Featured People

Nutritional Sciences

  • Julie Willard

    Julie Willard

    Alumni

    Willard gained a deeper understanding of nutrition at FACS

  • Elizabeth Klingbeil

    Elizabeth Klingbeil

    Alumni

    Relationships formed during Ph.D. program were critical for Klingbeil's future career

  • Julie Spahn

    Julie Spahn

    Alumni

    Analytical skills gained in FACS help Spahn approach complex problems from multiple angles

  • Laura Scott Henning

    Laura Scott Henning

    Alumni

    Overcoming challenges in classroom gave Henning the confidence to pursue her passion

  • Jake Conner

    Jake Conner

    Alumni

    Conner applies research skills he learned in FACS to his job as an Extension agent

  • Laney Rylant

    Laney Rylant

    Alumni

    Time in FACS gave Rylant a love for learning and a strong network of colleagues

  • Carmen Pedersen

    Carmen Pedersen

    Alumni

    FACS mentors inspired Pedersen to pursue a career in higher education

  • Hannah Patishnock

    Hannah Patishnock

    Current Students, Current Ambassadors

    Experience as an athlete sparked Patishnock's passion for science

  • Pam Thompson

    Pam Thompson

    Alumni

    Registered Dietitian and business owner credits FACS for launching career

  • Mieke Brink

    Mieke Brink

    Featured Graduates, Spring 2025 Featured Graduates

    Welcoming environment helped South Africa native explore her passion

  • Magen Lord (Roper)

    Magen Lord (Roper)

    Featured Graduates, Spring 2025 Featured Graduates

    Ph.D. student hopes to use skills advance sustainability efforts in the life sciences

  • Grace Wagner

    Grace Wagner

    Featured Graduates, Spring 2025 Featured Graduates

    Culinary Science and Nutrition program the "perfect fit" for Wagner

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