Graduate Students
Saydee Beth Carl (Adams) MS, RD/LD
Degree program: PhD
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include community nutrition and policy, systems and environmental changes to decrease the prevalence of obesity, especially in rural communities.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Community Nutrition |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Winterfeldt Graduate Scholarship
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Edralin Lucas
Research interests: The interplay of bioactive foods and gut microbiota as well as the resultant effect on immunoresponse in cardiovascular disorders.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | University of Ibadan (Nigeria) | Biochemistry (Molecular Drug Metabolism and Toxicology) |
| B.S. (Hons) | Ekiti State University (Nigeria) | Biochemistry |
- Publications
- Adedara IA, Alake SE, Adeyemo MO, Olajide LO, Ajibade TO, Farombi EO (2018) Taurine enhances spermatogenic function and antioxidant defense mechanisms in testes and epididymis of L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Journal of Biomedicine and Pharmacotherapy 9, 181-189.
- Adedara IA, Alake SE, Adeyemo MO, Olajide LO, Ajibade TO, Farombi EO (2019) Taurine ameliorates thyroid hypofunction and renal injury in L-NAME-induced hypertensive rats. Drug Res (Stuttg) 69(2):83-92 Doi: 10.1055/a-0643-4604.
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- 2020 - 2021 College of Education and Human Sciences Endowed International Nutritional Sciences Fellowship
- 2021 - 2022 College of Education and Human Sciences Catlett-Hageman Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Nutritional Sciences
- 2020 - 2021 Outstanding committee member of the Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA)
- Third place, poster presentation, Oklahoma Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (OkAND) 2022 convention.
- 2022 - 2023 College of Education and Human Sciences Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Scholarship.
- Finalist, Young Minority Investigators Oral Competition, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) conference, 2022.
- Emerging Leaders in Nutrition abstract recognition, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) annual conference, 2022.
- Second place, Young Minority Investigator Oral Competition (YMIOC), ASN annual conference, 2022.
- Grants (Funded)
- Lucas EA, Smith BJ, Chowanadisai W, Alake SE, Ice J, Zhao J, Mwavita M. Prebiotic Activity of Pinto Beans and Metabolic Outcomes in Estrogen Deficiency. NIH, $369,467 (2022 - 2024)
- Lucas EA, Alake SE. Dry beans will prevent gut dysbiosis, maintain gut health, and reduce cardiovascular risk factors in a mouse model of menopause. Dry Bean Health Research Program; $20,000 (2021-2022)
- Lucas EA, Smith BJ, Emerson S, Zhao J, Davila El-Rassi G, Alake SE. Pulse consumption improves gut health, metabolic outcomes, and bone biomarkers of postmenopausal women. ARS Pulse Crop Health Initiative, USDA; $165,915 (2019 - 2020)
- Alake SE. The capacity of wheat germ to ameliorate the effect of IL-10 knockout-induced inflammatory bowel disorder. Barbara K. Pass student grant (Department of Nutritional Sciences, Oklahoma State University); $4,000 (2019-2020)
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My current research interests is how nutrition and certain diets can help be effective in varying conditions and diseases; mostly relating to cardiovascular health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. McKale Montgomery
Research interest: My main research interest is the effect of genetic differences on cellular metabolism and the mechanisms by which these differences occur.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Human Nutrition |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: My interests consist of mostly malabsorption of nutrients, the microbiome, and oncology.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutrition |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Winterfeldt Comm Nutrition
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: Chronic diseases, behavioral nutrition, and gut health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Jill Joyce
Research interests:
I am interested in the behavior aspect of nutrition as it relates to food choices/ tendencies. I am also interested in the relationship between nutrition and chronic diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests:
My research interests include the prevalence of eating disorders amongst athletes, prevention of eating disorders, as well as prevention of obesity.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.A. | Southwest Minnesota State University | Psychology |
| B.S. (Hons) | Minnesota State University, Mankato | Family Consumer Science- Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Minnesota Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics- President’s Leadership Scholarship
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Emerson
Research interest: My research interests include the impact metabolic disease (metabolic syndrome) has on the development of dementia (Alzheimer's) as well as cognitive decline. Are there interventions via lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc.) that may prevent Alzheimer altogether or delay the onset of developing Alzheimer disease.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Cox College | Nutrition Diagnostics and Dietetic Internship |
