily OM 
    • How to prevent freezer burn once and for all (Elizabeth Andress) – Salon 
    • Body Image: What it is and How to Improve it (Emma Laing) – VeryWell Fit 
    • 3 Ways to Defrost Ground Beef—and Why You Should Never Thaw It on the Counter (Tracey Brigman) – Martha Stewart

    Aug 09, 2022

    • Is vitamin D overrated? Another study casts doubt on benefits (Sina Gallo) – Health
    • How to prevent freezer burn once and for all (Elizabeth Andress) – Food52

    Aug 02, 2022

    Jul 26, 2022

    Jul 12, 2022

    • Courtney Vickery was quoted in the article, “Nutritionists’ 8 Favorite Energy Bars for Travel,” published in The Healthy on 6/29.
    • Joe Kindler’s research was mentioned in the article, “Why Childhood Obesity Rates Are Rising and What We Can Do,” published in Healthline on 7/4.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, “How to Prevent and Soothe Motion Sickness,” published in The Vitamin Shoppe on 7/11, and in the article, "Dietitians say vitamin C supplements and drinks are a waste of money — eating the right vegetables is a more efficient way to stay healthy," published in Insider and Delecious Food on 7/11.

    Jun 28, 2022

    Jun 15, 2022

    • Jung Sun Lee was mentioned in the article, “UGA SNAP-Ed team recognized as part of 30-year celebration,” published in Athens CEO on 6/7 (also see Kudos on 6/7).
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, “Can You Drink Day-Old Coffee?” in Home Cook World on 6/10.

    Jun 07, 2022

    • Carla Schwan was quoted in an article published in CAES Newswire on 5/27 titled, “Avoid foodborne illness when preserving food at home.” The article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

    May 17, 2022

    • Tracey Brigman was quoted in the article, “Why You Should Start Refrigerating Your Hot Sauce,” published on  5/11 in Epicurious. This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Sina Gallo’s research was featured in the article, “Many infants in WIC program not getting enough vitamin D,” published on 5/13 in The Cardiology Advisor.

    May 03, 2022

    Apr 26, 2022

    Apr 19, 2022

    • Sina Gallo's research was featured in the article, “Most infants on WIC don’t get enough vitamin D,” published in UGA Today on 4/19. This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Professor Emerita Joan Fischer was mentioned by a UGA alumna in the Spring G-Day issue of Bulldawg Illustrated (page 29).

    Apr 12, 2022

    • A link to Wingate Downs' photos from the FACS Alumni Awards event has been posted to the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages on 4/1.

    Mar 30, 2022

    • View and share our newly published video, "Nutritional Sciences Graduate Programs." The video features Caree Cotwright, Jessica Strosahl, Chisom Okoli, Joseph Kindler, Christabel Domfe, Lauren Housely, Prince Osei, Emily Noble, Gene Rodrick, and Jaclyn Barta. You can find the video on our Graduate web page under the heading "Why Choose UGA?" and also on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, “What are common mistakes that get in the way of losing weight?” published in the Express on 3/21 and in News.am Medicine on 3/24 .

    Mar 15, 2022

    • Several faculty (Caree Cotwright and Courtney Vickery) and alumni (Markita Lewis, MAJ Lori Maggioni, Michael Sabrin, Trey Sanders, Markita Lewis, and Britt Rotberg) were quoted in the article, "25 Dietitians From Around The World On How To Celebrate Flavor (Plus, Their Favorite Dish)" published in MindBodyGreen on 3/10.

    Mar 01, 2022

    • Tracey Brigman was quoted in the article, “A Saver's Guide to Eating and Living Well,” published by Moneygeek on 2/18.
    • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the article, “Here’s how to freeze peaches – the right way!” published in Parade Magazine on 2/25.

    Feb 22, 2022

    • Tracey Brigman was quoted in the article, "Spoiler Alert: Plastic wrap is a great way to kill your cheese," published in Epicurious and Yahoo! Lifestyle on 2/17. This article was also shared on the NUTR and FACS Facebook pages.

    Feb 15, 2022

    • Jamie Cooper was quoted in the article, “Vacation weight gain can lead to 'creeping obesity,' study finds,” published in MedicineNet on 2/7.

    Feb 08, 2022

    •  Joe Kindler appeared on 11 Alive in the segment, "Experts concerned over increased reliance, addiction to technology as child obesity rate hits historic high,” which first aired on 2/3. The video was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Feb 01, 2022

    • Caree Cotwright reflects on an important milestone in the history of UGA on this first day of Black History Month in a video posted on the FACS Facebook page. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mary Frances Early’s graduation from UGA, making her the first Black graduate of the university. 
    • Dietetics major and Peer Nutrition Educator Brianna Cannova was quoted in the Red&Black article, “Resources for staying vegan beyond Veganuary,” published on 1/31. This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Jan 25, 2022

    • Carla Schwan was featured in the article, “UGA expert: Best to keep 41-year-old Coke in the bottle," published in FACS News on 1/18. The article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages. Dr. Schwan was also featured in this radio segment on this edition of WDUN's "Newsroom."
    • Courtney Vickery has recently been featured as a guest on three podcasts. On the Rachel Heinemann Therapy podcast on 1/17, she discussed disordered eating in college students, on the Pursuing Private Practice podcast on 1/17, she discussed building her business/private practice, and on the Busy Girls Guide to Health podcast on 1/25, Courtney discussed body image.  
    • Jamie Cooper was quoted in the article, “How to live longer: The cholesterol-lowing snack that may boost longevity,” that was published in the New York Times Post on 1/19.

    Jan 18, 2022

    • Joe Kindler’s research was featured in the article, “Many overweight kids already have hardened arteries, diabetes” in Crosswalk on 1/4 and in “Overweight children prone to develop heart complications, finds study” in Medical Dialogues on 1/15. 
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, “The best beginner-friendly Chloe Ting workouts” in The List on 1/3. 

    Dec 21, 2021

    Dec 14, 2021

    • Carla Schwan was featured in the article, “Schwan selected to lead UGA’s National Center for Home Food Preservation,” published on 12/8 in CAES News. This article has been shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages, as well as other media outlets including the Albany Herald and the Gwinnett Daily Post. 
    • Shekiah Shannon authored a blog post for UGA Dining Services, titled, “Sleep & Nutrition,” published on 12/8. This was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Joe Kindler was quoted in the UGA Today article, “Overweight children are developing heart complications” on 12/14. This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Dec 07, 2021

    • Mariah McDaniel was a guest on the NDTR Spotlight podcast, “When Roots Grow, you Bloom,” which premiered on 12/3. The link to the podcast episode was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 12/7. 
    • Jamie Cooper was mentioned in the article, “The No. 1 best nut to lower your cholesterol, new study says,” published in Yahoo! Lifestyle on 12/1.

    Nov 23, 2021

    • Research from Liana Guarneiri, Jamie Cooper, and Chad Paton was featured in this WFXB video, “Why you should add more pecans to your diet,” published on 11/18.

    Nov 09, 2021

    • Tracey Brigman was quoted in the article, “What is a food vacuum sealer?” published in Yahoo! Life on 11/4. This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
    • Dietetics major Laney Jones wrote the blog post, “How to eat intuitively for two,” for Vickery Wellness on 11/7. The article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Oct 26, 2021

    • Dietetics major Amelia Valdez contributed to the article, “What is RED-S and Why Should You Care About It?” published on 10/20. Amelia co-authored the piece with RD Maddie Alm for Fueling Forward. The article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Emma Laing was featured in the artice, "Laing highlighted by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics," published in FACS News on 10/19. This article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page.

    Oct 19, 2021

    • Emma Laing was featured in a video that was shown during the Opening Session of this year’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) on 10/17. The video is now on YouTube and is titled, “RDNs and NDTRs: Turning Passion into a Career.” 
    • Joe Kindler was featured by the American Society for Nutrition, as a member in the Early Career Nutrition Executive Board, for his work with the Early Career Nutrition Interest Group.

    Oct 12, 2021

    • The two-week ab shredder routine from fitness YouTuber Chloe Ting (Emma Laing) – The List  
    • Three simple ways to lose weight after 50 (Jamie Cooper) – AJC

    Oct 06, 2021

    • Tracey Brigman was featured as an expert in the Wallethub’s article, “2021’s Best Foodie Cities in America” on 10/4.  
    • Jamie Cooper was quoted in the article, “The Best Way to Get a Lean Body after 50, Says Science,” in Eat This, Not That! on 10/4.

    Sep 28, 2021

    • Art Grider was featured in Columns on 9/27 in the article, “Associate professor shares passion for music, science.” This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
    • Jamie Cooper was quoted in the article, “One serving of this tasty snack per day can lower cholesterol by 9% in just two months,” published in First for Women on 9/13. 

    Sep 21, 2021

    Sep 14, 2021

    • Liana Guarneiri appeared as a guest on Athens News Matters (WUGA) on 9/12 in the segment, “The key to reducing cholesterol could be in your backyard.” This episode was also shared on the NUTR and FACS Facebook pages. 
    • Jamie Cooper was featured in the article “Eating pecan nuts significantly improves cholesterol levels,” published this week in The New Daily and Express. 
    • Courtney Vickery was featured in Voyage ATL Magazine on 9/9 in the article, “Inspiring Conversations with Courtney Vickery, MS, RD, LD of Vickery Wellness.” This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 9/14.

    Sep 08, 2021

    • Staci Belcher was quoted in an article by CAES News, titled “Healthy eating habits, routines essential for student success,” published on 9/1. This article was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 9/3.

    Sep 01, 2021

    Aug 24, 2021

    Jul 28, 2021

    • Caree Cotwright was featured in the UGA FACS video "Our Story: Caree Cotwright." In the video, Dr. Cotwright reflects on why it's important for her to be a role model and what the 60th anniversary of desegregation at UGA means to her. This video was shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages on 7/14.
    • Tracey Brigman was quoted in the article, "Five major health benefits of garlic, from boosting your immune system to lowering cholesterol," published in Business Insider on 7/22.
    • Elizabeth Andress was featured in the article, "Home Canning: Top 5 Safety Questions with Dr. Elizabeth Andress," published by the Partnership for Food Safety Education on 7/20.

    Jul 14, 2021

    • Emily Noble was featured in the article, "Excessive sugar intake during adolescence may affect memory in adulthood," that appeared in The Upstocker and Sportify on 7/1 and in Business Northeast on 7/3.
    • Elizabeth Andress and Judy Harrison were referenced in the article, "Four frequently asked home food preservation questions," that appeared in the Daily American on 7/12.
    • Jamie Cooper was featured in the 'Inside UGA' section of Columns on 7/12 for the article, "Cooper named FACS interim associate dean."
    • Jamie Cooper and Chad Paton appeared in a video posted 6/29 that highlights their research supported by Cotton Incorporated and the National Cottonseed Products Association. The video was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 6/30.
    • Sina Gallo was mentioned in the UGA Today article, "Academic, outreach faculty team up on rural issues," published on 7/7. The article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

    Jun 15, 2021

    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, "Diet Culture: Definition, Examples, & Impacts," published on 6/8 in Choosing Therapy.

    Jun 08, 2021

    • Lynn Bailey and Rob Pazdro are quoted in the article, "FACS department name change unites diverse areas of scholarship," published in FACS News on 6/4. The departmental name change press release is currently posted as the lead story on the FACS website and has been shared on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Caree Cotwright was featured in the article, "Daycare meals getting healthier," published in FACS News on 5/26. This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.

    May 25, 2021

    • Ali Berg is featured in a video among other expert Extension Specialists and co-workers sharing vaccine-related facts and personal reasons for choosing to be vaccinated. This video was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/21.
    • Sina Gallo wrote a guest blog for the Dairy Alliance for National Osteoporosis month published on 5/10, titled "To the emerging adult: Why should you care about your bones?" This article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/12.
    • Emily Noble was featured in the article, "Added sugar intake affects young animals’ brain development," published in Today’s Dietitian on 5/11.

    May 04, 2021

    • Emily Noble was featured in the article, "Eating too much sugar could affect how children's brains develop: study," published in Salon on 4/23, in Technology.org on 4/25, and in the UGA Research Newsletter on 5/4.
    • Emily Noble (recognized for her receipt of the OI Seed Grant; see Kudos 2/2) and Alex Anderson and Joseph Kindler (recognized for their participation in the OI Mentor Program) were featured in the Spring 2021 Obesity Initiative Newsletter sent on 5/3.
    • Emma Laing and FDN alumni Caroline Henning and Ayshia Ranjitsingh were quoted in the article, "Dietetics students achieve perfect match rate," published in FACS News on 4/23. This article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/28.
    • Several dietetics students have contributed to our dietetics blog. These posts will be highlighted on the FDN Facebook page in the coming days:
    • The Keto Diet By: Dominique Miller
    • Juice Cleanses: Yes, or No? By: Livvy Plageman
    • Instagram Misinformation and Mormonism, An Interesting Correlation By: Emmaline Peterson
    • Fiction: You can get all your nutrients from your diet alone By: Isabella Morin
    • What is gluten? By: Destiney McDaniel
    • Why Weight? The Weight-Neutral Benefits that Physical Activity Can Bring to Your Life By: Julia Lance
    • Supporters Not Fixers By: Rebecca Reese
    • Myth: Eating after 8:00 makes you gain weight By: Molly Edwards
    • Myth Busting: Is organic food healthier and more nutritious? By: Devin Walters
    • Factors that lead to hypertension By: Lanbin Cui
    • Why we should seek Registered Dietitians and not food/health bloggers for nutrition advice? By: Alejandra Delgado
    • Got Milk? By: Mallory McDaniel
    • The Coffee Conundrum, or is it? By: Kendall Kaikkonen

    Apr 22, 2021

    • Emily Noble appeared on WUGA Athens News Matters on 4/9 in the segment, "Sugar and brain development." The broadcast was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/14, and additional articles mentioning Dr. Noble's research have also been published in Investors Hangout, Before It’s News, ScienceDaily, Eat This, Not That, MyNewsLA, and the AJC.
    • The Student Dietetic Association was highlighted in the UGA Today article, "MEDLIFE at UGA receives top student organization award," published on 4/16 (SDA was recognized in the article for receiving a 2021 SOAR Award).
    • Betsy Cogan and dietetics major Maggie Green have written several blog posts for UGA Dining, such as: Mindful Eating 101, Finding Whole Grains, and Navigating the Dining Commons' Salad Bars.
    • Melanie Ng and Staci Belcher were quoted in the article, "Nutrition student and dietitian discuss TikTok's effect on body image," published in the Red&Black on 4/19.

    Apr 13, 2021

    Apr 06, 2021

    • Caree Cotwright was quoted in the article, "How School Lunch Could Improve When Classrooms Are Full Again," which appeared in Across America and Yahoo! News on 4/1. This article was also shared on the FDN and FACS Facebook pages.
    • Emma Laing was mentioned in the Newsmakers section of Columns on 4/5 in the article, "Director of dietetics talks benefits of cooking at home."
    • Emily Noble was featured in the UGA Today article, "Sugar not so nice for your child’s brain development," published on 3/31. This article is currently the lead story on the FACS homepage, appeared in Columns on 4/5, and was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages. Several media outlets have published this article as well, and include (but are not limited to): EurekAlert!, NewsBeezer, Neuroscience News, ReachMD, Daily Mail, TechnologyNetworks, The Financial, Science Blog, and USCDornsife.

    Mar 30, 2021

    • Ali Berg was mentioned in the UGA Today article, "Exercise is key to strength and function in older women," published on 3/17.
    • Mariah McDaniel was featured in the post by UGA Dining Services highlighting her role as an NDTR on campus. Mariah’s spotlight was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/22.
    • Rick Lewis was quoted in the article, "After A 40-Year Career In Nutrition, This Is The Cardiocentric Diet My Mentor Follows," published in Mindbodygreen on 3/28. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/29.
    • Melanie Ng wrote a blog post for UGA SNAP-Ed, titled "Picking Produce," published by UGA Extension on 2/22. 
    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post for UGA Healthy Dawg on 3/8, titled "Explore the Store: Spaghetti Squash."
    • The Peer Nutrition Educators were featured in various Archnews "Spring 2021 Update" communications to faculty, staff, and students on 3/23 about their National Nutrition Month virtual movement campaign (also see Kudos 3/16). Follow the PNEs on Instagram, add your comment to this post on the FDN Facebook page showing how you 'find your groove,' and order your t-shirt to help raise funds for UGA’s Let All the Big Dawgs Eat meal plan scholarship. The last day to order t-shirts is 4/3.

    Mar 16, 2021

    • Caree Cotwright and Emma Laing were two of the 10 women highlighted in an article by University of Georgia Online for International Women’s Day on 3/8. This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 3/15.

    Mar 10, 2021

    • Elizabeth Andress was featured in the March 2021 issue of Carolina Country magazine. The article is titled, "Put up your harvest: safe canning and food preservation techniques for your kitchen." A screenshot of the article can be viewed on the FDN Facebook page on 3/10.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in "2021’s Most Overweight and Obese Cities in the U.S." in WalletHub on 3/3. The article was also mentioned in the AJC on 3/3.
    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Kimchi," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 2/15.

    Mar 02, 2021

    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Nutritional Yeast," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 3/1.

    Feb 23, 2021

    • Students working in Caree Cotwright's Childhood Obesity Prevention Lab (Jaclyn Barta and Sarima Moosa) created an engaging nutrition education video for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA's Alice H. Richards Children's Garden. The video can be viewed on the FDN Facebook post on 2/18.
    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Matcha Green Tea," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 2/22.

    Feb 11, 2021

    • Tracey Brigman was featured in the article, "Brigman to lead National Center for Home Food Preservation," published in FACS News on 2/3. This story has been shared widely in numerous media outlets, such as the Oconee Enterprise, CAES Newswire, NIFA Update, as well as the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.
    • Emma Laing and Beth Kindamo were quoted in the article, "UGA students take a new approach to health and wellness in 2021," published on 2/7 in The Red & Black.
    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Carrots," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 2/8.

    Feb 02, 2021

    • William "Bill" Flatt was featured in the article, "Bill Flatt, Ivery Clifton to receive 2021 UGA President’s Medal," published in UGA Today, the Albany Herald, FACS News, and WGAU (also see Kudos 12/15/20). The video of the celebration honoring Dr. Flatt was shown on Founders Day and was also highlighted on the FACS Facebook page on 1/25.
    • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote a blog post titled "Explore the Store: Avocado" for UGA Healthy Dawg, published on 2/1.

    Jan 19, 2021

    • The National Center for Home Food Preservation was mentioned in the article, "The Real Reason You Should Blanch Some Vegetables," published in Mashed on 1/13.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in two recent articles:
    • "Eat Healthier, Even During a Pandemic" in Consumer Reports on 1/6
    • "How to Ditch Weight Stigma and Reach your Goals" in MyFitnessPal on 1/2

    Jan 05, 2021

    • Melanie Ng authored the post published on 1/4 for the Passage Project, titled, "Rejecting Diet Culture in a Society that Praises It." This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 1/5.

    Dec 10, 2020

    • Alex Anderson recorded a video for By Your Leave Family Resource Center on the importance of breastfeeding. The video was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/7.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, "Will doing a 'dry January' improve your sleep?" published on 12/7 in Saatva. This was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 12/8.
    • Jamie Cooper’s research was mentioned in the article, "You don't have to gain weight over the holidays," published on 12/7 in Psychology Today.
    • The National Center for Home Food Preservation directed by Elizabeth Andress was mentioned in the article, "Pressure canning – another skill level unlocked," published on 12/7 in GAT Daily.
    • A re-cap of Marion Nestle’s Food, Power, and Politics lecture was published in UGA Today on 12/4. Dr. Nestle delivered this lecture virtually on 11/12 as part of UGA’s Signature Lecture series.

    Dec 02, 2020

    • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in UGA Today on 11/24 in the article, "Keep your Thanksgiving gatherings Safe and Healthy."
    • Joseph Kindler is currently featured on the Endocrine Fellows Foundation webpage. He received a grant from this organization during his postdoctoral work at CHOP, and this organization promotes their trainees through their page.
    • Dietetics majors Julia Lance, Kiah Shannon, Courtney Keith, Flannery Daughtry, Dominique Miller, and Alejandra Delgado, as well as Nutritional Sciences major Neil Maclang appeared in a video about the UGA Peer Nutrition Educators program. View the video via the Facebook post on 11/23.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, "Dietetics professor encourages students to challenge weight stigma," in Today’s Dietitian 'News' on 11/20.
    • The latest English & Spanish Diabetes Life Lines newsletters shared by Ali Berg are now available at this link. To find recent issues of the Diabetes Life Lines newsletters, visit this page.

    Nov 17, 2020

    Nov 10, 2020

    • Sina Gallo was quoted in the UGA Today article, "UGA invests in faculty development, strategic hires," published on 11/3.
    • Jamie Cooper’s research was mentioned in the article, "Dust Off Your Scale and Prevent Holiday Weight Gain," published on blackdoctor.org.

    Nov 03, 2020

    • Alex Anderson was featured in the UGA Today article, "Professor trying to ensure a healthier next generation," published on 10/21. This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 10/26.
    • Dietetics major Julia Lance was quoted in the UGA Today article, "Students adjust to classes during COVID-19." This article was also published in Columns on 10/26, in "UGA Impact - October 2020" on 10/30, and was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/23.
    • Darci Bell, Emma Laing, and Leslie Davis contributed to the FoodTalk blog post, "Healthy Aging and Bones," published on 11/2.

    Oct 20, 2020

    • The continued accreditation of the UGA dietetics programs press release was featured in Columns on 10/7 (also see Kudos 9/22).

    Oct 13, 2020

    • Caree Cotwright and FDN alumna Madison Spek were featured in 'Ventures: the Enterprising News & Ideas for Nutrition Entrepreneurs' Newsletter (Fall issue 2020, Volume XLIV, Number 2). This publication is created and distributed by Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A screenshot of Dr. Cotwright’s piece was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/12.
    • Hannah Wilson and Ali Berg wrote the article, "Are you at risk for prediabetes? Here’s how to know," published in Healthy Georgia Connections Issue No. 15 on 10/6.
    • Dietetics major Gracie Conner wrote the blog post, "HAES and IE: A Student Perspective," published on the FDN dietetics blog page on 10/12. The post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/13.
    • Lynn Bailey was featured in the UGA Today article, "Why I give," published on 10/7.

