We are proud of the many accomplishments our graduate students and alumni have had. Our graduate students are actively engaged in their communites and contribute to the mission of BGSU which is focused on improving the public good. 

Relative to partnerships and collaboration, students can collaborate with external partners in a variety of settings, including clinical dietetics, sensory research, and community outreach. The program directly enhances the lives of the public through research and community engagement including activities such as the virtual diabetes prevention program, nutrition clinic, and BGSU Falcon Food Pantry. In connection to the University mission, students have the opportunity to engage in research experiences with faculty. Research has impact on others and contributes to the social vitality of others, including our region, state, nation, and world. Notable examples of excellence, include Dr. Kershaw’s sensory and sustainability research and Dr. Shen’s research on the role of diet and environmental pollution. Students are active citizens serving the community through their service learning experiences during the program. 

A list of sample graduate student involved research projects that have resulted in presentation or publication are shared below.

Example Presentations (* denotes graduate student):

1. Nieschwitz N*, Ferrare J, Cunningham A, Kershaw JC, Fevrier B, Hamady C. (2022). A Comparison of Degree of Food Insecurity and Food Choice Motives Among College Students. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. Orlando, FL. Poster Presentation
2. Nieschwitz N*, Ferrare J, Cunningham A, Kershaw JC, Fevrier B, Hamady C. (2022). Assessing the Interrelationships Between Food Choice Motives, Food Insecurity, and Substance Use Among US College Students. Undergraduate Symposium on Research and Scholarship. Bowling Green, OH. Poster Presentation
3. Kralik BA*, Kershaw JC, Weisstein FL, Meyer JD, Neves KJ, Anderson DL (2022). Does Sustainable Equate to Success? 2022 Ohio Aquaculture Conference. Westerville, Ohio. Platform presentation.
4. Lukens M*, Knippen KL, Tong H, Chen H, Shen W. Newly Developed Omega-3 Questionnaire Better Evaluates Habitual Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake Compared to Dietary Recalls and Diet History Questionnaire. 2021 American Society of Nutrition Conference. Virtual (due to covid pandemic). Platform presentation.
5. Kuntzman, A.*, Freeworth, S., Ludy MJ, Knippen, KL. Patient Centered Approach to Postpartum Care after Gestational Diabetes: Delphi Method., 2021 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^TM (FNCE®).Virtual.
6. Asencio A.*, Nasseri, I.*, Williams, A.*, Hamady, C., Knippen, KL. Assessment of Disability Related Training in Dietetic Curricula and Training. 2021 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^TM (FNCE®).Virtual
7. Mansperger, J*, Kemp, J, Kiss, J, Morgan, A, Knippen, KL, Hamady, C, & Ludy, MJ “Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Other Health Markers in First-Semester College Students.” 2020 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo^TM (FNCE®).Virtual.

Examples of Journal Articles (* denotes graduate student):

1. Keaver L, Ludy MJ, Folk SYL, Gadd S, Oleksiak MK*, Hsiao PY, Tucker RM. Use of Ripple Effects Mapping to Assess Student-Perceived Benefits of Undergraduate Research and Learning Objective Attainment with Irish Nutrition Students. Advances in Physiology Education. 2023. doi: 10.1152/advan.00043.2022. 
2. Drees M* and Knippen KL. Breastfeeding Experiences in Women in Ten States Reporting Opioid Use Before or During Pregnancy: PRAMS, Phase 8. Maternal and Child Health. 2022; Aug. DOI: 10.1007/s10995-022-03497-0
3. Kemp JD*, Hamady CM, Ludy MJ. Data Analysis Outside of Clinical Practice: An Innovative Application of the Nutrition Care Process and Model. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. 2022; 122(3):500-507. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.03.012 . 
4. Lee H, Langhals LM*, Twardzik MG*, Ludy MJ. Stress and Coping of College Students amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Exploration Using Q-Methodology. International Journal of Health, Nutrition, & Exercise Science. 2022; 1(2):39-58 
5. Mansperger JA*, Morgan AL, Kiss JE, Ludy MJ. The Story of Josie: From Involvement to Influence. Learning Communities Research & Practice. 2020,8(2):1-12. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1285289

Examples of published abstracts (* denotes graduate student): 

1. Orcutt SE*, Koch HR*, Hamady CM, Ludy MJ. Assessment of Resource Barriers for College Student Food Pantry Patrons at Three Midwestern Higher Education Institutions. Under review for poster presentation at Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), 2023, Denver, CO. 
2. Shen W, Kershaw JC, Ludy MJ, Shih C-H, Montgomery EM*, Hites TL*, Nieschwitz NC*, Twardzik MG*. The Impact of Eating Behaviors in Health Outcomes Among College International Students During Acculturation. Accepted for poster presentation atAmerican Society for Nutrition Annual Conference – Nutrition, 2023, Boston, MA. 
3. Langhals LM*, Ludy MJ, Brackenbury T, Borton DB**, Corey AB**. Prioritizing the Food Selection Process: A Key Part of the Disaster Recovery Plan. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. 2022; 122(9S):A54. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2022.06.176. Poster presentation at Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), 2022, Orlando, FL. 
4. Knippen, KL, Kuntzman, A.*, Freeworth, S., Ludy MJ,. Patient Centered Approach to Postpartum Care after Gestational Diabetes: Delphi Method., Journal of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. 2021; Vol 121; 9, A45.
5. Knippen, KL, Hamady, C., Asencio A.*, Nasseri, I.*, Williams, A.*,.,. Assessment of Disability Related Training in Dietetic Curricula and Training. Journal of Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. 2021. Vol 121; 9, A50.