Yu-Chen (Jenny) Lin
College of Family and Consumer Sciences
PhD Student
Education
| Degree | Field of Study | Institution | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | Food Science and Biotechnology | National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan | 2020 |
Research
Jenny is currently conducting research in Child Diet and Health Disparities Research Lab under the direction of Dr. Sina Gallo.
Teaching
BIOL1108L Principle of Biology II Lab (Graduate Laboratory Assistant, Instructor of Record) - Fall 2021
NUTR2100 Human Nutrition and Food (Teaching Assistant) - Spring 2022
NUTR4100/6100 Micronutrient Nutrition (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2022
NUTR4600/6600E Food and Nutrition Policy (Teaching Assistant) - Spring 2023
Awards
| Award Name | Awarded By | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2023 |
| 2023 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award | UGA Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) | 2023 |
| Spring 2023 Travel Award | UGA Obesity Initiative | 2023 |
| 2nd Place Award in Student Poster Presentation | UGA Obesity Initiative | 2023 |
| UGA Domestic Travel Grant | UGA Graduate School | 2022 |
| Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship | UGA Department of Nutritional Sciences | 2022 |
| FACS Fund for Excellence | UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) | 2022 |
| GTF Fellowship for International Competition Honor | National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan | 2019 |
| Gold Medal Award | International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition | 2018 |
Current Research
- Children's Dietary Assessment
- Childhood Obesity and Related Policy
- National School Lunch Program
Working Papers
- The Relationship Between Middle-School Children’s Body Mass Index, School Lunch Participation and Consumption