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, and students. To submit information for inclusion in our weekly Kudos Corner distribution, please use the link on the right hand side of the page or contact Dr. Emma Laing at emonk@uga.edu.

• Media Appearances

  Feb 23, 2021

  • Students working in Caree Cotwright's Childhood Obesity Prevention Lab (Jaclyn Barta and Sarima Moosa) created an engaging nutrition education video for the State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA's Alice H. Richards Children's Garden. The video can be viewed on the FDN Facebook post on 2/18.
  • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Matcha Green Tea," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 2/22.

  Feb 11, 2021

  • Tracey Brigman was featured in the article, "Brigman to lead National Center for Home Food Preservation," published in FACS News on 2/3. This story has been shared widely in numerous media outlets, such as the Oconee Enterprise, CAES Newswire, NIFA Update, as well as the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.
  • Emma Laing and Beth Kindamo were quoted in the article, "UGA students take a new approach to health and wellness in 2021," published on 2/7 in The Red & Black.
  • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote the blog post, "Explore the Store: Carrots," for UGA Healthy Dawg published on 2/8.

  Feb 02, 2021

  • William "Bill" Flatt was featured in the article, "Bill Flatt, Ivery Clifton to receive 2021 UGA President’s Medal," published in UGA Today, the Albany Herald, FACS News, and WGAU (also see Kudos 12/15/20). The video of the celebration honoring Dr. Flatt was shown on Founders Day and was also highlighted on the FACS Facebook page on 1/25.
  • Dietetics major Rebecca Reese wrote a blog post titled "Explore the Store: Avocado" for UGA Healthy Dawg, published on 2/1.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • The National Center for Home Food Preservation was mentioned in the article, "The Real Reason You Should Blanch Some Vegetables," published in Mashed on 1/13.
  • Emma Laing was quoted in two recent articles:
  • "Eat Healthier, Even During a Pandemic" in Consumer Reports on 1/6
  • "How to Ditch Weight Stigma and Reach your Goals" in MyFitnessPal on 1/2

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Melanie Ng authored the post published on 1/4 for the Passage Project, titled, "Rejecting Diet Culture in a Society that Praises It." This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 1/5.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • Alex Anderson recorded a video for By Your Leave Family Resource Center on the importance of breastfeeding. The video was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/7.
  • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, "Will doing a 'dry January' improve your sleep?" published on 12/7 in Saatva. This was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 12/8.
  • Jamie Cooper’s research was mentioned in the article, "You don't have to gain weight over the holidays," published on 12/7 in Psychology Today.
  • The National Center for Home Food Preservation directed by Elizabeth Andress was mentioned in the article, "Pressure canning – another skill level unlocked," published on 12/7 in GAT Daily.
  • A re-cap of Marion Nestle’s Food, Power, and Politics lecture was published in UGA Today on 12/4. Dr. Nestle delivered this lecture virtually on 11/12 as part of UGA’s Signature Lecture series.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in UGA Today on 11/24 in the article, "Keep your Thanksgiving gatherings Safe and Healthy."
  • Joseph Kindler is currently featured on the Endocrine Fellows Foundation webpage. He received a grant from this organization during his postdoctoral work at CHOP, and this organization promotes their trainees through their page.
  • Dietetics majors Julia Lance, Kiah Shannon, Courtney Keith, Flannery Daughtry, Dominique Miller, and Alejandra Delgado, as well as Nutritional Sciences major Neil Maclang appeared in a video about the UGA Peer Nutrition Educators program. View the video via the Facebook post on 11/23.
  • Emma Laing was quoted in the article, "Dietetics professor encourages students to challenge weight stigma," in Today’s Dietitian 'News' on 11/20.
  • The latest English & Spanish Diabetes Life Lines newsletters shared by Ali Berg are now available at this link. To find recent issues of the Diabetes Life Lines newsletters, visit this page.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Chad Paton has been working with the US Embassies in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on COVID-19 relief projects. He had been working remotely from Kuwait while waiting for the borders in Uzbekistan to re-open. Two weeks ago, he finally made it to Tashkent, Uzbekistan where he is working out of the US Embassy. A photo of Dr. Paton was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/13, and you can read more about his efforts in these articles: 
    • U.S. Embassy Provides Personal Protective Equipment to the Committee on Emergency Situations
    • US provides personal protective equipment to Tajikistan National Guard                
  • Art Grider has a new video that was published on youtube, titled "Zinc Sensing Receptor (GRP39)." View Dr. Grider’s video here.
  • Alex Anderson's photo was featured on the UGA Office of Instruction tips page, titled "Teaching Behind the Mask," published on 11/16 and in the OVPI GO Newsletter distributed via email on 11/17.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • Sina Gallo was quoted in the UGA Today article, "UGA invests in faculty development, strategic hires," published on 11/3.
  • Jamie Cooper’s research was mentioned in the article, "Dust Off Your Scale and Prevent Holiday Weight Gain," published on blackdoctor.org.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Alex Anderson was featured in the UGA Today article, "Professor trying to ensure a healthier next generation," published on 10/21. This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 10/26.
  • Dietetics major Julia Lance was quoted in the UGA Today article, "Students adjust to classes during COVID-19." This article was also published in Columns on 10/26, in "UGA Impact - October 2020" on 10/30, and was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/23.
  • Darci Bell, Emma Laing, and Leslie Davis contributed to the FoodTalk blog post, "Healthy Aging and Bones," published on 11/2.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • The continued accreditation of the UGA dietetics programs press release was featured in Columns on 10/7 (also see Kudos 9/22).

  Oct 13, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright and FDN alumna Madison Spek were featured in 'Ventures: the Enterprising News & Ideas for Nutrition Entrepreneurs' Newsletter (Fall issue 2020, Volume XLIV, Number 2). This publication is created and distributed by Nutrition Entrepreneurs DPG of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A screenshot of Dr. Cotwright’s piece was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/12.
  • Hannah Wilson and Ali Berg wrote the article, "Are you at risk for prediabetes? Here’s how to know," published in Healthy Georgia Connections Issue No. 15 on 10/6.
  • Dietetics major Gracie Conner wrote the blog post, "HAES and IE: A Student Perspective," published on the FDN dietetics blog page on 10/12. The post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/13.
  • Lynn Bailey was featured in the UGA Today article, "Why I give," published on 10/7.

  Oct 06, 2020

  • Tracey Brigman is quoted in the article, "5 health benefits of garlic and how much to add to your diet," published in Insider on 9/29. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/1.
  • Alex Anderson appears in a video showcasing the study away program to Ghana. The UGA Ghana Service-Learning Study Away program was a finalist for a 2020 PIEoneer award in "Real Life Learning" (see Kudos 7/14/20) where this video was presented at the awards ceremony on 10/2. The video was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/5.
  • Emma Laing is quoted in the Grady News article, "Weightism and Its Impact: Professor Teaches Health At Every Size," published on 10/2.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler was featured in the UGA Research News article, "A state of health: Georgia CTSA making a difference for translational research," published on 9/22. This was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/29.
  • Emma Laing was quoted in an article published in Healthline on 9/8 titled, "How Challenging My Own Fatphobia Will Make Me a Better Parent to My Son." It was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/28.
  • Dietetics major Julia Lance is featured in the article, "Oconee families find thrills in mountain biking," published in the Fall 2020 issue of Oconee the Magazine. To view screenshots of the article, visit the post on the FDN Facebook page on 9/24.

  Sep 22, 2020

  • Barbara Grossman, Emma Laing, and Lynn Bailey were mentioned in the FACS press release, "Dietetics programs receive national accreditation," published on 9/15. The story was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 9/21.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Ali Berg was featured in the article, "UGA Extension collaborates with USG to offer employees virtual diabetes prevention," published in CAES News on 9/8, FACS News on 9/11, and KPVI on 9/12. This article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 9/14.
  • Caree Cotwright was quoted in the American Heart Association article titled, "Healthy food for at-home students starts with this," published on 9/4 in AHA News and in MedicineNet. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/10.
  • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the article, "Some gardeners in a pickle over scarce canning supplies," published in Alpena News on 9/9, in the Norman Transcript on 9/13, and in the Daily Sentinel on 9/14.

  Sep 08, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright was quoted in the article, "Healthy food for at-home students starts with this," published on 9/5 in The National Herald.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Ali Berg was featured in the lead story in the GA CTSA Weekly Round Up, published on 8/28, titled, "Effective Diabetes Prevention Program Led by Georgia CTSA Leader." This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/29.
  • Emma Laing was invited to write a post about the Intuitive Eating principle of "Honoring your health with gentle nutrition" for ProcessedFoodSite.com published on 8/25. This post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/26.
  • Joe Kindler was mentioned in the Physician's Briefing/HealthDay News article, "Type 2 Diabetes May Negatively Impact Bone Density in Youth," published on 8/25.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Emma Laing was quoted in Elle Magazine in the article, "Covid-19 and the Rise of the #ChloeTingChallenge," published on 8/21. This was also shared in a FACS Facebook post on 8/24.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright appeared as a guest on WGAU Radio Athens News Matters on 8/14 discussing how to get kids to try new foods. Dr. Cotwright's segment is linked here, and it was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/16.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright is featured in the article, "New method helps kids eat more veggies," published in UGA Today on 8/3.
  • Elizabeth Andress wrote the article, "Tomatoes can be preserved to enjoy year-round," published in Healthy Georgia Connections (Issue 11) and in CAES News on 7/23.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress wrote the article "Take advantage of the growing season with food preservation" in the Healthy Georgia Connections newsletter (Issue No. 10).

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Alex Anderson was quoted in the UGA Today article, "Ghana Study Away program finalist for PIEoneer award," published on 7/13.
  • Elizabeth Andress was featured in the article, "Extend life of peaches by preserving them," published in the Tifton Gazette on 7/11.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress wrote a piece for CAES News titled, "Fire up summer with outdoor food safety." This was published on 7/2 and was also shared on the FDN and FACS Facebook pages.
  • A similar article, "The do's and don'ts of cooking summer food outside," was published on 7/4 in the Albany Herald.
  • The National Center for Home Food Preservation was mentioned in the article, "How to effectively freeze vegetables," published on 7/4 in Feeling Fit.

  Jun 30, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress offers some great tips in this FACS News article about extending the life of peaches through canning, freezing, or drying. The article was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 6/26.
  • Emma Laing was quoted in the UGA Today article, "Professor challenges students on diet culture," published on 6/25. The article was also shared on medindia.net and on the FACS Facebook page.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • Emma Laing was a guest on WUGA Athens News Matters for the segment, "Snacking and Working from Home," which aired on 6/12. This was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 6/15.

  Jun 09, 2020

  • FDN alumna Courtney Brown authored the article, "Supporting healthy nutrition and physical activity habits at home," which was published in CAES Media Newswire on 6/3.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress' expertise was featured throughout the UGA Extension Healthy Georgia Connections newsletter, Issue 7, released on 6/2, in the articles:
    • Prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illness
    • Getting back to business responsibly: the "new normal"
  • In the same newsletter, FDN alumna Courtney Brown was quoted in the article:
    • Healthy nutrition and physical activity habits at home
  • The National Center For Home Food Preservation was featured in the article, "Use safe, tested methods for preserving food," published on 6/1 in the Canton Daily Ledger.
  • Emma Laing was quoted the article, "How to stop overeating and not be hungry," which appeared in the Summer Boomers Magazine published on 5/15. A screenshot of the article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/29.

  May 20, 2020

  • Taylor Newman wrote a post in Medium titled, "Hunger is rising as food rots. We can learn from produce prescriptions to change the story," published on 5/15. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/20.
  • Emma Laing was a guest on The Roadhouse, WTIP Community Radio, Grand Marais, MN, for the segment "How to avoid overeating while spending more time at home," which was recorded live on 5/15.

  May 13, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the article, "Tools and Tips for Freezing Food So Nothing Goes to Waste," which was published on 5 /6 in Wirecutter.
  • The SNAP-Ed program was highlighted in the UGA Impact - Creating Statewide Connections - May 2020 Newsletter published on 5/11. In the newsletter, the article, "UGA launches nation's first online SNAP-Ed program," was featured from Clayton News Daily (also see Kudos 2/4/20).
  • Ali Berg was featured in the article, "With school out, access to dairy critical for children," published in Extension’s Healthy Georgia Connections (Issue 5) on 5/12.
  • The story on the UGA homepage titled, "What is a Student Emergency Fund?" published on 5/11 quotes a 4th year dietetics student from Columbus, GA.

  May 06, 2020

  • Ali Berg was quoted in the article, "Access to dairy critical for children during school closures, UGA Extension expert says," which appeared in The News-Reporter on 4/29 and in Growing America on 5/6.
  • Ali Berg and Emma Laing collaborated on a Diabetes Life Lines article titled, "Beware of claims of 'immune boosting' diets and pills," posted on 4/16.
  • Elizabeth Andress authored a post for CAES News on 4/28 titled, "Extend availability of fresh fruits and vegetables by freezing."

  Apr 28, 2020

  • Ali Berg was quoted in the article, "Access to dairy critical for children during school closures," which appeared on 4/22 in Growing America, Albany Herald, and UGA Today, and on 4/24 in Dairy Business and in the CAES Newswire (also see Kudos 4/21). This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.
  • Elizabeth Andress wrote the article, "Prepare food safely to avoid foodborne illness while sheltering in place," which was published in CAES News on 4/21, in the CAES Newswire on 4/24, and in the Albany Herald on 4/25. This piece was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/27.

  Apr 21, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress provides helpful tips in the most recently developed "COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ" graphic. The graphic urges consumers to use hand sanitizer and cart wipes, shop alone and go with a plan, maintain social distance, and only touch what you will buy. The graphic has been shared on the FDN and FACS Facebook pages starting on 4/15, and on the Oconee County website on 4/20.
  • Ali Berg was featured in the article, "Access to dairy is critical for children, adolescents," published in FACS News on 4/17. 
  • The article, "Tips to prevent weight gain while at home during pandemic," with quotes from Barbara Grossman, Tracey Brigman, Ali Berg, and Emma Laing (see Kudos 4/14) was published in CAES Newswire on 4/17, in US News & World Report, Brigham and Women's Hospital Health News, and Doctors Lounge on 4/18, and in Newsmax on 4/21.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • Congratulations once again to Art Grider for twice-winning the Anne Sweaney Innovation Fund award for his project to develop animated videos that will enhance teaching and learning of the cellular and biochemical metabolism of nutrients. This latest video released on 4/6 features Dr. Grider's voice and music and shows the process of intestinal zinc absorption. The video was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/10.
  • Ali Berg was featured in the article, "Five in-home ways to stay active," published in The Alchemist on 4/13.
  • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the articles:
    • "Here’s how to clean your groceries during the COVID-19 outbreak," published in EcoWatch on 4/7
    • "Takeout food is a low-risk meal option," published in Poultry Times on 4/9
    • "Cooking up a storm during coronavirus crisis? Store leftovers safely," published in Health24 on 4/9
  • Barbara Grossman, Tracey Brigman, Ali Berg, and Emma Laing were quoted in the UGA Today article, "Tips to avoid overeating while working from home," published on 4/14. The article was also shared on the FDN and FACS Facebook pages.
  • The UGA Alumni Association is compiling our media content related to COVID-19 on their resources page: https://alumni.uga.edu/covid-19/

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress created the graphic "COVID-19 and Food Safety FAQ: Is Coronavirus a concern with Takeout?" This popular graphic was published originally on 3/21 on the FACS Facebook page, and to date has been shared >900 times and has reached >100,000 people.
  • Dr. Andress has also been quoted in several articles regarding food safety: 
    • "Stock Food and Water Supplies in Preparation for Emergencies" published in GrowingGeorgia on 3/12. This story also appeared in the Albany Herald on 3/11, and in an FDN Facebook post on 3/12.
    • "A Good Time to Clean Out the Pantry" published in preservingfoodathome.com on 3/16. This was also shared in an FDN Facebook post on 3/17.
    • "Tips for proper leftover food safety techniques" published in UGA Today on 3/17. This was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages. 
    • "UGA food safety expert: Takeout is a low-risk option" published in UGA Today on 3/25. This was also shared in the ABH, WGAU, Rockdale Newton Citizen, Athens CEO, Covington News, and on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.
    • "Here’s How to Clean Your Groceries During the COVID-19 Outbreak" published in Healthline on 3/31.
  • Ali Berg contributed to the article, "Boost your physical activity during social distancing," published in UGA Today on 3/23. This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.
  • Emma Laing contributed to the article, "Be leery of 'immune boosting' diets and pills," published in UGA Today on 3/30. This article was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.

  Mar 07, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress was quoted in the article, "UGA Food Safety Expert: Takeout Is a Low-Risk Option," published in the Newnan Times-Herald on 4/1 and in Growing America on 4/2. UGA also created a video on 4/5 with key points of Dr. Andress' message that can be viewed on the UGA and FACS Facebook pages.
  • Chisom Okoli and dietetics major Julia Lance were quoted in the article, "Tips from food experts on cooking during quarantine," published in The Red & Black on 4/7. This article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler appeared in a Connections article from the 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Session’s Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Early Career/FIT Lounge Panel Discussion that Dr. Sattler also moderated, titled "Insights from the Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health: A Discussion about Health Disparities." The article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/25.
  • Emma Laing was interviewed on WUGA FM’s Athens News Matters: Intermittent Fasting - Fad or Foolproof? The recording was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 3/2.
  • The Obesity Initiative Symposium story quoting Jamie Cooper was published in Columns on 3/2 (on page 2; also see Kudos 2/18). The OI Symposium will be held on 3/5.
  • Reminder to faculty: As highlighted in many Kudos editions, the story featuring Emily Noble’s research about brain circuitry and food impulsivity was not released until December 2019, and it still made the TOP 5 stories out of the entire university. Knowing that UGA’s mission to elevate research, please let Cal Powell and/or me know of publications as they are released, or, even better, once they are accepted for publication.