    Oct 06, 2020

    • Tracey Brigman is quoted in the article, "5 health benefits of garlic and how much to add to your diet," published in Insider on 9/29. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/1.
    • Alex Anderson appears in a video showcasing the study away program to Ghana. The UGA Ghana Service-Learning Study Away program was a finalist for a 2020 PIEoneer award in "Real Life Learning" (see Kudos 7/14/20) where this video was presented at the awards ceremony on 10/2. The video was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/5.
    • Emma Laing is quoted in the Grady News article, "Weightism and Its Impact: Professor Teaches Health At Every Size," published on 10/2.

    Sep 29, 2020

    • Lilian Sattler was featured in the UGA Research News article, "A state of health: Georgia CTSA making a difference for translational research," published on 9/22. This was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/29.
    • Emma Laing was quoted in an article published in Healthline on 9/8 titled, "How Challenging My Own Fatphobia Will Make Me a Better Parent to My Son." It was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/28.
    • Dietetics major Julia Lance is featured in the article, "Oconee families find thrills in mountain biking," published in the Fall 2020 issue of Oconee the Magazine. To view screenshots of the article, visit the post on the FDN Facebook page on 9/24.

    Sep 22, 2020

    • Barbara Grossman, Emma Laing, and Lynn Bailey were mentioned in the FACS press release, "Dietetics programs receive national accreditation," published on 9/15. The story was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 9/21.

    Sep 15, 2020

    • Ali Berg was featured in the article, "UGA Extension collaborates with USG to offer employees virtual diabetes prevention," published in CAES News on 9/8, FACS News on 9/11, and KPVI on 9/12. This article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 9/14.
    • Caree Cotwright was quoted in the American Heart Association article titled, "Healthy food for at-home students starts with this," published on 9/4 in AHA News and in MedicineNet. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/10.
    • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the article, "Some gardeners in a pickle over scarce canning supplies," published in Alpena News on 9/9, in the Norman Transcript on 9/13, and in the Daily Sentinel on 9/14.

    Sep 08, 2020

    • Caree Cotwright was quoted in the article, "Healthy food for at-home students starts with this," published on 9/5 in The National Herald.

    Sep 01, 2020

    • Ali Berg was featured in the lead story in the GA CTSA Weekly Round Up, published on 8/28, titled, "Effective Diabetes Prevention Program Led by Georgia CTSA Leader." This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/29.
    • Emma Laing was invited to write a post about the Intuitive Eating principle of "Honoring your health with gentle nutrition" for ProcessedFoodSite.com published on 8/25. This post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/26.
    • Joe Kindler was mentioned in the Physician's Briefing/HealthDay News article, "Type 2 Diabetes May Negatively Impact Bone Density in Youth," published on 8/25.

    Aug 25, 2020

    • Emma Laing was quoted in Elle Magazine in the article, "Covid-19 and the Rise of the #ChloeTingChallenge," published on 8/21. This was also shared in a FACS Facebook post on 8/24.

    Aug 18, 2020

    • Caree Cotwright appeared as a guest on WGAU Radio Athens News Matters on 8/14 discussing how to get kids to try new foods. Dr. Cotwright's segment is linked here, and it was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/16.

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    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

    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

    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

    Dec 07, 2021

    • Nutritional sciences major Caroline Saye is highlighted as a featured graduate this week. Her profile was published on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages on 12/7. Caroline has also been awarded the college’s Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Senior award, which she will receive at the FACS Convocation ceremony on 12/17. Congratulations!

    Nov 23, 2021

    • Congratulations to Rick Lewis and co-authors (C M Weaver, C M Gordon, K F Janz, H J Kalkwarf, J M Lappe, M Okarma, T C Wallace, B S Zemel) for receiving two awards from the journal Osteoporosis International for the manuscript titled, “The National Osteoporosis Foundation's position statement on peak bone mass development and lifestyle factors: a systematic review and implementation recommendations.” This paper was recognized this week for having the top altimetric score (382 score with >37,000 downloads) and being one of the journal’s top 10 cited manuscripts (950 citations). 

    Nov 16, 2021

    • Congratulations to Chisom Okoli who has received several awards recently, including the 2021 Leila A. Mize Ritchie Endowment Fund from the College of FACS, the 2021 FACS Fund for Excellence award, and the 2021 NOPREN Student research scholarship.

    Nov 09, 2021

    • Congratulations to the following NUTR students and faculty mentors who were chosen for the inaugural FACS Undergraduate Research Award: 
    • Omeka Bhatia - Faculty Mentor: Emily Noble  
    • Shreya Pandya - Faculty Mentor: Claire de La Serre 
    • Robyn Salzberg - Faculty Mentor: Jamie Cooper
       
    • Last week during the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) meeting, the 2020 awards were announced.  Georgia FACS received four national awards, as well as several 2nd, 3rd and regional awards.  A summary of the national awards is listed below.   

    o   EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM PACKAGE AWARD 

    §  1st Place National Winner - Rachel Stewart & Team, Georgia: Healthy Georgia Wellness curriculum was developed to assist with employee wellness programs and community education.  It is a 14-lesson series to address the whole concept of wellness from financial to physical wellness. Team Members: Susan Moore, Becky Collins, Laura Smith, Georgeanne Cook, Terri Black, Marnie Dekle, Carrie Vanderver, Lisa Jordan, Rachel Hubbard, Denise Everson, Alison Berg, Pamula Turner, Elizabeth Andress, Diane Bales, Joan Koonce, Judy Harrison, Michael Rupured, Kisha Faulk, and Jackie Ogden 

    o   MARKETING PACKAGE AWARD 

    §  1st Place National Winner - Susan Moore & Team, Georgia: "UGA EFNEP Marketing Materials.” The UGA EFNEP team developed new and innovative recruitment materials that gave participants and agencies a greater understanding of our services resulting in increased awareness and visibility for EFNEP. Team Members: La Keshia Levi, Tiffany Williams, Rhea Bentley, Kimberly Howell, Rebecca Thomas, Ines Beltran, Carin Booth, Ida Jackson, Carla Moore, Cindee Sweda, Annette Montero, LaZavia Greer, Leslie Weaver, Diandria Barber, and Zoe Soltanmammedova 

    o   PROGRAM EXCELLENCE THROUGH RESEARCH AWARD 

    §  1st Place National Winner - Edda Cotto-Rivera & Team, Georgia: "A Systematic Evaluation guides the development of UGA SNAP-Ed Social Marketing programs." The findings, experiences, and lessons learned from the UGA SNAP-Ed FNV Campaign will inform the development of a new statewide Social Marketing campaign tailored to low-income Georgians. Team Members: Jung Sun Lee, Joanna Akin, Vibha Bhargava, Danielle Anthony, Laurel Sanville, Allisen Penn, Austin Childers, Marnie Dekle, Lisa Jodan, Jennine DeLane, Michelle Mcqueen, and Darci Bell

    Nov 03, 2021

    • Congratulations to Yuta Ishikawa who successfully defended his PhD dissertation on Tuesday, 11/2! The title of his talk was, "Diabetes Management in Heart Failure." A photo of Yuta and his committee was posted on the NUTR Facebook page. Fun fact: Yuta and his committee together represent citizenships from 5 different continents! 
    • The abstract presented at the SNEB 2021 meeting, P87 Imparting Anti-Diet and Weight Inclusive Approaches in a University Dietetics Curriculum by Emma Laing (co-authors: Slagel, N.; Clifford, D.; Hightower, W.; Harris, C.; Wang, Y.; Hall, D). published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (Vol. 53 | No. 7), was among the most read articles in the journal. The Most Read articles are compiled quarterly from those opened through the www.jneb.org website.

    Oct 12, 2021

    • The College of FACS Celebrating Excellence Recognition Program was released on 10/12. The program celebrates the amazing achievements of our department’s students, faculty, and staff. Please take a moment to celebrate these accomplishments of your mentors and peers. In the digital program, you will see red YouTube icons that link to video messages recorded specifically for each award recipient honored in 2021 (Rob Pazdro, Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor, and Emma Laing, Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year, are among these). Numerous graduate and undergraduate students are honored, and esteemed professorships are listed (Jung Sun Lee, Georgia Athletic Association Professorship in Family and Consumer Sciences III, Lynn Bailey, Flatt Professorship in Foods and Nutrition, and Jamie Cooper, Flatt Professorship with a Focus on Childhood Obesity).

    Oct 06, 2021

    • Congratulations to Omeka Bhatia who received the FACS Undergraduate Research Opportunity grant!

    Sep 28, 2021

    • Congratulations to Sylvie Kangni who will be working with the global Nutrition Science team as a summer intern for the Coca-Cola Company! 
    • Congratulations to the winners of the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program this year: Omeka Bhatia and Jessica Lam! Photos were added to the NUTR Facebook page on 9/28. 

    o    Omeka’s project is titled, “Hippocampal Insulin Resistance,” and her faculty mentor is Emily Noble. 

    o    Jessica's project is titled, "Defining the role of the gut microbiota in the development of the gut-brain axis,” and her faculty mentor is Claire de La Serre.

    Sep 14, 2021

    • Congratulations to Liana Guarneiri who was awarded the 2021 Janette Smith Memorial Scholarship by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. A photo of Liana was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/23.

    Sep 08, 2021

    • Congratulations to Jaclyn Barta who was awarded the 2021 Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship.  
    • Congratulations to Nutritional Sciences major Shreya Pandya who is the recipient of the FACS Alumni Association Scholarship. View this link to learn more about Shreya! 
    • Ali Berg was part of a team (U Arizona, U Tennessee, U Georgia) that has won an accelerator award from the Extension Foundation New Technologies for Ag Extension Projects: An Extension Implementation Toolkit for the Diabetes Prevention Program.  
    • Tracey Brigman and Allisen Penn also won an accelerator award from the same Extension Foundation program, New Technologies for Ag Extension Projects: The National Center for Home Food Preservation and Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Search. 

    Sep 01, 2021

    • Congratulations to Jessica Strosahl who was awarded the 2021 Beatrice Donaldson David Graduate Scholarship in Foodservice Administration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. A photo of Jessica was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/23. 
    • Congratulations to dietetics major Jacee Baldivid who has been selected to serve as an intern for the SSAC. Along with 5 other interns, Jacee will be involved with prospective student recruitment, programming, student organizations, student engagement, internships/fellowships, social media, and future semester planning. 
    • Congratulations to Taylor Lowe who received the Women's Health Dietetics Practice Group Diversity Mini-Grant Student Partner Award!

    Aug 24, 2021

    • Congratulations to our Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation’s 2021 Scholarship winners, PhD students Darci Bell and Chisom Okoli! Darci has been selected to receive the Maxine F. and Arlene M. Wilson Scholarship and Chisom is the recipient of the Mary Swartz Rose Memorial Graduate Scholarship. Photos were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/23. 
    • Congratulations once again to Elizabeth Andress (2021 Outstanding FACS Professional) and alumna Ashleigh Childs (2021 New Achiever) who were recipients of awards presented during the 2021 Annual GAFCS Conference, held virtually on 3/5. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/17.

    Jul 28, 2021

    • Our UGA online MS in foods and nutrition-community nutrition program has been named the best online master’s in nutrition program by The Best Schools. Our program is also recognized by Best Colleges as one of the country’s top online nutrition master’s programs. The press release was published in FACS News on 7/15 and was shared on the NUTR and FACS Facebook pages.

    Jul 14, 2021

    • Congratulations to the following faculty who received promotions this year, effective 7/1:
      • Caree Cotwright, Associate Professor and Tenure 
      • Hea Jin Park, Associate Professor and Tenure
      • Barbara Grossman, Clinical Professor
      • Emma Laing, Clinical Professor

    Jun 29, 2021

    • Jamie Cooper has been named interim associate dean in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, effective 8/1. Read the full story on the FACS web page, as well as the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
    • Sina Gallo has been nominated to the Journal Committee for the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB). This committee is responsible for reviewing policies and practices related to the society’s journal, the Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior (JNEB), to meet the needs and values of the SNEB membership. The committee is also responsible for the JNEB Best Article and GEM awards, overseeing journal marketing, as well as Identifying topics for supplemental, themed issues, and position papers for the journal.

    Jun 08, 2021

    • Congratulations to Alex Anderson who will serve as our new departmental graduate coordinator effective 7/1! Dr. Anderson will also chair the graduate committee and will serve as the faculty advisor for our Graduate Student Organization. Dr. Anderson’s photo was posted on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/26.

    May 25, 2021

    • Congratulations to Carley Mullins for receiving the Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship for Fall 2021.
    • Congratulations to the FDN Featured Graduates named by the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The students' photos were shared on both the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 5/13:
    • Congratulations to PhD graduate Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim and her mentor, Claire de La Serre, who participated in the College's Doctoral Hooding Ceremony earlier this month. Photos were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/13.
    • Congratulations once again to Julie Dean, graduate of our Double Dawgs program, for being selected to deliver the Student Perspective at this year's virtual FACS Convocation (also see Kudos 4/22). Her speech can be viewed here.

    May 11, 2021

    • We wish our Foods Lab Coordinator, Rosemarie Rooker, all the best upon her retirement from UGA after 20+ years! A photo of Rosemarie and Tracey Brigman was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/7.
    • Congratulations to our doctoral students Chisom Okoli, Josephine Shieh, and Julie Jeon who just learned they have been selected to receive the Graduate Student Degree Accelerator Award. This award was created by President Jere Morehead to help graduate students overcome financial challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic to complete their degrees. Photos of Chisom, Jo, and Julie were added to the FDN Facebook page on 5/6.
    • Congratulations to the FDN students who have been recommended to receive FACS Scholarships for 2021-2022: 
    • Elise Bray Richey Endowment: Laney Jones, Ashley-Kaye Fonkeng
    • Gladys F. (Nannie) Nesbit/Flatt Education Fund: Sherifa Akinniyi, David Tran
    • Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship: Josephine Shieh, Chisom Okoli
    • Gwendolyn Brooks O'Connell Scholarship: Ansley Schwing
    • Iris Price Dover Scholarship: Lydia Akins
    • Julia Ann Simpson Elliott Scholarship: Kelliann Howell, Abigail Hightower, Davia Allen
    • Lenora Anderson Scholarship: Toloupe Akinrolabu
    • Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship Fund: Hsuan-mein Yang
    • Marion Louise Price Elkin Scholarship: Ikponmwosa Enabulele
    • Melynda Flatt Reid Dietetics Scholarship: Devin Logan, Jesse Perry, Sam Bonnett, Jinaka Coker, Jayla Thurman
    • Nancy Virginia Price Turner Scholarship: Brigid Waldron
    • Pam McIntyre Thompson, R.D. Scholarship: Julia Lance
    • Richard D. Lewis Research Fund: Sara Perrine
    • Sharon Boone Hamner Foods and Nutrition Scholarship: Jessica Strosahl
    • Thomas F. Comer Scholarship: Lauren Rogers
    • FACS Alumni Scholarship: Sherya Pandya

    May 04, 2021

    • FDN faculty who will be returning for the second year of their term on the Faculty Advisory Committee (2020-2022) include: Chad Paton, Jung Sun Lee, and Ginnefer Cox.
    • Congratulations to the newly-elected SDA officers for 2021-2022:
    • President: Emmaline Peterson
    • Vice President: Emily Crum
    • Secretary: Amelia Valdez
    • Public Relations Chair: Callie Davis
    • Treasurer: Laney Jones
    • Community Service Chair: Jamie DiBartolomeo
    • Communications Chair: Caroline Camp
    • Social Chair: Emily Neuhaus

    Apr 22, 2021

    • College Awards were highlighted during the UGA Honors Week virtual recognition on 4/21, and included:
      • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year – Emma Laing
    • All other College Awards named spring 2021 will be recognized at the Celebrating Excellence program in October, TBD, and will include:
      • Outstanding UG Faculty Advisor – Rob Pazdro
    • While FACS will not hold an in-person Convocation, Double Dawg student Julie Dean will be recognized and will contribute to the virtual program as she delivers the "Student Perspective." Please congratulate Julie for being selected for this honor, and watch the FACS commencement virtual program and videos, which will be released in May.

    Apr 13, 2021

    • Congratulations to Nutritional Sciences student Madelyn Hansen who has been selected as the recipient of the Outstanding Honors Student in Family and Consumer Sciences Award! This award recognizes her outstanding academic record, as well as the dedication, skill, and commitment to excellence she has exemplified throughout her participation in experiential opportunities, student and community organizations, and collaborative learning environments. A photo of Madelyn was added to the FDN Facebook page on 4/12.

    Apr 06, 2021

    • Congratulations to Jo Shieh who is a recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (OTA) for 2021 sponsored by the Office of the Vice President of Instruction through UGA's Center for Teaching and Learning. This award recognizes teaching assistants who demonstrate superior teaching skills while serving in the classroom or laboratory.
    • Congratulations to Caree Cotwright for being elected to the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Board of Directors as SNEB Director-At-Large. Dr. Cotwright’s photo was added to the FDN Facebook page on 4/1.
    • Dr. Cotwright also recently learned that she has been accepted as an Implementation Science Scholar, a mentored training program for investigators interested in applying dissemination and implementation methods and strategies to reduce the burden of chronic disease and address health inequities. As an Implementation Science Scholar, Dr. Cotwright will have a unique opportunity to network and collaborate with established professionals at a large number of aspirational institutions. Congratulations!

    Mar 30, 2021

    • Congratulations to UGA Extension who has received Full Recognition status from the CDC for the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). This is an effort that Ali Berg leads and 13 FACS Extension Agents are involved in. The program has been delivered to over 100 participants, including a switch to virtual delivery during the pandemic. This recognition status elevates UGA Extension’s reputation in the community, but also opens doors to public and private insurance reimbursement for program delivery with the target audience. Program delivery has been supported as well by the President’s Interdisciplinary Seed Grant and Hannah Wilson’s doctoral dissertation is embedded in the project. Stay tuned for a press release!
    • Congratulations to Alex Anderson who was elected to the International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML) Executive Committee as a Councillor. Dr. Anderson will be assuming his 3-year term starting 4/1.
    • Congratulations to Julie Dean who successfully defended her master's thesis on 3/19. The title of her presentation was, "Factors Contributing to Dietary Acculturation Among International Students." Julie’s photo was added to the FDN Facebook page on 3/29.
    • Congratulations to Rebecca Gould who successfully defended her dissertation on 3/24. The title of her presentation was, "Systems Genetics of Glutathione Metabolism and Its Effects on Health." Becca has accepted a Postdoctoral Associate position at Duke University School of Medicine – Division of Medical Genetics. The University of Florida posted an alumni blog about her postdoc opportunity at Duke, which includes more information. Becca’s photo was added to the FDN Facebook page on 3/30.
    • Congratulations to dietetics major Shekiah Shannon who was selected by the UGA Career Center as one of the top 75 student employees on campus. Kiah was praised for her leadership skills, design skills, diligence, and dependability in her work with the UGA Dining Nutrition Team. The Career Center will reveal the top three individuals the week of 4/12, so stay tuned!

    Mar 16, 2021

    • Congratulations to Elizabeth Andress who received the Outstanding Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Award from the GA Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS) at their annual meeting on 3/5.
    • Congratulations to the Student Dietetic Association for receiving a nomination for the 2021 Student Organization Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Outstanding Campus Event Award. The group was nominated for their success in planning and hosting the Dietetic Internship Forum/Open House event held virtually on 11/11/20.
    • Congratulations to dietetics major Bailey Davis for being selected by the UGA Career Center as one of the top 75 student employees on-campus. Despite this difficult year, Bailey was praised in her award letter for emerging "as a servant leader" in UGA Performance Nutrition. The Career Center will reveal the top three individuals the week of 4/12, so stay tuned!
    • The following faculty were recently notified they are the recipients of the College’s faculty and staff awards for 2021. Their formal recognition will occur during the FACS Celebration of Excellence recognition program in October (date/time TBD):
    • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Teacher of the Year – Emma Laing
    • Outstanding Undergraduate Faculty Advisor – Rob Pazdro

    Mar 10, 2021

    • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman who has been selected as a juror for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and will review applications for the Jewell Taylor Undergraduate Scholarship. 
    • Dr. Brigman was also installed on 3/5 at the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference as the Co-Vice President of Communications for the GAFCS.
    • Congratulations to the FDN members who received 2021 awards from the Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics: Special Recognition Award (Barbara Grossman), Outstanding Dietetics Student (Kinsey Hargis), and Outstanding Dietitian of the Year (Emma Laing). Their photos were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/9.
    • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who was accepted into The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Student Cohort Program. The ASBMR introduced a new program intended to provide training and networking opportunities to undergraduate, graduate, and medical students in the field of bone and mineral sciences. Julia was accepted into the inaugural cohort of trainees. In addition to participating in training/networking opportunities, she receives free membership to the ASBMR. A photo of Julia was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/8.

    Mar 02, 2021

    • Congratulations to MS student Julie Dean for winning 2nd place at the Georgia Nutrition Council Student Research Competition on 2/26. Her photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page.
    • Congratulations to dietetics major Rebecca Reese who received a scholarship to attend the 3rd Annual Spring Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics Symposium on 3/3-6. Becca received the Diversity Dietetics Student/Intern scholarship offered exclusively to BIPOC students and interns in the Diversity Dietetics community.
    • Congratulations to Tracey Brigman and PhD student Hannah Wilson who have been elected to the Executive Board of the Georgia Nutrition Council: 
    • Member-at-Large, Scholarship Chair: Tracey Brigman
    • Nominating Committee: Hannah Wilson

    Feb 23, 2021

    • The Obesity Society celebrated the 6th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 2/11, and Emily Noble was selected along with 8 other women for recognition by TOS for "making outstanding accomplishments to help with the research, prevention, and treatment of obesity." Dr. Noble’s photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/15. Congratulations!
    • Jo Shieh received a teaching assistantship from the Graduate School to teach GRSC 7770 (Foods & Nutrition Teaching Assistant Seminar) as a co-instructor with Barbara Grossman. GRSC 7770 is a 1-3 credit course providing TAs with knowledge of pedagogical approaches, relevant UGA policies, and available support systems. Check out Jo's feature on UGA's Graduate School website! Her photo was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/16.
    • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park for being selected to the Editorial Board for Nutrition Research in January 2021.

    Feb 11, 2021

    • Congratulations to FDN graduate students Mariah McDaniel and Julie Dean who have been named 2021 scholarship winners from the Georgia Nutrition Council. Mariah is receiving the Rita Waters Scholarship and Julie will receive the Holly B. Alley Scholarship at the virtual GNC Annual Conference held from 2/25-26. Photos of Mariah and Julie were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/10.
    • 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 Laurel Sanville and Katherine Ingerson who were each identified by members of the Class of 2020 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."

