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.

  • New

    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Oct 10, 2023

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

    Oct 03, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

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

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 29, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

    Jul 11, 2023

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

    Jun 27, 2023

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

  • New

    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

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

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

  • Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

  • New

    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

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

    Jul 11, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

  • New

    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Oct 10, 2023

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

    Oct 03, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

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

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 29, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jun 27, 2023

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

    Jun 20, 2023

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

  • New

    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Oct 10, 2023

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

    Oct 03, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

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

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 29, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

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

    Jul 11, 2023

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

    Jun 27, 2023

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

    Jun 20, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

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    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Oct 10, 2023

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

    Oct 03, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 29, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

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

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

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

    Jun 27, 2023

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

    Jun 20, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

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    Dec 05, 2023

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

    Nov 28, 2023

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

    Nov 14, 2023

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

    Nov 07, 2023

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

    Oct 31, 2023

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

    Oct 24, 2023

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

    Oct 17, 2023

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

    Oct 10, 2023

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

    Oct 03, 2023

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

    Sep 26, 2023

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

    Sep 19, 2023

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

    Sep 12, 2023

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

    Sep 06, 2023

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

    Aug 29, 2023

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

    Aug 22, 2023

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

    Aug 16, 2023

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

    Aug 08, 2023

    Aug 01, 2023

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

    Jul 18, 2023

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

    Jul 11, 2023

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

    Jun 27, 2023

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

    Jun 20, 2023

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

    Jun 13, 2023

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

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    Dec 05, 2023

    • FACS is hosting a gift drive this holiday season, and they are sponsoring four children in foster care as part of the DFCS Angel Project. The drive will be hosted until December 5th, and donations can be brought to the Dean’s Suite in Dawson 224. Click here for more information.
    • The Georgia Nutrition Council invites nutrition professionals to showcase their latest projects, research, or best practices as a concurrent session or an ignite session during the 2024 Annual Conference. Submit abstracts here. Those selected to present will be required to join GNC and register for the conference, which will be held virtually on March 28th & 29th. This year's conference theme is "A Path Forward: Nutrition Sustainability for All." The deadline for abstract submissions is December 11, 2023. Applicants will be notified if their abstract is accepted for presentation by January 17, 2024.
    • The 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Conference Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to Friday, December 8, 2023. More detailed information may be viewed here.

    Nov 28, 2023

    • The Georgia Nutrition Council invites nutrition professionals to showcase their latest projects, research, or best practices as a concurrent session or an ignite session during the 2024 Annual Conference. Submit abstracts here. Those selected to present will be required to join GNC and register for the conference, which will be held virtually on March 28th & 29th. This year's conference theme is "A Path Forward: Nutrition Sustainability for All." The deadline for abstract submissions is December 11, 2023.  Applicants will be notified if their abstract is accepted for presentation by January 17, 2024.
    • The 2024 Georgia Public Health Association Conference Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to Friday, December 8, 2023. More detailed information may be viewed here.

    Nov 14, 2023

    • On Wednesday, November 15th at 3:30 pm, NUTR alumna Bree Marsh will be giving a talk on "Sports Nutrition and Functional Foods" for FDST 7070E. The presentation is open to all who wish to attend. Bree will deliver a live Zoom presentation (beginning at 3:30 pm) followed by questions.
    • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Committee for Lifelong Learning seeks original ideas and subject matter experts to present advanced-level, evidence-based sessions and workshops at the 2024 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo®. Proposals will be accepted online until November 15.
    • The call for proposals is open for the Diversify Dietetics Annual Summit. Sessions are 60 minutes and can be a traditional presentation, panel discussion, cooking demo, or workshop. Topics can span various areas, such as Culinary, Sports, Behavioral Health, Entrepreneurship, Community, Clinical, and Professional Development. All sessions should either feature BIPOC speakers, impact BIPOC communities, or be tailored for nutrition professionals of color. All sessions will take place both in person and virtually to ensure accessibility. Speakers will receive an honorarium and complimentary registration for the Summit. Submissions are due by Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Applications will be accepted from both students and professionals. Proposal submission details are linked here.