• Awards and Honors

  Feb 23, 2021

  • The Obesity Society celebrated the 6th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science on 2/11, and Emily Noble was selected along with 8 other women for recognition by TOS for "making outstanding accomplishments to help with the research, prevention, and treatment of obesity." Dr. Noble’s photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/15. Congratulations!
  • Jo Shieh received a teaching assistantship from the Graduate School to teach GRSC 7770 (Foods & Nutrition Teaching Assistant Seminar) as a co-instructor with Barbara Grossman. GRSC 7770 is a 1-3 credit course providing TAs with knowledge of pedagogical approaches, relevant UGA policies, and available support systems. Check out Jo's feature on UGA's Graduate School website! Her photo was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/16.
  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park for being selected to the Editorial Board for Nutrition Research in January 2021.

  Feb 11, 2021

  • Congratulations to FDN graduate students Mariah McDaniel and Julie Dean who have been named 2021 scholarship winners from the Georgia Nutrition Council. Mariah is receiving the Rita Waters Scholarship and Julie will receive the Holly B. Alley Scholarship at the virtual GNC Annual Conference held from 2/25-26. Photos of Mariah and Julie were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/10.
  • As part of the most recent UGA Career Outcomes Survey, students identified UGA faculty and staff who have had a significant, positive impact on their career decision-making process. Congratulations to Laurel Sanville and Katherine Ingerson who were each identified by members of the Class of 2020 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."

  Feb 02, 2021

  • As part of the most recent UGA Career Outcomes Survey, students identified UGA faculty and staff who have had a significant, positive impact on their career decision-making process. Congratulations to Alex Anderson, Claire de La Serre, Rob Pazdro, Emma Laing, Ginnefer Cox, Caree Cotright, and Art Grider who were each identified by members of the Class of 2020 as "a person who has contributed greatly to their career development and success."
  • Congratulations to Taylor Newman who was recently hired as the Nutrition Program Development Manager for Kroger Health in Cincinnati, Ohio where she will be developing nutrition-related interventions, content, and research initiatives.
  • Congratulations to Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim who received a postdoctoral fellow position at Emory University School of Medicine working under Dr. Andrew Neish in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
  • Emma Laing was named a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She was featured in a FACS News article published on 2/1, and this was also shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages.

  Jan 19, 2021

  Congratulations to Hannah Wilson who has accepted a faculty position at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. The position is an assistant professor position in their Nutrition, Dietetics, & Exercise Science Department, as well as the coordinator of their MS/DI program.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • Congratulations to William "Bill" Flatt who will be honored as a 2021 President’s Medal recipient. The President’s Medal recognizes extraordinary contributions by those who have supported outstanding students, championed meaningful academic programs, advanced significant research, or inspired community leaders to enhance the quality of life for Georgians through their support of the University of Georgia. Dr. Flatt will be honored at the President’s Medal award presentation, which will be held virtually on 1/25/21 in conjunction with UGA’s annual Founders Day celebration.
  • Congratulations to Jake Conner, double major in dietetics and culinary science and nutrition, who has been selected as Outstanding Senior for Fall 2020. A photo of Jake was shared on the FACS and FDN Facebook pages on 12/11.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who received a Spring 2021 CURO Research Assistantship. Joseph Kindler is mentoring this project, which will focus on body size and bone density relationships in youth. Julia will present at the (virtual) CURO Symposium in the spring.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Congratulations to nutritional sciences major Samantha Drop who has been named the Southeastern Conference Cross Country Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year! She is the first Bulldog woman to win this honor in cross country. An article featuring Sam was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/11.
  • Congratulations to Xi Fang who successfully defended her doctoral dissertation via Zoom on 11/12. The title of her presentation was, "Impact of bioactive compounds on neurocognitive development and metabolism." Xi will start her post-doctoral position at Yale University School of Medicine in January. A photo of Xi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/13.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • Congratulations to Sina Gallo who is currently highlighted on the FACS website as a "featured person." View her faculty spotlight at this link.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Taylor Newman presented our FDN Seminar on 10/21 and defended her dissertation via Zoom, titled, "Understanding the produce prescription program in the U.S.: A focus on program models, facilitators and barriers, and participant experiences."

  Oct 20, 2020

  • Art Grider has been invited to serve as a guest editor for Medical Sciences, "Zinc: Its Molecular and Biochemical Importance, and its Relevance in Medicine." Congratulations!
  • Congratulations to the FACS Class of 2020! A video of Dean Fox speaking at the commencement ceremony as well as the FACS graduation program were posted on the FACS Facebook page on 10/16.

  Oct 13, 2020

  • Congratulations to the many FDN faculty and students who are recognized in the sixth annual Celebrating Excellence Recognition Program presented in a virtual format this year. View the news story here and the program linked here. Below are the awardees from our department.

  Faculty awardees:

  • Hea Jin Park, Ali Berg, and Lilian Sattler were also honored in a FDN Facebook post on 3/7 (see Kudos 3/10):
    • Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award: Hea Jin Park
    • Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Extension and Outreach Faculty Award: Ali Berg
    • Early Career Faculty Research Award: Lilian Sattler 
  • UGA Athletic Association Professorship in Family and Consumer Sciences: Jung Sun Lee
  • Flatt Professorship in Foods and Nutrition: Lynn Bailey 
  • Flatt Professorship with a focus on Childhood Obesity: Jamie Cooper

  Student awardees:

  • Jake Conner and Jacee Baldivid were also honored in a FDN Facebook post on 9/10 (see Kudos 9/15):
    • FACS Alumni Association Scholarship: Jake Conner
    • FACS Alumni Association – FCCLA: Jacee Baldivid
  • Carolyn D. Berdanier Nutrition Science Support: Maggie K. Whitehead
  • Burton-Fowler Undergraduate Research Award: Robyn Salzberg
  • Evelyn R. Harris Academic Support: Xi Fang, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon
  • Endsley-Peifer Student Research Award: Xi Fang
  • Josephine Martin Emerging Leader in Policy Award: Taylor Newman
  • Inez Wallace Tumlin Graduate Student Academic Support: Catherine Prater, Liana Guarneiri
  • Zena Costa Brown Scholarship: Shreya Pandya
  • Glenn and Helen Burton Feeding the Hungry Scholarship: Darci Bell
  • Thomas F. Comer Scholarship: Catherine Ruter
  • Iris Price Dover Scholarship: Aashka Sheth
  • Julia Ann Simpson Elliott Scholarship: Madison Justice
  • Fairchild-Holcomb Family FACS Scholarship: Lydia Akin
  • Hazel and Gene Franklin Scholarship: Caroline Cerminaro, Liana Guarneiri
  • Sharon Boone Hamner Foods and Nutrition Scholarship: Hannah Wilson
  • Doe H. Harden Scholarship: Abigail Hightower 
  • Virginia Wilbanks Kilgore Scholarship: Tehgan Anguilm, Magen Lord, Kassidy Sharpe, Jessica Strosahl, Nick Slagel, Shannon Stowers, Hannah Wilson
  • Rosabelle Carr Koelsche Fund: Samantha Hill
  • Ruth Rowan Morrison Graduate Fellowship in Nutrition Studies: Yu-Ra Son
  • Gwendolyn Brooks O’Connell Scholarship: Allison Rautmann
  • Melynda Flatt Reid Dietetics Scholarship: Abigail Bailey, Flannery Daughtry, Bailey Echols, Mallory Johns, Megan Smith
  • Elise Bray Richey Scholarship: Rebecca Gould
  • Pam McIntyre Thompson, R. D. Scholarship: Whitley Carter, Isabella Morin
  • Marian Wang Nutrition Scholarship: Samantha Bonnett, Corrie Fletcher, Devin Logan
  • Karin Elizabeth Willis Scholarship: Freida Lim
  • Lavender Family Legacy Scholarship: Sarah Perrine
  • FACS Fund for Excellence: Darci Bell, Elizabeth (Betsy) Cogan, Xi Fang, Rebecca Gould, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon, Jiyoung Kim, Elizabeth Klingbeil
  • Leila Alberta Ritchie Mize Endowment: Darci Bell, Elizabeth Cogan, Xi Fang, Rebecca Gould, Yuta Ishikawa, Julie Jeon, Jiyoung Kim, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Allie Lindke, Taylor Newman, Liana Guarneiri, Josephine Shieh, Nick Slagel, Yu-Ra Son, Hannah Wilson

  Oct 06, 2020

  • PhD students Becca Gould and Hannah Wilson have each received the 2020-2021 Irene J. Jones Memorial Scholarship from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation. Photos of Becca and Hannah were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/6. Congratulations!

  Sep 29, 2020

  • We are proud to announce that all six summer Dietetic Internship graduates have recently passed the RD exam! They are: Carolina Cawthon, Ani Powell, Beth Wood, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Hayley Sanders, Olivia Taylor, and Taylor Ragan. For most interns, almost all of their supervised practice was completed virtually this summer, so this pass rate is a notable accomplishment on this difficult exam.

  Sep 22, 2020

  • Congratulations to the SNAP-Ed Team on receiving the 2020 Program Excellence Through Research Award - First Place from the Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences; and the First Place Southern Region and National Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS). The team received their NEAFCS award at the annual conference, which took place in a virtual format 9/14-16. The title of the proposal and award was: "Systematic Evaluation Guides the Development of UGA SNAP-Ed Social Marketing Programs." The SNAP-Ed Team also shared their work during a concurrent session with the same title, with 43 colleagues from across the nation. Congratulations!

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Congratulations to Exercise and Sport Science Major and Nutrition Science Minor Maggie Whitehead for receiving the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program Award! The title of Maggie's project is, "Effect of a High Fat/High Sugar Western Diet on Brain Glycogen," and her research mentor is Emily Noble.
  • Congratulations to Dietetics and Culinary Science and Nutrition double major Jake Conner and Dietetics major Jacee Baldivid! They are two of only three 2020-21 FACS Alumni Scholarship recipients. Read more about them here. This news was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/10.

  Sep 08, 2020

  • Congratulations to the FDN students who have been named as FACS Ambassadors for the 2020-2021 year: Opeyemi Adelugba, Jake Conner, Bailey Davis, Samantha Hill, Miller Lantis, Freida Lim, and Madison Sutton.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Congratulations to Silvia Giraudo who received Second Place for the "Innovation in Programming Award" given by the Georgia Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. The award was presented to Dr. Giraudo on 8/18.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Congratulations to Caroline Henning who was selected as a student trustee for the GDF board! A photo of Caroline attending her first board meeting via Zoom was shared to the FDN Facebook page on 8/25.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Congratulations to Lauren Coheley who accepted an Instructional Assistant Professor position at Texas A&M University! Dr. Coheley will be teaching remotely this fall and moving to College Station, TX in the spring.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • We received the news on 8/7 from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics that both the graduate-level dietetic internship, led by Barbara Grossman, and the undergraduate dietetics program, led by Emma Laing, have received approval to continue full accreditation through 2028. This news was shared in an FDN Facebook post on 8/7. There will be an official press release prepared by FACS in the coming days.
  • The USDA Food and Nutrition Service Division just approved the UGA SNAP-Ed proposal to offer Food eTalk eLearning resources to non-GA SNAP-Ed programs. This is an exciting opportunity that will allow the SNAP-Ed team to share the nation’s first exclusively online, asynchronous programs with SNAP-Ed eligible Americans in social distancing times.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Congratulations to Caree Cotwright who has been appointed as the Diversity Liaison for the Nutrition Entrepreneurship Dietetic Practice Group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Cotwright’s photo was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 8/4.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Congratulations to dietetics major Julia Lance who received an Award of Excellence scholarship from the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund (FEEA)! Julia was selected from ~2400 applicants for this award, which is funded by FEEA as well as BlueCross BlueShield. Photos of Julia were posted on the FDN Facebook page on 7/14.
  • Congratulations to Becca Gould for receiving a 2020 Georgia Dietetic Foundation Scholarship! A photo of Becca was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 7/7.
  • Congratulations to Taylor Ragan for successfully defending her master's thesis on 7/8 via Zoom! The title of her presentation was, "TRANSLATION OF A FACE-TO-FACE NUTRITION TRAINING TO AN ONLINE TRAINING FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROVIDERS: A COMPARISON OF OUTCOMES." A photo of Taylor was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 7/11.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Congratulations to Elizabeth Klingbeil who accepted a nutrition faculty position at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island! Her contract begins August 15th.
  • Congratulations to Ariathni Powell, for successfully defending her master's thesis on 6/30 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "Hablemos de Comida ¡Por SU Salud!: Formative evaluation of Spanish SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Curriculum." A photo of Ani was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/30.

  Jun 30, 2020

  • Congratulations to Olivia Taylor for successfully defending her master's thesis on 6/25 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "A survey of Cooperative Extension youth hands-on cooking programs in Georgia and related affecting factors."
  • Congratulations to Jo Shieh who has been recommended to receive the Leilia Alberta Ritchie Mize Scholarship by the College of FACS for the 2020 summer session. Jo is one of approximately 50 graduate students in the College selected to receive this one-time scholarship. As a recipient of a College scholarship, Jo will be invited to the Celebrating Excellence Luncheon, which will be held in October, Date TBD. Jo’s photo was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/30.
  • Congratulations to Lauren Coheley who recently became a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). The FAND designation recognizes Dr. Coheley’s commitment to the field of nutrition and dietetics, and celebrates her professional accomplishments and pursuit of life-long learning.

  Jun 23, 2020

  • Congratulations to Taylor Newman who was selected for this year's American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences' (AAFCS) Jewell L. Taylor Graduate Fellowship. The AAFCS awards graduate fellowships to individuals who have exhibited the potential to make contributions to the family and consumer sciences profession. The Taylor Fellowship was established through a generous bequest from Jewell L. Taylor, a dedicated family and consumer sciences professional for more than 50 years. A photo of Taylor was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 6/22.
  • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler who was elected to 2-year terms on the following AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Committees: Leadership Committee (Member at Large), Nominations Committee, and Health Nutrition Committee (renewal). Dr. Sattler was also invited to serve as a as reviewer for Circulation (impact factor 23.054) and to review a scientific position statement by the American Heart Association, which is pending publication in the coming year.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • Congratulations to new FDN faculty member Sina Gallo and her team, who are recipients of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation’s 2020 Anita Owen Award of Recognition for Innovative Nutrition Education for their pediatric weight management program for Latino families entitled, "Vidas Activas y Familias Saludables."

  Jun 09, 2020

  • Congratulations to Nick Slagel for successfully defending his doctoral dissertation on 6/3 via Zoom. The title of his presentation was, "The Effects of a Fruit and Vegetable Prescription (FVRx) Program for Low-income Adults."

  May 20, 2020

  • Congratulations to Hayley Sanders for successfully defending her master's thesis on 5/14 via Zoom. The title of her presentation was, "The development of a text message-based intervention to improve nutrition practices in the home among parents of young children." A photo of Hayley was shared on the FDN Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to Xi Fang for being selected as an Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Finalist, which recognizes the very best research presented by students and young investigators during the American Society for Nutrition NUTRITION 2020 meeting. The title of Xi's abstract is, "Effect of Maternal Supplementation of Lutein on Brain Functional Organization of Offspring in a Piglet Model." Her abstract will be marked with a special award icon on the schedule planner and mobile app during the meeting to highlight her accomplishment as an Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Finalist. For those of you attending NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, please be sure to view her presentation. Xi's abstract was also invited for a flash talk during the Carotenoids and Retinoids Interest Group (CARIG) RIS Forum. A photo of Xi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/15.
  • Congratulations to Nutritional Sciences major Robyn Salzberg for receiving the 2020 Burton-Fowler Undergraduate Research Award. This award recognizes outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the College of FACS. 

  May 13, 2020

  • Congratulations to Elizabeth Klingbeil who successfully defended her dissertation on 5/7 via Zoom! The title of her presentation was, "Manipulation of the gut microbiota attenuates the negative effects of high-fat diet." A photo of Elizabeth was posted on the FDN Facebook page.

