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Every year, outstanding individuals are recognized for their dedication to guiding and mentoring graduate students. Their exceptional guidance and unwavering support have profoundly impacted the lives of those they have mentored. The winners of the 2023 Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award were commended for their unparalleled dedication and commitment to the growth and success of others.

Originally posted to UC Davis News on June 27, 2023

UC Davis’ efforts to provide food to students in need is making a measurable impact.

Dr. Christine Stewart has been elected to serve on the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Board of Directors starting on August 1, 2023. Dr. Stewart will serve a two year term as Director-at-Large for Global Nutrition. This role serves as a board liaison to ASN at it relates to the scientific discipline.

Current Developments in Nutrition Editor-in-Chief, Jack Odle, PhD, is pleased to welcome Reina-C. Engle-Stone, PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Nutritionist in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis, as an Academic Editor for CDN.

The UC Davis Department of Nutrition hosted the 2nd annual Diversify Dietetics Meetup on May 11th with a great turnout of students and local dietitians. Diversify Dietetics local meetups occur all across the country and are a chance for students, educators, and professionals to build community with one another at casual and fun meet-ups.

Dr. Carl Keen, Professor Emeritus, has been selected by the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation as one of 16 individuals who will be inducted into its class of 2023 Fellows. To be inducted as a Fellow of the Society is the highest honor ASN bestows, recognizing individuals for significant discoveries and distinguished careers in the field of nutrition.

Originally posted to UC Davis Magazine on April 21, 2023.

My first week as an intern at UC Davis Magazine took me on a food-tasting adventure on campus. As a nutrition major, I was excited to dissect the dietary complexities of creating a plant-based meal, and as a college student, I was ecstatic about a free meal.

From improving healthcare access to addressing food insecurity and racial disparities, 13 newly funded public engagement projects at UC Davis will drive positive change in communities in California and around the world.

The campus-community projects were recently awarded 2023 Public Impact Research Initiative (PIRI) grants from UC Davis Public Scholarship and Engagement. Awardees were selected from more than 25 applicants across UC Davis.

As jobless rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions more Americans experienced food insecurity because they lacked consistent access to food. National health organizations recommend primary care providers screen patients for food insecurity, since not having access to enough food can lead to chronic diseases.

She will be competing among the other finalists for monetary prizes and a spot in the UC-wide competition. Come cheer her on for the semi-final round on Thursday, April 6 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Graduate Center at Walker Hall. 10 Finalists, 3 Minutes Each

Graduate Studies announced the master’s and doctoral students who will compete in the campus Grad Slam, Thursday, April 6. RSVPs are now being accepted (space is limited). Cash prizes will be awarded, and the first-place competitor will advance to the systemwide Grad Slam in May.