2012 Chancellor's Student Research Scholars

Three NFS students received the Chancellor's Student Research Scholars Award in 2012.  The scholars program honors outstanding achievement by select students in research and creative art endeavors.  Final selection of these scholars is made by the Research Committee of the Graduate Council, and they are awarded by the Chancellor at the Student Creative Arts and Research Symposium.

Kathleen Davis, PhD student, advised by Dr Vicky Imrhan, "Soluble Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (sRAGE) Correlates Inversely with Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference and Positively with High Molecular Weight (HMW) Andiponectin" 
 

Hoda Yeganehjoo, MS student, advised by Dr Huanbiao Mo, "Effects of d-d-Tocotrienol and Geranylgeraniol on 3-Hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase mRNA Level in Human DU145 Prostate Carcinoma Cells"

 

 

Krystal Jeffries, BS student, advised by Dr Parakat Vijayagopal, "Raspberry Polyphenols and Adipocyte Differentiation"

 

 

Student Dietetic Association

The Student Dietetic Association (SDA) functions to acquaint students with all aspects of nutrition; to broaden the scope of educational experiences through various nutrition-related activities and to provide members the opportunity to become more familiar with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (TAND), and Texas Student Dietetic Association (TSDA). The organization is also here to help students to become better acquainted with others in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and to stimulate and enhance interest in the profession of dietetics.

ADVISOR: Dolores Kearney, MPH, RDN, LD

VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:  

• Teaching and leadership opportunities, such as Operation Front Line

• Fund-raising events to benefit local charities

• Sponsorship of the Pioneer Pace 5K Run/Walk on Denton campus each Spring 

DUES: $15 per semester ($30 per year), which includes membership in TSDA (Application)

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
President Jaclyn Konich

Student Dietetic Association
Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences
Texas Woman's University
PO Box 425888
Denton, TX 76204-5888 

Nutrition Graduate Student Association

NGSA in Houston meets the third Monday of each month.  Special guests will be announced before each meeting.

Officers:

• President - Morgan Dacar
• Treasurer - Samantha Brown
• Secretary - Seemab Jamil
• SGA Representative - Emily Perkins
• TWU DI Representative - Megan Trippie
• MEDVAMC DI Representative - Gabrielle Goode

NFS Graduate Club

Grad Club in Denton meets once each month and has special guests. Keep checking back for details.