  May 06, 2020

  • Dean Fox announced the newest members of the Faculty Advisory Committee for 2020-2021, and these include FDN faculty Chad Paton, Ginnefer Cox, and Jung Sun Lee. Congratulations!
  • Featured Graduates from FDN were announced and include Karina Patel, Alexa Taylor, Olivia Taylor, Resean Wallace, Christine Graaf, Lauren Coheley, Julie Dean, Elizabeth Klingbeil, Carin Booth, Morgan Rossi, Carolina Cawthon, Lydia Averette, Sylvia Chen, Caroline Henning, and Nick Slagel. These student profiles were also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/30.
  • Congratulations to the new and returning FACS Ambassadors from FDN:
    • Yemi Adelugba, Nutritional Sciences
    • Jake Conner, Dietetics
    • Bailey Davis, Dietetics
    • Sam Hill, Culinary Science and Nutrition
    • Miller Lantis, Nutritional Sciences
    • Freida Lim, Culinary Science and Nutrition & Dietetics
    • Aashka Sheth, Nutritional Sciences
    • Madison Sutton, Dietetics
  • We are excited to welcome the following faculty and staff to our department:
    • Kandice Mitchell, Business Manager II, start date: 5/1
    • Sina Gallo, Associate Professor, start date: 8/1
    • Joseph Kindler, Assistant Professor, start date: 8/1

  Apr 28, 2020

  • Congratulations once again to nutritional sciences major Resean Wallace, one of just 41 UGA students to earn the Presidential Award of Excellence. This distinction is awarded to undergraduate students in their final year of study who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, strong extracurricular involvement and/or service to and involvement in their respective school or college. Students selected for this award exemplify the best of UGA’s undergraduate student body. Resean's photo was shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/23 (also see Kudos 3/31).

  Apr 21, 2020

  • Congratulations to Jamie Cooper for receiving the 2020 CURO Research Mentoring Award! Dr. Cooper received this award for her commitment to developing undergraduate researchers at UGA through transformational learning experiences. A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/17. 
  • Nutritional Sciences major Wilkray Biboum was honored in the UGA student profile, "Bloom where you’re planted: Student finds place at UGA," published on 4/16. This profile was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 4/17.

  Apr 07, 2020

  Congratulations to the newest members of the student dietetic association (SDA) board for 2020-2021. Their names were announced in a post on the SDA and FDN Facebook pages on 4/3:

  • President: Kinsey Hargis
  • Vice President: Catherine Ruter
  • Secretary: Emmaline Peterson
  • Treasurer: Laney Jones
  • PR Chair: Kiah Shannon
  • Community Service: Emily Crum
  • Communications Chair: Libby Siegel
  • Social Chair: Mayra Patino

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Xi Fang received the Endsley-Peifer Student Research Paper Award for her published paper in the physical/biological sciences. The title of her paper is, "Effect of Acute Ingestion of Green Tea Extract and Lemon Juice on Oxidative Stress and Lipid Profile in Pigs Fed a High-Fat Diet," published in Antioxidants. Hea Jin Park is Xi’s faculty mentor.
  • Nutritional Sciences major Resean Wallace was selected as a recipient of the UGA Presidential Award of Excellence. Individuals receiving this award represent the top 1% of undergraduates at UGA who excel not only in academics, but also in their service the community and in their leadership both on and off campus. 
  • Photos of Xi and Resean were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/31.

  Mar 10, 2020

  Congratulations to the FDN faculty who have been selected to receive 2020 awards of excellence from the College of Family and Consumer sciences! This news was also shared in an FDN Facebook post on 3/7:

  • Ali Berg is the recipient of the Bill and June Flatt Outstanding Extension and Outreach Award
  • Hea Jin Park is the recipient of the Faculty Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award
  • Lilian Sattler is the recipient of the Early Career Faculty Research Award

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Lauren Coheley was recently announced as the next president-elect of GAND (the Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). Congratulations!
  • Congratulations once again to Liana Rodrigues for winning the 2020 Holly B. Alley Scholarship from the Georgia Nutrition Council. Photos of Liana receiving her award in Statesboro can be viewed in an FDN Facebook post on 2/28.

• Grants Received

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Congratulations to Emily Noble for receiving an R03 award from the National Institutes of Health. The title of her awarded grant is, "Central-melanin concentrating hormone neural pathways and obesity."
  • Dr. Noble was also awarded the 2021 Obesity Initiative Seed Grant Award for her research group’s proposal, "Diet induced neuronal and mitochondrial network remodeling as a mechanism for dysregulated appetite in obesity." The research group consists of: Emily Noble, Jarrod Call, and Lohitash Karumbaiah.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • Hea Jin Park's lab received funding from the Egg Nutrition Center to investigate the effect of perinatal intake of eggs on neurotrophins. Xi Fang and Stephanie Dubrof will be co-leads on the project. This is a co-sponsored project with Dr. Park’s USDA NIFA funds, and the research will take place from December 2020 to June 2022. Congratulations!

  Dec 02, 2020

  • Stephanie Dubrof, a doctoral student in Hea Jin Park’s lab was awarded the Franklin Foundation Imaging Grant. This award will support her project, which is related to MRI imaging of the piglet brain. Congratulations!

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Congratulations to Joseph Kindler on his recent Resubmission Grant Award from the UGA Obesity Initiative. Dr. Kindler also received matching funds from the Office of Research as part of the award. This information was shared on the Obesity Initiative website on 11/2 under 'In the News.'

  Jun 23, 2020

  • Congratulations to Claire de La Serre for receiving an R01 grant award from the NIH. The study title is, "Consequence and mechanism of diet-driven vagal remodeling on gut-brain feeding." The aims are to functionally characterize diet-driven remodeling of the gut-brain axis and to target the gut microbiota and the microglia (brain immune cells) to restore gut-brain communication in obesity. The start date is 7/1.

  Apr 07, 2020

  • Chad Paton and Jamie Cooper (along with Nathan Jenkins in Kinesiology) received a grant from the American Pecan Council entitled, "The Ability of Pecan Consumption to Improve Vascular Function and Reduce Chronic Disease Risk in Aging Adults." Congratulations!

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Congratulations to Hea Jin Park for receiving a grant from the USDA. The study title is, "The Effects Of Maternal Supplementation Of Eggs And Docosahexaenoic Acid On Gut Microbiome And Cognitive Development In An Infant Piglet Model," funded by USDA NIFA from 2020-2022.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Taylor Newman was just notified that she will receive the FACS Emerging Leader in Policy Funding Support for Fall 2020. Congratulations!

• Publications

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Jung Sun Lee and Temitope Walker published the article, "Changes in key food purchasing practices of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)-eligible older adults following SNAP benefit receipt," in Translational Behavioral Medicine. The paper is linked here.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • Claire de La Serre has an article accepted for publication in Peptides, titled "The critical role of CCK in the regulation of food intake and diet-induced obesity." FDN alumna Carolina Cawthon is the first author. The article is linked here.
  • Joseph Kindler is a co-author on a recent publication in Genome Biology, titled "Genome-wide association study implicates novel loci and reveals candidate effector genes for longitudinal pediatric bone accrual." The article is linked here.
  • Emily Noble has a review paper accepted for publication in Frontiers in Neuroscience, titled "Western diet consumption during development: setting the stage for neurocognitive dysfunction." The authors are: Linda Tsan, Léa Décarie-Spain, Emily E Noble,* Scott E Kanoski* (* indicates co-corresponding).

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Sina Gallo has a paper now published online in Gastroenterology Clinics of North America. It is titled: "Treatment of Obesity: Beyond the Diet." The full-text of the paper is linked here.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • Emily Noble, Magen Lord, and colleagues had a review paper recently accepted for publication. The title is "Melanin-concentrating hormone and food intake control: sites of action, peptide interactions, and appetition," and the authors are Magen Lord, Keshav Subramanian, Scott Kanoski, and Emily Noble.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler and Yuta Ishikawa have a paper in press titled, "Nutrition as Treatment Modality in Heart Failure." The paper was accepted for publication in Current Atherosclerosis Reports.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Hea Jin Park's lab just had a paper accepted for publication in Frontiers in Neuroscience: Julie Jeon et al., Dynamic changes in the gut microbiome at the acute stage of ischemic stroke in a pig model.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • Art Grider is a co-author on a manuscript just published in Nutrients. The citation is: The Causal Effects of Blood Iron and Copper on Lipid Metabolism Diseases: Evidence from Phenome-Wide Mendelian Randomization Study. Jingqi Zhou, Chang Liu, Michael Francis, Yitang Sun, Moon-Suhn Ryu, Arthur Grider, and Kaixiong Ye. Nutrients 2020, 12(10), 3174; 17 Oct 2020.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Sina Gallo and colleagues have a paper recently published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The citation is: M Pari-Keener, S Gallo, B Stahnke, JM McDermid, R Itani Al-Nima, JM Moreschi, R Hakeem, D Handu, FW Cheng. Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes Associated with Medical Nutrition Therapy by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in Pregnant Women with Malnutrition: An Evidence Analysis Center Systematic Review. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2020;120(10):1730-1744.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Emily Noble has a paper recently accepted for publication. The citation is: Clarissa M. Liu, Ted M. Hsu, Andrea N. Suarez, Keshav S. Subramanian, Ryan A. Fatemi, Alyssa M. Cortella, Emily E. Noble, Mitchell F. Roitman, and Scott E. Kanoski. Central oxytocin signaling inhibits food reward-motivated behaviors and VTA dopamine responses to food-predictive cues in male rats. Hormones and Behavior 2020 (In Press).

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright and colleagues have a paper published in the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association. The citation is: Cotwright, Caree; Hall, Jori; Arrington, Nicole; Celestin, Nathalie; Sanders, Hayley; Ragan, Taylor; Stotz, Sarah; and Birch, Leann. (2020) "Serving Their Needs: A Qualitative Examination of Nutrition Policy Implementation in the Early Care and Education Setting," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 8 : No. 1 , Article 10. The abstract is available at this link.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Ginnefer Cox, Britt Rotberg, Melanie Ng, Sarah Henes, and Silvia Giraudo have a paper published in the Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association, titled "Examining the Effectiveness of a Nutrition Education Intervention for Hispanic Participants." The paper can be viewed at this link.
  • Chad Paton and Yura Son wrote a book chapter in Lipid Signaling and Metabolism that will be published in August. They wrote Chapter 18 of the book, which is titled, "Lipid metabolic features of skeletal muscle in pathological and physiological conditions." 
  • Lynn Bailey was senior author on a chapter published in Present Knowledge in Nutrition in July. The citation is: West AA, Caudill MA, Bailey, LB. Folate. In: Eds. Marriott, Bernadette P., Diane F. Birt, Virginia A. Stallings, and Allison A. Yates. Present Knowledge in Nutrition, 11th Edition, volume 1. Elsevier: Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2020.
  • Joseph Kindler and colleagues have several papers recently accepted for publication. The citations are: 
    • Joseph Kindler, Andrea Kelly, Philip Khoury, Lorraine Levitt Katz, Elaine Urbina, Babette Zemel. Bone Mass and Density in Youth With Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity, and Healthy Weight. Diabetes Care. Aug 2020.
    • Joseph Kindler, Ellen Mitchell, David Piccoli, Adda Grimberg, Mary Leonard, Kathleen Loomes, Babette Zemel. Bone Geometry and Microarchitecture Deficits in Children with Alagille Syndrome. Bone. Aug 2020.
    • Joseph Kindler, Heidi Kalkwarf, Joan Lappe, Vicente Gilsanz, Sharon Oberfield, John Shepherd, Andrea Kelly, Karen Winer, Babette Zemel. Pediatric Reference Ranges for Ultradistal Radius Bone Density: Results from the Bone Mineral Density in Childhood Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Jun 2020.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • Emily Noble has a paper accepted for publication in Neuropharmacology entitled, "Nucleus accumbens melanin-concentrating hormone signaling promotes feeding in a sex-specific manner." The authors are: Sarah Terrill, Keshav Subramanian, Rae Lan, Clarissa Liu, Alyssa Cortella, Scott Kanoski* and Emily Noble* (*indicates co-corresponding).
  • Carolina Cawthon, Rebecca Kirkland, Shreya Pandya (current undergraduate researcher), Nigel Brinson (former undergraduate researcher), and Claire de La Serre have a paper accepted for publication in Physiology & Behavior. The title is, "Non-neuronal crosstalk promotes an inflammatory response in nodose ganglia cultures after exposure to byproducts from gram positive, high-fat-diet-associated gut bacteria," and the link to the preprint is here.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Sammi Kim, Rebecca Kirkland, Carolina Cawthon, and Claire de La Serre are authors on the paper, "Gut microbiota composition modulates inflammation and structure of the vagal afferent pathway," published in Physiology & Behavior. The paper can be viewed at this link.
  • Ali Berg is an author on two recent publications:
    • Harden S, Washburn L, Berg A, Pena-Purcell N, Norman-Burgdolf H, Franz N (2020). A Brief Report on a Facilitated Approach to Connect Cooperative Extension Southern Region State-Level Health Specialists. Journal of Human Sciences in Extension, 8(1). Available online.
    • Stewart R, Bales D, Mull C, Berg A, Price R. Extension Programs Are Not a One Size Fits All: Child Passenger Safety in Culturally Diverse Audience (2019). Journal of the National Extension Association for Family and Consumer Sciences, 2019. Available online.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress was a contributor on a recent publication (July 2020), Georgia Resident's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards. The article will appear on the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant webpage.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Claire de La Serre is a co-author on a recently accepted publication. The citation is: Molly McDougle, Danielle Quinn, Charlene Diepenbroek, Arashdeep Singh, Claire de la Serre, Guillaume de Lartigue. Intact vagal gut-brain signaling prevents hyperphagia and excessive weight gain in response to high-fat high-sugar diet. Acta Physiol (Oxf), 2020.
  • Xi Fang, Julie Jeon, and Hea Jin Park are authors on a paper recently accepted for publication. The citation is: Xi Fang, Wenwu Sun, Julie Jeon, Michael Azain, Holly Kinder, Jeongyoun Ahn, Hee Cheol Chung, Ryan S. Mote, Nikolay M. Filipov, Qun Zhao, Srujana Rayalam, Hea Jin Park. Perinatal Docosahexaenoic Acid Supplementation Improves Cognition and Alters Brain Function Organization in Piglets. Nutrients, 2020.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress is co-author on a recent publication. The citation is: Abigail Snyder, Fred Breidt, Jr., Elizabeth L. Andress and Barbara H. Ingham. (2020). Manufacture of Traditionally Fermented Vegetable Products: Best Practice for Small Businesses and Retail Food Establishments. Food Protection Trends 40(4): 251-263. (July-Aug 2020 issue).

  May 20, 2020

  • The "Biography of Leann L Birch, PhD, 25 June 1946 – 26 May 2019" was published in The Journal of Nutrition on 5/15.

  May 06, 2020

  • Chad Paton and Jamie Cooper are co-authors on a paper published in Science titled, "Interleukin-13 drives metabolic conditioning of muscle to endurance exercise." The abstract in PubMed can be viewed here.
  • The AHA Scientific Statement Lilian Sattler wrote as representative of the AHA Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health has been published in Circulation and is titled, "Family caregiving for individuals with heart failure: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association." A related news story was published in Professional Heart Daily, the AHA newsletter, in the Top stories for 4/30/20.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright and colleagues (including current FDN members Jung Sun Lee, Ginnefer Cox, Sarah Stotz, and Chisom Okoli) have had two papers recently accepted for publication:
  • Cotwright, CJ, Bradley, H, Celestin, N, Lee, JS, Hall, J, Stotz, S, Birch, L. (2020). Determining eLearning Preferences to Inform Beverage Policy Training for Georgia Child Care Providers. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Accepted.
  • Cotwright, CJ, Alvis, C, Jimenez, F, Farmer, P, Okoli, C, DeLane, J, Cox, GO. (2020). Improving Willingness to Try Fruits and Vegetables among Low-Income Children through Use of Characters. Health Equity. Accepted.

• Presentations and Events

  Feb 23, 2021

  • The University Health Center is hosting a spoken word event about body image, eating disorders, and disordered eating this Wednesday, 2/24 at 7PM. Spot FDN alumna, Staci Belcher MC’ing the event! This event was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/22.
  • For upcoming departmental seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Feb 11, 2021

  • Yuta Ishikawa delivered our departmental seminar on 2/3, titled, "Pros and cons of Hemoglobin A1c as a diagnostic method for diabetes."
  • Jamie Gahche, a Nutritional Epidemiologist from the NIH, delivered our departmental seminar on 2/10, titled, "Dietary Supplement Use in the U.S." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • The following FDN students, faculty, and alumni will be presenting at the GNC Annual Conference 2/25-26 (if you are interested in attending, registration remains open until 2/19):
  • Caree Cotwright
  • Chisom Okoli
  • Donna Martin (keynote speaker)
  • Elizabeth Andress
  • Emma Laing
  • Hannah Wilson
  • Julie Dean
  • Kassidy Sharpe
  • Katherine Ingerson
  • Tracey Brigman

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Ginnefer Cox delivered our departmental seminar on 1/20, titled "Looking beyond the sensory booth setting: confessions of a non-traditional sensory scientist."
  • Jeffrey Hunger, Assistant Professor at Miami University, delivered our departmental seminar on 1/27, titled "Weight stigma and disordered eating: insights from social psychology." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • Caree Cotwright will be a featured speaker on a panel with the Partnership for a Healthier America on 1/26 at 11:00am EST. The campaign is focused on more veggies for our "Littlest Eaters." Please visit this link to join the virtual presentation.
  • Courtney Paolicelli, Lead Analyst and Team Lead for WIC Evaluation Research, delivered our departmental seminar on 1/13, titled "Research on WIC: An Overview of USDA Food and Nutrition Service Studies." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Jan 05, 2021

  • FDN graduates were honored on 12/18 during the undergraduate and graduate virtual commencement ceremonies. Names of our graduates are listed in the FACS Graduation Program - December 2020 published on 12/13 and in a post on the FDN Facebook page on 12/18.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • A joyous celebration was had by all who attended the retirement celebration of Richard Lewis on Friday, 12/11 via Zoom. A photo of Dr. Lewis' event was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/14.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • FDN Graduate Students delivered our departmental seminar on 12/9 titled, "Part 2 - Obesity and the Modern Diet." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • Amber Alhadeff from the University of Pennsylvania, delivered our departmental seminar on 12/2 titled, "Nutrient Effects on Gut-Hypothalamic Signaling." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • The FDN graduate students delivered our departmental seminar on 11/18 titled, "Obesity and the Modern Diet."
  • FDN alumna Michelle Gooden visited our MNT-1 class on 11/20 via Zoom. Michelle is a clinical dietitian and the dietetic internship coordinator at Emory University Hospital, and she lectured on the importance of policy and advocacy in the field of dietetics. A photo was posted to the FDN Facebook page on 11/20.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Charles Billington delivered our departmental seminar on 11/11 titled, "How Brain Science Helps Obesity Treatment." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Lilian Sattler moderated the session CM.EC.668 - "How I Did This: Lessons Learned in Developing a Career in Cardiometabolic Health" at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2020 (virtual meeting) on Sunday, 11/15.
  • Lynn Bailey chaired a symposium and presented a talk at the International Micronutrient Global Conference (virtual meeting) held 11/9-11. The title of the symposium she chaired was: "Improving folate status in women of reproductive age to reduce the risk of neural tube defects globally." The title of the symposium presentation delivered by Dr. Bailey was: "Knowledge about folate status in women of reproductive age."