    Nov 07, 2023

    • The American/Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences has some undergraduate scholarships available for FACS students. All applicants must be current members of AAFCS/GAFCS. Student memberships are available for $50 at this site. The application deadline is December 1st.  To apply, go to this page.
    • UGA Summer Extension Internship applications are open. This is a paid opportunity for college students to work alongside a county agent to see Extension’s impact and everyday work. Interns will have the valuable opportunity to gain professional experience, learn from experts in the field, and make a positive impact on their communities. Deadline for summer 2024 is February 1st. Learn more here.
    • The Fourth Annual Research Symposium will take place on February 9th, 2024 at the Special Collections Library. Please visit the OI website for more information about registration, abstract submission (for graduate students), and our keynote speakers. Please also share this call for abstracts announcement with your graduate students and colleagues.
    • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is accepting speaker proposals for the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2023. Submit proposals here.

    Oct 31, 2023

    • Applications for Serve UGA Service Ambassadors are now open for the 2024 calendar year! We invite everyone interested in sustainable service and critical service learning to apply. This is an exceptional chance to connect with the Athens-Clarke County community and empower fellow students to become more involved in their local areas. Applications will close on November 1st at 11:59 PM. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team committed to making a positive impact. Apply now using this link or via the Involvement Network.
    • The deadline to submit abstracts for the 94th GPHA Annual Meeting and Conference is November 30th. The conference will be held May 1-3, 2024, on Jekyll Island. Click here for more detailed information.

    Oct 24, 2023

    • Did you know our Art Grider has a YouTube channel with 6 videos showcasing zinc, iron, and copper metabolism? Check them out here. These videos are sure to help improve your understanding of the metabolism of these important nutrients.
    • The Cooking for a Lifetime Cancer Prevention Cooking School presented by UGA Extension will host a class on November 16th from 6-7:30 pm. You will learn about reducing the risk of cancer, who should be screened for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, and how to get screened. Included are a free cookbook, dinner, and door prizes. The class is free to attend, and the location is: 275 Cleveland Road, Bogart, GA 30622. Click here to register.
    • Does grocery shopping overwhelm you? Take a tour with a UGA Health Center nutritionist and learn how to navigate a grocery store like a pro! Sign up on the Involvement Network to secure your spot for either October 30th from 3:30-4:30 or November 9th from 1:00-2:00 pm. Both grocery store tours will take place at Kroger, 2301 College Station Road, Athens, GA, 30605.
    • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for two new research grants that will provide funding for up to ten projects. The new grants aim to stimulate innovation and discovery in nutrition and dietetics science by providing funding for emerging researchers ($10,000) and faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs who oversee ongoing research within their programs ($5,000). Both applications are currently available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal with an extended deadline of 10:00 a.m. CT on November 7, 2023.

    Oct 17, 2023

    • The request for Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) Speaker Proposals is now open. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2023. Visit this link to submit. ACE is scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA.
    • Students interested in industry can apply for a PAID internship opportunity with the National Pork Board for summer 2024. The Nutrition Intern will help with a wide variety of activities and events from creating health-related social media content to developing research initiatives and communications. Must have a passion for inspiring people to live a healthy lifestyle and be comfortable with reading, interpreting, and communicating science. Previous culinary or food service experience is a plus. For more information, visit this link.
    • Alexis Carraway is an alumna of our program who is completing her PhD in UGA’s department of health promotion and behavior and is seeking a few more participants for her dissertation research focused on “queer women and food.” If you are 18+ years of age, a queer woman, or a queer person who identifies with womanhood, you are eligible to apply to participate in a 60- to 90-minute interview about your experiences with food, meals, cooking, and foodwork. Participants will receive a $30 gift card. Please email Alexis at: acarrawa@uga.edu if interested.

    Oct 10, 2023

    • The American/Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences has scholarships available for FACS undergraduate and graduate students. All applicants must be current members of AAFCS/GAFCS. Student memberships are available for $50 at: https://www.aafcs.org/membership-homepage/join-now2. The application deadline is December 1st. To apply, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/gafcs/awards.
    • Southeast Regional Clinical & Translational Science Conference Call for Abstracts: View Abstract Submission Form - due Monday, November 6. Register for conference. Visit Georgia CTSA website for more information. 
    • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics committees are a unique opportunity to serve the profession. If you are interested in serving on a committee, please complete the application which is now open[eatrightpro.org]. The information provided will assist the President-Elect and Speaker-Elect in making appointments for the 2024-2025 program year. The application is available now through January 15, 2024.
    • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is accepting applications for two new research grants that will provide funding for up to ten projects. The new grants aim to stimulate innovation and discovery in nutrition and dietetics science by providing funding for emerging researchers ($10,000) and faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs who oversee ongoing research within their programs ($5,000). Both applications are currently available within the Foundation’s electronic application portal with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. CT on Monday, October 23, 2023.

