Seminars

In our weekly seminars, nutrition experts share their insight with students, faculty, staff, and alumni. These seminars supplement traditional coursework and provide a medium for introducing attendees to the latest data and practices in fundamental research, clinical and community nutrition. The seminars take place on Wednesdays from 11:30am - 12:20pm in the locations indicated below. Our seminars are open to students and faculty from outside of Nutritional Sciences, so please feel free to join us each week.

Date Speaker Topic Location Host
August 13th, 2025 Dr. Billy Hammond - The University of Georgia, Department of Psychology  Nutritional neuroscience: The role of neuropigments Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
August 20th, 2025 Dr. Caree Cotwright - The University of Georgia, Nutritional Sciences Department What’s Your Vision? Reflections from USDA’s Former Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
August 27th, 2025 Dr. Basheera Enahora - North Carolina State University, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences TBD Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Michelle Parisi
September 3rd, 2025 Dr. Breeanna Urbanowicz- The University of Georgia, Complex Carbohydrate Research Center  TBD Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
September 10th, 2025 Dr. Nandita Perumal - The University of South Carolina, Arnold School of Public Health Nutrition in pregnancy and adverse perinatal outcomes: evidence from low-resource settings Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Sina Gallo

September 17th, 2025

Dr. Virginia Stage - North Carolina State University, Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences Plates, Predictions, & Practices: Rethinking Early Childhood Nutrition Education Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Michelle Parisi
September 24th, 2025 Dr. Pat O'Connor - The University of Georgia, Department of Kinesiology  Acute influence of beverages containing low and moderate doses of a coffeeberry extract on aspects of mental alertness and cycling performance Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
October 1st, 2025 Dr. Charles Geier - The University of Georgia, Department of Human Development and Family Science TBD Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
October 8th, 2025 Prince Osei - The University of Georgia, Nutritional Sciences Department TBD Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Alex Anderson
October 15th, 2025 Dr. Lewis Bartlett - The Univeristy of Georgia, Department of Entomology How do honey bee wash their hands? Honey bee antimicrobial activity a collective immune investment Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
October 22nd, 2025 Dr. Peng Peng Bi - The University of Georgia, Department of Genetics Uncovering Novel Mechanisms of Human Muscle Diseases Through Genetic Screening Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
October 29th, 2025 Dr. Yaw Addo - Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health Nutrition actions and public health intervention programs for improving micronutrient status Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
November 5th, 2025 Dr. Travis Smith - The University of Georgia, Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics The Effects of Medicaid, SNAP, and Dual Enrollment on Food Insecurity Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
November 12th, 2025 TBD TBD Dawson Rm. 306 Dr. Emily Noble
November 19th, 2025 Student Poster Presentations Dawson Rm. 306
November 26th, 2025 NO CLASSES - THANKSGIVING BREAK
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