  Nov 10, 2020

  • Ernie Blevins delivered our departmental seminar on 11/4 titled, "Use of oxytocin as a therapeutic strategy to treat obesity in diet-induced obese rodents and nonhuman primates." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Elizabeth Andress will be presenting a webinar for AAFCS on "Current Science and Practice in Home Food Preservation" on Wednesday, 11/11 at 4:00 PM. For registration information, visit this link.
  • On Wednesday, 11/11, at 6:00 PM join our Student Dietetic Association for their 3rd annual Dietetic Internship Forum. SDA members, check your email for the Zoom link. If you are not a member of our SDA and would like to attend the DI Forum, email Dr. Laing for the link (emonk@uga.edu). View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 11/10 for more information.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Katherine Ingerson presented our FDN Seminar on 10/28, titled, "RDNs in Collegiate Dining: COVID Implications on Nutrition." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Caree Cotwright presented a talk titled, "From Policy to Practice: Promoting Healthy Beverages in Early Childhood," on 10/26 for the Pennsylvania State University Department of Nutritional Sciences Research Colloquium.
  • On 10/23, Dr. Cotwright presented for the National Collaborative on Childhood Obesity Research (NCCOR)'s "Interactions between COVID-19 and Childhood Obesity: Setting a Research Agenda." On a panel with 3 other childhood obesity experts, Dr. Cotwright spoke specifically about "The Effects of COVID-19 on Childhood Obesity in Early Care and Education."

  Oct 20, 2020

  • Suzanne Higgs presented our FDN Seminar on 10/14, titled, "Social Influence of Eating: How Eating with Others Affects Food Intake." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Oct 13, 2020

  • James McCutcheon presented our FDN Seminar on 10/7 titled, "The Role of Dopamine in Generating an Appetite for Protein." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Students in MNT-1 heard from FDN alumna Major Lori W. Maggioni, MS, RDN, CSP, LD, Program Manager for Army Dental Corps Recruiting and Army Medical Specialist Corps Recruiting at the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Headquarters in Ft. Knox, KY. A photo of the Zoom presentation was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/12.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Brie Truner-McGrievy presented our FDN Seminar on 9/23 titled, "Innovative Ways to Improve the Public’s Health: Focus on Dietary interventions and Tech-Based Solutions." For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.

  Sep 22, 2020

  • For upcoming seminars/events, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Angie Garcia and Laura Leigh Richardson guest lectured for MNT-1 during a short series on Celiac Disease and pediatric food allergies last week. Photos of their Zoom presentations were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/18.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Jiyoung "Sammi" Kim presented our FDN Seminar on 9/9 titled, "Therapeutic use of the Ketogenic diet: current evidence for a role of the microbiota." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • FDN alumna and FACS Pacesetter Award winner, Amy Goss, delivered a guest lecture via Zoom in FDNS 8530 - Nutrition and Disease Processes-I on 9/8. She spoke to our students about her research in the area of low carbohydrate diets and obesity-related conditions. A photo of Dr. Goss was added to the FDN Facebook page on 9/9.
  • FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00 pm. Visit this link to register.
  • Caree Cotwright will be presenting a webinar on Friday 9/25 hosted by Healthy Eating Research and titled, "Increasing Equity in Community-Based Nutrition Research." Dr. Cotwright and other panelists will describe a framework for increasing equity impact in research, share their experiences applying and carrying out principles of equitable evaluation in their own work, and address the added complexity of issues such as white privilege and institutional racism when designing and carrying out research. Register here if you are interested in attending.
  • A plenary lecture at the 2020 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium on Friday, 9/25. His presentation is titled, "Defining the Influence of Type 2 Diabetes on the Growing Skeleton: Early Insights and Next Steps." Register here if you are interested in attending.
  • An invited seminar on 9/21 for the Emory University School of Medicine Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes titled, "Measurement and Threats to Childhood Bone Health: A Focus on Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes."
  • Joseph Kindler delivered an invited seminar at the 2020 ASBMR Virtual Annual Meeting Nutrition Working Group on 9/13 titled, "Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and the Growing Skeleton." Dr. Kindler also received an invitation to present at two upcoming seminars:

  Sep 08, 2020

  • Allie Lindke presented our FDN Seminar on 9/2 titled, "The Impact of Changes made to Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Child Nutrition." For upcoming seminars, visit: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/fdn/seminars.
  • Several FDN students (including Bailey Davis, Becca Gould, Freida Lim, and Jake Conner), alumni (including Emily Yates, Whitney Okie, Neil Holliday, Sarah Catherine Black, Ivy Odom, and Beth Schuler), and faculty (including Lynn Bailey, Tracey Brigman, Emma Laing, and Rob Pazdro), participated in the annual FACS Leadership Retreat via Zoom on 8/29. Photos of the retreat were posted on the FACS Facebook page on 9/2.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Emma Laing will host the DICAS Workshop Part-I on Wednesday, 9/2 at 6:00 pm for seniors and post-baccalaureate students applying to dietetic internships this year. Members of the Student Dietetic Association should check their email for the Zoom link. A flyer was shared on the SDA Facebook page on 8/31.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Ali Berg and Jackie Dallas, Clarke County FACS Agent, have obtained approval to offer the National Diabetes Prevention Program through USG and to UGA faculty and staff. The series begins today, 8/25, but there may still be spaces. The National Diabetes Prevention Program is FREE and open to any full time, benefits eligible employee of UGA in our district and to those who qualify from the five University of North Georgia campuses. One of the primary reasons health insurance premiums increased this past year was the spike in new diagnoses of Type 2 diabetes. The diagnosis of pre-diabetes is reversible, and this program has an almost 60% success rate! That means cost savings all around and a healthier workforce. Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity to do something wonderful for your health and well-being! View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 8/24, and contact Jackie Dallas at jdallas@uga.edu for more details.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Allie Lindke and Katherine Ingerson presented abstracts at the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) conference this summer, and Allie’s was chosen as an oral abstract. The citations are:
    • Allie Lindke, Debra Morris, Caree Cotwright, Travis Smith, Leann Birch, Ginnefer Cox. O12 Utilizing Sensory Evaluation Methodology in the Development of Plant-based Protein Entrees for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Jul 2020.
    • Katherine Ingerson, Mariah McDaniel, Lisa Renzi-Hammond, Heather Padilla, Janani Thapa, Alison Berg, Ginnefer Cox. P66 The 'Healthy' Dining Hall: How Does Student Perception Influence Eating Behaviors and Perceived Healthiness of College Dining Halls? Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. Jul 2020.
  • Katherine Ingerson also presented at the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) conference on 6/16. The title of her talk was, "The Ideal Dining Hall: Perception and Self-Efficacy."

  Aug 11, 2020

  • Tracey Brigman and Ginnefer Cox presented at the GACTE (Georgia Association for Career and Technical Education) virtual conference 7/15 - 7/16. Dr. Brigman’s Presentation was titled, "A Different Approach to Teach Students the Importance of Accurate Measurements in the Kitchen," and Dr. Cox’s presentation was titled, "Sensory Evaluation."
  • UGA SNAP-Ed was invited to two of the three National SNAP-Ed Toolkit/Connection COVID 19 Webinar Training Series. Edda Cotto-Rivera, Joanna Akin, and Sarah Stotz represented the team and shared with hundreds of attendees the following topics: 
  • 7/28 Adapting SNAP-Ed Programming for Remote Delivery: Experiences from UGA SNAP-Ed
  • 8/4 Adapting SNAP-Ed Programming for Remote Delivery: Evaluation Strategies from UGA SNAP-Ed

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Ali Berg presented at the SNEB virtual conference, which took place from 7/20-24, as the SNEB Healthy Aging Division Chair-elect: Nutrition and Aging Services: Screening, Innovating, Collaborating and Best Practices on Evaluating their Impact.
  • At the conference, Hannah Wilson presented the poster: P167 Feasibility of ASA-24 in Community-Based Settings. Authors include: Hannah Wilson, Bradley Averill, Georgeanne Cook, Jackie Dallas, Christa Campbell, Jessica Moore, Zohregul Soltanmammedova, Rebecca Stackhouse, Cindee Sweda, Rebecca Thomas, Candace Tucker, Barbara Worley, Isaura Castillo-Hernandez, Ewan Williams, Ellen Evans, and Alison Berg S95–S96, July 2020. The abstract is linked here.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • During the next two weeks, UGA SNAP-Ed will be represented at several national events:
    • They will share findings from the three-year social marketing campaign using the FNV tools at the upcoming virtual Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior annual meeting, 7/20-24 (abstract linked here).
    • The National SNAP-Ed ToolKit is sponsoring a series of webinars about adapting SNAP-Ed to COVID-19. UGA SNAP-Ed has been invited to present during the 7/28 and 8/4 sessions.
  • Join the next UGA Extension Webinar as Elizabeth Andress and colleagues present various ways to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables. LIVE via Zoom on Thursday, 7/23 at 10:30 a.m. The flyer was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 7/21.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Caree Cotwright will be presenting a webinar on Wednesday, 7/8 at 1:00 pm EST, titled "It's a Family Affair: Promoting Healthy Beverage Consumption among Black Youth in Early Childhood." The webinar is organized by the Washington Center for Diabetes Translation Research - Solutions to Diabetes in Black Americans Core. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/yacdgml2. The flyer for this event was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 7/2.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • Emily Noble will be presenting a seminar titled, "Effects of early life sugar consumption on the brain and cognitive function," this afternoon, 6/16, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm EDT. This event was also shared on the Monell Center and FDN Facebook pages.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • Alex Anderson has a virtual poster presentation in the ongoing NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE Conference titled, "Household Food-Related Assessment Using an Innovative Passive Dietary Assessment Device in Ghana." Visit Dr. Anderson's poster presentation at this link.
  • Caree Cotwright will be presenting a GAND-hosted webinar titled, "Sweet Sips: Promoting Healthy Beverage Consumption among Young Children," on 6/10 from 12:00-1:00 pm. Register at this link.
  • Ali Berg delivered a YouTube presentation on 5/22 titled, "Nutrition and Meal Planning: Why you should plan your meals." Dr. Berg's presentation was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/28.

  May 20, 2020

  • Ali Berg and Sarah Henes will be participating in the next UGA Extension Webinar focused on nutrition and meal planning, particularly during this time of social distancing. This webinar is open to the public with a capacity of 1000 people. Join via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/93026821351) LIVE on Thursday, 5/21 at 10:30 a.m.

  May 13, 2020

  • Reminder: The Georgia CTSA Community Engagement core is sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, 5/14, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. titled, "Community Engagement in the Era of COVID-19: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons Learned." Ali Berg, Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, is one of the featured speakers. The flyer was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/11. Also visit: https://bit.ly/CommunityE

  May 06, 2020

  • The Georgia CTSA Community Engagement core is sponsoring a webinar on Thursday, 5/14, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. titled, "Community Engagement in the Era of COVID-19: Opportunities, Challenges, and Lessons Learned." Ali Berg, Extension Nutrition and Health Specialist, is one of the featured speakers.

  Apr 28, 2020

  • Ali Berg presented a webinar for UGA Extension on 4/24 about maintaining health and wellness during COVID 19.

  Apr 21, 2020

  • Students in MNT-II attended a virtual guest lecture on 4/21 delivered by Ayana Habtemariam MSW, RDN, LDN. Ayana is a nutrition therapist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and macro social worker practicing in Arlington, VA. Her lecture centered on the impact of diet culture and how she instead provides a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition counseling and overall patient care. Photos were shared on the FDN Facebook page.
  • Elizabeth Andress recorded a YouTube video for UGA Extension on 3/21, titled "Homemade hand sanitizers, grocery shopping and takeout foods during COVID-19."

  Apr 07, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler has been invited to serve as a panelist for the session entitled, "A Lifestyle Approach to Achieving the AHA 2030 Impact Goals," at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020 conference in November. This is a tremendous honor as Dr. Sattler will be part of a panel featuring world-renowned researchers and leaders in lifestyle and cardiovascular health.

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Congratulations to Carolina Cawthon for successfully defending her PhD dissertation via Zoom on 3/23. The title of her presentation was, "Role of Microbiota-Brain Signaling in Diet-Induced Alteration of the Gut-Brain Axis." A photo of Carolina was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/31. 
  • On 3/11, Liana Rodrigues presented her departmental seminar titled, "Do Caloric Substitution Instructions Impact Weight Outcomes During Nut Interventions? A Meta-Analysis." A photo of Liana was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/12.
  • Yuta Ishikawa presented a poster at the American Heart Association Epi/Lifestyle 2020 Scientific Sessions in Phoenix, AZ, held 3/3-3/6. The poster was titled, "Prevalence and Trends of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Prediabetes Among Community-Dwelling Heart Failure Patients in the U.S. 2005-2016: A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Analysis." Other authors on the abstract included Rick Lewis, Emma Laing, Alex Anderson, Rupal Trivedi, and Lilian Sattler. Yuta received travel funding from the UGA Graduate School (Graduate School Student Domestic Travel Funding) and the College (FACS Graduate Student Travel Funding) to attend this conference. Yuta’s photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/31.

  Mar 10, 2020

  • Photos from the inaugural UGA Obesity Initiative Symposium held on 3/5 can be viewed on the FACS Flickr page and in a post on the FCAS Facebook page on 3/6. Several FDN faculty, staff, and students attended the symposium and many of our graduate students presented research posters.
  • The College hosted the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (GAFCS) Annual Conference on 3/6 in Dawson Hall. Several FDN faculty, students, and alumni attended the conference, and FDN alumnus Charlie Mustard contributed Jittery Joe's coffee. Photos of the event were shared on the FACS Facebook page.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • On 2/26, we welcomed Changwei Li, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UGA College of Public Health to our weekly seminar series. Dr. Li presented his seminar titled, "Genomic Study of Leptin Resistance and its Related Metabolic Traits." A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page.
  • On 2/19, we heard from Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn, Associate Professor in the UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Dr. Ahn's seminar was titled, "Virtual Interactions that Impact Physical Behaviors- Virtual Reality's Promises and Pitfalls in Health Communication." A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/20.
  • Several FDN faculty, staff, and students attended the 2020 FACS Dean’s Challenge event. This year's festivities included the inaugural pregame event in Dawson Hall, followed by an exciting time at Stegeman Coliseum watching the Lady Bulldogs take on Texas A&M. Photos were shared on the FACS Facebook page on 2/21.

• Alumni News

  Feb 23, 2021

  • FDN alumnus Alec Pienta, employed by Cobb County School District - Food & Nutrition Services Department, was featured in this month’s Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics School Nutrition Services Dietetic Practice Group newsletter. The feature was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/23.

  Feb 11, 2021

  • FDN alumna and 2nd Lt. Riordan Dail wrote the article, "Trust your gut," published by the US Madigan Army Medical Center on 2/2. Rio’s article was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/11.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • FDN alumnus Trey Sanders is quoted in the article, "Real Talk: Do Diets Work?" published on 1/4.
  • FDN alumna MAJ Lori Maggioni is quoted in the article, "Army expands medical partnership with Baylor, related jobs expected to grow with H2F focus," published on 1/15.

