Food Science and Human Nutrition Newsletter | Spring 2023 Recap
The Food Science and Human Nutrition newsletter publishes twice per year, in January and June.
Greetings from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition!
The halls of Gifford have quieted down for the summer after a productive and successful spring semester. We are incredibly proud of all of our undergraduate and graduate students who earned their degrees. Several are recognized below for winning awards at the department and college levels.
Congratulations to two of our faculty members who are newly promoted: Drs. Tiffany Weir and Michelle Foster! Read below about Professor Weir’s investigation of alternative proteins. And, you won’t want to miss Professor Foster in an upcoming episode of the college’s Health and Human Science Matters podcast, set to drop June 16. She will discuss her career path through academia, research, and leadership in diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
In this edition of our newsletter, Food, we celebrate our student’s academic progress, faculty research and publications, alumni awards, and industry partnerships. Scroll and read below to connect with the topics you care most about. Alumni and friends, keep us posted about your latest activities and accomplishments! Swing by the Gifford Building to see the ivy in full summer splendor and say hello.
Warm regards,
Chris Gentile, Professor and Department Head
College of Health and Human Sciences Legacies Project honors Mary Harris, professor emerita in nutrition
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is thrilled to celebrate Dr. Mary Harris’s 35-year career at Colorado State University, research on omega-3 fatty acids, advocacy for women’s health, and mentorship.
Make a gift to the Mary Harris and Stephanie Smith Mentorship fund
Food science and human nutrition students, faculty, and alumni earn College of Health and Human Sciences awards
The awards recognize faculty and staff members who exhibit exemplary performance, along with outstanding graduate and undergraduate students, alumni, and Friends of the College.
Food science foundation fuels product development and sales success
Brian Stein (’00) is making a difference as a mentor for future professionals and as an active volunteer in his local community.
Nourishing nutrition research and clinical interests in the U.S. Army
Dustin Lee (M.S., ’16; Ph.D., ’19) chose a path that aligns his interests in clinical care, nutrition research, and teaching, all while serving in the U.S. Army.
CSU alumni toast interdisciplinary partnership between engineering and fermentation science
In the realm of industrial controls and automation, Steve (’75, ’77) and Dan (’02) Malyszko have brewed the right recipe for multi-generational engineering success in the fermentation technology realm.
Diana Grubb (’20) applies her passion for dietetics to clinical inpatient care in Northern Colorado
After teaching English overseas lost its spark, Diana Grubb pivoted to dietetics and made her way to Fort Collins for her master’s degree in food science and nutrition.
Graduating hospitality management seniors build connections at their ‘Spring Gala’ industry appreciation event
Graduating seniors majoring in hospitality management hosted the “Spring Gala” event, commemorating the end of their undergraduate journey at Colorado State University with great food, entertainment, and conversation among alumni, industry partners, family members, and faculty.
Ph.D. candidate Bri Risk a dietitian, chef, and business owner, lives nutrition, food science, and athletics
Risk, a CSU Ph.D. candidate, co-founded Birota Foods to create tasty, functional food products for athletes and the general public.
College of Health and Human Sciences Dean’s Fellow Elliot Graham’s research on human obesity and gut health
Graham is studying how excess weight gain changes the types and abundance of bacteria in the human gut.
Outstanding Graduate Lexi Walker earned her degree in three years and aims for dental school
Walker excelled at Colorado State University in spite of a litany of adversity and continues to give back to the community.
Outstanding graduate looks forward to an integrated graduate program in dietetics
Sydney Coons transferred to CSU and changed her major during her sophomore year, but quickly integrated by being active in the community.
FSHN Outstanding Senior found an intersection for her passions for food and health in dietetics
CSU swimmer Liza Lunina found her passion for food science after returning to campus after COVID and starting new.
Outstanding graduate uses her private practice dietitian shadowing to forge a path in dietetics
Transfer student Corrin Coons utilized her time as a private practice dietitian intern to share her knowledge with the public, but she isn’t done yet.
Chocolate-covered cricket chitin a good stomach bug at heart of CSU study on people with IBS
Researcher Tiffany Weir is working to remove the stigma against eating “bugs” by exploring the gut health benefits of insect consumption.
Bottles vs. cans: CSU beer study shows amber ales age best in bottles; IPAs fine either way
A Colorado State University study has shown that the chemical stability of how beer ages is likely dependent on beer style and packaging choice.
Michelle Foster discusses her research in FSHN and role as assistant dean for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
Foster joined the Health and Human Science Matters podcast to discuss her higher education journey, her research studying obesity and energy, and her most recent venture advocating for inclusion as assistant dean.
Celebrating food science and human nutrition research at College of Health and Human Sciences Research Day
Faculty, staff, and students from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition presented a variety of research in several categories on the College of Health and Human Sciences Research Day.
Avocados: Not as Earth-friendly and ‘avo-cuddly’ as you would think
Associate Professor Jeff Miller shares his perspective on ‘water hog’ avocados – and how to buy responsibly.
Blog: Using science to make behavior changes
Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center dietetic intern Cecelia Schmitt shares evidence-based tips to achieve your goals.
Your CSU network on LinkedIn
Find your classmates and mentors, track the latest research, find employees or your next job, and more on LinkedIn with the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition!