Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Food Systems Major
April 5, 2022
Placemaking: Design & maintenance for multiple uses
Created a plan of action that would expand the appeal of the UW Tower’s Green Square and allow it to support multiple uses. This project includes welcoming diverse community populations, urban agriculture practices, recommending therapeutic uses, appealing aesthetics, and long-term maintenance consideration. Community Partners: Cheryl Wheeler (UW Tower Green Team); Jacinda Luna (UW Tower), Troy…
Story-telling in the Garden: Create a communication plan for the garden
Researched effective means of communicating the stories of UWTower’s Green Square project. The goal was to increase engagement with the outdoor space by creating a welcoming area for all through the combined efforts of social media and strategic, inviting signage. Community Partners: Cheryl Wheeler (UW Tower Green Team); Jacinda Luna (UW Tower), Troy Swanson (UW…
Why & For Whom: Vision ideal uses and determine accessibility
Engaged with the vision for UW Tower Green Square to contribute to food system sustainability and equity. Community Partners: Cheryl Wheeler (UW Tower Green Team); Jacinda Luna (UW Tower), Troy Swanson (UW Tower) & a whole crew of folks from the UW Tower
March 3, 2022
Outreach Intern for Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Gained hands-on experience with communication and outreach for food systems, nutrition, and health major. Collaborated with staff on information sessions and panels. Wrote and delivered introduction of the major to classes and on video. Researched student organizations and events to help make connections on behalf of the major for prospective and current students. Assessed social…
Healthy Food as Told by Tiktok: A Mixed Methods Content Analysis of #healthyrecipes on Tiktok
February 18, 2022
Erika Reinhardt
What brought you to UW? I am a Swiss-Peruvian immigrant that grew up in Renton, Washington. Culture has been a major part of my life. I grew up celebrating Peruvian holidays and eating Swiss and Peruvian foods, however, growing up here in Washington introduced me to American culture, which makes me describe myself as a…
October 20, 2021
Christina Gonzalez
Why did you choose UW? Since moving to Seattle, it has always been my goal to be accepted into the University of Washington. I chose UW because it is a world-renowned research university, and I knew I would be receiving cutting-edge knowledge. How did you learn about the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Major, and…
September 16, 2021
Jesus Mendoza
Why did you choose UW? I have lived in Washington most of my life and since I was young, I knew that the UW was the university I wanted to attend. In middle school and early on in high school, I wasn’t sure if my dream of attending UW would become a reality because of…
July 16, 2021
Building a More Resilient & Equitable Food System in Seattle
Community Partners: City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment Analyzed resilience framework from Boston, MA in order to add recommendations to Seattle Food Action Plan and build more resilient and sustainable food systems locally.
The Making of Composting with College Roommates
Integrated research on the benefits of composting and experimentation by getting roommates to start composting.
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