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Ariathni Powell who recently accepted a Clinical Nutritionist position with the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program. A photo of Ani was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/16.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • FDN alumnus Trey Sanders, MS, RD, CFS, Research and Development Manager at Bulletproof, was featured on the Dietitians Unknown podcast on 12/10. Trey gave a unique perspective on how he ended up choosing the path of food science as a Registered Dietitian. The episode was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/15.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • FDN alumna Cindy Culver appeared in a segment on the Today Show on 12/1 about how Georgia feeds school children with help from No Child Hungry. The video was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/10.
  • FDN alumna Ashley Ferira wrote the post, "10 Smart, Simple Ways To Improve Your Metabolic Health," published in MindBodyGreen on 12/8.  
  • FDN alumnus James Namkoong accepted a position as a Nutrition Tech at Scottish Rite hospital | Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
  • FDN alumna Oluwaseyi Adeyemi-Bajo has been accepted into the physician assistant program at Emory University. A photo of Seyi was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 12/2.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • FDN alumna Hayley Sanders just accepted her new job as a dietitian in a clinic called Next Steps Worldwide in McKinney, TX. A photo of Hayley was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 11/25.
  • FDN alumna Taylor Ragan started her new job at Erlanger Baroness Hospital with Sodexo in Chattanooga, TN. She will be working primarily with the surgical and GI floors.
  • FDN alumna Olivia Taylor was recently hired at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at the Egleston location as an inpatient dietitian.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • FDN alumnus Zachary Grunewald recently started a new position as the coordinator for the metabolic and bariatric program for Emory Johns Creek Hospital. A photo of Dr. Grunewald was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/11.
  • FDN alumna Beth Wood started her new job as a full-time registered dietitian at Beloit Health System in Beloit, Wisconsin. She will primarily be in the clinical inpatient setting working with a variety of patients.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Megan Houston who started a position as an RDN at Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, Florida. She is working in the areas of inpatient cardiac, outpatient CHF clinic, and outpatient cardiac rehab. A photo of Megan was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/6.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Amanda Kennedy for passing her NDTR Exam on 10/30. A photo of Amanda was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/3.
  • FDN alumna Mary Claire Shurina created her platform "Redefining Real Food" to educate and inspire individuals to lead a healthy lifestyle. Read about her venture in the FDN Facebook post on 10/29.
  • FDN alumnus Wilkray Biboum was featured in the Fall 2020 Diversity Newsletter under 'Amazing Students.'
  • The FACS Alumni Association is hosting an event in the FACS Extracurricular Series featuring Vera Stewart, BSHE ’74 titled Caddysnacks with Vera. Vera will be making Pimento Cheese, Vidalia Onion Dip, and Hello Dollies. This event is free to attend, and registration closes on 11/9. The registration link is here.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • FDN alumna Sunhye Lee has been appointed as an assistant professor since 9/1 in the Department of Food Science at Sun Moon University in Korea. More information about Dr. Lee’s new role plus her photo were shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/14.
  • FDN alumna Holly Garner was recently featured in an article highlighting the nutrition counseling and support offered to cancer patients at Tanner Health System. The article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 10/16.

  Oct 13, 2020

  • Reminder: Ivy Odom (BSFCS ‘15, BA ‘15), a Test Kitchen Professional at Southern Living, will walk through how to make a simple 30-minute weeknight dinner. This will be done directly from her kitchen to yours via Zoom on 10/15 at 6:00 pm EST. For more information on the event, click here.

  Oct 06, 2020

  • FDN alumna Staci Belcher is quoted in the Grady News article, "Weightism and Its Impact: Professor Teaches Health At Every Size," published on 10/2.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Emily Yates, FDN alumna and FACS Alumni Board Marketing Chair just launched a jewelry business: https://cohenslane.co/. Check it out!
  • As part of the FACS Alumni Association Extracurricular Series, Ivy Odom will host a cooking demo on 10/15 from 6:00-7:30 pm. For more information and to register, visit this page.

  Sep 22, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Whitney Okie, Assistant Administrator of Medical Operations at Cleveland Clinic, Florida Region, for receiving the Cleveland Clinic Excellence Award. A photo of Whitney was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 9/16.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Valerie Chertin Buckley, registered dietitian at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, for passing her CSO exam (aka Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition). A photo of Valerie was added to the FDN Facebook page on 9/11.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Diana Ricketts for starting a new position as Clinical Dietitian at Emory Healthcare.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Emily Jones who recently received a promotion to the clinic manager position at the East Athens WIC clinic. A photo of Emily was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/24.
  • FDN alumna Amy Goss was featured in Medical Dialogues on 8/21, as well as in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics SmartBrief, for her latest study showing that older adults who followed a very low-carbohydrate diet lost more weight and fat mass than those following a low-fat diet. Her study was published in Nutrition & Metabolism.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • FDN alumna Sarah Beth Massengale was featured in an 'Intern Perspective' published by Sodexo, where she is currently completing her dietetic internship in Chattanooga, TN. This post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/18.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • FDN alumna Maj. Lori Maggioni, Deputy Chief, Nutrition Care Division Eisenhower Army Medical Center, wrote an article for the August 2020 Rounds publication titled, "Performance Triad for optimal health (even during pandemic)." The link to the article is here (page 2).

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Anna Cheely who was promoted to Senior Scientist/Manager for Kalsec, Inc.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • FDN alumna Natalie Tripp graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University earning her MPH, concentrating in biostatistics, last December. She recently received an offer of employment from a consulting firm (ICF International) where she will be working as a project coordinator between their public health department and the CDC.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Savannah Duffy for receiving the Ellen Jurgen's Scholarship through the Georgia Dietetic Foundation!

  Jul 07, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Alice Tivzenda for receiving a 2020 Georgia Dietetic Foundation Scholarship!

  Jun 30, 2020

  • Calling all alumni from our graduate/undergraduate programs: The "Share Your Story" feature from our FACS website is accepting responses: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/alumni/share_your_story

  Jun 23, 2020

  • FDN alumna Courtney Vickery has launched her new business, Vickery Wellness. Courtney will be offering virtual nutrition counseling, health coaching, nutrition education classes, cooking demonstrations, and virtual private or group yoga sessions. The Facebook link to her business is here.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • FDN alumna Maria Williams participated in a "Quick Chat" by UGA Athletics published on 6/11.
  • FDN alumnus Zach Grunewald was selected as the winner of the American Physiological Society-Cardiovascular Section Outstanding Trainee Award for 2020. He was selected as one of the top three doctoral student finalists in the nation for this award. Congratulations!
  • FDN alumna Ayshia Ranjitsingh is starting her new job today, 6/16, as a Diet Technician with THIRA Health, an eating disorder and mental health clinic with inpatient/outpatient programming. Ayshia’s photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page.

  Jun 09, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Christine Swearingen who started her new job on 6/8 as a clinical dietitian at Augusta University Medical Center.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Paige Berger who just learned that she received the ASN 2020 Emerging Leader in Nutrition Science Award. Dr. Berger also has two in-press publications:
    • Berger PK, Plows JF, Jones RB, Alderete TL, Yonemitsu C, Poulsen M, Ryoo JH, Bode L, Goran MI. Human milk oligosaccharides and Hispanic infant weight gain in the first 6 months. Obesity. Accepted May 2020.
    • Berger PK, Plows JF, Demerath EW, Fields DA. Carbohydrate composition in breast milk and its effect on infant health. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. Accepted April 2020.

  May 20, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumnus Zach Grunewald who successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on 5/15 via Zoom. Zach will be graduating with his PhD from the University of Missouri. The title of his presentation was, "The role of TRAF3IP2 in obesity-associated vascular insulin resistance and dysfunction." Photos of Zach were shared on the FDN Facebook page.

  May 13, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Wells Ross who earned her RDN credential on 5/7. She will soon start her new job as a dietitian at a Pediatric Eating Disorder Hospital. A photo of Wells was shared on the FDN Facebook page.
  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Angie Lee who was awarded the Jeanne B. Lee Outstanding Dietetic Intern Scholarship from the Augusta District Dietetic Association. A photo of Angie was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/11.
  • FDN alumna Wimberly (Hill) Brackett was featured on the Believe Greater Dalton Facebook page on 5/12. As the School Nutrition Director for Dalton Public Schools GA, she is on the front lines feeding children in her community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This post was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 5/13.

  May 06, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Kelsey Brown for obtaining her RDN credential on 5/5. Kelsey also started her new job in April as a dietitian for the North East Georgia WIC program within the Georgia Department of Public Health. A photo of Kelsey was added to the FDN Facebook page on 5/6.

  Apr 21, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Larkin Merritt Kelly and her husband Brad on the birth of their daughter, Deary Lucille, born on 3/6 weighing 7 lb and measuring 19 inches.
  • Congratulations to Andrea Lobene who earned her doctorate from Purdue University on 4/20.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • FACS would like to hear from graduates working on the front lines to bring relief to those who need it during this crisis. Tag FDN alumni in the comments of this FACS Facebook post on 4/6 so we can celebrate them.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • Congratulations to Elizabeth Wood, who successfully defended her Master's thesis on 4/14 via Zoom. Her presentation was titled "Development of a method to increase the flux of metabolism in hepatocytes in vitro." A photo of Beth was shared on the FDN Facebook page.

  Apr 07, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Emily Yates for obtaining a new position as Account Manager for Wier/Stewart, a branding and graphic design firm in Augusta. A photo of Emily was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/1.
  • FDN alumna Skye Estroff is the host and one of the executive producers of the new show, "Foodie Road Trip," that debuted on WSB on 4/4. This show is about supporting local mom & pop restaurants and sharing fun foods. You can follow "Foodie Road Trip" accounts on social media (Instagram: @foodieroadtriptv & Facebook: Foodie Road Trip TV). See this post shared on the FDN Facebook page on 4/2 to learn more.
  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Catherine Lommen for starting her new position as Clinical Dietitian at Northside Hospital.

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Emily Owen for successfully defending her MS thesis via Zoom on 3/27. The title of her presentation was, "The Promotion of Nutrient-Dense Foods in Andasibe, Madagascar." Emily is completing her MS/DI at Appalachian State University this spring. A photo of Emily was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/31.

  Mar 10, 2020

  • FDN alumna Emily Owen, currently in her MS/DI program at Appalachian State University, will be delivering a presentation about global nutrition in Madagascar on 3/19. She will talk about her time conducting research in Madagascar last summer. This event was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/2.
  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Sarah Catherine Black who is among the elected officers of the GAFCS for 2020-21. She has been elected as Vice President for Professional Development.
  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Emily Yates whose article about the VeryVera Cooking Camp appeared in the current issue of okra. Magazine. This news was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/4.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Congratulations to FDN alumna Dorothy Dupree who just received grant funding from Common Threads for the Small Bites nutrition education program. In this program, she will be collaborating with teachers in Savannah to reach vulnerable student populations that will benefit greatly from this food and nutrition education. The schools she is targeting have free and reduced lunch percentages above 90%. The grant funds will cover all food costs, but not the costs of supplies, such as measuring cups/spoons, etc. So, Dorothy has started a GoFundMe to help raise funds for these important supplies. If you would like to support Dorothy by contributing to her cause, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/t7s8ueq. A photo of Dorothy was also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/21. So far, she has raised $145 of her $317 goal.

• UGA Service of the Week

  Feb 23, 2021

  • The Let All the Big Dawgs Eat Food Scholarship is open for Summer 2021 applications. If you know any students who may need help securing food while taking summer classes, please encourage them to apply. The application will be open until 2/28.

  Feb 11, 2021

  • Calling all UGA students! Are you in a group or network, looking for one, or have a project or idea you’d like to share? Here’s an opportunity to showcase your work and meet other FACS students across the state. The 2021 Annual Conference of the Georgia Association of Family and Consumer Sciences is open to students in FCS-related disciplines. FCS focus areas include health, human development, nutrition, education and training, personal finance, textiles, housing and interior design. The conference will be held virtually on 3/5, and all students will be fully reimbursed after attending. Register at this link.

  Feb 02, 2021

  • The College of Family and Consumer Sciences will host Virtual FACS Day at the Capitol on Thursday, 2/11. The event will take place virtually from 9:30-noon this year. Registration is now open and will close on Friday, 2/5. More information and the link to register can be found here.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • A short video on measuring techniques is now available on the Georgia 4-H Project Achievement Foods Labs resource page. The video was created by Ashleigh Childs and Kayla Wall and reviewed by Elizabeth Andress.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • This Friday, 12/18, is the Virtual 2020 Fall Commencement. The undergraduate Commencement ceremony is scheduled to premiere at 9:30 a.m. on commencement.uga.edu. The graduate ceremony will premiere at 2:30 p.m. All alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to join in the celebration by posting photos or short videos with encouraging words or congratulations using #UGAgrad this week. There are also Digital Downloads available on the commencement site that you can use and share. Want to help even more? Follow #UGAgrad and #UGA20 on Instagram and Twitter and reply to grads celebrating!

  Dec 10, 2020

  • The UGA Peer Nutrition Educators program is accepting applications for the 2021 year. Please share with students you know who would enjoy serving as a PNE next year. Deadline to apply is 1/31/21, but applications will be accepted through March. The application can be accessed here. View the flyer at this link.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • The UGA commencement page has specific instructions for December graduates to participate in the virtual ceremonies. The FAQs toward the bottom of this page provide instructions to students on how to be featured in the UGA commencement video, where to find some digital downloads for social media, how to sign up for a special gift, order a printed program, etc.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • Please share with students seeking an FYOS course this spring that is focused on intuitive eating and challenging diet culture: "Uncomplicate Your Food: Intuitive Eating for Optimal Nutrition, Health and Well-being" (CRN: 58364). To view/share the flyer, visit this post on the FDN Facebook page. Emma Laing is listed as the instructor and course activities will be facilitated by UHC registered dietitians, Staci Belcher and Beth Kindamo.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • Calling all FDN students, faculty, staff, and alumni: We have a special opportunity for you to join us for a Meet & Greet with Marion Nestle. Dr. Nestle is one of the nation’s leading experts on food marketing and nutrition. The free event *just for UGA FACS* will take place on Thursday, 11/12 at 1:00 PM. Registration is required, and you may register here by 11/11. View the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page to learn more.
  • As part of the UGA Signature Lecture series, Dr. Nestle will also present the inaugural "Food, Power, and Politics Lecture" later that day, 11/12 at 3:00 PM, to students, faculty, and the community. She will discuss political and social influences on food choice and nutrition in the United States. Registration is required by 11/11 at this link.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Students: As FACS majors, you have access to exclusive FACS scholarships. These scholarships are gift aid, meaning you do not have to repay them. Applications open 11/1. Visit the FACS Scholarship Page for more information (Deadline to apply: 3/1/21).

  Oct 20, 2020

  • FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00. Visit this link to register.

  Oct 13, 2020

  • This Friday is the re-scheduled Spring 2020 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Visit the October Undergraduate Ceremony website for details related to the ceremony. You can watch the livestream at commencement.uga.edu and follow along across UGA main social channels.

  Oct 06, 2020

  • The Spring CURO research assistantship application is due 11/1 at 4:00 pm. Application details are in this link.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • The primary goal of TRIO STEM-H is to help transition, retain, and graduate first-generation, low-income (FGLI), and minoritized students at UGA. Through its services, the program provides opportunities for academic development, assists with college requirements, and serves to motivate students toward the successful completion of their undergraduate degree program. Visit this site for more information as well as the application link for students.

  Sep 22, 2020

  • During the week of Exploring Graduate Education at UGA, the Graduate School will include workshops on the application and admissions process, the benefits of earning a graduate degree, and a discussion on the various types and sources of financial assistance available to fund graduate education, and will culminate in a graduate program table fair. Visit this site for more information.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • Bulldog Basics has created a new eStore that allows students to place their order online. Students will be able to choose Dawson Hall, the ASPIRE Clinic, or Tate Student Center as their pick up location.

  Sep 08, 2020

  • On Thursdays at 11:30-12:30 from 9/10-10/1: Join the Registered Dietitian Nutritionists from the UHC Health Promotion Department for a Nutrition Basics virtual workshop to learn about evidence based nutrition principles, meal planning, and strategies tailored towards meeting the challenges of school life. For more information, see the flyer posted on the FDN Facebook page on 9/8.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • The Office of University Experiential Learning is accepting applications for the Fall EL Scholarships. The deadline is 10/19 and will include activities taking place in Spring, Maymester, and Summer 2021. Awards are in amounts up to $2500 and may be used for any activity approved for Experiential Learning at UGA. Students can access the application on the EL website.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Dawg Day of Service is UGA's largest annual day of community service, providing a great opportunity to work with other students to make a positive impact in the Athens Clarke County community. This year's event will look a little different ... providing both on-site and on-campus service opportunities. Not only that, but there will be three different days of service to make a lasting impact in the Athens community. Mark your calendars for the kick-off event on 8/29. Check out this site for more information.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Are you new to a pre-health track? Come to a pre-health orientation session to learn more about what you can and need to do to be successful when applying to graduate professional schools:
    • Pre-Medical & Dental – Monday, 8/31 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM; https://uga.zoom.us/j/99061942950
    • Pre-Allied Health (PT, OT, & PA) – Wednesday, 9/9 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM; https://uga.zoom.us/j/92655349205
    • Pre-Nursing – Thursday, 9/3 from 5:00PM – 6:30PM; https://uga.zoom.us/j/93573601946

  Aug 11, 2020

  • Beau Seagraves, associate dean of students, and Carrie Smith, assistant dean of students, will discuss the UGA Student Care and Outreach program on 8/11 (today) at 3:30 p.m. on the Alumni Association’s Ask Me Anything series. Register here.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • UGA was mentioned in an article published in Food Management on 7/10 to encourage take-out dining for fall semester. The article explains that UGA Dining Services plans to follow COVID-19 restrictions by using a combination of preordering, takeout and limited dine-in. To-go meals will be encouraged and students who want to eat in a dining hall will have to make a reservation for a designated time that will be limited to 45 minutes. The full story is linked here.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • FACS Info Sessions will be held virtually this summer. Sessions are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and last 30-45 minutes. Please note registration closes at noon one week prior to each event. If the registration deadline has passed and you would like to attend, send an email to success@uga.edu. The next Info Session will take place today, 7/21! Register for future sessions at this site.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • FDN alumna Staci Belcher was quoted in the UGA Today article, "UGA’s health center plans for return to campus," published on 7/13 for her role in transitioning the BeWellUGA program from an in-person to a virtual offering. The article explains how the Health Center will offer their programs online and in-person this fall as conditions permit.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • One of the UGA Obesity Initiative’s top priorities is to launch the OI Mentorship Program. If you know of any junior faculty, research scientists, or post docs in your lab or your department who might be interested in this program, please share this information with them. They can apply at this link.

