NFS Seminar Series
On Fridays each semester, the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences hosts an all-campus-access Seminar Series from 12:00-1:00pm.
Locations:
Denton - MCL 501 Houston - IHSH 3322
Parkland - Rm 229 Presby - DPH 109
There are no remaining seminars Fall 2009
Seminar Series speaker and topic lists from previous semesters
Seminar Series
How to have a Healthier Thanksgiving
The students of Nutrition and Food Sciences have teamed up with Student Health Services and Peer Advocates Teaching Health to bring you tips on having a leaner Thanksgiving. Did you know that applesauce can replace up to 3/4 of the shortening in many baked recipes? This handy flyer will give you great ideas for a healthier Thanksgiving (and still keep pumpkin pie on the menu).
Healthier Fast Food Recipe Contest
The Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences is encouraging students, faculty, staff, and others in the DFW Metroplex to enter the Healthier Fast Food Recipe Contest. Entries must be received by Dec 23, 2009, so read the rules and criteria today.
Healthier Fast Food Recipe Contest Packet
If any of the winners are associated with the NFS Department, we will feature them on the Activities and Events page. If you win, please contact Estée Easley to post the details.
6th International Conference
TWU is hosting the 6th International Conference - "Functional Foods for Chronic Diseases: Diabetes and Related Diseases" on Dec 4-5, 2009. The goal of this Conference is to bring together experts in the food industry, medicine, and biology to discuss the contribution of functional foods in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and its complications.
Conference one-sheet
Online registration
NFS Chair Dr Chandan Prasad is Co-Chair of the Conference with Dr Danik Martirosyan, founder of Functional Food Center, Inc.
NASA Summer Internship
The National Space Biomedical Research Institute's Summer Internship Program, a 10-15 week experience, will provide an introduction to the health concerns associated with long stays in space.
This internship is open to undergraduates, graduates, and medical students who will receive an amazing opportunity to work under the guidance of scientists and physicians at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, and NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, OH.
Deadline for application submission is Jan 31, 2010, and you must include the online application, CV or résumé, a letter of interest, and two letters of reference. Additionally, you must have completed your second year of undergraduate studies by Summer 2010 and be a US citizen.
Visit NSBRI for the online application and additional details. Be the first TWU student accepted for this life-changing experience. Don't forget to send us pictures when you get there!
Research Volunteers Wanted
Purpose of the Study: To investigate adiponectin levels found in plasma and saliva as a means to determine metabolic risk.
Benefits for Volunteers: Free food, free cholesterol screening, and $10 after donation of blood and saliva.
Criteria: You must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have never taken medicine to treat high blood sugar or high cholesterol (such as Lipitor, Zocor, etc.). You must be willing to fast overnight, donate 20 ml of blood, and 2 ml of saliva.
Time: Approximately 1 hour.
Contact: Russender Powell by email or at the NFS main office, 940-898-2636.
Holiday Buffet
Faculty and staff are invited to Deck the Halls, Thursday, Dec 3, from noon to 1:00pm, hosted by Quantity Foods students. Tickets are $10 in advance, and music will be performed by students in the School of Arts. Join us for a fantastic lunch in the Pioneer Room of Hubbard Hall, and sing along with your favorites.
Past Events
Take a look back at the exciting, educational, and fun events and activities we have enjoyed within the Nutrition and Food Sciences Department.
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