    Feb 02, 2021

    • 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 Alex Anderson, Claire de La Serre, Rob Pazdro, Emma Laing, Ginnefer Cox, Caree Cotright, and Art Grider who were each identified by members of the Class of 2020 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."
    • Congratulations to Taylor Newman who was recently hired as the Nutrition Program Development Manager for Kroger Health in Cincinnati, Ohio where she will be developing nutrition-related interventions, content, and research initiatives.
    • Congratulations to Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim who received a postdoctoral fellow position at Emory University School of Medicine working under Dr. Andrew Neish in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
    • Emma Laing was named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She was featured in a FACS News article published on 2/1, and this was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.

    Jan 19, 2021

    Congratulations to Hannah Wilson who has accepted a faculty position at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. The position is an assistant professor position in their Nutrition, Dietetics, & Exercise Science Department, as well as the coordinator of their MS/DI program.

    Dec 15, 2020

    • Congratulations to William "Bill" Flatt who will be honored as a 2021 President’s Medal recipient. The President’s Medal recognizes extraordinary contributions by those who have supported outstanding students, championed meaningful academic programs, advanced significant research, or inspired community leaders to enhance the quality of life for Georgians through their support of the University of Georgia. Dr. Flatt will be honored at the President’s Medal award presentation, which will be held virtually on 1/25/21 in conjunction with UGA’s annual Founders Day celebration.
    • Congratulations to Jake Conner, double major in dietetics and culinary science and nutrition, who has been selected as Outstanding Senior for Fall 2020. A photo of Jake was shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 12/11.

    Dec 10, 2020

    • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who received a Spring 2021 CURO Research Assistantship. Joseph Kindler is mentoring this project, which will focus on body size and bone density relationships in youth. Julia will present at the (virtual) CURO Symposium in the spring.

    Nov 17, 2020

    • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Samantha Drop who has been named the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year! She is the first Bulldog woman to win this honor in cross country. An article featuring Sam was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/11.
    • Congratulations to Xi Fang who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation via Zoom on 11/12. The title of her presentation was, "Impact of bioactive compounds on neurocognitive development and metabolism." Xi will start her post-doctoral position at Yale University School of Medicine in January. A photo of Xi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/13.

    Nov 10, 2020

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

    Nov 03, 2020

    • Taylor Newman presented our FDN Seminar on 10/21 and defended her dissertation via Zoom, titled, "Understanding the produce prescription program in the U.S.: A focus on program models, facilitators and barriers, and participant experiences."

    Oct 20, 2020

    • Art Grider has been invited to serve as a guest editor for Medical Sciences, "Zinc: Its Molecular and Biochemical Importance, and its Relevance in Medicine." Congratulations!
    • Congratulations to the FACS Class of 2020! A video of Dean Fox speaking at the commencement ceremony as well as the FACS graduation program were posted on the FACS Facebook page on 10/16.

    Oct 13, 2020

    • Congratulations to the many FDN faculty and students who are recognized in the sixth annual Celebrating Excellence Recognition Program presented in a virtual format this year. View the news story here and the program linked here. Below are the awardees from our department.
    Faculty awardees:
    • Hea Jin Park, Ali Berg, and Lilian Sattler were also honored in a FDN Facebook post on 3/7 (see Kudos 3/10):
      • Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award: Hea Jin Park
      • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Extension and Outreach Faculty Award: Ali Berg
      • Early Career Faculty Research Award: Lilian Sattler 
    • UGA Athletic Association Professorship in Family and Consumer Sciences: Jung Sun Lee
    • Flatt Professorship in Foods and Nutrition: Lynn Bailey 
    • Flatt Professorship with a focus on Childhood Obesity: Jamie Cooper
    Student awardees:
    • Jake Conner and Jacee Baldivid were also honored in a FDN Facebook post on 9/10 (see Kudos 9/15):
      • FACS Alumni Association Scholarship: Jake Conner
      • FACS Alumni Association – FCCLA: Jacee Baldivid
    • Carolyn D. Berdanier Nutrition Science Support: Maggie K. Whitehead
    • Burton-Fowler Undergraduate Research Award: Robyn Salzberg
    • Evelyn R. Harris Academic Support: Xi Fang, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon
    • Endsley-Peifer Student Research Award: Xi Fang
    • Josephine Martin Emerging Leader in Policy Award: Taylor Newman
    • Inez Wallace Tumlin Graduate Student Academic Support: Catherine Prater, Liana Guarneiri
    • Zena Costa Brown Scholarship: Shreya Pandya
    • Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship: Darci Bell
    • Thomas F. Comer Scholarship: Catherine Ruter
    • Iris Price Dover Scholarship: Aashka Sheth
    • Julia Ann Simpson Elliott Scholarship: Madison Justice
    • Fairchild-Holcomb Family FACS Scholarship: Lydia Akin
    • Hazel and Gene Franklin Scholarship: Caroline Cerminaro, Liana Guarneiri
    • Sharon Boone Hamner Foods and Nutrition Scholarship: Hannah Wilson
    • Doe H. Harden Scholarship: Abigail Hightower 
    • Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship: Tehgan Anguilm, Magen Lord, Kassidy Sharpe, Jessica Strosahl, Nick Slagel, Shannon Stowers, Hannah Wilson
    • Rosabelle Carr Koelsche Fund: Samantha Hill
    • Ruth Rowan Morrison Graduate Fellowship in Nutrition Studies: Yu-Ra Son
    • Gwendolyn Brooks O’Connell Scholarship: Allison Rautmann
    • Melynda Flatt Reid Dietetics Scholarship: Abigail Bailey, Flannery Daughtry, Bailey Echols, Mallory Johns, Megan Smith
    • Elise Bray Richey Scholarship: Rebecca Gould
    • Pam McIntyre Thompson, R. D. Scholarship: Whitley Carter, Isabella Morin
    • Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship: Samantha Bonnett, Corrie Fletcher, Devin Logan
    • Karin Elizabeth Willis Scholarship: Freida Lim
    • Lavender Family Legacy Scholarship: Sarah Perrine
    • FACS Fund for Excellence: Darci Bell, Elizabeth (Betsy) Cogan, Xi Fang, Rebecca Gould, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon, Jiyoung Kim, Elizabeth Klingbeil
    • Leila Alberta Ritchie Mize Endowment: Darci Bell, Elizabeth Cogan, Xi Fang, Rebecca Gould, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon, Jiyoung Kim, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Allie Lindke, Taylor Newman, Liana Guarneiri, Josephine Shieh, Nick Slagel, Yu-Ra Son, Hannah Wilson

    Oct 06, 2020

    • PhD students Becca Gould and Hannah Wilson have each received the 2020-2021 Irene J. Jones Memorial Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Photos of Becca and Hannah were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/6. Congratulations!

    Sep 29, 2020

    • We are proud to announce that all six summer Dietetic Internship graduates have recently passed the RD exam! They are: Carolina Cawthon, Ani Powell, Beth Wood, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Hayley Sanders, Olivia Taylor, and Taylor Ragan. For most interns, almost all of their supervised practice was completed virtually this summer, so this pass rate is a notable accomplishment on this difficult exam.

    Sep 22, 2020

    • Congratulations to the SNAP-Ed Team on receiving the 2020 Program Excellence Through Research Award - First Place from the Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the First Place Southern Region and National Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). The team received their NEAFCS award at the annual conference, which took place in a virtual format 9/14-16. The title of the proposal and award was: "Systematic Evaluation Guides the Development of UGA SNAP-Ed Social Marketing Programs." The SNAP-Ed Team also shared their work during a concurrent session with the same title, with 43 colleagues from across the nation. Congratulations!

    Sep 15, 2020

    • Congratulations to Exercise and Sport Science Major and Nutrition Science Minor Maggie Whitehead for receiving the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program Award! The title of Maggie's project is, "Effect of a High Fat/High Sugar Western Diet on Brain Glycogen," and her research mentor is Emily Noble.
    • Congratulations to Dietetics and Culinary Science and Nutrition double major Jake Conner and Dietetics major Jacee Baldivid! They are two of only three 2020-21 FACS Alumni Scholarship recipients. Read more about them here. This news was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/10.

    Sep 08, 2020

    • Congratulations to the FDN students who have been named as FACS Ambassadors for the 2020-2021 year: Opeyemi Adelugba, Jake Conner, Bailey Davis, Samantha Hill, Miller Lantis, Freida Lim, and Madison Sutton.

    Sep 01, 2020

    • Congratulations to Silvia Giraudo who received Second Place for the "Innovation in Programming Award" given by the Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award was presented to Dr. Giraudo on 8/18.

    Aug 25, 2020

    • Congratulations to Caroline Henning who was selected as a student trustee for the GDF board! A photo of Caroline attending her first board meeting via Zoom was shared to the FDN Facebook page on 8/25.

    Aug 18, 2020

    • Congratulations to Lauren Coheley who accepted an Instructional Assistant Professor position at Texas A&M University! Dr. Coheley will be teaching remotely this fall and moving to College Station, TX in the spring.

    Aug 11, 2020

    • We received the news on 8/7 from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics that both the graduate-level dietetic internship, led by Barbara Grossman, and the undergraduate dietetics program, led by Emma Laing, have received approval to continue full accreditation through 2028. This news was shared in an FDN Facebook post on 8/7. There will be an official press release prepared by FACS in the coming days.
    • The USDA Food and Nutrition Service Division just approved the UGA SNAP-Ed proposal to offer Food eTalk eLearning resources to non-GA SNAP-Ed programs. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow the SNAP-Ed team to share the nation’s first exclusively online, asynchronous programs with SNAP-Ed eligible Americans in social distancing times.

    Aug 04, 2020

    Jul 14, 2020

    • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who received an Award of Excellence scholarship from the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)! Julia was selected from ~2400 applicants for this award, which is funded by FEEA as well as BlueCross BlueShield. Photos of Julia were posted on the FDN Facebook page on 7/14.
    • Congratulations to Becca Gould for receiving a 2020 Georgia Dietetic Foundation Scholarship! A photo of Becca was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 7/7.
    • Congratulations to Taylor Ragan for successfully defending her master's thesis on 7/8 via Zoom! The title of her presentation was, "TRANSLATION OF A FACE-TO-FACE NUTRITION TRAINING TO AN ONLINE TRAINING FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS: A COMPARISON OF OUTCOMES." A photo of Taylor was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 7/11.

    Jul 07, 2020

    • Congratulations to Elizabeth Klingbeil who accepted a nutrition faculty position at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island! Her contract begins August 15th.
    • Congratulations to Ariathni Powell, for successfully defending her master's thesis on 6/30 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "Hablemos de Comida ¡Por SU Salud!: Formative evaluation of Spanish SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Curriculum." A photo of Ani was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/30.

    Jun 30, 2020

    • Congratulations to Olivia Taylor for successfully defending her master's thesis on 6/25 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "A survey of Cooperative Extension youth hands-on cooking programs in Georgia and related affecting factors."
    • Congratulations to Jo Shieh who has been recommended to receive the Leilia Alberta Ritchie Mize Scholarship by the College of FACS for the 2020 summer session. Jo is one of approximately 50 graduate students in the College selected to receive this one-time scholarship. As a recipient of a College scholarship, Jo will be invited to the Celebrating Excellence Luncheon, which will be held in October, Date TBD. Jo’s photo was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/30.
    • Congratulations to Lauren Coheley who recently became a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). The FAND designation recognizes Dr. Coheley’s commitment to the field of nutrition and dietetics, and celebrates her professional accomplishments and pursuit of life-long learning.

    Jun 23, 2020

    • Congratulations to Taylor Newman who was selected for this year's American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences' (AAFCS) Jewell L. Taylor Graduate Fellowship. The AAFCS awards graduate fellowships to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession. The Taylor Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Jewell L. Taylor, a dedicated family and consumer sciences professional for more than 50 years. A photo of Taylor was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/22.
    • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler who was elected to 2-year terms on the following AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Committees: Leadership Committee (Member at Large), Nominations Committee, and Health Nutrition Committee (renewal). Dr. Sattler was also invited to serve as a as reviewer for Circulation (impact factor 23.054) and to review a scientific position statement by the American Heart Association, which is pending publication in the coming year.

    Jun 16, 2020

    • Congratulations to new FDN faculty member Sina Gallo and her team, who are recipients of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation’s 2020 Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education for their pediatric weight management program for Latino families entitled, "Vidas Activas y Familias Saludables."

    Jun 09, 2020

    • Congratulations to Nick Slagel for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation on 6/3 via Zoom. The title of his presentation was, "The Effects of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) Program for Low-income Adults."

    May 20, 2020

    • Congratulations to Hayley Sanders for successfully defending her master's thesis on 5/14 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "The development of a text message-based intervention to improve nutrition practices in the home among parents of young children." A photo of Hayley was shared on the FDN Facebook page.
    • Congratulations to Xi Fang for being selected as an Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Finalist, which recognizes the very best research presented by students and young investigators during the American Society for Nutrition NUTRITION 2020 meeting. The title of Xi's abstract is, "Effect of Maternal Supplementation of Lutein on Brain Functional Organization of Offspring in a Piglet Model." Her abstract will be marked with a special award icon on the schedule planner and mobile app during the meeting to highlight her accomplishment as an Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Finalist. For those of you attending NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, please be sure to view her presentation. Xi's abstract was also invited for a flash talk during the Carotenoids and Retinoids Interest Group (CARIG) RIS Forum. A photo of Xi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/15.
    • Congratulations to Nutritional Sciences major Robyn Salzberg for receiving the 2020 Burton-Fowler Undergraduate Research Award. This award recognizes outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the College of FACS. 

    May 13, 2020

    • Congratulations to Elizabeth Klingbeil who successfully defended her dissertation on 5/7 via Zoom! The title of her presentation was, "Manipulation of the gut microbiota attenuates the negative effects of high-fat diet." A photo of Elizabeth was posted on the FDN Facebook page.

    May 06, 2020

    • Dean Fox announced the newest members of the Faculty Advisory Committee for 2020-2021, and these include FDN faculty Chad Paton, Ginnefer Cox, and Jung Sun Lee. Congratulations!
    • Featured Graduates from FDN were announced and include Karina Patel, Alexa Taylor, Olivia Taylor, Resean Wallace, Christine Graaf, Lauren Coheley, Julie Dean, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Carin Booth, Morgan Rossi, Carolina Cawthon, Lydia Averette, Sylvia Chen, Caroline Henning, and Nick Slagel. These student profiles were also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/30.
    • Congratulations to the new and returning FACS Ambassadors from FDN:
      • Yemi Adelugba, Nutritional Sciences
      • Jake Conner, Dietetics
      • Bailey Davis, Dietetics
      • Sam Hill, Culinary Science and Nutrition
      • Miller Lantis, Nutritional Sciences
      • Freida Lim, Culinary Science and Nutrition & Dietetics
      • Aashka Sheth, Nutritional Sciences
      • Madison Sutton, Dietetics
    • We are excited to welcome the following faculty and staff to our department:
      • Kandice Mitchell, Business Manager II, start date: 5/1
      • Sina Gallo, Associate Professor, start date: 8/1
      • Joseph Kindler, Assistant Professor, start date: 8/1

    Apr 28, 2020

    • Congratulations once again to nutritional sciences major Resean Wallace, one of just 41 UGA students to earn the Presidential Award of Excellence. This distinction is awarded to undergraduate students in their final year of study who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement and/or service to and involvement in their respective school or college. Students selected for this award exemplify the best of UGA’s undergraduate student body. Resean's photo was shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/23 (also see Kudos 3/31).

    Apr 21, 2020

    • Congratulations to Jamie Cooper for receiving the 2020 CURO Research Mentoring Award! Dr. Cooper received this award for her commitment to developing undergraduate researchers at UGA through transformational learning experiences. A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/17. 
    • Nutritional Sciences major Wilkray Biboum was honored in the UGA student profile, "Bloom where you’re planted: Student finds place at UGA," published on 4/16. This profile was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/17.

    Apr 07, 2020

    Congratulations to the newest members of the student dietetic association (SDA) board for 2020-2021. Their names were announced in a post on the SDA and FDN Facebook pages on 4/3:

    • President: Kinsey Hargis
    • Vice President: Catherine Ruter
    • Secretary: Emmaline Peterson
    • Treasurer: Laney Jones
    • PR Chair: Kiah Shannon
    • Community Service: Emily Crum
    • Communications Chair: Libby Siegel
    • Social Chair: Mayra Patino

    Mar 31, 2020

    • Xi Fang received the Endsley-Peifer Student Research Paper Award for her published paper in the physical/biological sciences. The title of her paper is, "Effect of Acute Ingestion of Green Tea Extract and Lemon Juice on Oxidative Stress and Lipid Profile in Pigs Fed a High-Fat Diet," published in Antioxidants. Hea Jin Park is Xi’s faculty mentor.
    • Nutritional Sciences major Resean Wallace was selected as a recipient of the UGA Presidential Award of Excellence. Individuals receiving this award represent the top 1% of undergraduates at UGA who excel not only in academics, but also in their service the community and in their leadership both on and off campus. 
    • Photos of Xi and Resean were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/31.

  • 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).

  • 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

    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

    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.

    Oct 15, 2019

    • Emily Noble received the news last week that two of her papers have been accepted for publication:
      • "Hypothalamus-hippocampus circuitry regulates impulsivity via melanin-concentrating hormone" in Nature Communications
      • "Sex differences and estrous influences on oxytocin control of food intake" in Neuroscience

    Sep 10, 2019

    • Marina Tandoh and Alex Anderson have a manuscript that was published ahead of print on 9/10 in Nutrition & Food Science. The citation is: Tandoh, M., Mills-Robertson, F., Wilson, M. and Anderson, A. (2019), Nutritional and cognitive deficits of school-age children, Nutrition & Food Science, https://doi.org/10.1108/NFS-01-2019-0035.
    • Liana Rodrigues, Jamie Cooper, and Chad Paton have a paper that was accepted for publication in Nutrition Research. The title is: "Acute Consumption of Black Walnuts Increases Fullness and Decreases Lipid Peroxidation in Humans."
    • Alex Marquardt, Chad Paton, and Jamie Cooper were notified that their paper was accepted for publication in the Journal of Functional Foods. The title is: "Comparison of metabolic and antioxidant responses to a breakfast meal with and without pecans." Kristina Lewandowski is also a co-author.

    Sep 04, 2019

    • Ali Berg, Hannah Wilson, recent MS graduate Emily (Selph) King, and colleagues published a paper in BMC Public Health. The citation is: King E, Moore C, Wilson H, Harden S, Davis M, Berg A (2019). Mixed methods evaluation of implementation and outcomes in a community-based cancer prevention intervention. BMC Public Health;19:1051. The abstract can be viewed here.
    • Rick Lewis and colleagues learned that their paper "Sex-Specific Muscular Mediation of the Relationship between Physical Activity and Cortical Bone in Young Adults" has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Co-authors include Simon Higgins, Ellen Evans, and Michael Schmidt.

    Aug 27, 2019

    • Claire de La Serre, Becky Kirkland, and colleagues published the article, "Beneficial Effects of Non-Encapsulated or Encapsulated Probiotic Supplementation on Microbiota Composition, Intestinal Barrier Functions, Inflammatory Profiles, and Glucose Tolerance in High Fat Fed Rats," in Nutrients. Both the abstract and pdf are available to view.
    • FDN alumna Sarah Rusnak is one of two authors of the August 2019 "Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Informatics." The citation is Rusnak S, Charney P. Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Nutrition Informatics. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2019;119:1375-1382 (the abstract is linked here). Sarah completed her MS and dietetic internship in our department in 2008 and conducted her thesis research under the direction of Joan Fischer.

    Aug 13, 2019

    • FDN alumna Paige Berger and colleagues published a paper in Pediatric Obesity on 7/11 titled, "Maternal blood pressure mediates the association between maternal obesity and infant weight gain in early postpartum." A news story about Dr. Berger's paper was also published in Endocrine Today on 8/2.

    Aug 06, 2019

    • Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim and colleagues recently published a paper in Nutrition Research in Practice. The citation is: Jiyoung S. Kim, Ki Seon Nam, Sang Jin Chung. Effect of the nutrient composition in a mixed meal on the postprandial glycemic response in healthy people: a preliminary study. Nutr Res Pract 2019 Apr; 13(2): 126–133.

    Jul 16, 2019

    Jul 09, 2019

    • Hea Jin Park and colleagues published a paper on 6/23 in Antioxidants titled, "Effect of acute ingestion of green tea extract and lemon juice on oxidative stress and lipid profile in pigs fed a high-fat diet."
    • Rick Lewis and colleagues published a paper on 7/3 in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition titled, "Fruits, vegetables, and health: A comprehensive narrative, umbrella review of the science and recommendations for enhanced public policy to improve intake." This article was also shared in an FDN Facebook post on 7/8.

    Jun 04, 2019

    • Sepideh Kaviani, Michelle vanDellen, and Jamie Cooper published the article, "Daily Self‐Weighing to Prevent Holiday‐Associated Weight Gain in Adults," on 5/22 in Obesity.
    • Hea Jin Park and colleagues published the article, "Pig Brains Have Homologous Resting State Networks with Human Brains," on 5/22 in Brain Connectivity. Authors include: Simchick G, Shen A, Campbell B, Park HJ, West FD, and Zhao Q.

    Apr 09, 2019

    • Ali Berg and Tiffany Williams have a paper published in the April 2019 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. The authors are: Carla Moore, Tiffany Williams, Alison Berg, and Carrie Durward; Title: "An Evaluation of Inter-coder and Intra-coder Reliability for 24-Hour Dietary Recall Data Entered in WebNEERS." The article can be accessed at this link.
    • Elizabeth Andress and FDN alumna Dorothy Dupree have a paper published in the April issue of Journal of Food Protection. This was a collaborative project with ongoing studies at the ARS-USDA food science lab based at NCSU in Raleigh, NC. The citation is: Dupree, DE, Price, RE, Burgess, BA, Andress, EL and Breidt, F. (2019). Effects of Sodium Chloride or Calcium Chloride Concentration on the Growth and Survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Model Vegetable Fermentations. Journal of Food Protection 82(4):570-578.

