Academic Degrees:

• Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2013
• M.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2008
• Dietetic Internship, Utah State University, 2005; Registered Dietitian, 2006
• B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2004

Courses Taught:

• NUTR 110 Understanding Nutrition and Lab
• NUTR 125 Concepts of Nutrition Science and Lab
• NUTR 223 Introduction to Food Science and Lab
• NUTR 303 Nutrition Labeling and Regulations
• NUTR 310 Sensory Evaluation of Food
• NUTR 312 Nutrition Assessment
• NUTR 342 Interviewing and Counseling
• NUTR 380 and 381 Research Seminars I and II
• NUTR 395 Capstone-Senior Nutrition Seminar
• NUTR 396 Research Capstone

Research, Interests, Expertise:

• Product Development
• Sensory Analysis
• Labeling and Regulatory Issues
• Gerontological Issues in Nutrition
• Communicating Science to the General Public