Featured People

Nutritional Sciences

Jake Conner

Alumni

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

Alumni Office, Nutritional Sciences
Laney Rylant

Alumni

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

Alumni Office, Nutritional Sciences
Carmen Pedersen

Alumni

FACS mentors inspired Pedersen to pursue a career in higher education

Alumni Office, Nutritional Sciences
Hannah Patishnock

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Experience as an athlete sparked Patishnock's passion for science

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Gaby Contreras

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Personal connections make college feel like "home away from home"

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Pam Thompson

Alumni

Registered Dietitian and business owner credits FACS for launching career

Alumni Office, Nutritional Sciences
Ashley Hayes

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Nutritional sciences student aspires to become a pediatric nurse

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Annie Gustavsen

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Passionate faculty inspire Gustavsen's love for learning

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Alex Peric

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Nutritional sciences student drawn by opportunities for research, leadership

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Molly Piller

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Massachusetts native found a home and family in FACS

Nutritional Sciences
Ayeley Theodora Afantchao

Current Students, Current Ambassadors

Early experiences made Afantchao an advocate for children's nutrition

Student Success and Advising Center, Nutritional Sciences
Mieke Brink

Featured Graduates, Spring 2025 Featured Graduates

Welcoming environment helped South Africa native explore her passion

Nutritional Sciences