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Student-led hydroponics farm cultivates food and a growing community
April 18, 2024
An indoor hydroponic farm at University of Washington is bringing awareness to sustainable alternatives to soil-based agriculture Three University of Washington students work side by side to harvest a new crop of Daikon radishes from the small vegetable and herb farm they help operate out of a classroom in Condon Hall. Radishes are one of...
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Paola Bregni Ibarra receives 2024 outstanding dietetics student award
April 17, 2024
Congratulations to Paola Bregni Ibarra, a University of Washington student in the Graduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics (GCPD), who has received the 2024 Outstanding Coordinated Program Dietetic Student Award, given by the Washington State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (WSAND). Ibarra is a second year student at UW pursuing a Master of Science in Nutritional...
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2023-24 undergraduate scholarship recipients
March 29, 2024
Congratulations to the 2023-24 undergraduate scholarship recipients supported by the Food Systems, Nutrition and Health Major Student Fund, established by dedicated alumni and friends to ensure the Food Systems major thrives in its early years. This year’s outstanding scholarship recipients were selected for their excellent academic achievement, dedication to community service and extracurricular activities, professional...
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Adam Drewnowski named 2024 Wilbur Olin Atwater Memorial Lecturer
March 22, 2024
The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has named Adam Drewnowski, professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington School of Public Health the 2024 Wilbur Olin Atwater Memorial Lecturer. The Wiblur Olin Atwater Memorial Lecture is a forum for a presentation on a scientific topic, trend, issue, or policy of the lecturer’s...
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UW and partners launch new project connecting sea to soil for climate resilience
March 20, 2024
With funding from the USDA, UW researchers and partners will help farmers pilot an innovative new practice and build networks to enhance regional food system resilience SEATTLE (March 20, 2024) — Washington’s farmers are on the front lines of climate change. Whether they are growing vegetables on farmland or raising shellfish on tidelands, farmers’ productivity...
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Public health nutrition student practicums support city and state health initiatives
March 13, 2024
In recognition of National Nutrition Month®, we spotlight three Master of Public Health in Public Health Nutrition (MPH-Nutrition) students in the University of Washington School of Public Health who are working on local initiatives and programs in winter internships that relate to food security, food access, community health, and food sovereignty. MPH-Nutrition second year students...
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Nutritional Sciences Program changes name to Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
February 12, 2024
The University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program is now known as the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The renaming process began before the pandemic when program faculty and stakeholders suggested that a new name could better align with the program’s mission; the scope of its current educational programs, teaching and...
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UW study abroad course explores sustainable food systems in Italy
November 29, 2023
This 24-day program is offered in early fall start 2024 and explores sustainable food systems in five regions of Italy. Interested? Attend an Information Session All sessions will be held in Raitt 229 About the Program La Dolce Vita: Exploring Italy in Search of Food, History, and the Future of Sustainable Food Systems is an...
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New paper illustrates complexity of food systems data and how to close gaps
October 11, 2023
How do we support and transform sustainable food systems while maintaining and improving the nutritional status of the population? This question has become a global public health priority for international organizations, funders, academics, and policymakers. Because food systems data are so transdisciplinary and intersect many domains such as health, nutrition, economics, society, and environment, creating...
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Opening Week events highlighting Food Systems at UW
September 25, 2023
Don’t miss the following Dawg Daze events for 2023! These events will give you an introduction to Food Systems efforts happening on campus, as well as options for studying food systems at the University of Washington. Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major Information Session In the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major we are looking...
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