| B.S. | University of Arkansas | Nutrition Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Bachelor's Degree: Degree Honors – with high distinction
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: I’d like to continue the research path I started in Mexico on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Even I’m also interested in aging and age-associated diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Universidad de las Américas Puebla | Clinical Biochemistry |
| M.S. | Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla | Clinical Nutrition |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- International student from Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla Mexico
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Edralin Lucas
Research interest: I am interested in how bioactive components of fruits regulate bone remodeling by altering gut microbiota composition. Enrich commensal microbiota population causes increased metabolites production that has a positive effect on bone. Thus, it can play an important role in the prevention of osteoporosis, especially in elderly women.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery | Abdul Malek Ukil Medical College and Hospital | Medicine and Surgery |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Jean A. Shipman Endowed Graduate Scholarship
- 2nd place in Abstract Writing Competition
- Publications
- Perez, L., Alake, S., Price, P., Islam, P., Ice, J., Lucas, E., & Smith, B. (2021). Interleukin (IL)-10 Is Important in the Maintenance of Trabecular and Cortical Bone and Protects Against Western Diet-Induced Disruption in Bone Remodeling in Mice. Current developments in nutrition, 5(Supplement_2), 1137-1137.
- Price, P., Perez, L., Hatter, B., Robinson, K., Islam, P., Alake, S., . . . Smith, B. (2021). Understanding How Sex Influences the Impact of IL-10 on Bone Microarchitecture and Bone Metabolism Over Time. Current developments in nutrition, 5(Supplement_2), 1138-1138.
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Ashlea Braun
Research interest: My research interests include cancer incidence and prevention, and the use of motivational interviewing concepts in various health settings.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- OSU College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Senior – Spring 2021
- Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Foundation Scholarship
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: The impact of community nutrition education for prevention/management among those with chronic diseases such as Cancer. As well as, the use of motivational interviewing to understand the behavioral habits behind our daily food choices via local community or social media influence.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
| A.S. | Tarrant County College | Art |
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Sam Emerson
Research interest: Identifying early cardiovascular disease risk factors in groups that appear to be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease long term (e.g., normal-weight obesity, metabolically healthy obesity).
The intersection between gut health and cardiovascular disease.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
| B.S. | Oklahoma Christian University | Biology |
- Awards
- American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship (2022)
- OSU Foundation Distinguished Graduate Fellowship (2022)
- First Place Poster Presentation: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Obesity Linked to Indicators of Gut Permeability and Inflammation Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (2022)
- College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student (2022)
- Winterfeldt Graduate Research Fellowship (2022)
- Gordon Carlson Endowed Graduate Scholarship in Nutritional Sciences (2022)
- Nutritional Sciences Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student (2022)
- Winterfeldt Graduate Research Fellowship (2021)
- Second Place Poster Presentation Oklahoma Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Conference (2021)
- Nutritional Sciences Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (2021)
- American Society for Nutrition Mars Inc. Predoctoral Fellowship (2020)
- Esther Winterfeldt Summer Research Fellowship (2020)
- Catlett-Hageman Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Nutritional Sciences (2020)
- Human Sciences Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award (2019)
- Human Sciences Seretean Scholarship Recipient (2017-2019)
- Publications
- Keirns B, Hart S, Sciarrillo C, Poindexter K, Clarke S, Emerson S. Postprandial Triglycerides, Endothelial Function, and Inflammatory Cytokines as Potential Candidates for Early Risk Detection in Normal-weight Obesity (August 2022). Obesity Research and Clinical Practice (in press).
- Keirns N, Keirns B, Tsotsoros C, Sciarrillo, Emerson S, Hawkins M (March 2022). Associations between Internalized Weight Stigma and Visceral Adipose Tissue Status are Observed in Women, but not Men. Stigma and Health 7(2), 161-168.
- Keirns B, Sciarrillo C, Hart S, Emerson S. (January 2022). Comparison of a Standardized High-fat Meal versus a High-fat Meal Scaled to Body Mass for Measuring Postprandial Triglycerides: A Randomized Crossover Study. Metabolites 12(1), 81.