    Apr 02, 2019

    • Alex Anderson and colleagues have a paper published on 3/19 titled, "It Takes an E-Village: Supporting Black Mothers in Sustaining Breastfeeding through Facebook Communities," in the Journal of Human Lactation. Authors are: Ayanna Robinson, Marsha Davis, Jori Hall, Carolyn Lauckner, and Alex Anderson. The paper can be accessed at this link.

    Mar 26, 2019

    • Silvia Giraudo, Ali Berg, and Barbara Grossman have an article published online on 3/24 in the Ecology of Food and Nutrition journal. Title: Nutrition Intervention to Hispanic Groups: Pilot Studies with Children and Caregivers. Authors: Silvia Giraudo, Noelia Rivera-Gonzalez, Alison Berg, Diane Hartzell & Barbara Grossman.

    Mar 20, 2019

    • Lauren Coheley and Rick Lewis have a paper accepted for publication in Osteoporosis International. Title: Dietary Inflammatory Index® and Cortical Bone Outcomes in Healthy Adolescent Children. Authors: Lauren Coheley, Nitin Shivappa, James Hebert, and Richard Lewis
    • Rick Lewis, Emma Laing, and Joe Kindler have a paper accepted for publication in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Title: Pentosidine is Associated with Cortical Bone Geometry and Insulin Resistance in Otherwise Healthy Children. Authors: Kindler JM, Laing EM, Liu W, Dain JA, Lewis RD

    Feb 26, 2019

    • Lilian Sattler and colleagues have a paper accepted by Heart Failure Reviews that is currently In Press. Title: Nutrition Intervention in Heart Failure: Should Consumption of the DASH Eating Pattern Be Recommended to Improve Outcomes? Authors:Renad Abu-Sawwa, Sandra Dunbar, Arshed Quyyumi, Elisabeth Sattler.

    Feb 19, 2019

    • Art Grider and Michael Francis have their 3rd manuscript published. The citation is: Francis M, Cheng H, Ma P, and Grider A. Genomic Characterization of the Zinc Transcriptional Regulatory Element Reveals Potential Functional Roles of ZNF658. 2019 Biological Trace Element Research, Feb 7:1-8. The abstract can be accessed at this link.
    • Sarah Stotz, Jung Sun Lee, Hui Rong, and Deborah Murray published the article, "E-Learning Nutrition Education Program for Low-Income Adults: Perspectives of Key Stakeholders," which will appear in the February 2019 issue of the Journal of Extension, posted at joe.org.

    Jan 08, 2019

    • Alex Anderson and colleagues published the article, "Measured energy content of frequently purchased restaurant meals: multi-country cross sectional study" in The BMJ. The citation is linked here. 
    • Claire de La Serre and colleagues (including Becky Kirkland and FDN alumni Zach Grunewald and Sunhye Lee) published the article, "Cannabinoid receptor type-1 partially mediates metabolic endotoxemia-induced inflammation and insulin resistance" in Physiol Behav. The citation is linked here. 

    Dec 11, 2018

    • Alex Anderson and colleagues published a paper in the Journal of Human Lactation. The citation is: Anderson AK, Johnson E, Motoyasu N, and Bignell W. Awareness of Breastfeeding Laws and Provisions of Students and Employees of Institutions of Higher Learning in Georgia. Journal of Human Lactation. Published online on 12/3.

    Nov 07, 2018

    • Alex Anderson, Ani Powell, and Evan Johnson published the article, "Nutritional and Health Risk of Women of Childbearing Age in Urban Ghana." The article is published in the Journal of Obesity and Nutritional Disorders and can be viewed here.

    Oct 16, 2018

    • Caree Cotwright and colleagues have a paper in press in Childhood Obesity. The citation is: Cotwright CJ, Bradley H, Celestin N, Drake S, Love K, Birch L. Beverage Policy Implementation by Child and Adult Care Food Program Participation and Program Type: A Statewide Examination in Georgia. Child Obes. 2018 Sep 27. doi: 10.1089/chi.2018.0101. [Epub ahead of print]. A link to the paper is here.

    Sep 19, 2018

    • Elizabeth Andress has a new publication in Food Protection Trends. The citation is: Breidt Jr, F., Andress, E.L., & Ingham, B. (2018). Recommendations for designing and conducting cold-fill hold challenge studies for acidified food products. Food Protection Trends, 38(5), 322-328.
    • Dietetics student Sara Dort completed an internship this summer under the direction of Neal Barnard at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. During her time there, she contributed as a co-author on a paper that was recently published in Nutrients. The citation is: Kahleova, H., Dort, S., Barnard, N., Holubkov, R. (2018). A plant-based high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet in overweight individuals in a 16-week randomized clinical trial: the role of carbohydrates. Nutrients 2018, 10, 1302; doi:10.3390/nu10091302.

    Jul 10, 2018

    • Rick Lewis and colleagues learned that their paper, “Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and intact parathyroid hormone influences muscle outcomes in children and adolescents,” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Authors include: Christian Wright, Emma Laing, Norman Pollock, Dorothy Hausman, Connie Weaver, Berdine Martin, George McCabe, Munro Peacock, Stuart Warden, Kathleen Hill Gallant, and Rick Lewis.

    Jun 26, 2018

    • Hea Jin Park's research team was informed on 6/24 that their manuscript, "Depletion of Regulator-of-G-protein signaling-10 in mice exaggerates high-fat diet-induced insulin resistance and inflammation, and this effect is mitigated by dietary green tea extract," has been accepted for publication in Nutrition Research. The authors are: Xi Fang, Jaegwon Chung, Erik Olsen, Isabelle Snider, Rachael Earls, Julie Jeon, Hea Jin Park, and Jae-Kyung Lee. Congratulations!

    Jun 12, 2018

    • "100 Years Enriching Lives: Family and Consumer Sciences at UGA," features many individuals and images from our department. The book is distributed through UGA Press and orders can be placed online, here.

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    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 44th 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 16th 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 5th 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 5th 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 30th 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 16th 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 2nd 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 26th 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 3rd 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.

    Sep 20, 2022

    • Please join us for seminar on 9/21 in Dawson Hall Room 310 from 11:30 – 12:20, which will be presented by Dr. Zhuo Chen, associate professor in the Department of Health Policy & Management at UGA. Dr. Chen’s presentation is titled “Economics of Obesity: A Review of Evidence.” Lunch will be served afterwards in Room 312.
    • Rick Lewis, Emma Laing, Joe Kindler, and Julia Lance are authors on a poster that was presented by Lauren Coheley at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR) annual meeting, which took place in Austin, TX from 9/9-12. The citation is: Coheley LM, Yu M, Chen X, Marand A, Lance JM, O’Connor PJ, Laing EM, Oshri A, Kealey K, Kindler JK, Lewis RD. The Impact of Feeding Whole Egg Products for 9-Months on Total Body and Spine Areal Bone Density Among Preadolescent Children: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. 2022 J Bone Miner Res.

    Sep 13, 2022

    • Please join us for seminar on 9/14, which will be presented via Zoom by Hellen Vuong from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Vuong’s presentation is entitled "Microbiome interactions with the central nervous system.” 
    • Photos from our seminar speaker last week were posted on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Carla Schwan will be presenting a talk titled, “Rising prices, trending recipes, and social media: the importance of food safety in the (mis)information digital space,” during the First Annual Partnering for Food Safety: Families, Communities, Academia, Industry, Government, and Media online webinar. The online event will be held on Thursday, 9/22 from 12:00-2:30 PM. Register here.
    • Carla Schwan will be presenting a talk titled, “From Asia to America: Lessons learned in food safety and preservation,” during the UGA Center for Food Safety Webinar Series. The event will be held on Friday, 10/14 at 11:00 AM in person in the Melton Building Conference room and via Zoom.

    Sep 06, 2022

    • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, September 7 from 11:30am-12:20 pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Jerry Shannon, associate professor in the UGA Department of Geography. Dr. Shannon’s presentation is titled, "Retailer redlining: Mapping food access through structural determinants of health.” 
    • Photos from our seminar speaker last week were posted on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Aug 30, 2022

    • Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, August 31st from 11:30am-12:20 pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Daniel Remar, assistant professor in the UGA Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics. Dr. Remar’s presentation is titled, "The effects of consumer demands and dietary trends on hospitality and foodservice operations.” 
    • Photos from our seminar speaker last week were posted on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Caree Cotwright and Chisom Okoli presented a poster at the 2022 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior Conference held in Atlanta 7/29-31. The poster was titled “Black parents’ perceptions about and barriers to limiting sugar sweetened beverages among young children.” A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

    Aug 23, 2022

    • Lynn Bailey, professor and department head emerita, was honored on 8/16 upon the occasion of her retirement after leading our department for 11 years. In addition to being an internationally known researcher in the area of folate status assessment, Dr. Bailey presided over tremendous growth in the department. Speakers at the event included Anne Sweaney, Linda Kirk Fox, Bill Flatt and Rick Lewis. Photos from the event can be viewed on the FACS Flickr page, as well as the NUTR Facebook page. 
    • Photos from the first day of classes on 8/17 were shared on the FACS Flickr page, as well as the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
    • Please join us for seminar this Wednesday, 8/24 from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall room 310 to hear from Analisa Arroyo, associate professor in the UGA department of communication studies. Dr. Arroyo’s presentation is titled, "Between mothers and daughters: Communication practices that promote women's body image."

    Aug 16, 2022

    • Carla Schwan and UGA Extension agent MaryBeth Hornbeck spent last week representing UGA's National Center for Home Food Preservation at the world's largest food safety conference hosted by the International Association for Food Protection. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages on 8/3.
    • On 8/8, new FACS faculty and college leadership, including Connie Rogers and Sina Gallo, attended the inaugural Intro to Athens event organized by the UGA Division of Academic Enhancement. The event was intended to introduce new FACS employees to the vibrant and strong Athens community through speakers, panels and tours; serve as a bridge to enhance UGA and community relations through advocacy and ambassadorship; and leverage community involvement to retain faculty and staff by connecting them to community members. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/9. 
    • The annual FACS Back to School Picnic was held in Dawson Hall on 8/15. Photos from the event were shared on the FACS Facebook page.

    Jul 26, 2022

    • Please join us on Tuesday, 8/16 to celebrate the years of service that Lynn Bailey has given to the College of Family and Consumer Sciences as Department Head of Nutritional Sciences.

    Jun 15, 2022

    • Sina Gallo will be presenting at a webinar on maternal and child health equity hosted by the Community Engagement Program of the Georgia CTSA. It will be held next Wednesday, 6/22 at 4:30 pm via Zoom and is free to attend. Access the registration link here. The flyer was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Jun 07, 2022

    • Thomas County School Nutrition hosted the first-ever Taste of College event 4/25-29. This event was led by NUTR alumna Kalin (Prevatt) Bryan, MS, RDN, LD, School Nutrition Coordinator, Thomas County Schools, and featured recipes from UGA Dining (submitted by Katherine Ingerson). An update on the success of the event was posted by the Georgia Department of Education, here.
    • The APHA Food & Nutrition Section hosted a webinar on 6/6 to explore how public health practitioners can provide equitable nutrition and health care to the LGBTQIA+ community. The event was organized by Sarah Stotz and the panel was moderated by Mariah McDaniel.
    • Caree Cotwright joined the Partnership for a Healthier America virtual Food Equity Summit as emcee on 5/18 where leaders in the nutrition space were brought together with industry innovators to ensure all families have access to good food. A recording of the 2022 PHA Virtual Summit can be viewed here.

    May 17, 2022

    • UGA SNAP-Ed will present at the 2nd SNAP-Ed 30th Anniversary Webinar Series on 5/25 from 2:00-3:15 pm EDT. As a part of the National Series, the Northeast, MidAtlantic, and Southeast regions will celebrate their innovative SNAP-Ed projects during this webinar. The University of Georgia has been invited to demonstrate its Food e-Talk, a smart phone based online education platform. Register for the webinar at this link.
    • Reminder: Caree Cotwright will join the Partnership for a Healthier America virtual Food Equity Summit as emcee. Join the conversation on 5/18 at 1pm ET as leaders in the nutrition space are brought together with industry innovators to ensure all families have access to good food. The event also features a conversation with Michelle Obama, First Lady and PHA's Honorary Chair. Register for free at www.phasummit.org. This event was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/10.

    May 10, 2022

    • Caree Cotwright will join the Partnership for a Healthier America virtual Food Equity Summit as emcee. Join the conversation on 5/18 at 1pm ET as leaders in the nutrition space are brought together with industry innovators to ensure all families have access to good food. The event also features a conversation with Michelle Obama, First Lady and PHA's Honorary Chair. Register for free at www.phasummit.org. This event was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/10.
    • Our GSO's inaugural "Nutrition Networking Night" held on 5/4 was a tremendous success! This event brought together 15 professionals + alumni in the field of nutritional sciences to interact with our graduate students, introduce them to the various career options in the field, and provide an opportunity to form connections. Photos of the event were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 5/6.

    May 03, 2022

    • This is a friendly reminder about the Networking Event for our graduate students that will take place on Wednesday, 5/4 from 5:00-7:30 PM in 116 Dawson Hall. This event brings professionals and alumni in the field of nutritional sciences to interact with our graduate students, introduce them to the various career options in the field, and provide an opportunity to form connections. Please share this flyer with graduate students who might wish to attend.
    • The first annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship was held on Wednesday, 4/27 in the UGA Special Collections Library. Our speaker was Dr. Anne Molloy, Emeritus Professor of the School of Medicine at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. View this album on the NUTR Facebook page (also on the FACS Flickr page) to see the photos taken at this highly successful event.

    Apr 26, 2022

    • Reminder! The first annual Lynn Bailey Lectureship will be held from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 4/27 in the UGA Special Collections Library. Our speaker is Anne Molloy, Emeritus Professor of the School of Medicine at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland. Please invite others who might wish to attend. This event has also been shared on the UGA 2022 Signature Lecture page and on the NUTR Facebook page. 
    • Jung Sun Lee and Temitope Walker presented at the GA DHS Senior Hunger Month Webinar on 4/26. The title of their presentation was, “Addressing Senior Hunger in Georgia: Nutrition Programs, Research, and Statewide Initiatives.”

    Apr 19, 2022

    • Seminar: Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, 4/20, from 11:30 am-12:20 pm in Dawson Hall Room 110 to hear from Julianne Schmidt, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology. The title of Dr. Schmidt’s seminar is "Concussion Research at the University of Georgia: From the Lab to the Sideline."
    • SDA Meeting: We are excited to speak with Ms. Jessica Todd from the Georgia State University Coordinated Masters/Dietetic Internship program for our last meeting of the semester this Wednesday, 4/20! This is an excellent opportunity to make a connection and learn more about the GSU CP. We will be meeting from 6-7 pm on Zoom, and we hope to see you all there!
    • Thomas County School Nutrition will be hosting the first Taste of College event 4/25-29. This event is run by NUTR alumna Kalin (Prevatt) Bryan, MS, RDN, LD, School Nutrition Coordinator, Thomas County Schools. Fun fact: Kalin was one of Katherine Ingerson's first ever student assistants here at UGA. She helped UGA Dining Services with the annual “Taste of Home” event, which is where she got the idea for her upcoming event in Thomas County! The Taste of College will feature different recipes from universities and colleges across Georgia during school lunch, including UGA. View this post on the NUTR Facebook page to learn more.

    Apr 12, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, 4/13, from 11:30am-12:20pm in Dawson Hall Room 110 to hear from Doug Mashek from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Mashek’s presentation is entitled "Lipid droplets: fascinating organelles that integrate nutrition, cell signaling and disease etiology.”
    • Save the date! The GSO is hosting the Nutrition Professionals Networking Night on 5/4 from 5:00-7:30pm, showcasing a variety of professionals in careers related to nutrition and health. Please join the GSO for a night of networking with professionals from the CDC, Emory Healthcare, food industry, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and many other workplaces! More information will be released in the next few weeks. Hope to see you all there!
    • The FACS Trending Topics Outreach Virtual Presentations will be held on 4/21 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The session will allow you to learn about collaborative community-focused research, scholarship, and outreach, connect with faculty engaged in Extension and Outreach education, applied, and translational research, and identify outreach collaboration opportunities. Register here. Topics include:
      • Healthier Together: An Interdisciplinary Collaboration to Support Nutrition and Physical Activity in Rural Georgia (by Ali Berg and Christina Garner)
      • UGA SNAP-Ed: A USDA Funded Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Intervention for Low-Income Georgians, and Collaboration Opportunities (by Jung Sun Lee and Edda Cotto-Rivera)
      • 30 for 30 Walk-a-Weigh: An Extension Collaboration (Brad Averill and Carrie Vanderver)
    • Last week was full of scientific inquiry and fun for many of our UGA Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities students! Pictured here are two of Sina Gallo's students presenting during the oral session on 4/4 at the CURO Symposium [Feel free to add photos to the Facebook post (in the comments) if you have them or email them to emonk@uga.edu]:
      • David Tran - The Association between Dietary Vitamin D Intake and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations During the 2nd Half of Pregnancy: Data from the National Children’s Study
      • Sheri Akinniyi - Exploring the Relationship between Lactation Support Services and Breastfeeding Rates across Georgia
    • There were many other oral and poster CURO presentations by NUTR students and their faculty mentors as outlined below (see the full list here and the CURO Symposium press release by UGA Today here):
    • Gabriel Grosswald: The Exploration of Neuronal Cell Death in Nodose Ganglion to the Vagus Nerve; mentor: Krzysztof Czaja
    • Sara Sohani: Colorism in the Makeup Industry; mentor: Allison Skinner-Dorkenoo
    • Shreya Pandya: Neonatal gut microbiota composition affects offspring gut-brain axis development and function; mentor: Claire de La Serre
    • Kendall Kay Gill: A Vitamin E Enriched Cottonseed Oil Diet Improves Cognitive Function in Mice; mentor: Chad Paton
    • Anish Sarkar: Examining the Role of mir-1a-1hg on Mitochondrial Maturation; mentor: Chad Paton
    • Sripad Sharma Adarasupally: Examining the Role of mir-181b-2 on Mitochondrial Maturation; mentor: Chad Paton
    • Kamayla Ko: Impact Sex and Estrous Cycle on Macronutrient Preferences In Rats; mentor: Emily Noble
    • Rawad Basma: Melanin Concentrating Hormone effect on eating behavior; mentor: Emily Noble
    • Omeka Bhatia: Effect of a Western Diet on Learning, Memory, and Hippocampal Insulin Receptor Function; mentor: Emily Noble
    • Caroline Akemi Soares Iizuka: Impact of Weight Loss and Weight Regain on Hypothalamic Mitochondrial Network Dynamics; mentor: Emily Noble
    • Jessi Williams: Maternal Supplementation of Egg Yolk on the Cognitive Function in Infant Piglet Model; mentor: Hea Jin Park
    • Madison Webb: Characterization of tight junction proteins in the gut of a translational pig model; mentor: Hea Jin Park
    • Madison Elizabeth Walsh: The Pig as a Translational Animal Model for Gastrointestinal Health Research in Humans: A Study into the Goblet Cells; mentor: Hea Jin Park
    • Ava Grace Samford: Effect of Perinatal Supplementation of Egg Yolk on Reproduction in a Pig Model; mentor: Hea Jin Park
    • Keyonna Brannam: The Impact of Maternal Supplementation of Egg Yolk plus Omega-3 Fatty Acid on the Neurocognitive Development of the Offspring in a Sow/Piglet Model; mentor: Hea Jin Park
    • Matthew Vaugh Kessler: The Effect of Daily Pecan Consumption on Appetite in Older Adults; mentor: Jamie Cooper
    • Ivy Li: Daily Pecan Consumption Improves Blood Lipid Profiles, but not Vascular Function in Older Adults; mentor: Jamie Cooper
    • Davia Elizabeth Allen: Comparison of Appetite Responses from Diets Enriched with Cottonseed Oil versus Olive Oil; mentor: Jamie Cooper
    • Sydney Arin Mance: The Effect of Sweet Taste on Appetite; mentor: Jamie Cooper
    • Robyn Jill Salzberg: The Effect of a Cottonseed Oil Rich Diet vs an Olive Oil Rich Diet on Blood Lipid Responses; mentor: Jamie Cooper

    Mar 30, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, 3/30 from 11:30 am-12:20 pm in Dawson Hall room 110 to hear from Liana Guarneiri, PhD Candidate in our department. Liana's dissertation defense is titled, "The Impact of Pecan-Enriched Diets on Cardiovascular Disease Risk." 
    • SDA Meeting: We are excited to host UGA Dietetics alumna Meredith Vincent this Wednesday, 3/30! Meredith currently works at Chick-Fil-A Corporate and has so much wisdom to share with us regarding her unconventional path through the field of Dietetics. We will be meeting from 6-7 pm on Zoom and hope to see you all there!
    • Thank you to all who joined us for our Chat with Chums and Alums event on 3/25 at the Georgia Center. We had a fabulous time interacting with alumnae Skye Estroff and Ansley Vineyard. Photos of the event were shared on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Mar 15, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for the first in-person seminar of the semester on Wednesday, 3/16 from 11:30 am-12:20 pm in Dawson Hall room 110. The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dr. Sattler will host Liliana Aguayo, Assistant Professor in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University. The topic of Dr. Aguayo’s seminar is "Cardiovascular Health in Early Life: A Life Course Approach to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention."
    • SDA Meeting: We are excited to host UGA Dietetics alumna Caroline Wieler this Wednesday, 3/16. Caroline is currently a Dietetic Intern at Emory University Hospital and has plenty to share with us about the DI and her journey thus far! We will be meeting from 6-7 pm on Zoom and hope to see you all there!
    • The Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference was held 3/3-4 in Pine Mountain, GA. Linked here is the Abstract Book (password: Regional2022). Our department was visible at the conference and presented important research related to improving the culture of health in GA. Pictured in the post on the NUTR Facebook page at the poster session are Jaclyn Barta (co-authors Sujin Kim and Hea Jin Park) and Taylor Neither and Virginia Brown (co-authors Maria Bowie, Ali Berg, Ashley Hannings, and Allisen Penn). Other presentations included:
      • Jillien Zukaitis: "Impact of Maternal Supplementation of Egg Yolk and DHA on Memory Retention in a Pig Model"
      • Wang Shin (Ann) Lei: "Changes in Bone Metabolism and Incretin Hormones Following Glucose Ingestion in Youth with Pancreatic Insufficient Cystic Fibrosis"
    • Jung Sun Lee and Temitope Walker presented at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference on 3/15: Walker, T. A., Lee, J. S. Addressing Senior Hunger Through Older Americans Act Services and SNAP – A State Story. National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. March 15, 2022.