  Jun 30, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress warns that there is a potentially extremely hazardous method of home canning for vegetables that is circulating on the Internet. Some people are advising others to leave the water out of the jars of fresh vegetables before processing them. On 6/25, Dr. Andress posted a blog article about this topic that you are welcome to share with your contacts.

  Jun 23, 2020

  • The UGA Alumni Association recently launched the Between the Pages Book Club. Every other month they will feature a new alumni author and book selection. The July book is Hello Summer by Mary Kay Andrews (Kathy Trocheck [ABJ ’76]), released in early May. Ongoing (optional) discussions of the book will take place on Goodreads and an exclusive gathering with Mary Kay will be hosted free of charge via Zoom on 7/16 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Atlanta’s first African-American and first female news anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson (MA ’14) will moderate the discussion. Register here.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • The UGA Alumni Association launched the Attack the Day 5K, which will take place on Saturday, 6/20. So far there are 730 registrants! There is still time to register using this link. The inaugural Attack The Day 5k is open to all UGA alumni, family, and friends. The "run" can be completed at any time on the 20th; simply select your choice of exercise and complete 3.1 miles. Participants are encouraged to submit photos of themselves training and sporting their best Bulldog spirit on the 20th for a chance to be featured on the UGA Alumni Association social media accounts (use the hashtag #ATD5k and tag @ugaalumni – please note accounts must be public for UGA Alumni social media to access/repost content).

  Jun 09, 2020

  • The Bulldog 100 nomination deadline is 6/30. If you know of any alumni who would be eligible, please nominate them using this link. More information on Bulldog 100 can be found at https://alumni.uga.edu/b100/.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • For a list of upcoming UGA Extension programming, visit this link. Find recordings available on the Extension YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ugaextension or contact your local UGA Extension office for more information by visiting extension.uga.edu/county-offices.

  May 20, 2020

  • Research Experience and Mentoring online training materials have been created to introduce students participating in research to supporting concepts, tips for navigating the research process, concepts underlying innovation/translational research, and practice in interacting with other researchers. These modules could be helpful for both students and mentors in creating online research experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  May 13, 2020

  • Please find the application form linked here for the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program for the students who participate in basic science research conducted in the Department of Foods and Nutrition. The award this year will be $1,500 per award and two recipients will be selected. The application submission deadline is 9/1.

  May 06, 2020

  • The application for the Fall CURO Research Assistantship is due 6/1. Details are in this link.

  Apr 28, 2020

  • U.S. Student Fulbright Program 2021-2022 Competition Announcement: Are you interested in pursuing a Fulbright grant for year-long independent research, study, creative pursuits, or an English Teaching Assistantship abroad? The U.S. Student Fulbright Program 2021-2022 competition opened 4/1, and the campus deadline is 9/8. Note to juniors—if you want to go abroad on a Fulbright the year after graduation, this is the time to apply. Seniors and graduate students are also welcome to apply. The competition is open to U.S. citizens who will have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree completed by spring 2021. Direct questions to UGA’s Fulbright Program Adviser, Maria de Rocher, at derocher@uga.edu. The U.S. Student Fulbright Program’s website is at http://us.fulbrightonline.org/. To be added to the student Fulbright listserv at UGA and get more information about upcoming Zoom sessions and advising, students should complete this form.

  Apr 21, 2020

  • The Annual CURO Symposium is being held online starting today. From posters to oral presentations, UGA undergraduates are sharing their research digitally this spring during the 2020 Virtual CURO Symposium held from 4/21-4/24.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • The deadline for the FACS Legislative Aide Leadership Fellows Program for undergraduate and graduate students is Friday, 4/17. To view major specific information and updated deadlines, visit this site. Also see the post on FDN Facebook page on 4/8 for more information and highlighted benefits of this program.

  Apr 07, 2020

  The general page for all Be Well Peer Educator programs is here and includes the following opportunities:

  • Peers for Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention: provide students with alcohol and other drug prevention messaging and empowering students to make informed decisions about substance use while at UGA
  • Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention: students who educate other students on relationship & sexual violence in order to make a difference on campus
  • Safer Sex Ambassadors: plan, organize, and coordinate sexual health outreach programs on campus. SSA members provide peer education programs on condom use, STI and HIV education, contraceptives, and communication

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Every Wednesday in April, Mind your Mind through yoga: Join UHC registered dietitian and yoga teacher (and FDN alumna) Staci Belcher in an all-levels yoga class. Pause schoolwork, silence texts, and hop on the floor, carpet, mat, or towel for an hour of stretching, strengthening, and mindfulness of your breath. With self-compassion as a core philosophy, Staci invites students to honor their moment-by-moment cues from the body, and create connectedness between the mind and body. Mindfulness of the breath will be followed by alignment-focused postures before a nurturing relaxation. This series is free! Registration is required and will give you access to all classes (it's okay if you can't attend them all). Register here. A flyer for this event was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 3/30.

  Mar 10, 2020

  • The Thomas Lay After School Program, which is sponsored by the UGA Honors Program is holding an information session soon and would like to spread the word to potential new volunteers. Attend the info session 3/17 at 7:00 p.m. in the UGA Journalism building, room 514.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • The CURO Summer fellowship application deadline is 5:00 pm, 3/18. Details are linked here.

• Fun Facts

  Feb 23, 2021

  • Congratulations to Mai Spaulding on the birth of Baby Glen, who came into the world on 2/10 at 12:53 am. Mother and baby are doing well!

  Feb 11, 2021

  • This week's undergraduate spotlight features dietetics major and one of UGA Peer Nutrition Educators Flannery Daughtry! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Feb 02, 2021

  • Congratulations once again to our beloved friend and colleague Dr. Bill Flatt, for receiving the 2021 President's Medal, one of UGA's highest honors! Fun Fact: Dr. Flatt has endowed multiple scholarships, fellowships, professorships, and awards in both the College of FACS and the College of CAES, and we are beyond grateful for his generosity and joyful spirit. Our department is "better than ever" because of you, Bill! To see all photos from the original post on the FACS Facebook page, visit this link.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • FDN members Liana Guarneiri and Emma Laing appear in this FACS photo album highlighting the first day of classes this semester.

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Four FDN students were honored by the College as "Fall 2020 Featured Graduates:" Sage Royston, Caroline Wieler, Jake Conner, and Taylor Newman. Visit this page to read more about them in their featured graduate profiles.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • This week's undergraduate spotlight features dietetics major Emily Brown. Emily has been the creator of these beautiful spotlights this year as a member of the FDN Communications Committee, and she will graduate this Fall. Thank you for all you have done for our department, Emily! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • This week's undergraduate spotlight features dietetics major and one of UGA Peer Nutrition Educators Dominique Miller! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • This week's undergraduate spotlight features dietetics major and one of UGA Peer Nutrition Educators Alejandra Delgado! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • This week's undergraduate spotlight features dietetics major and one of UGA Peer Nutrition Educators Kiah Shannon! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • The FDN t-shirts and sweatshirts are back by popular demand and are on sale through our FDN GSO until 12/5. Order using these links: T-Shirts | Sweatshirts.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • This week's Undergraduate Student Spotlight features dietetics major Courtney Keith! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • This week's Graduate Student Spotlight features PhD/DI student Becca Gould! Read more about her fun fact here.

  Oct 13, 2020

  • This week's Undergraduate Spotlight features dietetics major and one of UGA Peer Nutrition Educators Julia Lance! Check out the PNE website to learn more about this fantastic practicum experience or if you are interested in their programming.

  Oct 06, 2020

  • M.S. student Julie Dean spent one of her college summers in Ghana doing community service work via the FACS study away program. Visit Julie's "Fun Fact" posted on the FDN Facebook page on 10/5.

  Sep 29, 2020

  • PhD student Stephanie Dubrof has skydived 5 times ... One being out of a helicopter above the Swiss Alps!

  Sep 22, 2020

  • PhD/DI student Betsy Cogan is an avid runner; however, lately she has enjoyed sitting outside and reading or listening to music. Learn more about Betsy in this week’s fun fact, here.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • It will be a bright spot in your day if you happen to see one of Dawson Hall's most beloved mascots popping in to say 'hi!' Our favorite one-year-old Bernedoodle named Ramsey (owned by dietetics major and FACS Ambassador Bailey Davis), visited us last week. For a size comparison, we included a photo of Ramsey attending class last fall when she was only 8 weeks of age.

  Sep 08, 2020

  • MS/DI student Abigail Starcher loves traveling + trying new things. She says "A few years back I got to bobsled on an Olympic course in upstate NY! Over quarantine I bought an inflatable paddle board and have enjoyed exploring all of the lakes near me and even taking it off shore in the Gulf. In my free time, I love running and painting." Visit this post on the FDN Facebook page to learn more.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Have you seen the hot-off-the-virtual-press Fall 2020 FACS Magazine? Visit this year's magazine online to see professional highlights of several FDN faculty (Caree Cotwright, Emily Noble, Emma Laing) and alumni (MAJ Lori Maggioni). These photos were also shared on the FDN Facebook page on 8/31.

  Aug 25, 2020

  • Recipients of the 2020 Georgia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics awards participated in a virtual ceremony on 8/20. Congratulations once again to the faculty, students, and alumni of our department who were honored. This graphic was posted on the FDN Facebook page on 8/21.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • Please join us in welcoming new FDN faculty, Assistant Professor Joseph Kindler and Associate Professor Sina Gallo! Their photos and brief bios were shared in an FDN Facebook post on 8/17.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • The FDN GSO members are excited that our t-shirts and sweatshirts are starting to arrive. They would love to see a photo of you wearing yours. Snap a photo of you, your friends, and/or your family and comment on the Facebook post. You can also email your photo to Melanie Ng at melanie.ng25@uga.edu.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • George Mouhawesse has been creating and selling his new food product - The Pistachio Buttercup (like a peanut butter cup but with pistachio butter) - via farmers markets in Georgia. He is enrolled in the Summer Launch Program at UGA, which guides participants through an 8-week journey of building their business. George has recently launched a website to make orders simple as well. If you, your students, friends, or family members are interested in ordering, visit this site where you will find the white chocolate 10 pack version available. For a list of ingredients, visit the post on the FDN Facebook page on 8/3.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • Did you know that Hannah Wilson was a self-proclaimed chemistry nerd as an undergrad? When she wasn’t busy with dietetics activities, she was learning reaction mechanisms and perfecting her cyclohexane drawings. She led organic chemistry 1 and 2 supplemental instruction sessions, assisted with biochemistry research, and received departmental and American Chemical Society awards in organic chemistry. As much as she loved her chemistry studies, she decided to get back to her true dietetics roots when coming to UGA and conduct her research in community nutrition through Cooperative Extension. Learn more by visiting this post on the FDN Facebook page.

  Jul 14, 2020

  • Did you know that Katherine Ingerson not only majored in Dietetics, but also majored in General Theatre? She spent 3 years performing in Gator Tones – the University of Florida’s singing cabaret troupe – and 2 years in the Dance in Medicine program, which is a collaborative program with the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine. Her undergrad years were riddled with hundreds of hours in performance, stage production, costume construction, and sound design. A few highlights of her theatre years include writing a play and seeing it performed, dancing with the West African Dance troupe, and starring in an all-female comedy sketch improv show! Learn more by visiting this post on the FDN Facebook page.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • We would like to continue honoring the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students. If you are interested in being featured, please email Emily Brown (emilybrown0@uga.edu).

  Jun 30, 2020

  • Final Reminder! Our FDN GSO has created a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Each sale provides a $3 donation to the Food Bank. The deadline to purchase has been extended to 7/1.
    • Sweatshirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya9r2zdh
    • T-shirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya6e7h46

  Jun 23, 2020

  • Reminder! Our FDN GSO has created a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Each sale provides a $3 donation to the Food Bank. The deadline to purchase has been extended to 7/1.
    • Sweatshirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya9r2zdh
    • T-shirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya6e7h46

  Jun 16, 2020

  • Reminder! Our FDN GSO has created a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Each sale gives the Food Bank $3. The GSO needs ~30 more orders of each in order for the order to go through. The deadline to purchase is 6/22 and this flyer can be shared directly from the FDN Facebook post.
    • Sweatshirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya9r2zdh
    • T-shirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya6e7h46

  Jun 09, 2020

  • If you tuned into Nick Slagel’s PhD defense via Zoom, you would have seen nearly 5-month-old twins, Rogan and Evalyn, cheering their dad on.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • Our FDN GSO has created a fundraiser for the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia. Each sale gives the Food Bank $3. The deadline to purchase is 6/22 and this flyer can be shared directly from the FDN Facebook post.
    • Sweatshirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya9r2zdh
    • T-shirt: https://tinyurl.com/ya6e7h46

  May 20, 2020

  • FDN Class of 2020 Spotlight! Double Dawg graduate Amanda Kennedy just completed her MS in Foods and Nutrition with an emphasis in community nutrition. She will continue working as a nutritionist for the GA Department of Public Health WIC program. Our department is especially grateful to Amanda for her contributions as a member of many organizations, including her outstanding service on the Communications Committee. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors, Amanda!

  May 13, 2020

  • Some of our FDN students have been sharing photos of their dogs supporting them through their online coursework, so we decided to create the short video, "Dogs helping Dawgs!" We have enjoyed seeing how our students have been coping with virtual learning with the help of their furry friends.

  May 06, 2020

  • Visit the FDN Facebook and Instagram pages @ugafdn for our series of FDN Senior Spolights. Many thanks to Catherine Ruter for organizing this effort. We would like to continue honoring our spring and summer 2020 graduates, so if you are interested in being featured, please complete this form.

  Apr 28, 2020

  • Visit the FDN Facebook and Instagram pages @ugafdn for a series of "FDN Senior Spotlights." Up first: Dietetics major Cara Morrison has been accepted to the MPH program at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health in the Behavioural Science and Health Education department. Congratulations!

  Apr 21, 2020

  • Many of our students have matched to competitive supervised practice programs this year. Though not everyone in this year’s cohort is pictured in this album (yet!), all students who matched to dietetic internships (and the faculty and staff who supported them) are congratulated for their hard work.

  Apr 14, 2020

  • We are excited to share beautiful photos of Liana Rodrigues’ wedding last weekend (she is now Liana Guarneiri)! Liana and her husband were surrounded by a small gathering of family. Congratulations!

  Mar 31, 2020

  • 'FDN fun facts' honor the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students. If you are interested in being featured, please email Emily Brown (emilybrown0@uga.edu). This week, we're excited to recognize dietetics major Rebecca Reese. Originally from Duluth, GA, Rebecca is planning on becoming a Registered Dietitian and hopes to spread her "positive outlook on nutrition" to her community. Visit her spotlight on the FDN Facebook page published on 3/13.

  Mar 10, 2020

  • Congratulations to Lilian Sattler and Jeff Foltz on the birth of their twin girls, Mia Isabella Sattler - 6 lbs 1 oz, 19” and Sophie Louisa Sattler - 5 lbs 8 oz, 19” born Wednesday, 3/4, at 10:38AM and 10:41AM! A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 3/6.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • We would like to continue featuring, faculty, staff, and both undergraduate and graduate students in our weekly Fun Facts. If you are interested, please email Emily Brown (emilybrown0@uga.edu) for more information.
  • National Nutrition Month®, celebrated each March, encourages people to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits all year long. This year's theme is "Eat Right, Bite by Bite." Learn more by visiting this site or by clicking on the image below.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • Lilian Sattler appeared in a Connections article from the 2019 American Heart Association Scientific Session’s Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Early Career/FIT Lounge Panel Discussion that Dr. Sattler also moderated, titled "Insights from the Council on Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health: A Discussion about Health Disparities." The article was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 2/25.
  • Emma Laing was interviewed on WUGA FM’s Athens News Matters: Intermittent Fasting - Fad or Foolproof? The recording was also shared on the FACS Facebook page on 3/2.
  • The Obesity Initiative Symposium story quoting Jamie Cooper was published in Columns on 3/2 (on page 2; also see Kudos 2/18). The OI Symposium will be held on 3/5.
  • Reminder to faculty: As highlighted in many Kudos editions, the story featuring Emily Noble’s research about brain circuitry and food impulsivity was not released until December 2019, and it still made the TOP 5 stories out of the entire university. Knowing that UGA’s mission to elevate research, please let Cal Powell and/or me know of publications as they are released, or, even better, once they are accepted for publication.