- Keirns B, Sciarrillo C, Koemel N, Emerson S. (August 2021). Fasting, Nonfasting, and Postprandial Triglycerides for Screening Cardiometabolic Risk. Journal of Nutritional Science, 10, e75.
- Keirns B, Sciarrillo C, Poindexter K, Emerson S (August 2021). Daily Triglyceride Kinetics When Consuming a Realistic Western Diet in At-risk Individuals Across the Metabolic Spectrum: A Case Study. Obesities 1(2), 107-112.
- Sciarrillo C, Koemel N. Keirns B, Banks N, Rogers E, Rosenkraz S, Kurti S, Jenkins N, Emerson S (July 2021). Who Would Benefit Most from Postprandial Lipid Screening? Clinical Nutrition, 40, 7, 4762-4771.
- Keirns B, Hart S, Sciarrillo C, Poindexter K, Clarke S, Emerson S (June 2021). Postprandial Triglycerides, Flow-mediated Dilation, and the Inflammatory Cytokine Milieu in Metabolically Healthy Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study. Obesities, 1, 58-71.
- Sciarrillo C, Keirns B, Koemel N, Anderson K, Emerson S (January 2021). Fibroblast Growth Factor 19: Potential Modulation of Hepatic metabolism for the Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Liver International, 41, 894-904.
- Sciarrillo C, Keirns B, Elliott D, Emerson S. The Effect of Black Coffee on Fasting Metabolic Markers and an Abbreviated Fat Tolerance Test. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 41, 439-442.
- Ojo B, Lu P, Alake S, Keirns B, Anderson K, Galluci G, Hart M, Davila El-Rassi G, Ritchey J, Chowanadisai W, Lin D, Clarke S, Smith BJ, Lucas E. (February 2021). Pinto Beans Modulate the Gut Microbiome, Augment MHC II Protein and Antimicrobial Peptide Gene Expression in Mice Fed a Normal or Western-Style Diet. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 88, 108543.
- Keirns B, Koemel N, Sciarrillo C, Anderson K, Emerson S (November 2020). Exercise and Intestinal Permeability: Another Form of Exercise-Induced Hormesis? American Journal of Physiology – Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology, 319, G512-G518.
- Keirns B, Lucas E, Smith BJ. (November 2020). Phytochemicals Affect Th17 and Treg Cells and Gut Integrity: Implications on the Gut-Bone Axis. Nutrition Research, 83, 30-48.
- Keirns B, Anderson K, Ojo B, Washburn K, Davila El-Rassi G, Lightfoot S, Carver B, Lucas E, Smith BJ. (November 2019). A Comparative Study of Modern and Heirloom Wheat on Indicators of Gastrointestinal Health. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry, 67, 14027-14037.
Degree Program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Barbara Stoecker
Research interests: My research interest area is in global nutrition. Specifically, he looks at community nutrition under areas of maternal, newborn, and child nutrition and health. Joel is studying behavioral change interventional approaches through social support networks, women’s empowerment, and their association with infant and young child feeding practices (IYCF), child growth, and maternal & child nutritional status.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| M.Sc. | Oklahoma State University | Nutrition |
| MPH | International Health Sciences University, Uganda | Public Health |
| B.Sc. | Kyambogo University, Kampala - Uganda | Human Nutrition & Dietetics |
- Grants
- The Nestlé Foundation; Training grant for small research. $20,000. Funded. Randomized control trial study titled “Peer groups to improve feeding practices and child nutrition in post-emergency settlements in Uganda”. January 2020 – January 2021.
- Awards
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the Nutritional Sciences department Outstanding Research by a Graduate Student
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of the Endowed International Nutritional Sciences Fellowship worth $3,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Ambrosio Family Fellowship worth $4,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- Summer 2020 Recipient of Esther Winterfeldt Summer research fellowship
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Winterfeldt Community Nutrition Scholarship worth $2,000. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2020 - 2021 Recipient of Ambrosio Family Fellowship worth $2,500. College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2019 - 2020 Recipient of Stephan M. and Kathleen A. Wilson Fellowship worth $2,000. College of Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- 2018 - 2019 Recipient of Matthew 25:40 scholarship worth $2,500. College Studies & partnerships, Oklahoma State University
- Publications
- Rakotomanana Hasina., Walters N. Christine., Komakech J. Joel., Hildebrand A. Deana., Gates E. Gail., Thomas G David., Fawbush Fanjaniaina., & Stoecker, B. J. (2021) Fathers’ Involvement in Child Care Activities: Qualitative Findings from the Highlands of Madagascar. PloS one, 16(3), e0247112.
