Skylar Mercer
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
MS/DI Student
Skylar Mercer is second year MS/DI student interested in sports nutrition and eating disorders.
Dawson Hall Suite 307 Dawson Hall
305 Sanford Dr.
Athens, GA 30602
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Dietetics | Florida State University | 2022 |
Teaching
NUTR 4645/6645 Functional and Nutritional Properties of Food (Fall 2022)
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| George Griffeth and Leolene Chapman Montgomery Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| Foundation Student Stipend | Sue Linja, RDN, LD- Dietetics in Healthcare Communities DPG | 2023 |
| Foundation General Scholarship | Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | 2023 |
| Southern Scholarship Foundation Lunquist Recipient | Southern Scholarship Foundation | 2019-2022 |
| Ford Driving Dreams Scholarship Recipient | Ford Driving Dreams | 2018 |
Service
| Organization | Title | Year(s) | Service Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSU Sports Nutrition Fuel Bar | Volunteer | 2020-2022 | Foodservice |
| Southern Scholarship Foundation | Business Manager | 2020-2022 | Community |
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Sina Gallo
- Dr. Alex Anderson
- Dr. Joseph Kindler
Current Research
Skylar is currently working on a secondary analysis using the National Children's Study data. Her focus is on the changes of vitamin D biomarkers throughout pregnancy. She is under the direction of Dr. Sina Gallo in the Child Diet and Health Disparities Research lab.