    Oct 03, 2023

    • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is accepting speaker proposals for the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) scheduled for March 14 - 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA. Submit proposals here by December 1st.
    • The Georgia Public Health Association announces its 2024 Call for Abstracts. Submission instructions including deadlines may be viewed here. 
    • As USDA’s Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity, Caree Cotwright, and the MyPlate team invites faculty, staff, and students attending FNCE 2023 to share experiences using MyPlate to help consumers make healthy choices – i.e., success stories and experience-based ideas on what is needed from MyPlate to integrate it more into nutrition education efforts. The event will take place on Sunday, October 8th from 9:45AM – 11:00AM MT (specific location provided upon RSVP). RSVP with your name at SM.FN.CNPPSupport@usda.gov.

    Sep 26, 2023

    • You’re invited to the Office of Research (OoR) Open House on October 5, 2023, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. in Coverdell Center. Stop by this drop-in event to meet OoR leadership and learn more about UGA’s research core facilities and other services. This event is open to faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students. Faculty are encouraged to view the pre-recorded 2023 Faculty Research Orientation video in advance. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by Friday, September 29, and contact researchfrontdesk@uga.edu or 706-542-5969 with questions.
    • Georgia CTSA’s Team Science and Diversity Awards are now open. Nominations will be accepted through Tuesday, October 24, 2023. For more information, visit Georgia CTSA Team Science & Diversity Awards. Questions should be directed to: Lauren.James@emory.edu.
    • Funding opportunities are available through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Oncology Dietetic Practice Group (ON DPG). This year, there are 4 grants available: 2 professional grants (each up to $5,000) plus 2 student grants (each up to $1,500). For the professional grants, priority will be given to: 1) a new researcher or practicing clinician with limited research experience; and 2) a post-doctorate researcher. The student grants will be awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student (i.e., master's or PhD). For more information, visit this link.

    Sep 19, 2023

    • The Office of Experiential Learning is offering awards of up to $2,500 for use in any EL-approved activity during Winter Break, Spring, Maymester, and Summer 2024. Application deadline: October 16 at 11:59 PM. Students can create an application by following this link. Undergraduate students (including transfer students) with a minimum GPA of 3.4 are eligible to apply. Must have completed at least 1 semester of coursework at UGA. Students can check blanket statements by college and search for specific approved activities on engage.uga.edu. Questions? Email ugael@uga.edu.
    • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) has announced this year's Gilliam Fellows Call for Submissions for graduate students. For more information including eligibility and application instructions, please view the Gilliam Fellows 2024 Program Announcement here. Contact  gradawards@uga.edu for more information.
    • UGA Libraries is hosting free online workshops for students from September 25th-29th on a variety of topics including AI, grant funding, open access, and more. Sessions are hosted on Zoom. Workshop descriptions and links to sign up are here!
    • FABricate applications are open! If you know a student with an innovative idea related to agribusiness, ag technology, food or environmental stewardship, encourage them to visit the FABricate webpage. This program provides excellent mentorship for young entrepreneurs with the chance to compete for $10,000. Listen to the FABricate episode of Cultivating Curiosity for in-depth coverage of the program. Info sessions begin September 20th.
    • Abstracts are currently being accepted to the Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science conference, which will be held in Pine Mountain, GA from 2/28-3/1/24. View Abstract Submission Form - due Monday, November 6. Register for the conference. Visit the Georgia CTSA website for more information.

    Sep 12, 2023

    • For pre-med students, the Mercer University School of Medicine’s “Doctor for a Day” event will be held on September 23rd from 9 am to 2 pm. Register at this link.