- Walters, C. N., Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J. J., & Stoecker, B. J. (2021). Maternal experience of intimate partner violence is associated with suboptimal breastfeeding practices in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia: insights from a DHS analysis. International Breastfeeding Journal, 16(1), 1-12.
- Komakech J. Joel., & Hildebrand, D. A. (2020). The Association Between School Health Promotion Programs and School Wellness Policies. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 52(10), 970-974.
- Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J.J., Walters, C.N., Stoecker, B.J. (2020). The WHO and UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) Indicators for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene and Their Association with Linear Growth in Children 6 to 23 Months in East Africa. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 17, 6262. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17176262
- Walters, C. N., Rakotomanana, H., Komakech, J. J., & Stoecker, B. J. (2019). Maternal determinants of optimal breastfeeding and complementary feeding and their association with child undernutrition in Malawi (2015–2016). BMC Public Health, 19(1), 1-12.
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Yoo Kim
Research interests: My research interest is
the effect of nutrient-gene interaction on aging associated diseases (Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease) by seeking molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging (cellular senescence with p53-p21-p16 signaling axis, dysbiosis and deregulated gut-brain nutrient sensing)
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Kyung Hee University | BIology |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Dean’s list (cum laude) – Western Michigan University (2020)
- Mosaic Scholarship (2020), Research Assistant Scholarship (2019), Learning Program Scholarship – Excellence in Study Program (2019) – Kyung Hee University
- Mentoring Scholarship (2018), Excellence in Academic Performance Scholarship (2017), Language Skills Scholarship (2016) – Sungshin Women’s University
- Publications
- Chanjae Lee, Min K. Bae, Nakjun Choi, Su Jeong Lee, Sung-Jae Lee. (2021). Genome Plasticity by Insertion Sequences learned from a Case of Radiation-Resistant Bacterium Deinococcus geothermalis, Bioinformatics and Biology Insights, BBI-2021-0057.RV1 (In publication
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Yoo Kim
Research interests: My research interest is the roles of functional foods on age-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s Disease by investigating nutrients-gene interactions. I am also interested in the development of therapeutic potential ‘senolytics’ from functional foods to delay or prevent aging process.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Sejong University | Food Science and Technology |
| M.s. | Sejong University | Food Science and Technology |
- Publications
- Lee, D. Y., Chun, Y. S., Kim, J. K., Lee, J. O., Ku, S. K., & Shim, S. M. (2021). Curcumin attenuates sarcopenia in chronic forced exercise executed aged mice by regulating muscle degradation and protein synthesis with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69(22), 6214-6228.
- Lee, D. Y., Chun, Y. S., Kim, J. K., Lee, J. O., Lee, Y. J., Ku, S. K., & Shim, S. M. (2021). Curcumin ameliorated oxidative stress and inflammation-related muscle disorders in C2C12 myoblast cells. Antioxidants, 10(3),
- Lee, D. , Oh, J. H., Uhm, J. T., Kim, I. H., Park, M. J., Moon, S. H., ... & Shim, S. M. (2020). Impact of acidity regulator and excipient nutrients on digestive solubility and intestinal transport of calcium from calcium phosphate and carbonate. Food & Function, 11(12), 10655-10664.
- Choi, E. H., Lee, S. B., Lee, D. Y., Kim, G. T., Shim, S. M., & Park, T. S. (2019). Increased intestinal absorption of vitamin U in steamed graviola leaf extract activates nicotine detoxification. Nutrients, 11(6),
- Choi, E. H., Lee, D. Y., Park, H. S., & Shim, S. M. (2019). Changes in the profiling of bioactive components with the roasting process in Lycium chinense leaves and the anti‐obesity effect of its bioaccessible fractions. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 99(9), 4482-4492.
- Lee, , Seo, S. B., Lee, H. J., Park, T. S., & Shim, S. M. (2018). Using phytochemicals to investigate the activation of nicotine detoxification via upregulation of CYP2A6 in animal models exposed tobacco smoke condensate by intratracheal instillation. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018.