    Mar 01, 2022

    • Several members of our department presented at the Georgia Nutrition Council annual conference, “Embracing Nutrition for All: Promoting Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Health & Nutrition,” held virtually on 2/24-25:
      • Courtney Vickery: Intuitive Eating in the community
      • Yu-Chen Lin: The relationship between middle school children’s body mass index, school lunch preparation and consumption
      • Chisom Okoli and Caree Cotwright: Formative evaluation for the development of a beverage eLearning training to promote health equity
      • Josephine Shieh: STEAM: Inquiry and hands-on strategies for increasing fruit and vegetable consumption among preschool children
      • Kassidy Sharpe: Development of a culturally appropriate social media nutrition education campaign on beverage consumption among low-income Black parents
      • Katherine Ingerson: How does student perception influence dietary interventions and food choices in a college dining hall?
      • Jaclyn Barta: Impacts of self-reported adherence to weight loss diet on nutrient intake in adults with head injury with loss of consciousness: a population-based study
    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for seminar on Wednesday, 3/2 from 11:30 AM-12:20 PM to hear from Joeva Barrow from Cornell University. The title of Dr. Barrow’s presentation is "Molecular Treatment Options to Combat Obesity and Metabolic Disease."
    • SDA Meeting: We are so excited to host our department's very own Dr. Jamie Cooper this Wednesday, 3/2! We will be meeting from 6-7 pm on Zoom and hope to see you all there.

    Feb 22, 2022

    • The 2nd annual Obesity Initiative Symposium took place at the UGA Special Collections Library on 2/18. The event included student poster and oral presentations and keynote speakers, Sushant Bhatnagar, Hollie Raynor, and Joel Kimmons. Photos from the event were shared on the NUTR Facebook page as well as the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
    • Dietetic Interns Jaclyn Barta and Jess Strosahl presented "Women's Nutrition and Health" for the Athens Clarke County Employee Healthy Hour on 2/15.
    • The GSO's Valentine's Day Coffee & Cocoa Party on 2/14 was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out for the event!
    • Students in Tracey Brigman's Quantity Foods class worked on food safety and leadership in a recent Market Basket lab. Students were assigned specific ingredients and pieces of equipment to use. The goal was to prepare a breakfast for 25 people while demonstrating safe operation of equipment, menu planning, and time management while working on group dynamics. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page as well as the FACS Flickr and Facebook pages.
    • Mark your calendars for the 43rd annual FACS Alumni Awards Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, 3/26 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for seminar this week on Wednesday, 2/23 from 11:30 AM-12:20 PM to hear from Fanbin Kong from the department of Food Science and Technology. Dr. Kong's presentation is titled "Development of dynamic in vitro gastrointestinal models to study the behavior of food/nonfood materials in the human digestive system."

    Feb 15, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: PhD Candidate Darci Bell will present her seminar entitled, “Weight Stigma: Considerations and Implications for Nutrition and Dietetics,” from 11:30am-12:20pm on 2/16 via zoom. View further details on our seminar website.  
    • SDA Meeting: This coming week we are having our first SDA social of the semester! There will be food and plenty of opportunities to mingle with fellow SDA members. Our social will be in Dawson Room 116 at 5:30 pm on 2/16.

    Feb 08, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Dr. Stephen Juraschesk will present a seminar entitled, “Translation of Healthy Dietary Patterns to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease” on Wednesday, 2/9 from 11:30am-12:20pm via zoom. Dr. Juraschek is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and Research Director in the Hypertension Center at Healthcare Associates Division of General Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. View further details on our seminar website.
    • The UGA SNAP-Ed team will present at the upcoming virtual 2022 Association of SNAP Nutrition Education Administrators (ASNNA) Annual Conference on 2/9: Jung Sun Lee, Danielle Anthony, Edda Cotto-Rivera, Brigette Herron, Leslie Davis, and Vibha Bhargava. Development of a healthy beverage consumption SNAP-Ed social marketing campaign: Drink Water, Georgia.
    • The Nutritional Sciences Graduate Student Organization (GSO) is inviting all graduate students, faculty, and staff to a Valentine's Day coffee & cocoa party. There will be confectionaries, fruits, and chocolates to enjoy. Monday, 2/14 from 12:00pm-2:00pm in Dawson Hall, Room 101.

    Feb 01, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Caree Cotwright will present a seminar entitled, “Health Equity is a Family Affair: Engaging Black Families in Healthy Beverage Consumption” on 2/2 at 11:30am via zoom. View further details on our seminar website.
    • SDA Meeting: The director of Dominican University’s Dietetic Internship will join us via Zoom this Wednesday, 2/2. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about the Dominican University DI and network with their director. 
    • Register for the Second Annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium, which will be held on 2/18. Visit this website to learn more about the event itinerary and keynote speakers. Register to attend by 2/4. 
    • Mark your calendars for the UGA Spring 2022 Signature Lecture series organized by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Of particular interest is the lecture by Anne Molloy, Emeritus Professor, Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, who will be delivering the Lynn Bailey Lectureship: “Folic Acid—Key to Birth Defect Prevention Globally,” on 4/27 at 11:30 a.m. in the Richard B. Russell Jr. Special Collections Libraries Building, Room 271. The event is sponsored by D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor Emeritus William Flatt.

    Jan 25, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Carla Schwan will present a seminar entitled, "From Informal Markets to Food Deserts: Using Food Safety and Preservation to Improve Food Security." on Wednesday, 1/26 at 11:30 am via zoom. Dr. Schwan is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in food safety and home food preservation and Director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Georgia. View further details on the seminar website.

    Jan 18, 2022

    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for the first seminar of the semester on Wednesday, 1/19 from 11:30 am-12:20 pm via Zoom. We will be hearing from Taylor Wallace from the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University. The title of his presentation is "Combatting COVID-19 and building immune resilience - A potential role for magnesium nutrition?" 
    • SDA Meeting: Join us for the first meeting of the semester on 1/19 at 6:00 pm via Zoom for DICAS Workshop Part II. 
    • Emma Laing presented a poster at the UGA InterActive Colloquium on 1/7 held at the Delta Innovation Hub. The event featured culminating work from the 2021 Active Learning Summer Institute participants. A photo was shared on the FACS Facebook page.

    Dec 14, 2021

    • Caree Cotwright was a panelist at the 2021 Sanders-Watkins Virtual Workshop: Building Trust in "Community Engaged" Research sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Dr. Cotwright was one of five outstanding scholars discussing the topic of Nourishing the Next Generation of Community-Focused and Community-Trusted Researchers to Achieve Health Equity. 
    • Emma Laing presented a professional development webinar sponsored by the Georgia Nutrition Council on 12/14 titled, “Non-diet approaches to health: How to establish a comprehensive approach with your patients.”

    Dec 07, 2021

    • The Intuitive Eating FYO class led by Emma Laing, Staci Belcher, and Beth Kindamo enjoyed a field trip to the Jittery Joe's Roaster on 12/1. Alumnus and Roastmaster, Charlie Mustard, was the host of this event. Photos and videos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 12/2.

    Nov 30, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for our last seminar of the Fall semester. Part three of the Nutritional Sciences graduate student seminar series focusing on vegetarian diets will be held on Wednesday, 12/1, at 11:30 am via Zoom. Their presentation is titled “vegetarian diets and performance.” 
    • SDA Meeting: Rhonda Knight, director of the WIC Dietetic Internship program, will be speaking via Zoom at the next SDA meeting on 12/1 at 6:00 pm. If you are interested in attending and do not have the Zoom link, contact SDA president, Emmaline Peterson.

    Nov 23, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar:  No seminar this week, enjoy your holiday break! The final seminar of the semester will take place next week, on 12/1.

    Nov 16, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Part two of the Nutritional Sciences graduate student seminar series focusing on vegetarian diets will be held on Wednesday, 11/17, at 11:30 am via Zoom. Their presentation is titled “vegetarian diets and the consumer.” 
    • SDA Meeting: The 4th annual Dietetic Internship Open House Forum will be held on 11/17. More information about the 14+ programs attending can be found on the flyer linked here. SDA members, check your email for the Zoom link or email SDA president, Emmaline Peterson, for more information. 
    • Emma Laing presented at the New Jersey Dietetic Association meeting on 11/10 on the topic of weight inclusive approaches to health and how practicing RDNs can combat weight stigma. 
    • Second year dietetic interns Jessica Beasley, Jess Strosahl, Regina Yang, Alexa Burnett, and Jaclyn Barta led the ASPIRE Clinic's Nutrition Mythbusters panel on 11/11.
    • Chisom Okoli presented at the NOPREN/ HER Student Summer Oral Presentation Series in August 2021, titled: “Understanding Black Parents’s Perceptions and Barriers to Consuming and Serving Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) to Their Young Children” (link to presentation).

    Nov 09, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: This week's seminar will be the first of the Nutritional Sciences graduate student's seminar series focusing on vegetarian diets. On Wednesday, 11/10 at 11:30am we will hear about Vegetarian diets and health. 
    • SDA Meeting: The 4th annual Dietetic Internship Open House Forum will be held on 11/17. More information about the programs attending the forum can be found on the flyer linked here. SDA members, check your email for the Zoom link or email SDA president, Emmaline Peterson, for more information.
    • Please view the Call for Abstracts for the graduate student presentation competition as part of the 2nd annual UGA Obesity Initiative Research Symposium on 2/18/22. All graduate students who are conducting obesity related research are encouraged to submit abstracts. Awards of up to $1,000 are available to winning students. Abstracts can be submitted online by 1/12/22. View this flyer for more information.

    Nov 03, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Naiman Khan will present a seminar entitled, "Carotenoids and Cognitive Function across the Lifespan," on Wednesday, 11/3 at 11:30am. Dr. Khan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois. View further details on the seminar website.  
    • SDA Meeting: this Wednesday, 11/3, at 6 pm! We will be joined by Army RD and UGA Dietetics grad Major Lori Maggioni! All meetings are via Zoom from now on. Check your email for the link or email SDA president, Emmaline Peterson.
    • Emily Noble was elected as co-chair of the track 2 program committee for the 2022 Obesity Society Annual Meeting. During this meeting, Dr. Noble taught the virtual cooking class, "Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash with Lemony Arugula Salad,” and she will be presenting a seminar in the Early Career Symposium on Wednesday, 11/3 titled, "Taking Flight: Reflections on My TOS Early Career Pilot Grant and Where It Is Now."

    Oct 26, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Michael Goran will present a seminar entitled, "Dietary Sugars in the Development of Obesity, Metabolic Risk and Cognitive Development in Early Life," on Wednesday, 10/27 at 11:30am. Dr. Goran is Professor of Pediatrics in the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. View further details on the seminar website.  
    • Doctoral candidate Yuta Ishikawa will present his dissertation defense entitled, “Diabetes Management in Heart Failure,” on Tuesday, 11/2 from 10:00am-11:00am via zoom. This event was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 10/14. 
    • Reminder! Virtual Open House: Please join us for our Annual Virtual Open house to learn more about the Graduate Programs in the Department of Nutritional Sciences on Friday, 10/29 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Interested students should click here to register. Faculty and current Graduate Students are encouraged to attend (Zoom link will be sent to the Department). 

    Oct 19, 2021

    • Magen Lord presented the poster, “Sexually dimorphic effects of a Western Diet on brain mitochondrial bioenergetics and neurocognitive function,” at alive virtual symposium put on by the neuroscience department on 10/15. A photo of the poster was shared on the NUTR Facebook page. 
    • NUTR Seminar: Virginia Stallings will present a seminar entitled, "Mechanisms of Action and Clinical Indications for Encala, a New Structured Lipid Nutritional Therapy," on Wednesday, 10/20 at 11:30am. Dr. Stallings is Professor of Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. View further details on the seminar website.  
    • SDA Meeting: Interested in policy and advocacy in the nutrition field? Then you'll love this week's guest speaker. Interim Director of the Emory DI program, Michelle Gooden, will be with us this Wednesday at 6:00 pm (10/20 in Dawson Hall Room 208). See you all there or on Zoom!
    • Virtual Open House: Please join us for our Annual Virtual Open house to learn more about the Graduate Programs in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. Friday, 10/29 1:30pm - 4:00pm. Interested applicants should click here to register. Faculty and current Graduate Students are encouraged to attend (Zoom link will be sent to the Department). 

    Oct 12, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: John Glendinning will present a seminar entitled, "Cephalic Control of Insulin Release in Mice," on Wednesday, 10/13 at 11:30am. Dr. Glendinning is a Professor in the Department of Biology, Neuroscience and Behavior in the Barnard College at Columbia University. View further details on our seminar website.  
    • Caree Cotwright will moderate Partnership for a Healthier America’s virtual event for early childhood educators on 10/13 at 2:00pm ET. Join this event to hear about PHA’s new campaign, “Veggies Early & Often,” and get inspired by leaders in early childhood education who are making it their mission to raise a generation of veggie lovers. Registration is free and open to all. Click here to register today! This event was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 10/8. 
    • Carree Cotwright spoke at the NIH workshop, STRIVE for Change: Weaving Translation and Implementation Science into the Fabric of Health Disparities Research, on 10/8.  
    • To mark the 75th anniversary of the signing of the National School Lunch Act, please join the Russell B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies for the second annual Food, Power, and Politics Lecture on 10/19 from 5:30-7:00pm via zoom. Speakers are Wendi Gosliner, Project Scientist in the Nutrition Policy Institute at the University of California, Susan B. Levine, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois in Chicago, and Andrew R. Ruis, Associate Director for Research in Epistemic Analytics at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Click here to register. 

    Oct 06, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Alumna Alissa Wilson will present a seminar entitled, "From the Lab to the Label: Being a Nutrition Scientist at PepsiCo," on Wednesday, 10/6 at 11:30am. Dr. Wilson is a Nutrition Science Director at PepsiCo in New York. View further details on the seminar website.  
    • Reminder: The Graduate Student Organization is hosting a fall outing to Washington Farms on Friday, 10/8 from 7:00-10:30 pm. Note: Please buy your tickets PRIOR to arriving at the event for everyone coming with you for Friday, 10/8, (anytime 6-7:30pm works). Tickets are ~$15. Purchase on the Washington Farms website and RSVP for the GSO at this link.

    Sep 28, 2021

    • The Graduate Student Organization is hosting a Fall Outing to Washington Farms to help foster an improved sense of community. Come join the GSO on Friday 10/8 for a bonfire, corn maze, pumpkin patch, and all sorts of fall activities! It will be about $15 a person for the entry fee. The GSO understands that some people are struggling with finances in graduate school during the pandemic, so if you would like to join, but don't have the entry fee, please send an email to the GSO President, Jaclyn Barta, at jaclyn.barta@uga.edu for more information on financial resources, or for any questions for this event. An RSVP email with more details will be sent out this week. 
    • NUTR Seminar: Myles Faith, will present a seminar entitled, “Rapid Eating and Obesity Risk in Early Childhood: Can Eating Speed be RePaced?” on Wednesday, 9/29 at 11:30am. Dr. Myles S. Faith is a Professor of Counseling in the School of Educational Psychology at the University of Buffalo Graduate School of Education. View further details on the seminar website.  
    • SDA meeting on 9/29 - NUTR alumna Madison Spek will speak about her experience in private practice.

    Sep 21, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Paul MacLean, will present a seminar entitled, "Exercise, Individual Variability, and Weight Loss Maintenance," on 9/22 from 11:30am-12:20pm via zoom. Dr. MacLean is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. View further details on the Seminar website. 
    • Emma Laing presented the talk, “You are not what you eat: Exploring non-diet approaches to health,” at the NEHP Diversity Symposium, titled Training Compassionate Educators - A Focus on Marginalized Communities, on 9/21.

    Sep 08, 2021

    • NUTR Seminar: Stephanie Correa, Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology at UCLA, will present a seminar entitled, "Estrogenic Modulation of Thermoregulatory Neural Circuits in Mice," on 9/8 from 11:30am –12:20pm. View further details on the seminar website. 

    Sep 01, 2021

    • Barbara Grossman, Dietetic Internship Director and Clinical Professor, will be retiring from the University of Georgia effective 9/1. Please join us in honoring her at a Virtual Retirement Event on 9/17 from 4:00 pm-5:30 pm. Click here to register.  
    • NUTR Seminar: Please join us for our first NUTR seminar of the fall 2021 semester. Linda Bartoshuk from the University of Florida will present a seminar entitled, “Taste and Nutrition,” on 9/1 from 11:30 am-12:20 pm. View further details on the Seminar website. 

    Aug 24, 2021

    • Emily Noble was invited to speak at the International Regulatory Neuropeptide Society annual meeting. Dr. Noble presented her talk entitled, “Central Oxytocin and Eating Behavior” on 8/9.  
    • NUTR seminar: Dr. Linda Bartoshuk will present a seminar entitled, “Taste and Nutrition” on Wednesday, 9/1 at 11:30am. Dr. Bartoshuk is a Professor in the Department of Foods Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Florida. View details here. Seminar announcements and zoom links will be sent weekly by our GSO Vice President, Jessica Strosahl.

    Aug 10, 2021

    • Emma Laing delivered a workshop on 8/4 titled, “Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle While Going Through a Work Transition,” for the Dickinson College Center for Advising, Internships & Lifelong Career Development Industry Immersion Series.
    • The following posters/oral presentations were delivered by our department this week:  

                    2021 SNEB Annual Conference (8/8-8/10) 

      o    Bell, D., Cotto-Rivera, E., Penn, A., Lee, J. S. (2021). Online Nutrition Education Resources for Low-income Georgian Populations: Interest among Community- and Clinic-based Organizations. 

      o    Powell, A. P., Herron, B. A., Sanville, L., Cotto-Rivera, E., Soler, A., Lee, J. S. (2021). Formative Evaluation of a Culturally Adapted Spanish Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Curriculum for Low-income Hispanic Adults.  

      o    Slagel, N., Newman, T., Sanville, L., Dallas, J., Cotto-Rivera, E., Moore, J., Roberts, A., Lee, J. S. (2021). The Effects of a Community- and Clinical-based Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (FVRx) with Expanded Nutrition Education for Low-income Individuals.  

      o    Herron, B. A., Anthony, D., Cotto-Rivera, E., Lee, J. S. (2021). Needs Assessment for a Mobile Text Messaging Intervention for SNAP-eligible Adults.   

      o    Laing, E.M., Slagel, N.W., Clifford, D.E., Hightower, W., Harris, C.L., Wang, Y., Hall, D.B. (2021). Imparting Anti-Diet and Weight Inclusive Approaches in a University Dietetics Curriculum. 

                    2021 Georgia Gerontology Society Annual Conference (8/9-8/11, Buford, GA) 

      o    Walker, T. A., Lee, J. S. (2021). Perspectives of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible Older Adults following SNAP Benefit Receipt.

    Jul 28, 2021

    • Emily Noble spoke in the presidential symposium at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior meeting, which was held 7/12-15. The title of her talk was, "Western dietary factors and neurocognitive dysfunction: impact of sex, age, and diet composition."
    • Emma Laing delivered a Well-Being Training & Development workshop to UGA faculty and staff on "Exploring non-diet approaches to health" on 7/14.
    • The 7/14 interview with Elizabeth Andress that was live-streamed by Partnership for Food Safety Education, "In a Pickle: Top Safety Questions on Home Canning," is available for viewing here.

    Jul 14, 2021

    • On Wednesday, 7/14, at 2:00 PM, Elizabeth Andress will be participating in a "Knowledge Exchange" for the Partnership for Food Safety Education on food preservation. This will be a live audio conversation that will be posted to their website afterwards. The event was also promoted on the Cooks Info Twitter page. Register at this link.

    Jun 29, 2021

    • Congratulations to Allison Rautmann who successfully defended her MS thesis on Tuesday, 6/15. The title of her talk was, "Microbiota and the Modulation of Food Intake and Hippocampal-Dependent Cognitive Function." A photo of Allison was posted on the NUTR Facebook page.
    • Tracey Brigman presented "Fun Ways to Teach Cooking Methods and Food Safety Using Online Videos" at the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Virtual Conference on Friday, 6/18.

    Jun 15, 2021

    • Congratulations to Hannah Wilson who successfully defended her PhD dissertation on Tuesday, 6/8! The title of her talk was, "Implementation and Health Outcomes of a Social Support-Enhanced Cooperative Extension Diabetes Prevention Program." A photo of Hannah was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 6/9.

    Jun 08, 2021

    • Tracey Brigman conducted a Home Food Preservation Workshop on 5/25-28. Photos can be viewed in the FACS Flickr album.

    May 25, 2021

    • Yuta Ishikawa presented two posters at the American Heart Association Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health virtual conference on 5/20 and 5/21 (co-authors: Emma Laing, Alex Anderson, Donglan Zhang, Rupal Trivedi-Kapoor, and Elisabeth Sattler):
      • Comparison of diagnostic methods for diabetes diagnosis in patients with heart failure: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis
      • The level of adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension Diet is associated with the severity of insulin resistance among community-dwelling heart failure patients: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Analysis
    • UGA FACS Agents presented on the topic of food perseveration on the podcast, "Two Agents & the FACS" on 5/24. To listen, visit this site (Episode 12).

    May 11, 2021

    • Mark your calendars: The Partnership for a Healthier America Virtual Summit 2021 will take place on 5/12 at 1:00 pm ET. Our Caree Cotwright will be presenting "How Veggies Early & Often Can Raise a Generation of Veggie Lovers." Register for free here. This event was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/11.
    • Tracey Brigman presented as part of a two-person panel, "Restaurant Reset: Menus and Trends," for UGA's Small Business Development Center Webinar Series, on 5/11.
    • Elizabeth Andress’ Virtual Retirement Event on Friday, 5/7, was a tremendous success. Linked here is Dean Fox’s speech summarizing several highlights of Dr. Andress' career.

    May 04, 2021

    • Yura Son delivered our departmental seminar on 4/28, titled "Lipid Lowering Effects of Cottonseed Oil: Current Evidence and Future Directions."
    • Congratulations to Abigail Starcher who successfully defended her MS thesis, titled "Growth Differentiation Factor 11: Genetic Regulation and Implications for Human Disease" on 4/27.
    • Congratulations to Caroline Cerminaro who successfully defended her MS thesis, titled "The Use of Passive Dietary Assessment among Breastfeeding Mothers in Ghana" on 4/28. A photo of Caroline was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 4/30.