• Other News

  Feb 23, 2021

  • The 2021 CURO Symposium will be held virtually via eLC from 4/12-13. Abstracts should be submitted by students via the CURO Symposium website. The deadline for submissions is 2/25 at 11:59 p.m.
  • A Dietitian/Nutritionist 1 position is available at the Norcross WIC office. More information is here.
  • There is an open dietitian position with Emory Healthcare in the area of bariatric surgery. The position is half inpatient and half outpatient education. If interested, please contact clinical nutrition manager Rita Eldridge (Rita.Eldridge@emoryhealthcare.org; (678) 474-7740).
  • Diversify Dietetics is launching their first grant award, which will provide up to $30,000 for aspiring dietitians of color. Three grant recipients will be awarded in total. Applications will close on 4/5 and recipients will be announced the week of 5/1. To be eligible you must:
  • Identify as a person of color
  • Live in the United States (this includes Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico)
  • Be attending a dietetic internship or supervised practice program in the United States for the 2021-2022 school year (proof of acceptance required by April 15th).

  Feb 11, 2021

  • A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Cristina Palacios’ Lab at Florida International University. The postdoc will participate in a diverse array of research pursuits mainly within the MetA-Bone Trial, an NIH funded study that seeks to determine the effects of a prebiotic fiber on bone mass in children. The postdoc will be mentored directly by Dr. Palacios who has over 20 years of experience in designing, implementing and evaluating nutrition clinical trials to test various nutritional interventions in infants, children, and pregnant women. Central to her program of research is the use of technology and nutritional supplements in body composition. Qualified candidates should apply to Job Opening ID 522907 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/. To receive full consideration, applications should be received by 3/9.
  • Registration is open for the Georgia Academy (Virtual) Annual Conference and Exhibition, which will take place 3/4-5. Early bird registration closes on 2/12.

  Feb 02, 2021

  • FACS majors have access to exclusive College scholarships. Scholarships are gift aid, meaning you do not have to repay them. Visit the FACS Scholarships page for more information and to apply.

  Jan 19, 2021

  • This is a reminder that the application deadline for the Berdanier Undergraduate Research Award is 1/20.
  • The Academy Foundation is seeking an Academy member who is an RDN to serve as a fellow. This individual will lead the Foundation's "Prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion in Nutrition and Dietetics: Overcoming Obstacles to RDN Recruitment, Education and Advancement" Fellowship. Learn more about this opportunity here and apply by 1/28.
  • Share Our Strength has partnered with Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and partner organizations across the county to develop the next generation of anti-hunger advocates. Dubbed youth ambassadors, these paid college students work with state and local organizations to combat childhood hunger. If you would like to host a Youth Ambassador, you can submit an application here for up to two ambassadors to work full-time over the summer (roughly 30-40 hours/week over ten weeks). The deadline to apply as a host is 1/25.

  Jan 05, 2021

  • Reminder for undergraduate and graduate students: You are invited to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship awarded each year by the Georgia Nutrition Council (GNC). Students must have all completed applications submitted electronically by 1/11. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held on a virtual platform from 2/25-26. Please note that the scholarship recipients must be GNC members and attend the business meeting on 2/26 to accept their award. More information about the conference can be found here.

  Dec 15, 2020

  • The National Dairy Council is offering a paid 3-month Sustainable Nutrition Affairs Internship to support emerging leaders in health and sustainable food systems. The intern will help NDC integrate existing knowledge of nutrition, sustainability, and the dairy industry and help identify future areas for research, education, and engagement. This is a full-time position based in Chicago over the summer with the potential to work remotely. Applications are due 1/15/21. More information is linked here.
    • Minimum qualifications:
      • Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition-related major
      • Enrolled in or completed a dietetic internship program by 6/1/21
      • Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, Public Health, Agriculture (completed or in process) or another relevant field or 2 – 3 years of relevant work experience
    • Preferred qualifications:
      • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or RDN eligible
      • Experience in food systems-related work, public health, food security, global health
      • Experience in social media, educational resource development, professional presentation development
  • Reminder: Graduate students and undergraduate researchers, the Georgia Nutrition Council has announced a call for abstracts for its annual Student Research Presentations and Competition. This year's presentations will be in an Ignite 5-minute pre-recorded presentation format followed by live questions and will be presented at the 2021 Annual Conference conducted virtually on Friday, 2/26/21. The GNC encourages students to share their research at this state-level nutrition and food science conference. Monetary prizes will be awarded. The deadline for submission is 1/13. Questions can be directed to Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz, PhD, RD, LD (jromchik@georgiasouthern.edu). Additional information about the presentations and competition is available here.

  Dec 10, 2020

  • Invitation to participate in a research study: Boston University/College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is conducting a mixed-methods research study to explore the lived experience of LGBTQ-identified individuals as well as possible explicit bias toward and the emotional/behavioral health of individuals who identify as LBGTQ in dietetics. This study is open to all students, interns, and professionals in dietetics regardless of their gender or sexuality identities. To participate, visit this link. Questions regarding this survey should be directed to Shelly DeBiasse, PhD, RDN (debiasse@bu.edu). 
  • Job announcement: There is a WIC Nutritionist position available in the South Health District. This office offers a dietetic internship opportunity through GA DPH. You can apply to this position by visiting dph.ga.gov/careers. Click on "Open Jobs" and enter 'nutrition' in the search criteria to locate the announcement.
  • Reminder: Graduate students and undergraduate researchers, the Georgia Nutrition Council has announced a call for abstracts for its annual Student Research Presentations and Competition. This year's presentations will be in an Ignite 5-minute pre-recorded presentation format followed by live questions and will be presented at the 2021 Annual Conference conducted virtually on Friday, 2/26/21. The GNC encourages students to share their research at this state-level nutrition and food science conference. Monetary prizes will be awarded following a peer-reviewed process of judging the students' works at the conference. The deadline for submission is 1/13. Questions can be directed to Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz, PhD, RD, LD (jromchik@georgiasouthern.edu). Additional information about the presentations and competition is available here.
  • You are invited to register for the LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION IN ADOLESCENT HEALTH Virtual Conference on 1/29/21: BUILDING AN EQUITABLE AND JUST FUTURE FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS. This conference is intended for primary care physicians, dietitians, and other healthcare providers. The program’s aim is to increase the overall knowledge, understanding and competencies of multidisciplinary providers in areas of importance in the healthcare of adolescents. The learning format will be virtual and will include didactic lectures with interactive question-and-answer sessions and small group breakout sessions, as well as expert hot topic panels and interactive workshops. Visit this site to register. You will need to create an account and the cost to attend is $20 for trainees. If you have questions, call 215-590-5263.

  Dec 02, 2020

  • The UGA Peer Nutrition Educators program is accepting applications for the 2021 year. Please share with students you know who would enjoy serving as a PNE next year. The deadline to apply is 1/31/21, but applications will be accepted through March. The application can be accessed here and you can view the flyer at this link.
  • Dietetics students, join the SDA meeting this evening, Wednesday, 12/2 at 5:00 PM, for the final SDA meeting of the semester. Ms. Rhonda Knight, director of the WIC Dietetic Internship, will be joining us to discuss this unique internship program that offers full salary and benefits to those accepted. A photo was shared on the FDN Facebook page on 11/30. Members of SDA, check your email for the Zoom link or contact SDA President, Kinsey Hargis.
  • Read about this campus-wide entrepreneurial initiative available through the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences: the FABricate Food and Agribusiness Entrepreneurial Initiative. This is a pitch-driven competition for any UGA student including Masters and Ph.D. students who wants to develop ideas for a food product, agribusiness, or environmental innovation; the winner will receive $10,000 at the pitch competition in March. For more information, visit this link. The deadline to submit a business plan outline is 2/20/21.
  • Graduate students and undergraduate researchers: The Georgia Nutrition Council has announced a call for abstracts for its annual Student Research Presentations and Competition. This year's presentations will be in an Ignite 5-minute pre-recorded presentation format followed by live questions and will be presented at the 2021 Annual Conference conducted virtually on Friday, 2/26/21. The GNC encourages students to share their research at this state-level nutrition and food science conference. Monetary prizes will be awarded following a peer-reviewed process of judging the students' works at the conference. The deadline for submission is 1/13/21. Questions can be directed to Dr. Joelle Romanchik-Cerpovicz at jromchik@georgiasouthern.edu. The application is available at this link.
  • SAFCS is hosting a virtual Dine in Day this Thursday night. Since 2014, nearly half a million people have committed to "Dining In" on Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Day. The theme this year is Dining in for FCS Success. Register at this link.
  • Reminder: This is the final week that you can order your FDN GSO t-shirt/sweatshirt! The sale ends 12/5. View this post for more information and the links to order.

  Nov 17, 2020

  • District 10 currently has two WIC openings: The first one is full time in the Jackson County - Commerce clinic. The second one is in Greene County 3x/wk and Oglethorpe County 2x/wk. Apply at this link.
  • Funding Opportunities for Dissertation Research: The Administration for Children and Families has long supported rigorous dissertation research of policy relevance by advanced doctoral students. The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation has forecasted and is considering funding Child Care, Head Start, and Behavioral Interventions graduate student dissertation grants in 2021. Please visit Grants.gov for the Child Care Dissertation Grants, Head Start Dissertation Grants, and Behavioral Interventions Scholars forecasts to view the estimated application due dates, subscribe to email notifications regarding these grant opportunities, and obtain links to other information. Visit the ACF Grants & Funding home page for the latest published funding opportunity announcements.
  • Undergraduate and graduate students: You are invited to apply for the Rita Waters Scholarship and Holly B. Alley Scholarship awarded each year by the Georgia Nutrition Council (GNC). Students must have all completed applications submitted electronically by 1/11/21. The awards will be presented at the annual GNC Conference, which will be held on a virtual platform from 2/25-26, 2021. Please note that the scholarship recipients must be GNC members and attend the GNC business meeting on 2/26 to accept their award. More information about the conference can be found here.
  • Student and professional scholarships are available on the GAFCS website: There are two undergraduate and one graduate scholarship available, and professional members may also apply for or nominate someone for an award. All applications are due 1/10/21.

  Nov 10, 2020

  • The Sweaney Innovation Fund applications are due Monday, 11/16 prior to 5 pm.
  • The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) is seeking a motivated student to serve as the Dietetics Student Representative on the ACEND board. The student volunteer will be elected by the ACEND board to a 2-year term. This is a great opportunity to gain leadership experience and learn more about dietetics accreditation. The student must be enrolled in an ACEND-accredited program and be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The deadline to apply for this position has been extended to 11/15. Find application information linked here.
  • The CDC is currently offering an Infant Nutrition Fellowship in Atlanta, GA to applicants who received their Master's degree within the past 60 months. Applications will be accepted through 11/15. More information about the fellowship is linked here. Contact Heather C. Hamner, PhD, MS, MPH at hfc2@cdc.gov if you have questions.
  • The Spring 2021 application for the Carolyn Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grants Program is linked here. This program is for undergraduate students who participate in basic science research conducted in the Department of Foods and Nutrition. Applications will be accepted by 1/20/21, and the recipient must present their work at CURO 2021.

  Nov 03, 2020

  • Please share with your networks the following open position posted on behalf of Sina Gallo: Seeking Part-Time Research Associate in Child Diet and Health Disparities. Dr. Gallo is recruiting a part-time Research Associate with a start date of January 2021. This is a 2-year position with the possibility of an extension. Primary responsibilities include administration and dissemination of nutrition research projects involving infants and young children. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related area, a Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is preferred although not required. All applications must be completed via this link. Please send email inquiries to sina.gallo@uga.edu. To share this opportunity via social media, visit the post on the FDN Facebook page on 11/1.
  • The Call for Nominations to the Georgia Nutrition Council Executive Board has been extended to 11/10. Visit the "Terms and Responsibilities" page to view descriptions of the open positions below. Email your CV/Vita, along with a brief statement of the position you are interested in to emonk@uga.edu by 11/10.
    • President-Elect (3-year term)
    • Treasurer (2-year term)
    • Member at Large (3-year term; the 1st year serves as Scholarship Chair)
    • Nominating Committee (2 positions, 1-year term each)
  • The 2020 Student Dietetic Association t-shirt order deadline is 11/5 with delivery expected by 11/12. Visit the post on the FDN Facebook page to view the design. Use this link to order.

  Oct 20, 2020

  • If you are interested in serving in a statewide leadership position next year, please consider joining the Georgia Nutrition Council Executive Board. The Nominations deadline is 11/10 for the following positions:
    • President-Elect (3-year term: 1 year as President-Elect; 1 year as President; and 1 year as Past President)
    • Treasurer (2-year term; rotates off Board after 2-year term, free to run for other Board openings)
    • Member at Large: Scholarship (3-year term; phase up to Nominating 2nd, then Historian 3rd)
    • Nominating Committee (2 positions, 1-year term each)
  • Visit "Terms and Responsibilities" at this site to view descriptions of the above positions. If you are interested, please email your CV/Vita, along with a brief statement of the position you are interested in to emonk@uga.edu by 11/10.
  • The International Food Information Council has the following opportunities available (view here):
  • Nutrition and Research Coordinator
  • Sylvia Rowe Fellowship
  • Join three PepsiCo nutrition professionals on Tuesday, 10/27 at 11:30AM CT to explore career trajectories within a CPG company. This facilitated panel discussion will provide an opportunity for early career dietitians and students to see firsthand how dietitians can make an impact within the food industry (register here).

  Oct 13, 2020

  • Please join us in welcoming Tiffany Payne to FDN! Tiffany is the new Business Manager for EFNEP, and she will assist with all EFNEP related needs, financial operations and budget assistance at the State office in Athens. To learn more about her, visit the post on the FDN Facebook page on 10/13.
  • The Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is looking for a Nutritionist 2 to work at the Marcus Autism Center location. Linked here is the job posting. Duties include providing MNT in the intensive day treatment program, outpatient appointments, and feeding evaluations. This position works closely with a number of disciplines including GI, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, and social work. If you have questions, contact: rashelle.berry@choa.org; 404.785.9458.
  • Students, check out @talknutrition4students, a brand-new Instagram page with a student focus, administered by an international team of students, based on the content found in the AND's Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide. The purpose of this page is to provide student success tips and content about nutrition communication, feature student success stories demonstrating proficiency in nutrition communication, and provide the opportunity for students to learn from nutrition communication professionals via interviews.

  Oct 06, 2020

  • The Georgia Nutrition Council virtual conference will be held 2/25 to 2/26/21. If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal on or before 11/1 by visiting this page. Participants can choose to present during a Concurrent (35 minute) or an Ignite (5 minute) Session. This year's conference theme allows presenters to submit abstracts on a wide range of topics surrounding the global pandemic (e.g., cooking, working from home, learning/teaching virtually, staying physically active, food safety, etc.).

  Sep 29, 2020

  • Reminder: FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00. Visit this link to register.
  • Job announcement: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center Nutrition Department in Bethesda, MD has an available contract position for a Registered Dietitian or for someone who is "registration eligible." The position will flex between clinical nutrition care and nutrition research services depending on staffing needs. A minimum of six months of experience in clinical nutrition research is needed. Those interested should contact Merel Kozlosky at kozloskym@cc.nih.gov. Some of the duties are below:
    • Reviews and codes research food records and patient questionnaires
    • Conducts body composition assessments
    • Creates research menus for subjects based on protocol requirements
    • Screens newly admitted patients and gains pertinent background information and diet history to assess medical and research care priorities using the Nutrition Care Process
    • Provides patient education in individual or group classes
    • Actively participates in health care team by attending rounds, advising and informing the multi-disciplinary health care team about the patient’s nutritional care and nutrition research issues

  Sep 22, 2020

  • Reminder: FDN’s Graduate Program/Dietetic Internship will be hosting a Virtual Open House on Friday, 10/30 from 1:30-4:00. Visit this link to register.
  • If you are interested in serving in a statewide leadership position this year for the Georgia Nutrition Council, please email emonk@uga.edu. Open positions include: President-Elect, Treasurer, Member at Large: Scholarship Chair, and Nominating Committee member.

  Sep 15, 2020

  • The Virtual UGA Fall Career & Internship Fair will be held on 9/30 via the Handshake platform. Students will be able to attend employers’ virtual group sessions and one-on-one sessions. View all upcoming Career fairs and events here. 
  • Reminder: the UGA Obesity Initiative is seeking applications for faculty Proposal Resubmission Grants for obesity-related projects, which provide support for investigators to improve an already high-rated or scored proposal for resubmission. These awards are available to UGA OI Affiliates. The required materials should be submitted to obesity@uga.edu by 5:00p.m. EST on 9/30.
  • Marion Nestle, Professor Emerita, New York University, will be presenting the "Inaugural Food, Power, and Politics Lecture" on 11/12 (Time TBA). The link to the Livestream lecture is here. This lecture is sponsored by the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, UGA Libraries, and College of FACS.

  Sep 08, 2020

  • First year? Transfer? Or looking to get involved? Come join the Virtual Student Organization Fair. This virtual event will showcase the College’s student organizations allowing representatives (faculty, staff, and students) to share information and provide details on their organization's mission and how becoming involved can lead to leadership opportunities, provide networking opportunities, and much more. All FACS students are welcome to attend to hear about great opportunities the student organizations offer. Please refer to the Student Engagement webpage for more information and Zoom links for the event. It will be held 9/9 from 10:30-1:30.
  • The Georgia Nutrition Council virtual conference will be held 2/25 to 2/26/21. If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal by 11/1 by visiting this page. Participants can choose to present during a Concurrent Session or an Ignite Session. This year's conference theme allows presenters to submit proposals on a wide range of topics surrounding the global pandemic.