- Choi, E. H., Lee, D. Y., Kim, S., Chung, J. O., Choi, J. K., Joo, K. M., ... & Shim, S. M. (2017). Influence of flavonol-rich excipient food (onion peel and Dendropanax morbifera) on the bioavailability of green tea epicatechins in vitro and in vivo. Food & Function, 8(10), 3664-3674.
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Gena Wollenberg and Dr. Randolph Hubach
Research interests: I have worked 10+ years with women, infant, and pediatrics and want to continue furthering my education to improve the needs and health of these groups. My goal is to help establish better programs in the community that can bridge the gap of poverty and health of women, infant, and pediatrics through nutrition and the use of functional medicine.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Northeastern State University | Nutritional Science |
| M.A. | Oral Roberts University | Government/Pre-law |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- McDonald HACER National Scholarship Recipient
- Cum Laude 2010
- Cum Laude 2021
Degree program: Ph.D.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: The area of research that I am interested in is child nutrition. I wanna research more on how children's nutrition differs from adults.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| Associates of Science | Rose State College | Science |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
| M.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics Research |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Winterfeldt Comm Nutrition Fnd - Scholarship
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include preventing, arresting, treating and reversal of heart disease through diet and lifestyle changes in the clinical and community setting.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Jill Joyce
Research interests:
I am interested in maternal and child nutrition, and the role of nutrition in different chronic diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Science |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Edralin Lucas
Research interests: I have a strong interest in functional foods. My research focuses on the impact of pulse consumption in bone and gut health, microbiome, and estrogen in post-menopausal women.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | College of the Ozarks | Nutrition and Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Robberson Research Fellowship (2022)
- Laura Kay Savage Memorial Graduate Fellowship (2022)
- Nettie Richardson Simonton Memorial Award (2020
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Brenda J. Smith
Research interests: My research interests lie in exploring the role / impact of bioactive components of functional foods in reducing risks for various metabolic and chronic diseases.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Harriet Okronipa
Research interests: I am interested in nutritional epidemiology; specifically, identifying factors that contribute to nutrition based chronic diseases and food insecurity. Developing evidence-based interventions interest me both nationally and on a global scale.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences- Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Undergraduate Student Abstract Award, Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- Senior of Distinction CEHS
- CEHS Outstanding Senior
- OKAND Outstanding Student in a Didactic Program
- Publications
- Posey, I., McClanahan, K., & Hildebrand, D. (2022). P085 Understanding Oklahoma State University Students’ Awareness of Campus Food Security Resources. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 54(7), S57-S58
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: Sports nutrition, chronic disease prevention and weight management.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
Degree program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interests: My research interests include community and public health interventions that can improve diet quality and overall health.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences |
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest:
My research interests include the impact of federal nutrition programs on the daily nutrition and dietary quality of children in school and child care settings.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences - Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- Science Post Graduate Scholarship Fund 2022-2023
- & J. Skinner Graduate Scholarship/Human Sciences Fellowship
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
- Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award Program Finalist
- Oklahoma State University Women’s Faculty Council Student Research Award
- Oklahoma City District Dietetic Association Scholarship
- Cherokee Nation Graduate Scholarship
- Publications
- Simmons, M., Hildebrand, D., & Joyce, J. (2022). Impact of Child Nutrition Programs offered in schools on daily nutrition and dietary quality. Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, 46(1). https://schoolnutrition.org/journal/spring-2022-impact-of-child-nutrition-programs-offered-in-schools-on-daily-nutrition-and-dietary-quality/
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest:
Research interests include role of nutrition in treatment of chronic diseases as well as infant and maternal care.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Dietetics |
- Awards, Honors and Scholarships
- OkAND Outstanding Student in a Didactic Program 2020-2021
- OkAND Scholarship 2021
Degree Program: M.S.
Advisor: Dr. Deana Hildebrand
Research interest: I am interested in Community Nutrition Education, Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and eating disorder recovery and counseling. I am interested in the research behind the causes of eating disorders and how we can prevent them.
| Degree | Institution | Area of Study |
| B.S. | Oklahoma State University | Nutritional Sciences Dietetics |