    Apr 22, 2021

    • Julie Jeon delivered our departmental seminar on 4/21, titled "Effect of a Ketogenic Diet on Alzheimer’s Disease."
    • Stacy Zhang from the UGA Department of Health Policy delivered our departmental seminar on 4/14, titled "Sodium and Cardiovascular Health: Implications for Nutrition Policy." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Dietetics major Julia Lance submitted a poster that was showcased at the CURO Symposium held on 4/12-4/13 titled, "The Positive Association between Body Mass Index and Bone Mineral Density is Attenuated in Youth with Extreme Obesity." Julia’s faculty mentor for the project was Joseph Kindler.

    Apr 13, 2021

    • Edward Sazonov delivered our departmental seminar on 4/7, titled "Sensor Technology to Measure and Intervene on Eating Behavior." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Apr 06, 2021

    • Claire de La Serre will be presenting at the 13th annual Nutrition-Neuroscience meeting sponsored by the University of Navarra and Bordeaux Neurocampus on 4/22. The event is free, but registration is required at this link.
    • Tanja Adam from Maastricht University delivered our departmental seminar on 3/31, titled "The gut and brain of lifestyle intervention in overweight and pre-diabetic individuals." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Mar 30, 2021

    • Our Chat with Chums and Alums: Circle of 7 event held on 3/26 by the FDN Alumni Relations Committee was a tremendous success. Many thanks to the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who participated. Alumni panelists included Marie Spano, Amy Goss, Lori Maggioni, Valerie Buckley, Trey Sanders, Cherie Rooks, and Colette Durden.
    • Ali Berg will be among the presenters at the Community-based participatory research: 3 – Matchmaking & community needs event on Tuesday, 4/6 at 1:00 PM. This session will provide examples of how UGA researchers can recognize, address, and meet the research community’s needs in their work. Register for the Zoom session here.

    Mar 10, 2021

    • Allie Lindke delivered our departmental seminar on 3/3 for her doctoral dissertation defense. The title of her presentation was, "Development, acceptance and consumption of plant-based protein entrees in the National School Lunch Program."
    • Jenna Gibbs from McGill University delivered our departmental seminar on 3/10, titled "The impact of exercise and nutrition on bone health." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Congratulations to the Peer Nutrition Educators whose proposal "Redefining Effective Virtual Education - Experiences Learned by UGA’s Peer Nutrition Educators," was selected for presentation at the UGA PLaTO Peer Educator Student-Led Conference on 3/24-25.

    Mar 02, 2021

    • Ninfa Pena-Purcell, a research scientist at Texas A&M's Center for Population Health and Aging, delivered our departmental seminar on 2/24. The title was, "Reaching minority populations with tailored diabetes education: research to reality." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Feb 23, 2021

    • The University Health Center is hosting a spoken word event about body image, eating disorders, and disordered eating this Wednesday, 2/24 at 7PM. Spot FDN alumna, Staci Belcher MC’ing the event! This event was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/22.
    • For upcoming departmental seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Feb 11, 2021

    • Yuta Ishikawa delivered our departmental seminar on 2/3, titled, "Pros and cons of Hemoglobin A1c as a diagnostic method for diabetes."
    • Jamie Gahche, a Nutritional Epidemiologist from the NIH, delivered our departmental seminar on 2/10, titled, "Dietary Supplement Use in the U.S." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • The following FDN students, faculty, and alumni will be presenting at the GNC Annual Conference 2/25-26 (if you are interested in attending, registration remains open until 2/19):
    • Caree Cotwright
    • Chisom Okoli
    • Donna Martin (keynote speaker)
    • Elizabeth Andress
    • Emma Laing
    • Hannah Wilson
    • Julie Dean
    • Kassidy Sharpe
    • Katherine Ingerson
    • Tracey Brigman

    Feb 02, 2021

    • Ginnefer Cox delivered our departmental seminar on 1/20, titled "Looking beyond the sensory booth setting: confessions of a non-traditional sensory scientist."
    • Jeffrey Hunger, Assistant Professor at Miami University, delivered our departmental seminar on 1/27, titled "Weight stigma and disordered eating: insights from social psychology." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Jan 19, 2021

    • Caree Cotwright will be a featured speaker on a panel with the Partnership for a Healthier America on 1/26 at 11:00am EST. The campaign is focused on more veggies for our "Littlest Eaters." Please visit this link to join the virtual presentation.
    • Courtney Paolicelli, Lead Analyst and Team Lead for WIC Evaluation Research, delivered our departmental seminar on 1/13, titled "Research on WIC: An Overview of USDA Food and Nutrition Service Studies." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Jan 05, 2021

    Dec 15, 2020

    • A joyous celebration was had by all who attended the retirement celebration of Richard Lewis on Friday, 12/11 via Zoom. A photo of Dr. Lewis' event was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/14.

    Dec 10, 2020

    • FDN Graduate Students delivered our departmental seminar on 12/9 titled, "Part 2 - Obesity and the Modern Diet." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Dec 02, 2020

    • Amber Alhadeff from the University of Pennsylvania, delivered our departmental seminar on 12/2 titled, "Nutrient Effects on Gut-Hypothalamic Signaling." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • The FDN graduate students delivered our departmental seminar on 11/18 titled, "Obesity and the Modern Diet."
    • FDN alumna Michelle Gooden visited our MNT-1 class on 11/20 via Zoom. Michelle is a clinical dietitian and the dietetic internship coordinator at Emory University Hospital, and she lectured on the importance of policy and advocacy in the field of dietetics. A photo was posted to the FDN Facebook page on 11/20.

    Nov 17, 2020

    • Charles Billington delivered our departmental seminar on 11/11 titled, "How Brain Science Helps Obesity Treatment." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Lilian Sattler moderated the session CM.EC.668 - "How I Did This: Lessons Learned in Developing a Career in Cardiometabolic Health" at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020 (virtual meeting) on Sunday, 11/15.
    • Lynn Bailey chaired a symposium and presented a talk at the International Micronutrient Global Conference (virtual meeting) held 11/9-11. The title of the symposium she chaired was: "Improving folate status in women of reproductive age to reduce the risk of neural tube defects globally." The title of the symposium presentation delivered by Dr. Bailey was: "Knowledge about folate status in women of reproductive age."

    Nov 10, 2020

    • Ernie Blevins delivered our departmental seminar on 11/4 titled, "Use of oxytocin as a therapeutic strategy to treat obesity in diet-induced obese rodents and nonhuman primates." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Elizabeth Andress will be presenting a webinar for AAFCS on "Current Science and Practice in Home Food Preservation" on Wednesday, 11/11 at 4:00 PM. For registration information, visit this link.
    • On Wednesday, 11/11, at 6:00 PM join our Student Dietetic Association for their 3rd annual Dietetic Internship Forum. SDA members, check your email for the Zoom link. If you are not a member of our SDA and would like to attend the DI Forum, email Dr. Laing for the link (emonk@uga.edu). View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 11/10 for more information.

    Nov 03, 2020

    • Katherine Ingerson presented our FDN Seminar on 10/28, titled, "RDNs in Collegiate Dining: COVID Implications on Nutrition." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Caree Cotwright presented a talk titled, "From Policy to Practice: Promoting Healthy Beverages in Early Childhood," on 10/26 for the Pennsylvania State University Department of Nutritional Sciences Research Colloquium.
    • On 10/23, Dr. Cotwright presented for the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR)'s "Interactions between COVID-19 and Childhood Obesity: Setting a Research Agenda." On a panel with 3 other childhood obesity experts, Dr. Cotwright spoke specifically about "The Effects of COVID-19 on Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education."

    Oct 20, 2020

    • Suzanne Higgs presented our FDN Seminar on 10/14, titled, "Social Influence of Eating: How Eating with Others Affects Food Intake." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Oct 13, 2020

    • James McCutcheon presented our FDN Seminar on 10/7 titled, "The Role of Dopamine in Generating an Appetite for Protein." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Students in MNT-1 heard from FDN alumna Major Lori W. Maggioni, MS, RDN, CSP, LD, Program Manager for Army Dental Corps Recruiting and Army Medical Specialist Corps Recruiting at the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Headquarters in Ft. Knox, KY. A photo of the Zoom presentation was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/12.

    Sep 29, 2020

    • Brie Truner-McGrievy presented our FDN Seminar on 9/23 titled, "Innovative Ways to Improve the Public’s Health: Focus on Dietary interventions and Tech-Based Solutions." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

    Sep 22, 2020

    • For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Angie Garcia and Laura Leigh Richardson guest lectured for MNT-1 during a short series on Celiac Disease and pediatric food allergies last week. Photos of their Zoom presentations were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/18.

    Sep 15, 2020

    • Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim presented our FDN Seminar on 9/9 titled, "Therapeutic use of the Ketogenic diet: current evidence for a role of the microbiota." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • FDN alumna and FACS Pacesetter Award winner, Amy Goss, delivered a guest lecture via Zoom in FDNS 8530 - Nutrition and Disease Processes-I on 9/8. She spoke to our students about her research in the area of low carbohydrate diets and obesity-related conditions. A photo of Dr. Goss was added to the FDN Facebook page on 9/9.
    • FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00 pm. Visit this link to register.
    • Caree Cotwright will be presenting a webinar on Friday 9/25 hosted by Healthy Eating Research and titled, "Increasing Equity in Community-Based Nutrition Research." Dr. Cotwright and other panelists will describe a framework for increasing equity impact in research, share their experiences applying and carrying out principles of equitable evaluation in their own work, and address the added complexity of issues such as white privilege and institutional racism when designing and carrying out research. Register here if you are interested in attending.
    • A plenary lecture at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium on Friday, 9/25. His presentation is titled, "Defining the Influence of Type 2 Diabetes on the Growing Skeleton: Early Insights and Next Steps." Register here if you are interested in attending.
    • An invited seminar on 9/21 for the Emory University School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes titled, "Measurement and Threats to Childhood Bone Health: A Focus on Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes."
    • Joseph Kindler delivered an invited seminar at the 2020 ASBMR Virtual Annual Meeting Nutrition Working Group on 9/13 titled, "Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and the Growing Skeleton." Dr. Kindler also received an invitation to present at two upcoming seminars:

    Sep 08, 2020

    • Allie Lindke presented our FDN Seminar on 9/2 titled, "The Impact of Changes made to Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Child Nutrition." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
    • Several FDN students (including Bailey Davis, Becca Gould, Freida Lim, and Jake Conner), alumni (including Emily Yates, Whitney Okie, Neil Holliday, Sarah Catherine Black, Ivy Odom, and Beth Schuler), and faculty (including Lynn Bailey, Tracey Brigman, Emma Laing, and Rob Pazdro), participated in the annual FACS Leadership Retreat via Zoom on 8/29. Photos of the retreat were posted on the FACS Facebook page on 9/2.

    Sep 01, 2020

    • Emma Laing will host the DICAS Workshop Part-I on Wednesday, 9/2 at 6:00 pm for seniors and post-baccalaureate students applying to dietetic internships this year. Members of the Student Dietetic Association should check their email for the Zoom link. A flyer was shared on the SDA Facebook page on 8/31.

    Aug 25, 2020

    • Ali Berg and Jackie Dallas, Clarke County FACS Agent, have obtained approval to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program through USG and to UGA faculty and staff. The series begins today, 8/25, but there may still be spaces. The National Diabetes Prevention Program is FREE and open to any full time, benefits eligible employee of UGA in our district and to those who qualify from the five University of North Georgia campuses. One of the primary reasons health insurance premiums increased this past year was the spike in new diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis of pre-diabetes is reversible, and this program has an almost 60% success rate! That means cost savings all around and a healthier workforce. Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to do something wonderful for your health and well-being! View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 8/24, and contact Jackie Dallas at jdallas@uga.edu for more details.

    Aug 18, 2020

    • Allie Lindke and Katherine Ingerson presented abstracts at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) conference this summer, and Allie’s was chosen as an oral abstract. The citations are:
      • Allie Lindke, Debra Morris, Caree Cotwright, Travis Smith, Leann Birch, Ginnefer Cox. O12 Utilizing Sensory Evaluation Methodology in the Development of Plant-based Protein Entrees for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Jul 2020.
      • Katherine Ingerson, Mariah McDaniel, Lisa Renzi-Hammond, Heather Padilla, Janani Thapa, Alison Berg, Ginnefer Cox. P66 The 'Healthy' Dining Hall: How Does Student Perception Influence Eating Behaviors and Perceived Healthiness of College Dining Halls? Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Jul 2020.
    • Katherine Ingerson also presented at the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) conference on 6/16. The title of her talk was, "The Ideal Dining Hall: Perception and Self-Efficacy."

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    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.

    Oct 18, 2022

    • Alexa Burnett is starting a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Piedmont Athens Regional.
    • Markita Lewis started a new position as Marketing and Communications Associate and Registered Dietitian at the National Peanut Board.
    • Sylvia Poulos, Medical Science Liaison at Recordati Rare Diseases, recently supported the #RaceForResearch during a vacation in France! While there she rode over 250 miles with more than 36,000 ft of climbing, often along mountains on the same route as the Tour de France. Dr. Poulos races for the largest women’s club/team in the southeast and makes time to provide nutrition clinics for the women each year. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 

    Oct 11, 2022

    • Anthony Chiu accepted a new position as nutrition education coordinator at the UGA Health Center. 
    • Caroline Wieler started a new position as a Registered Dietitian at Emory Healthcare.

    Oct 04, 2022

    • Jayla Thurman started a new position as a Oncology Dietitian at Cancer Treatment Centers of America. 

    Sep 27, 2022

    • Abby Bailey started a new position as clinical dietitian at TriStar Skyline Medical Center. 
    • Taylor Newman was recently promoted to Director of Nutrition at Kroger. 

    Sep 20, 2022

    • Congratulations to Liana Guarneiri for passing the RD exam this weekend! Dr. Guarneiri’s photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages. 
    • Samantha Hill started a new position as a Patient Care Technician at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

    Sep 13, 2022

    • Jaclyn Barta passed her RD exam, received licensure, and started a new position as a clinical dietitian at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. 
    • Ana Ulloa started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Sodexo. 
    • Emily Gattiker started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Piedmont.

    Sep 06, 2022

    • Caroline (Henning) Hughes started a new position as a Nutrition Counselor at the UGA Health Center. 
    • Trey Sanders has been elected as President of the Cascadia Section at the Institute of Food Technologists 
    •  Amanda Kennedy passed her RD exam and was promoted to WIC Dietitian at the Georgia Department of Public Health.

    Aug 30, 2022

    • Kathryn Kear was highlighted by Brigham and Women's Hospital as one of five senior clinical dietitians to recently pass the Certification Examination for Nutrition Support Clinicians (CNSC) in this press release published on 8/25.  
    • Tyler Roof started a new position as the Director of Football Nutrition at the University of Utah. 
    • Ellen Schaefer passed her CDR exam and is now working as a clinical dietitian with Morrison Healthcare at Emory Decatur hospital. 
    • Isabella Morin received certification as an Intermediate Level Nutrition Response Practitioner and started a new position as an RD at the private practice “Health and Wellness Center” in Nashville, TN. 

    Aug 23, 2022

    • Skye Estroff was featured in the article, “Grab a fork, hit the road” in Georgia Magazine (courtesy of GEORGIA Magazine). Read the story here. 
    • Maya Keator recently passed her RD exam and has started a new position in a residential eating disorder center.

    Aug 16, 2022

    • Claudette Bailey earned her School nutrition Specialist credential from the School Nutrition Association.
    • Sarima Moosa started a new position as Anesthesia Technician at East Alabama Health.
    • Michael Sabrin started a new position as Principle Product Developer at Whole Foods Market.
    • Jazmine Medrano started a new position as the Health Equity Community Program Director at the Metro Atlanta American Heart Association. A photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/15.

    Aug 09, 2022

    • Samantha Drop was one of only four UGA alumni student-athletes to receive a $10,000 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship! Read more about Sam’s accomplishment here. This news was also shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.
    • Shriya Bhatnagar started a new position as a graduate research assistant of Bioinformatics and Statistical Analysis at the University of South Florida.
    • Jacob Borland started a new position as registered dietician at Crestview Health and Rehab, the state’s largest nursing home that is operated by Grady.

    Aug 02, 2022

    • Melanie Abron started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Grady Health System. 
    • Trey Sanders was promoted to Sr. Manager, Research & Development at Bulletproof 360.

    Jul 26, 2022

    • Megan Govedich will be vacating her position as full-time Associate Producer for The VeryVera Show and has asked that we share this opportunity in the NUTR/FACS community. Megan was able to apply her nutrition and culinary background in this position in a fun and creative way. If interested, email Vera at vstewart@veryvera.com with your resume.
    • Sarah Catherine (Black) Fowler accepted a new position as the Decatur High School Culinary Arts teacher.
    • Paige Wilson was featured by the Sports and Human Performance Nutrition DPG in an Instagram post on 7/14.
    • Courtney Still Brown won the 2022 Rising Star of Georgia 4-H at the GA 4-H State Congress. A photo of Dr. Brown was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 7/20.

    Jul 12, 2022

    • Athena Braio (dietetics) started a new position as the Olympic Sports Dietitian at UAB.
    • Caroline Wieler (dietetics) started a new position as Registered Dietitian at BodyScienceRD.
    • Skye Estroff (dietetics) will serve on the 2022-2023 FACS Alumni Executive Board Marketing Committee effective 7/1. New FACS Alumni Board members from our department include Anthony Chiu (dietetics/consumer foods) and Lynsey Singleton (family and consumer sciences education).

    Jun 15, 2022

    • Liana Guarneiri started a new position as Clinical Scientist at MB Clinical Research.
    • Madisyn Wells graduated with a master of science in nutrition and wellness from Bastyr University.
    • Camaria Welch will be starting a new position as an Oncology Clinical Dietitian Specialist at Northside Hospital.

    Jun 07, 2022

    • Trae Cown was featured on the podcast FuelCast By Georgia School Nutrition Program on 5/8 in the episode, “Agility and Accuracy in School Nutrition with Area Consultant Trae Cown.”
    • Taylor Newman was featured on the podcast The Medical Minute By Cincinnati Cancer Advisors on 4/17 in the episode, “Food as Medicine Feat. Kroger Health's Taylor Newman!” 
    • Sylvia Poulos wrote a Letter to the Editor published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on 6/1 titled, “Treatment of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity Should Involve Nutrition Expertise in Diagnosis of These Diseases.”
    • Skye Estroff was featured in the Fox 5 Atlanta segment, “The best places to get soft serve around metro Atlanta,” on 5/12.
    • Amy Goss is part of a team awarded a $3.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Investigators will assess diet’s impact on mobility, physical and cognitive function, as well as on pain, fatigue, sleep, mood and anxiety in people with Multiple Sclerosis. Read the press release from UAB published on 5/11, here.
    • Taylor Lowe started a new position as Nutritionist at PHFE WIC, a program of Heluna Health in California.
    • Wells Ross started a new position as Registered Dietitian at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
    • Jordan (Sylvester) Hill started a new position as Registered Dietitian Expert at Thrive Health Holdings.

    May 17, 2022

    • Marina Tandoh, Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology at KNUST in Kumasi, Ghana, is part of a team that recently won a contest organized by UC Irvine. Dr. Tandoh's team won the Grand Prize of the 2022 Big Ideas Contest on 5/4 for their innovative idea to use plant-based approaches to solve anemia by developing the “SMART Cookie.” Learn more about the team and the generous prize they won by following @BigIdeasContest on Twitter.

    May 10, 2022

    • Alec Pienta started a new position as Coordinator of Food and Nutrition Services in Cobb County School District.
    • Katie Graham started a new position as Registered Dietitian/Diabetes Educator at Atlanta Diabetes Associates.
    • Jayla Thurman accepted a position with Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA as a clinical dietitian to start in August 2022.
    • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as a clinical dietitian at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

    Apr 26, 2022

    • Courtney Keith started a new job as School Nutrition Director in the Early County School System.

    Apr 19, 2022

    • Ashleigh Childs was featured in the April-May edition of the Thomasville Scene Magazine (page 22) in the article, “Take a little “Egg-stra” care with food safety!” This article was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/14.
    • Savannah Veal started a new position as Territory Sales Specialist at Azurity Pharmaceuticals.

    Apr 12, 2022

    • Amanda Kennedy was featured in the NDTR Spotlight podcast episode, “The Benefits of working at WIC” on 4/1.
    • Marissa Maule started a new position as a clinical dietitian at Grady Health System.
    • Lauren Tinkey started a new position as RDN at Veritas Collaborative, LLC.
    • Zach Grunewald, Coordinator, Metabolic and Bariatric Program at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, has been appointed Adjunct-Assistant Professor of Surgery at Emory University.

    Mar 30, 2022

    • Camaria Welch has been selected as the Nominating Committee Chair-Elect for the Oncology Nutrition DPG for the 2022-2023 membership year.
    • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as a clinical dietitian at Wellstar Health System.
    • Trey Sanders wrote the article, “What are greens? 6 things to look for in a greens powder supplement,” published by BulletProof on 2/21.

    Mar 15, 2022

    • Lianni Maldonado started a new position as Bariatric and GI Dietitian at Augusta University Health.
    • Ivy Odom authored the Southern Living article, "The South's Best College Town 2022: Athens, Georgia," published on 3/8.

    Mar 01, 2022

    • Tyler Roof is starting a new position as Director of Performance Nutrition at Appalachian State University.
    • Kate Sprenger started a new position as Associate Category Manager of Food Programs at RaceTrac.
    • Congratulations to Jessica Kinsey on her acceptance to the Lincoln Memorial University School of Medical Sciences PA program. Photos of Jessica were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 2/23.

    Feb 22, 2022

    • Skye Estroff is the star of Foodie Road Trip, and season 1 of the show is now streaming. Skye says, "This is a show you can dive into for something light, bright, and food-filled. Learn about the tenacity it takes to own a local restaurant and how food connects us all!" Go to foodieroadtrip.com for the full list of streaming options.
    • Congratulations to Julie Dean who started a new position as Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Associate at Nestle.
    • Congratulations to Freida Lim on starting a new position as Diving Coach and Executive at Singapore Swimming Association.

    Feb 15, 2022

    • Morgan Rossi has a new position working as an outpatient dietitian for Nutritious Thoughts in Asheville, NC. Her areas of expertise include: Disordered eating, Health at Every Size®, Anti-diet approach, Chronic dieting, Nutrition for competitive and recreational athletes, Body neutrality/body image concerns, Mindfulness/Intuitive eating, Co-occurring mental illness, and Identity-affirming care. Morgan’s photo was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 2/14.