    Sep 06, 2023

    • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
    • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation has two new research grant applications within its electronic application portal. Multiple grants will be provided for research that aligns with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s Strategic Plan conducted by emerging researchers and program directors and/or faculty members of ACEND-accredited educational programs. Both applications will have deadlines in mid-October 2023.
    • Emerging Researcher Grant; up to 5 recipients will be awarded $10,000 each 
    • Student-Faculty Collaborative Research Grant; up to 5 recipients will be awarded $5,000 each

    Aug 29, 2023

    • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
    • The Nutrition and Skeletal Health (NASH) lab is seeking research volunteers to participate in a research study to determine the effects of calcium on changes in hormones that impact bone metabolism after a meal is eaten. In this study, you will be asked to complete two study visits at the UGA Clinical and Translational Research Unit. On the morning after an overnight fast, you will be asked to consume a provided breakfast meal, and blood draws will be performed during the following 3 hours. On one day, you will be provided with a calcium supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. On the other day, you will be provided with a placebo supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. Other measures that will be taken include height, weight, and questionnaires relating to your health status, physical activity, and diet. Both visits will take 4-4.5 hours and the incentive for the study is $100 per visit, or $200 for both visits, in the form of a check mailed to your home 2-6 weeks following the study visit.  Pre-screening questionnaire link is here.
    • The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program application is open to undergraduate students who participate in faculty mentored research in the basic sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 5th. For more information and an application, please reach out to Dr. Emily Noble (emily.noble@uga.edu).
    • The RD mentorship program pairs dietetics students with registered dietitians to foster networking, professional development, and an opportunity for both students and mentors to gain insight and perspective into the field. Signups for students can be found here and will close on August 30th.

    Aug 22, 2023

    • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility. 
    • The Nutrition and Skeletal Health (NASH) lab is seeking research volunteers to participate in a research study to determine the effects of calcium on changes in hormones that impact bone metabolism after a meal is eaten. In this study, you will be asked to complete two study visits at the UGA Clinical and Translational Research Unit. On the morning after an overnight fast, you will be asked to consume a provided breakfast meal, and blood draws will be performed during the following 3 hours. On one day, you will be provided with a calcium supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. On the other day, you will be provided with a placebo supplement that will be consumed prior to the meal. Other measures that will be taken include height, weight, and questionnaires relating to your health status, physical activity, and diet. Both visits will take 4-4.5 hours and the incentive for the study is $100 per visit, or $200 for both visits, in the form of a check mailed to your home 2-6 weeks following the study visit.  Pre-screening questionnaire link is here.
    • The Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program application is open to undergraduate students who participate in faculty mentored research in the basic sciences in the Department of Nutritional Sciences. The award this year will be $1,500 per award, and two recipients will be selected. The application submission is due on September 5th. For more information and an application, please reach out to Dr. Emily Noble (emily.noble@uga.edu).
    • The RD mentorship program pairs dietetics students with registered dietitians to foster networking, professional development, and an opportunity for both students and mentors to gain insight and perspective into the field. Signups for students can be found here and will close on August 30th.

    Aug 16, 2023

    • Our department’s position for the Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor is posted (link here). Please share this posting with your colleagues and professional networks to increase visibility.
    • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu.
    • The Oncology Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has 4 grants available: 2 professional grants (each up to $5,000) plus 2 student grants (each up to $1,500). For the professional grants, priority will be given to: 1) a new researcher or practicing clinician with limited research experience; and 2) a post-doctorate researcher. The student grants will be awarded to one undergraduate student and one graduate student (MS or PhD). For more information, please visit this site. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST on 10/29/2023.
    • ACEND is seeking a Nutrition and Dietetics Student Representative. Student representatives serve a two-year term in which they actively participate in two face-to-face ACEND Board meetings and 6-8 conference calls per year. They are appointed to ACEND committees and participate in the Academy’s Member and Student Advisory Committee. The ACEND student representative must be enrolled in an ACEND accredited program for at least the first two face-to-face meetings (July 2024 and January 2025). The student must complete an online application and submit a letter of interest, resume, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty member or program director no later than November 1, 2023. To access the application with submission information, click here: Student Application. If you have questions, please contact acendnominations@eatright.org.