  Sep 01, 2020

  • Reminder: The application deadline for the Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grant Program is today, 9/1.
  • Nutritious Lifestyles is currently seeking candidates for a part-time RD position in Atlanta, GA. Interested individuals may apply using this link. Any questions about the position may be directed to Alexy Barker at Alexy.Barker@nutritiouslifestyles.com.
  • The Graduate School’s Office of Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives just announced their programming for this fall. If you are interested in graduate education at UGA, please consider attending these events:
    • (M) 10/12 from 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Preparing Diverse Populations for Graduate Admissions
    • (W) 10/14 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm: Preparing for Graduate School Workshop
    • (F) 10/16 from 11:30am – 1:30pm: Exploring Graduate Education @ UGA (Graduate Program Fair)
    • (M) 11/2: Future Scholars Visitation Program
  • Join the American Society for Nutrition for a monthly webcast series that will feature their most popular presentations from NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE. Each session will be available at no charge at ASN On Demand for 30-days. The second highlighted session, "Why Nutrition in School Age Children Is Important, and Even More Important as a Consequence of the COVID Epidemic?" will be available to stream from 9/1 through 9/30.
  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation will be awarding up to 3 stipends for GAND members to attend 2020 Virtual FNCE meeting. Applications are due by 9/30. For more information on how to apply, visit the GDF webpage here under "Professional Development Stipend."

  Aug 25, 2020

  • The August 2020 NEGDA Meeting will take place on Thursday, 8/27 via Zoom. FDN alumna Sara Sheridan, MS, RD, LD, Hall County School Nutrition Coordinator will share details of her job as a school nutrition coordinator and challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. You can join or renew your NEGDA membership for the 2020-2021 year online (see the NEGDA Facebook page for details). Please join or renew by 9/30.

  Aug 18, 2020

  • The application site is now open for the study away trip to Portugal, Spain, and France for Maymester 2021. It is anticipated that this program will fill up very quickly, so interested students should apply soon. 
  • For students looking for ways to build leadership skills, apply for an Academy Student Liaison position for the 2020-2021 membership year. You must be a student member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to apply.
  • Students who are planning on attending the 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™ virtual event this year can apply for an Academy Foundation Student Stipend before registering. Apply by 9/6.

  Aug 11, 2020

  • The deadline to submit applications to the FACS Dean's Office for Graduate Student "Virtual" Conference Funding is 9/9 for fall semester and 1/15/21 for spring and summer. The application is located at this link.

  Aug 04, 2020

  • Elizabeth Andress shared this recall notice: A variety of products distributed nationwide with foreign matter (hard plastic) that presents a choking hazard.
  • Reminder: The application deadline for the Berdanier Undergraduate Research Grant Program is 9/1. Please contact Hea Jin Park if you have any questions.
  • The FDN GSO is excited that our FDN shirts and sweatshirts are starting to arrive. They would love to see a photo of you wearing yours. Snap a photo of you, your family (including your furry friends!) and comment on the Facebook post, linked here. You can also email your photo Melanie Ng at melanie.ng25@uga.edu.

  Jul 21, 2020

  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) provides an annual professional development stipend up to $750.00 to at least one registered dietitian who is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and resides in the state of Georgia. This stipend is applied toward costs associated with a regional, national or international dietetics or nutrition-related conference or symposium (virtual or in-person). Stipends will be awarded annually, with up to two submission deadlines per year. For more information and how to apply, visit this link (deadline: 8/2).
  • Dietetics students/interns are invited to serve on the GDF Board for one year. This is a wonderful leadership opportunity that provides the student/intern a bird’s eye view of the workings of a small non-profit. Those interested in the position should send an email to Barb Hopkins, GDF President, at bhopkins@gsu.edu by 8/7. Responsibilities include: Represent didactic and supervised practice students from ACEND accredited undergraduate, graduate, and supervised practice programs throughout the state; Participate on the Foundation Board in the customary role of a Foundation Trustee; Fundraising; Help with GDF events at the GAND Annual Convention and Exhibition; and Serve on GDF committees.

  Jul 07, 2020

  • The Georgia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) is seeking students to fill liaison positions and help advance the dietetics profession. GAND is seeking to create a top notch state affiliate that takes the profession into a diverse and advanced future. If interested, sign up here.
  • The GAND annual conference (ACE - Annual Conference and Exhibition) will be held on Aug 19-20 and it will be a virtual conference this year. GAND will be providing more information about session topics and structure - coming soon.
  • Part-time WIC Nutritionist 1: District 4 WIC Program, Region A, Carroll County WIC & Nutrition, Carroll, Heard and Troup. View this link to apply for this position on the DPH career site.
  • Full-time WIC Nutritionist 1: District 4 WIC Program, Region B, Coweta County WIC & Nutrition Center: (Coweta, Fayette, Meriwether). View this link to apply for this position on the DPH career site.
  • District 4 Public Health Services currently has Part-time and Full-time WIC nutritionist position vacancies:

  Jun 30, 2020

  • As a dietetics student or intern, having access to social capital and the latest evidenced-based nutrition research is important to your upward mobility; even more so, being able to be leaders in discussions and progress related to intersectionality, food, culture, and equitable access to quality care. The Women's Health Dietetic Practice Group (WH DPG) would like to partner with students to use the power of social media to educate over 1,000 nutrition professionals and enthusiasts on what it truly means to serve and improve the health of diverse populations. If you are not currently a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and this mission resonates with you, please apply to be one of our Student Partners today. If selected as a Student Partner, the WH DPG will cover the cost for your Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership, and WH DPG student membership - this membership opportunity offers you access to career and business/practice area resources, leadership opportunities, discounts on Academy publications and more! Complete this survey to apply.
  • The FASEB Science Research Conference Series brings together bioscientists from across the globe for the in-depth exploration of specialized topics and lively exchanges of ideas, always with the critical goal of advancing science. Join us from the comforts of your home or office for our virtual series of conferences. This set of six virtual conferences includes:
  • Translational Neuroimmunology Conference, June 29-30
  • Lipid Droplets Conference, July 6-7
  • Microbial Glycobiology Conference, July 13-14
  • Nutrient Sensing and Metabolic Signaling Conference, August 10-11
  • Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12, and One-Carbon Metabolism Conference, August 17-19
  • Cell Signaling in Cancer Conference: From Mechanisms to Therapy, September 21-22

  Jun 23, 2020

  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Board of Directors announced that the 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo™, scheduled for 10/17 to 10/20 in Indianapolis, Ind., will transition to a virtual event experience, to be held on the same dates. In the coming weeks, visit eatrightFNCE.org for Virtual FNCE® 2020 updates.

  Jun 16, 2020

  • There is a Nutrition Manager WIC position open at the Norcross Health Center. Details are linked here (deadline to apply 6/18).
  • The National WIC Association is calling providers who support families with young children. Sesame Street in Communities is developing new content as part of a new Healthy Habits for All initiative, and they're looking for providers in the areas of health, nutrition, and food assistance who work directly with families of children ages 0-5 to participate in an online discussion group. This group will help Sesame Street develop new content around "nutritional literacy" and mindful awareness of food. Sesame will offer an honorarium to participants who complete the discussion. Please visit this site for more information.
  • The Diabetes Virtual Summer Camp is a 4-week virtual internship program from 7/6-7/31 that provides experiential learning for college and high school students interested in biomedical research with a focus on diabetes and pursuing a career in science and medicine. The program consists of 1-hour Zoom sessions that are led by experts, who are leading scientists and clinicians from 17 reputable universities across the U.S., and they will share exciting diabetes research programs as well as insightful perspectives on academic career. This program is free to registered attendees with suggested donation to support the American Diabetes Association. Please visit this site for more information and complete a short eligibility survey. Registration will close on 7/1.

  Jun 09, 2020

  • Congratulations to Chisom Okoli on the birth of her son, Chibuike Jason (CJ)! CJ was born on 5/29/20 weighing 10lb 9oz and measuring 23 inches.
  • Reminder: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship deadline has been extended to 6/15 (apply here). To qualify, students must be enrolled in one of the following programs a minimum of four months during the academic year (August 2020 to July 2021):
    • The junior or senior year of a baccalaureate program in dietetics
    • The second year of study in a dietetic internship program or a graduate program
  • For those interested, there will be a Diversity Roundtable Discussion on Wednesday, 6/10 at 8:00 pm ET. This event is hosted by an RDN, but all (dietitians, interns, students) are welcome to join. Details and registration link are here.
  • Elizabeth Andress shared the news that on 6/5, a new report was released in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly that contained the results of an Internet opt-in survey of 502 U.S. adults in May '20. The survey was conducted to characterize practices and knowledge about household cleaning and disinfecting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The article is linked here. Dr. Andress reiterated the need for FACS Agents and Educators to continue public messaging about safe practices in using cleaners and disinfectants, as well as safe handling of food.

  Jun 02, 2020

  • Reminder: The American Society for Nutrition is currently hosting NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE, a rich, interactive experience that you can join from anywhere in the world. Offering great content in the form of lectures, scientific sessions, satellite programs, virtual abstract presentations, virtual exhibits, and more, begins 6/1-6/4 and is completely free. View this link for more information.

  May 20, 2020

  • In remembrance: Twenty-one UGA students, faculty, and staff members who died since last April, including FDN professor Dr. Leann Birch, are being recognized and remembered for their contributions to the campus community and beyond. These individuals would have been acknowledged at the annual Georgia Remembers … a Candlelight Memorial at the UGA Chapel. This year’s memorial was suspended because of COVID-19. These students, faculty and staff members will be recognized as part of the ceremony in spring 2021.
  • Free registration for NUTRITION 2020: NUTRITION 2020 LIVE ONLINE will take place 6/1-6/4. This conference will provide a rich, interactive experience that you can join from anywhere in the world, offering great content in the form of lectures, scientific sessions, satellite programs, virtual abstract presentations, virtual exhibits, and more. Connect with a global audience through panel discussions, live Q& A, and interaction for selected sessions. NUTRITION 2020 is completely free and supported by the ASN Foundation.
  • Reminder: The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) has announced the scholarship application process for 2020. This year, GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI) in Georgia. The deadline for applying is 6/1 and scholarship recipients will be notified by 7/1. The application is linked here and the references link is here.

  May 13, 2020

  • A dietary manager position is currently open at Pruitt Health Athens Heritage. For this position, the candidate should have their RD or CDM credential. Pruitt Health Athens Heritage offers full benefits, PTO time, 401K, and competitive salary. If interested, visit this link. Contact Olivia Hayes, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Human Resources at ohayes@pruitthealth.com if you have questions.
  • If you are interested in the latest FDA guidance regarding best practices for re-opening restaurants during this time, Elizabeth Andress has shared this link titled, "FDA Issues Re-opening Best Practices Checklist and Infographic for Retail Food Establishments that Closed or Partially Closed Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic," published on 5/8. Dr. Andress also included a webpage from the Ga Restaurant Association (GRA) that summarizes the advice to Georgia restaurants per the Governor's orders (last updated 5/12).

  May 06, 2020

  • A job opportunity is available at Crisp Regional Hospital where FDN alumna Emily (Selph) King works in Cordele, GA. This full-time dietitian position covers the dialysis clinic as well as two long-term care facilities. Apply here.

  Apr 28, 2020

  • The deadline for the NEGDA Scholarship has been extended to 5/20 at 11:59 PM. To qualify, the applicant must be a member of the Northeast Georgia Dietetic Association (NEGDA) and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.8 or greater on a 4.0 system. Please see the attached application. Applicants may apply for one of the following categories:
    • GRADUATE LEVEL - applicant must be enrolled in a nutrition/dietetics graduate program for the upcoming semester (Fall 2020).
    • UNDERGRADUATE - applicant must be enrolled in an accredited DPD program for the upcoming semester (Fall 2020).
  • Join a free interactive panel discussion on 4/29 from 1-2 pm where panelists will share strategies to address key issues facing nutrition professionals during the coronavirus era. The panel organized by Today’s Dietitian will engage in an interactive Q&A session with the audience to address challenges and potential solutions in the areas of clinical care, private practice, media, and communications. Visit this link to join.

  Apr 21, 2020

  • The application to intern with UGA Extension is linked here and the deadline to apply is 5/1. 
  • The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarship deadline has been extended to 6/15 (apply here). To qualify, students must be enrolled in one of the following programs a minimum of four months during the academic year (August 2020 to July 2021):
    • The junior or senior year of a baccalaureate program in dietetics
    • The second year of study in a dietetic internship program or a graduate program

  Apr 14, 2020

  • The University of Georgia SNAP-Ed program is seeking a Nutrition Education Coordinator. This position is charged with curriculum, training, and social media content development and will oversee ongoing translation of forward facing materials into Spanish. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and English. Click here for more information and to apply.
  • There is a WIC Nutritionist position open in Tifton, GA. Although the position announcement states a verification statement is a minimum qualification, students that graduate without a verification statement are still eligible to apply. For those students with a verification statement, there is also a dietetic internship opportunity through GA DPH. You can apply by visiting dph.ga.gov/careers. Click on "Open Jobs" and then use the search criteria to locate our announcements. Contact Holly Rountree with questions (Holly.Rountree@dph.ga.gov).

  Apr 07, 2020

  • Rising fourth-year or graduating students who would like to be considered for university nomination for external graduate fellowships in fall 2020 should fill out this form by 5/1. The Major Scholarships Office will follow up to schedule individual meetings with candidates throughout the spring. The most successful candidates for these awards will carry a 3.9+ GPA. Scholarships under consideration: Churchill, Gates Cambridge, Marshall, Mitchell, Rhodes, Schwarzman, and Stanford Knight-Hennessy. More information about these awards can be viewed here.
  • The UGA Student Emergency Fund is available to provide limited, one-time financial assistance to enrolled students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an emergency situation, such as an accident, illness, death of a family member, natural disaster, or other unforeseen circumstance. Apply here.
  • The Georgia Dietetic Foundation (GDF) has announced the scholarship application process for 2020. This year, GDF will award one or more scholarships to students enrolled in ACEND-accredited dietetics programs (DPD, DI, CP) in Georgia. The deadline for applying is 6/1 and scholarship recipients will be notified by 7/1. The application is linked here and the references link is here.

  Mar 31, 2020

  • Apply for the Student Board of Director Position: The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is seeking student members to apply for a position on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. The deadline to apply is 4/10. Learn more here.
  • Apply for the Representative Spencer Frye Legislative Fellowship program: Students who join the Fellowship will work on building local and state government-constituent relations, campaigns, and policy research. The application is due 4/26. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to fellowship@spencerfrye.com. 
  • The UGA Center for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases has posted a position for a Project and Communications Manager. Please share the position posting among your networks and encourage people to apply.
  • The following events previously shared in Kudos have been POSTPONED:
    • Chat with Chums and Alumns event – originally set for 3/20
    • Inaugural Food, Power, and Politics Lecture – originally set for 4/14
    • Retirement Reception in honor of Richard Lewis – originally set for 4/17: Contributions can still be given to Amber Tweebeeke in 280G Dawson Hall

  Mar 10, 2020

  • Please mark your calendars for the following events:
    • Chat with Chums and Alumns event on 3/20: The FDN alumni relations committee is hosting their 2nd annual 'Chat with Chums and Alumns' event this year and will feature the outstanding accomplishments of FDN alumna Major Lori Maggioni. MAJ Maggioni received her dietetics and consumer foods degrees from our department in May 2009. She is currently Deputy Chief of the Nutrition Care Division at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA. This summer, she will begin her new role as Program Manager for Army Medical Specialist Corps Recruiting, at the US Army Recruiting Command Headquarters in Fort Knox, KY. In this capacity, she will be developing the next generation of leaders in Army Medicine.
    • Inaugural Food, Power, and Politics Lecture on 4/14: This lecture will be given by Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor Emerita at New York University.
    • Retirement Reception in honor of Richard Lewis on 4/17: Please Save the Date and join us in celebrating the retirement of Dr. Lewis. Any contributions can be given to Amber Tweebeeke in 280G Dawson Hall.
  • Nominations are open for FACS Alumni Association Board. As a board member, you will develop leadership skills through committee participation, facilitating Alumni Association signature events, and helping promote priorities and initiatives of the college while building relationships with students, faculty, staff and fellow FACS alumni. Nominations are due Friday, 4/3.

  Mar 03, 2020

  • The Clarke Co. WIC office is currently in need of a Registered Dietitian (management) and a Nutritionist. Please share the application links with anyone who might be interested in applying for these positions.
  • For those of you who work in programming for the foodservice industry or organizations, linked here is a factsheet that has just been produced by ServSafe(R)/The National Restaurant Association with tips for foodservice operators regarding Coronavirus.
  • FDN alumna Alexa Smith volunteers for EDucation and INsight on Eating Disorders (EDIN) and the group hosts Merrick's Walk each year to raise awareness for eating disorders. If any UGA students would be interested in volunteering and gaining some volunteer hours, please contact Alexa (alexamsmtih13@gmail.com). The event will be held on Sunday, 4/26, at Chastain Park at the Galloway School in Atlanta from 11:30am - 3:30pm.
  • The SDA T-shirt sales link closes this Friday, so this is your last chance to order and support our SDA!