    Feb 08, 2022

    • Charlie Mustard has been selected as a presenter at this year's TEDxUGA event. Charlie is the longtime head roaster at Jittery Joe’s, and he earned his Master of Science in our department. As an engaged Athens community member, Mustard is an outspoken advocate for the creativity and passion found in the Classic City. 
    • Rhea Sharma started a new position as Registered Dietitian for the company Nutrition Solutions for Me.

    Feb 01, 2022

    • Congratulations to Kinsey Hargis who is one of only two Barbara Woodland Scholarship recipients offered by the Sodexo Dietetic Internship. Kinsey is a graduate of our Double Dawgs program, and her photo was shared on the Sodexo Facebook and Instagram pages in recognition of this award on 1/28.

    Jan 25, 2022

    • Kate Lane started a new position as Nutrition Education Coordinator at the University of Georgia Health Center. 
    • Holly Samples started a new position as Senior Client Success Manager at Bigfoot Biomedical.

    Jan 18, 2022

    • Zachary Grunewald, Coordinator of the Metabolic and Bariatric Program at Emory Bariatric Center, has been working on developing a new weight loss program at Johns Creek Hospital that was featured in a recent press release and on the front page of the Johns Creek City Lifestyle Magazine. 
    • Whitney Bignell started a new position as assistant professor and DPD director at East Tennessee State University. 
    • Brittany Bogusz started a new position as Nutritionist for Aspire Nutrition, LLP. 
    • Chandler (Winstead) Davis started a new job at Restor Metabolix in Athens where she will be providing nutrition counseling and nutrition education as a registered dietitian. 
    • Brianna (Allison) Hannasch has just received her certification as a Certified Lactation Counselor. 
    • Sydney Kayler was accepted to Mercer University’s Physician Assistant Studies program, which will begin January 2023.  
    • Amanda Kennedy was a guest on the NDTR Spotlight podcast, “Building a Career at WIC,” which premiered on 1/7. The link to the podcast episode was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 1/10.

    Dec 21, 2021

    Dec 14, 2021

    • Congratulations to Alexa Caras for passing the RD exam and starting a new job as a dietitian for Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
    • Congratulations to Wells Ross for starting a new position as RDN at Atlanta Wellness Collective. 
    • Congratulations to Samara Pattiasina for starting a new position as clinical dietitian at Stanford Children’s Hospital.

    Dec 07, 2021

    • Congratulations to NUTR alumna Jazmine Medrano (BSFCS '15 in Consumer Foods) who received the Supervisor of the Year Award on 11/17 at the 2021 EFNEP & SNAP Ed Conference at Rock Eagle! This award was given to Jazmine in recognition of her efforts in helping program assistants reach their personal and professional goals and leading the way for establishing new community partnerships. Jazmine serves as an EFNEP supervisor for Dekalb, Muscogee, and Talbot counties. Photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 12/1.

    Nov 30, 2021

    • Donna Martin, nutrition director for the Burke County school district, was featured in the Washington Post story on 11/24 titled, “Inside one Georgia school district’s battle to serve healthy, homemade food despite shortages and soaring prices.” This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages on 11/29.
    • Each year, six preceptors within the US are awarded the Outstanding Preceptor Award from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors group. For the South Central region, Cindy Culver, MS, RDN, LD, Director of School Nutrition, Marietta City Schools, was the winner. She received her plaque and monetary award at the NDEP Member Meeting held on 10/21. Cindy’s photo was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 4/6.

    Nov 16, 2021

    • Markita Lewis wrote the article, “9 Supplements to Take on a Vegan Diet According to a Dietitian,” for wellnessverge published on 9/28.
    • Allie Lindke started a new position as Account Executive at Farmer’s Business Network, Inc.
    • Christine Swearingen started a new position as a clinical dietitian for the US Department of Veterans Affairs.

    Nov 09, 2021

    • Alissa Wilson has been promoted to Nutrition Science Director, Europe at PepsiCo.  
    • Cara Morrison, MPH Candidate in Behavioral Science & Health Education in the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, was offered the highly competitive ORISE fellowship at the CDC related to foodborne, waterborne, and fungal infections.

    Nov 03, 2021

    • Stephen Varverakis started a new position as Dining and Nutritional Services Manager at High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation.

    Oct 26, 2021

    • Congratulations to Emily Hance for being promoted to Clinical Dietitian at Memorial Hermann Health System.

    Oct 19, 2021

    • Congratulations to Madeline Blackadar, Rebecca Reese, Livvy Plageman, and Mallory Johns for receiving their white coats this week! These alumnae are currently enrolled in the class of 2023 Augusta University Dietetic Internship program. A photo of the ceremony was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 10/18. 

    Oct 12, 2021

    • Tiffany Lommel was highlighted in a Cancer Specialists of North Florida post on 10/8 about the importance of RDNs in their practice. This post was also shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 10/12. 
    • Skye Estroff was featured in the Fox 5 Atlanta segment, “Where to get the best pumpkin finds around metro Atlanta,” on 10/8.

    Oct 06, 2021

    • Paige Berger accepted a faculty position at Harvard Medical School in Brigham and Women’s Hospital. 
    • Ashleigh Childs wrote an article in the fall edition of the Thomasville Scene Magazine about how to avoid “food safety fumbles" this football season at your outdoor events. See Ashleigh’s article and the full magazine linked here. 

    Sep 28, 2021

    • Marie Spano was quoted in the article, “11 Ways Your Body Is Telling You That You Aren’t Eating Enough Protein,” published in Well+Good on 9/15. 
    • Skye Estroff was featured in the Fox5 Atlanta segment, “Where to find the best bagels in metro Atlanta” on 9/9. 

    Sep 21, 2021

    • Ellen Handlan started a new position as Child Nutrition Specialist at Long Beach Unified School District in California.

    Sep 14, 2021

    • Emma Epps started a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Northeast Georgia Health System. 
    • Elizabeth Klingbeil was quoted in the article, “A Registered Dietitian Explains Why Food Hangovers Happen (And What To Do About Them),” published in Well+Good on 9/8.

    Sep 08, 2021

    • Sarah Beth Massengale was recently promoted to Registered Dietitian II at Sodexo. 
    • Caroline Barrett started a new position as Graduate Dietitian at Tanner Health System. 
    • Christina Amos started a new position as Sr. Administrative Assistant at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

    Sep 01, 2021

    • Alice Tivzenda just started a new position as Registered Dietitian and Food Services Coordinator at Meals on Wheels Atlanta.

    Aug 24, 2021

    • Kimberlee (Eggers) Anderson has been selected as the Deputy National Director for Nutrition and Food Services for the Department of Veteran Affairs. A photo and press release were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/17. 
    • Riordan Dail just completed her MS/DI through the US Military-Baylor University Graduate Program in Nutrition. She is pictured here at Madigan Army Medical Center, and she will soon be stationed at Camp Humphreys in South Korea working at Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital as the chief of clinical nutrition. Photos of Rio were shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/16. 
    • Ellen Steinberg will be serving on the Georgia Technical Review Committee for Variance and HACCP plans utilized by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Dr. Steinberg joins a team of professionals representing consulting food scientists, academia, district environmental health directors, and other experts who will make science-based decisions to ensure safe operational procedures that mitigate the transmission of foodborne illnesses. A photo of this announcement was added to the NUTR Facebook page on 8/10. 
    • Beverly Hobbs received a promotion to Dietary Manager at Madison Health and Rehabilitation. She is also maintaining her role as Activity Director. This news was shared on the NUTR Facebook page on 8/20. 
    • Caroline Cerminaro has accepted a position at Tulane's Hayward Genetics Center as a metabolic nutritionist. This center is the Gulf South region’s only comprehensive clinical genetics center, offering genetic diagnosis, counseling, and therapy for prenatal, pediatric and adult inherited conditions. Caroline will be providing comprehensive nutrition services for patients with inherited metabolic conditions or inborn errors of metabolism. 

    Aug 10, 2021

    • Lina Abuhamdieh received her RDN credential following the completion of her MS/DI at Georgia State University, and she is currently working at Harmony Nutrition in Atlanta.  
    • Anshena Latimore started a new position as a Clinical Dietitian at Northside Hospital. 

    Jul 28, 2021

    • Shannon Myszkowski will be attending the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston for PA school this September. A photo of Shannon was added to the NUTR Facebook page on 7/15.
    • Lydia Averette will be starting as a full time clinical dietitian at Duke Home Infusion, covering both pediatric and adult patients.
    • Paige Berger is lead author on a paper published in the July 2020 edition of Nutrients, titled, "Association of Prenatal Sugar Consumption with Newborn Brain Tissue Organization."

    Jul 14, 2021

    • Samara Pattiasina accepted a position as an RD at Ceilo House, San Jose, an eating disorder treatment center with locations across the San Francisco Bay area.
    • Skye Estroff appeared on FOX 5 Atlanta on 7/8 to discuss the Pasta Chips TikTok food trend.
    • Caroline Wieler is a recipient of the 2021 Georgia Dietetic Foundation Scholarship.

    Jun 29, 2021

    • Emily Owen was featured in a video by Columbus Regional Healthcare showing how she helps employees take time to relieve stress through "Mindful Movements" each week.
    • Markita Lewis wrote an article for wellness verge, titled, "Do Multivitamins Work and Are They Worth It?," published on 6/18.

    Jun 15, 2021

    • Whitney Bignell received the 2020-2021 Tennessee Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Educator of the Year award. She received this award after just one year on the faculty at ETSU and serving students in Tennessee. A photo of Dr. Bignell and her award was added to the NUTR Facebook page on 6/11.
    • Jordan (Sylvester) Hill started a private practice in September titled 'Hill Health and Sport' and has been contracting with Stronger U, a virtual nutrition coaching company.
    • Clara Norfleet Collie released an e-book titled, "Simple Staples: Your Simplified Guide to Eating Well."
    • Temitope Walker, Senior Hunger Nutrition Coordinator at the Division of Aging Services, was featured in the YouTube video, "Let's Talk Aging Episode #4," on 6/10.

    Jun 08, 2021

    • Ashley Ferira was quoted in the article, "There Are So Many Types Of Salt — Here's An RD's Advice On Picking One," published on 5/21 in MindBodyGreen.
    • Ashleigh Childs was featured in the article, "Childs putting her advanced degree to work in the community," published in the Thomasville Times-Enterprise on 5/26. This article was also shared on the FACS and NUTR Facebook pages.
    • Amy Goss was featured in the article, "Goss receives $3 million NIH grant for family-based diet intervention treating fatty liver disease in adolescents," published in UAB News on 6/1.

    May 25, 2021

    • Silvia Giraudo and Skye Estroff were recently named as new members of the FACS Alumni Board of Directors. Their photos were added to the FDN Facebook page on 5/25.
    • Alissa Wilson, Director, Health & Nutrition Sciences at PepsiCo, will be moderating the webinar "Sweet Success: The Effectiveness of Low-Calorie Sweeteners for Weight Management and Energy Intake Control" on 5/27 at 12 p.m. EDT. Register here if interested.

    May 11, 2021

    • Hadley Gordon accepted a position in Colorado at an outpatient private practice Side by Side Nutrition specializing in eating disorders using a Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating philosophy.

    May 04, 2021

    • Congratulations to Tyler Roof who recently completed her MS/DI from Appalachian State University and accepted a position with Mizzou Athletics as the Football Sports Performance Nutrition Fellow. A photo of Tyler was added to the FDN Facebook page on 4/23.
    • Marie Spano was quoted in a US News & World Report article, "How Long Does It Take to See Fitness Results?" published on 4/22.

    Apr 22, 2021

    • Marie Spano was quoted in Newsweek in the article, "10 Drinks to Replace Your Morning Coffee That Will Help You Stay Awake," published on 4/13.

    Apr 13, 2021

    • Skye Estroff was featured in the April 2021 issue of Jezebel in the article "Skye’s the Limit."

    Apr 06, 2021

    • Kristine Polley was featured as one of the Nutrition Scientists at the Standard Process Inc. Nutrition Innovation Center in a Facebook post on 3/22.
    • Congratulations to Cindy Culver, Director of School Nutrition, Marietta City Schools, for being named our region's (South Central) Outstanding Preceptor Award Winner from the Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Cindy’s photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/6.

    Mar 30, 2021

    • Mel Abron was featured in a National Nutrition Month spotlight by Augusta University on 3/16. This feature was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/17.
    • Alexis Nosiri conducted an Instagram Live cooking demo for the Greater Atlanta Dietetic Association on 3/16 in honor of National Nutrition Month.
    • Trey Sanders was quoted in the article, "A Food Scientist RD Shares His Favorite Veggie + Go-To Nutrient-Dense Meal," published in Mindbodygreen on 3/17. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/18. 
    • Maria Breen was quoted in the article, "Eating for fitness performance: Nutrition insights from a university sports dietitian," published in Mindbodygreen on 3/23. This article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page.

    Mar 16, 2021

    • Skye Estroff was featured in Shoutout Atlanta on 3/2 in the article, "Meet Skye Estroff: Owner of Skye Estroff LLC; a marketing & social media company."
    • Major Lori Maggioni was featured in the article, "How This US Army RD Optimizes Physical Performance Through Personalized Nutrition" (written by FDN alumna Ashley Ferira) in MindBodyGreen on 3/15. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/16.

    Mar 10, 2021

    • Alissa Wilson started a new position as Nutrition Science Director at PepsiCo.
    • Katie Graham started a new position as Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator at Diabetes & Endocrinology Associates, P.C.
    • Amanda Kennedy was featured by the Northeast Health District in honor of National Nutrition Month. Her feature was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/8.
    • A video of Charles "Chip" Ogburn, orthopedic surgeon at Athens Orthopedic Clinic, was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/5.
    • Amy Goss and colleagues published the paper, "Changes in Ghrelin and Glucagon following a Low Glycemic Load Diet in Women with PCOS," in J Clin Endocrinol Metab.

    Mar 02, 2021

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Hadley Gordon for passing the RDN exam on 2/24. Hadley recently completed her MS/DI at Boston University. A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/25.
    • Congratulations to Audrey Green for passing the RDN exam on 2/17. Audrey is an alumna of our Double Dawgs program, and she completed her DI at Virginia Commonwealth University. A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/1.
    • FDN alumna Marie Spano was quoted in the article, "6 Popular Supplements That Don't Actually Work, According to Experts," published on 2/19.
    • FDN alumna Elizabeth Klingbeil was quoted in the article, "How Bad Is It Really to Skip Protein After a Workout?," published on 2/16.

    Feb 23, 2021

    • FDN alumnus Alec Pienta, employed by Cobb County School District - Food & Nutrition Services Department, was featured in this month’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group newsletter. The feature was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/23.

    Feb 11, 2021

    • FDN alumna and 2nd Lt. Riordan Dail wrote the article, "Trust your gut," published by the US Madigan Army Medical Center on 2/2. Rio’s article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/11.

    Jan 19, 2021

    • FDN alumnus Trey Sanders is quoted in the article, "Real Talk: Do Diets Work?" published on 1/4.
    • FDN alumna MAJ Lori Maggioni is quoted in the article, "Army expands medical partnership with Baylor, related jobs expected to grow with H2F focus," published on 1/15.

    Jan 05, 2021

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Ariathni Powell who recently accepted a Clinical Nutritionist position with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program. A photo of Ani was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/16.

    Dec 15, 2020

    • FDN alumnus Trey Sanders, MS, RD, CFS, Research and Development Manager at Bulletproof, was featured on the Dietitians Unknown podcast on 12/10. Trey gave a unique perspective on how he ended up choosing the path of food science as a Registered Dietitian. The episode was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/15.

    Dec 10, 2020

    • FDN alumna Cindy Culver appeared in a segment on the Today Show on 12/1 about how Georgia feeds school children with help from No Child Hungry. The video was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/10.
    • FDN alumna Ashley Ferira wrote the post, "10 Smart, Simple Ways To Improve Your Metabolic Health," published in MindBodyGreen on 12/8.  
    • FDN alumnus James Namkoong accepted a position as a Nutrition Tech at Scottish Rite hospital | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
    • FDN alumna Oluwaseyi Adeyemi-Bajo has been accepted into the physician assistant program at Emory University. A photo of Seyi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/2.

    Dec 02, 2020

    • FDN alumna Hayley Sanders just accepted her new job as a dietitian in a clinic called Next Steps Worldwide in McKinney, TX. A photo of Hayley was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 11/25.
    • FDN alumna Taylor Ragan started her new job at Erlanger Baroness Hospital with Sodexo in Chattanooga, TN. She will be working primarily with the surgical and GI floors.
    • FDN alumna Olivia Taylor was recently hired at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at the Egleston location as an inpatient dietitian.

    Nov 17, 2020

    • FDN alumnus Zachary Grunewald recently started a new position as the coordinator for the metabolic and bariatric program for Emory Johns Creek Hospital. A photo of Dr. Grunewald was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/11.
    • FDN alumna Beth Wood started her new job as a full-time registered dietitian at Beloit Health System in Beloit, Wisconsin. She will primarily be in the clinical inpatient setting working with a variety of patients.

    Nov 10, 2020

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Megan Houston who started a position as an RDN at Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, Florida. She is working in the areas of inpatient cardiac, outpatient CHF clinic, and outpatient cardiac rehab. A photo of Megan was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/6.

    Nov 03, 2020

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Amanda Kennedy for passing her NDTR Exam on 10/30. A photo of Amanda was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/3.
    • FDN alumna Mary Claire Shurina created her platform "Redefining Real Food" to educate and inspire individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle. Read about her venture in the FDN Facebook post on 10/29.
    • FDN alumnus Wilkray Biboum was featured in the Fall 2020 Diversity Newsletter under 'Amazing Students.'
    • The FACS Alumni Association is hosting an event in the FACS Extracurricular Series featuring Vera Stewart, BSHE ’74 titled Caddysnacks with Vera. Vera will be making Pimento Cheese, Vidalia Onion Dip, and Hello Dollies. This event is free to attend, and registration closes on 11/9. The registration link is here.

    Oct 20, 2020

    • FDN alumna Sunhye Lee has been appointed as an assistant professor since 9/1 in the Department of Food Science at Sun Moon University in Korea. More information about Dr. Lee’s new role plus her photo were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/14.
    • FDN alumna Holly Garner was recently featured in an article highlighting the nutrition counseling and support offered to cancer patients at Tanner Health System. The article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/16.

    Oct 13, 2020

    • Reminder: Ivy Odom (BSFCS ‘15, BA ‘15), a Test Kitchen Professional at Southern Living, will walk through how to make a simple 30-minute weeknight dinner. This will be done directly from her kitchen to yours via Zoom on 10/15 at 6:00 pm EST. For more information on the event, click here.

    Oct 06, 2020

    • FDN alumna Staci Belcher is quoted in the Grady News article, "Weightism and Its Impact: Professor Teaches Health At Every Size," published on 10/2.

    Sep 29, 2020

    • Emily Yates, FDN alumna and FACS Alumni Board Marketing Chair just launched a jewelry business: https://cohenslane.co/. Check it out!
    • As part of the FACS Alumni Association Extracurricular Series, Ivy Odom will host a cooking demo on 10/15 from 6:00-7:30 pm. For more information and to register, visit this page.

    Sep 22, 2020

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Whitney Okie, Assistant Administrator of Medical Operations at Cleveland Clinic, Florida Region, for receiving the Cleveland Clinic Excellence Award. A photo of Whitney was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/16.

    Sep 15, 2020

    • Congratulations to FDN alumna Valerie Chertin Buckley, registered dietitian at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, for passing her CSO exam (aka Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition). A photo of Valerie was added to the FDN Facebook page on 9/11.

  • New

    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 1st and closes on April 30th. 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 5th 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.

    Sep 27, 2022

    • The FACS Alumni Association is hosting Donuts with the Dean at Dawson Hall on Wednesday, 9/28 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Enjoy a donut from Nedza's, games, and conversation with Dean Anisa Zvonkovic and have your picture taken with special guest Hairy Dawg. More info is linked here.

    Sep 20, 2022

    • Dawg Day of Service is UGA’s largest day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in our community.  Dawg Days of Service are opportunities that the entire UGA campus can engage with!  Serve our community with us on 10/1 (registration required by 9/23).

    Sep 13, 2022

    • The Obesity Initiative is pleased to announce travel funds available to faculty, graduate students, or post docs who wish to travel to present obesity related research prior to 12/31. Funds of up to $500 per awardee will be available. To request these funds, please complete the form on the Obesity Initiative website and submit with proof of abstract submission/acceptance no later than 10/7. Award decisions will be made by 10/14.

    Sep 06, 2022

    • Visit the UGA Pride Center website for the numerous ways undergraduate and graduate students can get involved in organizations on campus. Helpful resources for faculty and staff are also available on this site.

    Aug 30, 2022

    • FACS undergraduate students and their FACS faculty mentors can apply for the FACS Fund for Excellence Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. The award is $1,000 per FACS student & $1,000 per faculty mentee award. Applications are due 9/15. See details and application here.

    Aug 23, 2022

    • Fall 2022 Arch Ready Programs are now live on the Career Center website. Even if you already have your ArchReady certificate, you will surely find programs that are helpful to you!

    Aug 16, 2022

    • Undergraduate Research Opportunity: FACS undergraduate students and their FACS faculty mentors can apply for the FACS Fund for Excellence Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program ($2,000 per FACS student/faculty mentee award). Applications are due 9/15. See details and application here.

    Aug 09, 2022

    • Participate in a research study! Men and women between the ages of 18-45 years who are normal weight and plus size are being sought for a study looking at the effects of different types of sugar in mouth rinses on meal anticipation. This study requires a total of 5 visits for a total of 11.5 hours and will include completion of questionnaires about eating habits, a food preference test, taste bud imaging, DNA sampling, mouth rinses, and body measurements (height, weight, blood pressure, body composition). Study pays up to $65 and you’ll learn your body weight, height, and body composition. If you are interested in participating and would like to see if you qualify for the study or request more information, please contact Betsy Cogan at elizabeth.cogan@uga.edu.

    Aug 02, 2022

    • A new Double Dawgs collaboration has been formed between NUTR and KINS: "Exercise and Sport Science BSEd/Foods and Nutrition MS (Nutrition for Sport and Exercise; non-thesis)." Please spread the word. Learn more here or share the post on the NUTR Facebook page.