    Aug 08, 2023

    • Please join us in welcoming Michelle Parisi to our faculty as an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist starting August 1st. Dr. Parisi holds a PhD in Food Technology from Clemson University, a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from Rush University, and she is a registered dietitian. Her combined Extension and research interests will synergize with existing research in our department in Nutritional Education and Community Nutrition.
    • Please join us in also welcoming Josephine Shieh to our faculty as a Lecturer in our department starting August 1st. Dr. Shieh will be teaching courses in the online Community Nutrition Program.
    • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu.
    • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu.
    • Media dietitian Amy Gorin, MS, RDN is hosting a Free Webinar for students, interns, and current RDs: “How to Work with Brands as a Media Dietitian." Choose from 2 dates/times: Wed., Aug 9 at 1pm ET/10am PT (60 minutes) or Thurs., Aug 10 at 5pm ET/2pm PT (90 minutes; offers 1 CPEU). The webinar is free but requires registration, here.
    • The Georgia CTSA Fall 2023 Team Science Skill Series offers interactive workshops! The first workshop, "Crash Course on Team Science" is Friday, August 25th from 12:00 – 2:00 PM via Zoom. Register Now!
    • Applications are now open for the new Diversify Dietetics mentor program. This program is open to students, interns, and professionals of color seeking mentorship. Click HERE to learn more about the program. Applications close on August 21, 2023.

    Aug 01, 2023

    • The American Heart Association's EmPOWERED Scholars program is investing in undergraduate students who are passionate about public health, healthcare, health equity, and community engagement - especially those who are a part of marginalized communities, to diversify the STEM and social-sector pipeline. Through the EmPOWERED to Serve Scholars program, we empower students to continue their journey in higher education to champion health equity by improving social determinants of health – the conditions in which people live and work that shape their health. Health inequity issues include food insecurity, safe housing, job opportunities, and access to health care. The Scholars program is an opportunity that is offered to undergraduate college students working as agents of change to create health equity in their communities. These scholarships are designed for future leaders in health equity who are making a difference in their communities today. Now accepting applications at this link through August 18, 2023.
    • The Cardiovascular-Renal Research Center (CRRC) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center is hosting the 2nd Graduate Student Cardiovascular Renal Research Symposium on October 23, 2023. All graduate students who have qualified for candidacy in a relevant Ph.D. program are invited to apply for a $ 750 travel award and 2-night hotel accommodations. All awardees will have the opportunity to give an oral presentation along with several networking events. The 2023 travel award competition will accept applications through August 25, 2023. PhD candidates are welcome to APPLY HERE.
    • Apply to be a student host at the 2023 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® (FNCE®). Student hosts have the opportunity to network with peers behind the scenes, engage with Academy staff, and meet leaders in the profession all while volunteering in person. In return for 6-8 hours of onsite work, Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 for FNCE® 2023­. Apply here by Wednesday, August 2nd.
    • The GAND IDEA Membership Scholarship Opportunity is open. Are you a dietetics student in Georgia and a member of the Academy? Do you belong to an underrepresented group? The Georgia Academy IDEA Committee is thrilled to announce a fantastic opportunity to apply for a $500 membership scholarship. Whether you identify with differences in ability, age, creed, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, size, or socioeconomic characteristics, we encourage you to apply! Click here to apply by August 11, 2023.
    • All Access Dietetics is hosting their 3rd annual RD2BE Summit happening on Monday, August 7th and Tuesday, August 8th. This is a 2-day FREE virtual event where attendees will have the opportunity to network with reputable registered dietitian speakers, discover new opportunities in the field, learn from actionable sessions to advance their RD2BE journey, and create relationships with brands that support the dietetics community. RSVP at this link.
    • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu. She is aiming to complete the hiring process before August.
    • Sloan Vlahos, performance dietitian for UGA Olympic Sports, is inviting students to apply for various positions: One will be for student workers (paid, warehouse/non-nutrition type work) and the other for nutrition students (unpaid experiential learning). If interested, contact Sloan at sloanv@sports.uga.edu. 

    Jul 18, 2023

    • Collier Madaleno, director of UGA football performance nutrition, is hiring servers for football dining. These are hourly paid positions that involve restocking, cleaning, etc. If interested, send your resume to Collier at collierm@sports.uga.edu. She is aiming to complete the hiring process before August.
    • Please see the information linked here about the Nutritional Sciences Department's 2024 study abroad program to Spain, France and Belgium. Do not delay in applying if you are interested! This program tends to fill quickly.
    • Interested in undergraduate clinical research? Gabriela Brocca is an M.S student in in Dr. Chad Paton’s lab, and she is currently conducting a clinical trial to test the effects in health biomarkers of a pecan-enriched meal. She is seeking 1-2 undergraduate students who would like to engage in clinical research as her assistants (with monetary compensation). You will receive terrific hands-on experience with clinical trials, including food weighing, organization, and team effort. If interested, please email Gabriela.AlmeidaBrocca@uga.edu.
    • If you are a student interested in a free membership scholarship to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and you identify as a person from and underrepresented group seeking Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, apply here.
    • Faculty and Staff RDNs: Consider signing up to mentor nutrition students through the RD Mentor Program! If interested, you can sign up at this link.

    Jul 11, 2023

    • If you are a student interested in a free membership scholarship to the Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and you identify as a person from and underrepresented group seeking Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access, apply here.
    • The Latinos and Hispanics in Dietetics and Nutrition (LAHIDAN) Member Interest Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a scholarship for students interested in going to FNCE® this year. The recipient receives $800 to apply to FNCE® expenses. The student does need to be a member of LAHIDAN (student membership is $15). The deadline to apply is July 31st. More details can be found here.

    Jun 27, 2023

    • Calling all student members of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics! FNCE Student Hosts will be randomly selected to receive a reduced student member registration of $35 in exchange for 6-8 hours of onsite work. Learn more and apply here by August 2.

    Jun 20, 2023

    • Healthy Eating Research (HER) and the Nutrition & Obesity Policy, Research, & Evaluation Network (NOPREN) invite you to join the fourth annual HER NOPREN Summer Speaker Series for Students and Early Career Professionals! This bi-weekly series will feature 5 interactive webinar presentations covering a variety of timely, policy-relevant topics related to food and nutrition security, federal nutrition assistance programs, COVID-19 policy implications, and nutrition equity. Session speakers will also share key details from their career journeys and the helpful professional advice they wish they had known along the way. Click here to read more about this year’s series and featured presentations held on the following Wednesdays from 4-5pm ET: June 28, July 12, July 26, and August 9, 2023. Register at this link. All are welcome to join, so please share widely with students, listservs, and professional networks.
    • Students interested in weight inclusive nutrition practices can join the organization Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics (WIND) for free. Details at this link. 
    • The Cultures of Gender and Age (COGA) Member Interest Group is awarding 16 scholarships to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics members in the active, retired, or student membership categories to attend the virtual 3rd Annual Metropolitan State University Denver-POHA Nutrition Diversity Conference on September 8th, 2023. Applications are available at this link and are due on July 15th.
    • The National Pork Board is supporting an Early Career Nutrition Pilot Grant Seed Funding opportunity open to ASN ECN members. The Seed-funding Program’s primary objective is to provide pilot funding that can significantly contribute to the success of an early investigator’s career trajectory. Pilot funding is necessary to obtain preliminary research that will increase an investigator’s likelihood of obtaining larger grants. This is especially important for early career researchers who may not yet have evidence of grant success. One $10,000 pilot grant and costs to attend ASN’s annual meeting, NUTRITION 2024, will be awarded to one ASN ECN member who is an early career researcher (within 10 years of terminal degree) and has not yet received major extramural funding (e.g., PI or Co-PI on NIH K awards or R-awards). Learn more about the eligibility and guidelines. All applications must be submitted through the ASN Foundation Portal by July 7th.

    Jun 13, 2023

    • If you are a student who identifies in any of the underrepresented minority groups, you can apply for a membership scholarship to the Weight Management DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics under Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA).
    • Registration for the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo® 2023 opens Tuesday, June 13, and you can start exploring the keynote speakers, program sessions, Expo, pre-FNCE® workshops, and excursions offered in this year’s host city, Denver. FNCE® will take place October 7-10, 2023.
    • The ANDPAC Board of Directors is seeking a Student Representative to serve a one-year term, June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024. The ANDPAC Student Representative will participate in monthly ANDPAC board meetings held via virtual audio/video calls. The time commitment is approximately 2-3 hours each month.  Two hours will be spent reviewing materials for monthly conference calls and participating on the conference call; an additional one hour will be spent responding to email communications from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Additional time may be necessary to participate on task forces or in scheduled events. For questions and to apply, email ANDPAC@eatright.org (application due by Friday July 7).

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