    Jul 26, 2022

    • Thanks to a website created and operated by the University of Georgia, area residents now have direct access to information about dozens of food distribution sites throughout Athens every month.

    Jul 12, 2022

    • UGA staff, faculty, and alumni, now's the perfect time to sign up to serve as a mentor in the UGA Mentor Program. Want to learn more? Register now for UGA's Mentor Program 101 webinar on 8/3.

    Jun 28, 2022

    • The UGA Safe app is now available from Google Play and the Apple App Store and offers several features, such as a Mobile Bluelight, which will immediately call the police and share the location of the user in real-time, and Friend Walk, which allows users to send their location to a friend until they reach their destination. Users can register using their UGA MyId login credentials or as a guest.

    Jun 15, 2022

    • The USG has launched a comprehensive Mental Health Initiative that includes two trainings that are open to students, faculty, and staff who wish to learn more about how to support members of their academic community: Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Training (2 hours of pre-work and 6 hours of online training) - 6/24, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information or to register, visit this site.

    Jun 07, 2022

    • The mission of the Pride Center at the University of Georgia is to foster an inclusive, informed community for LGBTQIA+ individuals through collaboration, education, and advocacy. Learn more here.

    May 17, 2022

    • Did you know FACS has a Flickr page that features photos from College events? The page is updated regularly and can be found here.

    May 10, 2022

    May 03, 2022

    • Dietetics major Renee Hutton is a member of the Dairy Science Club, which will be hosting a "Calf Cuddling Day." This event will be held on Reading Day (Wednesday, 5/4) on Myers Quad from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. The club is bringing their own dairy calves for everyone to love on and take pictures with. Calf snuggles are a great way to de-stress before exams! Make sure to come out and bring your friends! View the flyer and more details here.

    Apr 26, 2022

    • The “Get the Finals Scoop” event will take place on 4/27 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lil Ice Cream Dude will be in front of Dawson Hall with frozen treats for students.

    Apr 19, 2022

    • The Student Success and Advising Center is seeking interns for Summer and Fall 2022. Applications are now open through 4/27. Please email success@uga.edu for more details. 

    Apr 12, 2022

    • Are you interested in pursuing a Fulbright grant for year-long independent research, study, creative pursuits, or an English Teaching Assistantship abroad? Come to a Fulbright information session this spring! The 2023-2024 Fulbright competition opens 3/31, and the campus deadline is 9/6. Note to juniors—if you want to go abroad on a Fulbright the year after graduation, this is the time to apply. Seniors and graduate students 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 2023. Join one of the information sessions to learn more. To receive notices about future info sessions and deadlines, register for UGA's Fulbright 2023-24 listserv, here. Also visit the U.S. Student Fulbright Program website, here.

    Mar 30, 2022

    Mar 15, 2022

    • How are we celebrating National Nutrition Month in Dawson Hall? Look no further than the 1st floor. Visit these bulletin boards for international menu planning ideas and select featured recipes (as we receive them)! Use this form to submit your favorite family recipes, and start your journey toward enjoying the flavors of the world. You can also view the FACS and NUTR social media posts highlighting faculty who have participated in the National Nutrition Month campaign so far this month [Tracey Brigman (week 1) and Emma Laing (week 2)].

    Mar 01, 2022

    • Looking for a great networking opportunity to learn more about your field and office environments? Check out the Legacy Ball hosted by Black Felicity Student Association. This formal event on Saturday, 4/9 at 6:00 PM will be a celebration of minority students across the University of Georgia’s campus. The Legacy Ball will be a space for minorities to make connections with people who are looking to enter their respective job market. The event will be a resourceful networking opportunity for students of various minority organizations and a space for all minority students to unite. Check out BFSAatUGA on Instagram for more info and register for the event by 3/25 here. All attendees will receive a t-shirt, meal, and valuable networking experience.

    Feb 22, 2022

    • The Pre-Professional Advising Office will be holding a Health Professions Fair on Thursday, 3/3 from 11:00am-3:00pm in Tate Grand Hall. The goal of the Health Professions Fair is to provide UGA Pre-Health students the opportunity to connect directly with admissions representatives from health professional schools across the country. Students are highly encouraged to stop by and chat with representatives from a variety of health care programs. This is your opportunity to ask questions, show your interest and to learn more about all the different programs available. This 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.

    Feb 15, 2022

    • Registration for TEDxUGA 2022: Wonder is now open. This year's event features two ways for you to engage with UGA's leading thinkers and doers as they once again take the stage to share their ideas worth spreading: 1) Morton Theatre — This year, TEDxUGA will open its doors to engage with a more intimate audience at Morton Theatre. This quaint venue will allow for a new, enhanced experience for both our in-person and virtual audiences; 2) Livestream — TEDxUGA is pleased to offer an alternative viewing option by hosting a virtual livestream experience. Register here.

    Feb 08, 2022

    • It’s that time of year for recruitment to the Peer Nutrition Educator Practicum. The information on the PNE program and application process is on the NUTR website. Applications are due 3/1. Students will be contacted to interview in March-April, and the PNE class will be selected by April.

    Feb 01, 2022

    • During Black History month, the Institute for African American Studies welcomes visitors to their Open House & Donuts events with the Director, Dr. Carolyn Jones Medine, scheduled on 2/2 and 2/23 from 2-3 PM in room 314 Park Hall. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions regarding classes and programs in IAAS, tour the student lounge and library, and connect with other undergraduate and graduate students. Free coffee and donuts provided. 

    Jan 25, 2022

    • FACS is developing a five-year strategic plan for diversity and inclusive excellence. We want your perspective on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in FACS. All forums are virtual. If you are unavailable to attend a forum, you can give your input through a survey that will be sent to all FACS stakeholders. Register here.     

    ·       February 7, 4-6pm – Students | Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/6  

    ·       February 9, 12:30-2:30pm – Faculty / Staff | Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/8 

    ·       February 23, 3-5pm – Alumni | Register by 11:59 p.m. on 2/22 

    Jan 18, 2022

    • The Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities (CURO) research symposium will be held on 4/4-5 at the Classic Center in Athens. The deadline for abstract submission is 2/11. CURO also awards Summer Research Fellowships to support undergraduate research during the summer months. Students will receive $3,000 in financial support and participate in collaborative workshops, lectures, and other events, in addition to participating in intensive faculty mentored research. The submission deadline for the CURO summer research fellowship is 3/16. For more details, visit this site. 

    Dec 14, 2021

    • The FACS Convocation will be livestreamed on 12/17. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. The livestream will be available beginning at 12:15 p.m. at this link. The stream will be archived on the FACS YouTube page and will be available for viewing afterward if you, your friends or family miss the live event.

    Dec 07, 2021

    • Save the date for FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, 2/10/22 from 7:00 AM – 5:00 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 Tuesday, 1/18. For more information, see https://www.fcs.uga.edu/ssac/fdac.

    Nov 30, 2021

    Nov 23, 2021

    • Apply now to be a 2022-2023 World Leader! World Leaders provide the first official welcome to all new international University of Georgia students and help them prepare for a successful beginning on campus. This position provides a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on newly admitted international students while also developing leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. World Leaders work closely with ISL staff to ensure a successful orientation. The opportunity to work closely on a team with a select group of fellow student leaders is the most challenging and potentially rewarding aspect of the World Leaders experience. Any undergraduate, graduate, or professional students may apply! The application is due by Friday, 12/3 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more about the World Leader program, visit isl.uga.edu/world-leaders/ and to apply, visit bit.ly/worldleaders2022.

    Nov 16, 2021

    • Arch Society is a unique service opportunity at UGA that allows members to give back to the university, learn more about UGA, and make the university's guests feel welcome. You may already know Arch Society from a tour you received, a football game, or seeing members in their distinctive black blazers. Members seek to embody the pillars of the Arch (Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation) and represent the experiences of the student body to every guest they greet. If interested in serving as a member, view this webpage for recruitment and selection details, information sessions coming up, and a link to the application (due 1/19/22).

    Nov 09, 2021

    • The following events at UGA have information about Native American Heritage Month (11/1-30). 

    o   11/11 5:30 pm—Event at Georgia Museum of Art 

    o   11/15 at 2:00 pm—Webinar registration is on this website

    Nov 03, 2021

    • Please consider donating boxes of stuffing mix to benefit Athens' older adults experiencing food insecurity. Our SDA and GSO have each registered to compete in the 10th annual Turkeypaloooza event sponsored by Campus Kitchen, and their goal is up to 75 boxes (8oz boxes are preferred, and the brand does not matter; however, no cornbread or Jiffy mixes, please). Deadline to donate is 11/12. Feel free to share the flyer posted on the NUTR Facebook page to spread the word! Bins are located in the following areas in Dawson:  
    • SDA: blue bins by the vending machines on the 1st floor and outside Room 390
    • GSO: red and yellow donation bins in Room 280

    Oct 26, 2021

    • Please consider donating boxes of stuffing mix to benefit Athens' older adults experiencing food insecurity. Our SDA and GSO have each registered to compete in the 10th annual Turkeypaloooza event sponsored by Campus Kitchen, and their goal is 75 boxes (8oz boxes are preferred, and the brand does not matter; however, no cornbread or Jiffy mixes, please). Deadline to donate is 11/12. Feel free to share the flyer posted on the NUTR Facebook page to spread the word! Bins are located in the following areas in Dawson:  
      • SDA: blue bins by the vending machines on the 1st floor and outside Room 390 
      • GSO: red and yellow donation bins in Room 280 

    Oct 19, 2021

    • The Office of Institutional Diversity welcomes nominations and applications for membership on the UGA Diversity Advisory Council. The Council is committed to inclusive excellence, providing a welcoming campus culture, and fostering living, learning, and working environments supportive of the differences and similarities of all people. Membership is open to faculty, staff, and students. The term of service is 3 years, and the council meets 1-2 times per semester. A broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and expertise among different areas of diversity is important. The application deadline is Friday, 11/5. Nominations should be sent to diverse@uga.edu. The application is available online. Please contact the Office of Institutional Diversity (706-583-8195) if you have questions.

    Oct 06, 2021

    • The Beat Week fundraising challenge, an initiative of the UGA Student Alumni Association, begins Monday, 10/4 and goes through midnight Saturday, 10/9 to challenge Auburn University both on and off the field. Last year FACS raised over $23,000 during Beat Week and we want to beat that this year! To make a gift online, go to the drop-down menu of several funds in the College by clicking on the Give Now button on the College’s main web page. The rules are simple: the university with the most donations by Saturday, 10/9 wins! Any size gift counts. Any fund designation counts. Once you’ve made your gift, keep an eye on the scoreboard and know that you've done your part in making our university better.  

    Sep 28, 2021

    • Stop by #BeWellUGAFest at Tate on Wednesday 9/29 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a pop-up expo of well-being resources on campus. Learn about the many well-being offerings around campus, connect with student groups, grab a flu shot, and participate in Zumba in the plaza and Yoga on the west lawn, check out well-being demonstrations, tie dye a shirt, pet some emotional support puppies, grab some food, stop by our sunglasses sale, and more!

    Sep 21, 2021

    • The Jan Hathcote Social Science Academic Support Fund and Graduate Research Grants Program is for FACS MS or PhD students who have identified their research project, have the support of their major professor, and have a strong interest in the social sciences within the various departments of the college. A two-page proposal, brief statement of proposed research plan and budget request for funds are due 9/30. Current FACS students should consult with their faculty advisors and obtain a copy of the guidelines from the Dean’s Office or the department office. Up to $1,500 is available for the academic year 2021-2022.

    Sep 14, 2021

    • The Office of Global Engagement is hosting its Study Abroad Fair this week (9/14 and 9/15 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.) at the Tate Student Center / 3rd floor Concourse & Atrium. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

    Sep 08, 2021

    • The Red & Black has compiled a brief list of some of the mental health resources that UGA and Athens offer to students to help ensure this remains a priority as the semester begins.

    Sep 01, 2021

    • The University Heath Center is offering a free vaccine clinic at the Tate Student Center Room 137 (remaining dates are 8/31 and 9/2 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm). Any UGA students, faculty, and staff member who gets vaccinated will receive a free t-shirt and a $20 gift card.

    Aug 24, 2021

    Aug 10, 2021

    • As part of the University System of Georgia’s Mental Health Initiative, all faculty, staff, and students at USG institutions are eligible to participate in QPR Suicide Prevention Training. As outlined on the USG website, “QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer – the three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.”  The 1.5-hour training sessions will be held virtually (via Microsoft Teams) throughout the fall semester.  You can find more information about the upcoming training dates/times and sign-up details here. You can find UGA-specific information about the Mental Health Initiative here.

    Jul 14, 2021

    • The Obesity Initiative is pleased to announce the expansion of its OI Mentorship Program in fall 2021. Junior faculty, research scientists, and post docs at UGA may apply by 9/7 at this link.

    Jun 15, 2021

    • The Mary Frances Early College of Education and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences presents "Fostering Sense of Belonging, Supporting Student Success in a New Normal" featuring Terrell Strayhorn on Wednesday, 6/16 at 10 am via Zoom. Dr. Strayhorn is the provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Virginia Union University, where he also serves as professor of urban education in the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education and director of the Center for the Study of HBCUs. He has authored 11 books, including "College Students’ Sense of Belonging: A Key to Educational Success for All Students." Dr. Strayhorn will address how our work with/for students' sense of belonging in/on campus is impacted by COVID-19, international unrest, and the quest for racial justice. This event is open to all UGA students, staff, faculty, and administrators, and participants must register to attend. Register at this link.

    May 11, 2021

    • This is a reminder that CURO Fall assistantship applications are due by 6/1 at 4 p.m. Detailed information is at this link.

    May 04, 2021

    • The UGA Writing Center will be open this summer from 5/19 to 8/4. Anyone with a uga.edu email is invited to make a 45-minute online appointment with one of our expert writing consultants up to two weeks in advance. All of our appointments will be online; you can choose to meet with a consultant via video chat or you can receive feedback on your writing via email. More information about our appointment types is here. We work with all writers at any stage of any writing project. If you have questions, email writingcenter@uga.edu.

    Apr 22, 2021

    Apr 13, 2021

    • UGA will celebrate Honors Week 2021 with a Virtual Celebration of Academic Excellence that will premiere on the university’s YouTube page at 2 p.m. on 4/21.

    Apr 06, 2021

    • The Student Success and Advising Center is seeking interns for this summer and the fall. If you're looking to gain experience in the areas of Business, Higher Education, Student Affairs, Recruitment, and Project Management, this internship is for you! It is also eligible as an Experiential Learning opportunity. Click this link to learn more and apply.

    Mar 30, 2021

    • Interested in exploring the intersection between social justice, economic opportunity, and environmental challenges? The UGA Sustainability Certificate introduces students to the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to address complex local and global challenges and innovate collaborative solutions. The program provides a broad sustainability framework through courses in the social, economic, and environmental spheres and the application of learning to hands-on capstone projects and the creation of final portfolios. 

    Mar 16, 2021

    • The FACS Alumni Association Scholarship II is a need-based scholarship awarded to a student who is enrolled in FACS and has declared their major within the college. This scholarship award is $1,000 and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Funds will be awarded in fall 2021. The application will close 3/26.

    Mar 10, 2021

    Mar 02, 2021

    • Spring into Research Workshop Series: All of the tools that students need to write dynamic papers and create innovative projects will be on display in a series of workshops from the UGA Libraries. In this series, librarians and staff will lead virtual discussions on navigating library resources, from the latest online journals to historical material held in digital archives, as well as using citation management software and technologies available for data visualization, map-making, virtual reality, and more. The series kicks off with an overview of library resources and services at 3:00 p.m., Monday, 3/8. The workshops continue on weekdays through Friday, 3/19, offering information into a variety of tools and services, such as the Makerspace at the Science Library and the GIS Lab at the Main Library. Click here to learn more and to register.

    Feb 23, 2021

    • The Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship is open for Summer 2021 applications. If you know any students who may need help securing food while taking summer classes, please encourage them to apply. The application will be open until 2/28.

    Feb 11, 2021

    • Calling all UGA students! Are you in a group or network, looking for one, or have a project or idea you’d like to share? Here’s an opportunity to showcase your work and meet other FACS students across the state. The 2021 Annual Conference of the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is open to students in FCS-related disciplines. FCS focus areas include health, human development, nutrition, education and training, personal finance, textiles, housing and interior design. The conference will be held virtually on 3/5, and all students will be fully reimbursed after attending. Register at this link.

    Feb 02, 2021

    • The College of Family and Consumer Sciences will host Virtual FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, 2/11. The event will take place virtually from 9:30-noon this year. Registration is now open and will close on Friday, 2/5. More information and the link to register can be found here.

    Jan 19, 2021

    • A short video on measuring techniques is now available on the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs resource page. The video was created by Ashleigh Childs and Kayla Wall and reviewed by Elizabeth Andress.

    Dec 15, 2020

    • This Friday, 12/18, is the Virtual 2020 Fall Commencement. The undergraduate Commencement ceremony is scheduled to premiere at 9:30 a.m. on commencement.uga.edu. The graduate ceremony will premiere at 2:30 p.m. All alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join in the celebration by posting photos or short videos with encouraging words or congratulations using #UGAgrad this week. There are also Digital Downloads available on the commencement site that you can use and share. Want to help even more? Follow #UGAgrad and #UGA20 on Instagram and Twitter and reply to grads celebrating!

    Dec 10, 2020

    • The UGA Peer Nutrition Educators program is accepting applications for the 2021 year. Please share with students you know who would enjoy serving as a PNE next year. Deadline to apply is 1/31/21, but applications will be accepted through March. The application can be accessed here. View the flyer at this link.

    Dec 02, 2020

    • The UGA commencement page has specific instructions for December graduates to participate in the virtual ceremonies. The FAQs toward the bottom of this page provide instructions to students on how to be featured in the UGA commencement video, where to find some digital downloads for social media, how to sign up for a special gift, order a printed program, etc.

    Nov 17, 2020

    • Please share with students seeking an FYOS course this spring that is focused on intuitive eating and challenging diet culture: "Uncomplicate Your Food: Intuitive Eating for Optimal Nutrition, Health and Well-being" (CRN: 58364). To view/share the flyer, visit this post on the FDN Facebook page. Emma Laing is listed as the instructor and course activities will be facilitated by UHC registered dietitians, Staci Belcher and Beth Kindamo.

    Nov 10, 2020

    • Calling all FDN students, faculty, staff, and alumni: We have a special opportunity for you to join us for a Meet & Greet with Marion Nestle. Dr. Nestle is one of the nation’s leading experts on food marketing and nutrition. The free event *just for UGA FACS* will take place on Thursday, 11/12 at 1:00 PM. Registration is required, and you may register here by 11/11. View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page to learn more.
    • As part of the UGA Signature Lecture series, Dr. Nestle will also present the inaugural "Food, Power, and Politics Lecture" later that day, 11/12 at 3:00 PM, to students, faculty, and the community. She will discuss political and social influences on food choice and nutrition in the United States. Registration is required by 11/11 at this link.

    Nov 03, 2020

    • Students: As FACS majors, you have access to exclusive FACS scholarships. These scholarships are gift aid, meaning you do not have to repay them. Applications open 11/1. Visit the FACS Scholarship Page for more information (Deadline to apply: 3/1/21).

    Oct 20, 2020

    • FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00. Visit this link to register.

    Oct 13, 2020

    • This Friday is the re-scheduled Spring 2020 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Visit the October Undergraduate Ceremony website for details related to the ceremony. You can watch the livestream at commencement.uga.edu and follow along across UGA main social channels.

    Oct 06, 2020

    • The Spring CURO research assistantship application is due 11/1 at 4:00 pm. Application details are in this link.

    Sep 29, 2020

    • The primary goal of TRIO STEM-H is to help transition, retain, and graduate first-generation, low-income (FGLI), and minoritized students at UGA. Through its services, the program provides opportunities for academic development, assists with college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their undergraduate degree program. Visit this site for more information as well as the application link for students.

    Sep 22, 2020

    • During the week of Exploring Graduate Education at UGA, the Graduate School will include workshops on the application and admissions process, the benefits of earning a graduate degree, and a discussion on the various types and sources of financial assistance available to fund graduate education, and will culminate in a graduate program table fair. Visit this site for more information.

    Sep 15, 2020

    • Bulldog Basics has created a new eStore that allows students to place their order online. Students will be able to choose Dawson Hall, the ASPIRE Clinic, or Tate Student Center as their pick up location.

    Sep 08, 2020

    • On Thursdays at 11:30-12:30 from 9/10-10/1: Join the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists from the UHC Health Promotion Department for a Nutrition Basics virtual workshop to learn about evidence based nutrition principles, meal planning, and strategies tailored towards meeting the challenges of school life. For more information, see the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 9/8.

    Sep 01, 2020

    • The Office of University Experiential Learning is accepting applications for the Fall EL Scholarships. The deadline is 10/19 and will include activities taking place in Spring, Maymester, and Summer 2021. Awards are in amounts up to $2500 and may be used for any activity approved for Experiential Learning at UGA. Students can access the application on the EL website.

    Aug 25, 2020

    • Dawg Day of Service is UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the Athens Clarke County community. This year's event will look a little different ... providing both on-site and on-campus service opportunities. Not only that, but there will be three different days of service to make a lasting impact in the Athens community. Mark your calendars for the kick-off event on 8/29. Check out this site for more information.

    Aug 18, 2020

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    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

    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.

    Nov 08, 2022

    • These philanthropic students were committed to donating boxes of stuffing mix for the Turkeypalooza food drive! This event was held through 11/7 and was organized by our SDA to benefit Athens' older adults experiencing food insecurity.

    Oct 25, 2022

    • Our dietetic interns, under the direction of Lauren Housley, collaborated with graduate students training to be athletic trainers and speech and language pathologists on an interprofessional education exercise on Friday, 10/21. Students enjoyed exploring active engagement and the role of collaboration on patient outcomes! Photos of this event were shared on the FACS Facebook and Flickr pages.

    Oct 18, 2022

    • This week’s undergraduate student spotlight is junior nutritional sciences major Hannah Jane Lucas! Hannah Jane is a member of the UGA Equestrian team and was recently inducted into the 2022 Leadership Academy. These photos were shared on the NUTR Facebook and Instagram pages.

    Oct 11, 2022

    • This week’s undergraduate student spotlight is senior dietetics major Emma Sykucki!

    Oct 04, 2022

    • Our first graduate student happy hour this semester was a success! The GSO is hoping to host thi