Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Food Systems Major
August 20, 2025
Documenting Undergraduate Student Food Security Through Photovoice at the University of Washington: Exhibit Education
Capstone teams collaborated with Drs. Michelle Averill, Derek Jennings, and Yona Sipos from the School of Public Health on their ongoing photovoice project studying undergraduate food insecurity at the University of Washington. With the support of graduate student Fernanda Nunes, the teams helped plan and execute a culminating photography exhibit that showcased the project’s research...Documenting Undergraduate Student Food Security Through Photovoice at the University of Washington: Data Coding
Capstone teams collaborated with Drs. Michelle Averill, Derek Jennings, and Yona Sipos from the School of Public Health on their ongoing photovoice project studying undergraduate food insecurity at the University of Washington. With the support of graduate student Fernanda Nunes, the teams used Dedoose (software to help analyze and visualize qualitative and mixed methods data)...August 19, 2025
Washington Gleaning Network
Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops in the field after harvest. During harvest, some food may be left or missed because it does not meet store standards for uniformity or because harvesting a certain field was not economically profitable. The Washington Gleaning Network (WGN) works to support gleaning programs across the state, leading...College Student Hunger and the Seattle Food Action Plan
Capstone teams partnered with the City of Seattle Human Services Department to assess its Food Action Plan, which is “Seattle’s roadmap for an equitable, sustainable, and resilient local food system.” The teams analyzed current food systems on the University of Washington Seattle campus, researched national and state policy precedents, and spoke with key stakeholders to...Campus Benefits Navigators
The Hunger-Free and Basic Needs Campus Strategic Plan is a Washington state-mandated initiative requiring public postsecondary institutions, including community and technical colleges, to develop plans addressing student food insecurity, housing instability, and other basic needs. The plans aim to ensure students have access to necessary resources to focus on their education and reach their full...March 25, 2025
Documenting Undergraduate Student Food Insecurity Through Photovoice at the University of Washington
In partnership with Drs. Michelle Averill, Derek Jennings, and Yona Sipos, capstone teams designed and conducted focus groups with undergraduate students at UW Seattle to explore their campus dining experiences in relation to food security. Qualitative data analysis enabled the teams to develop recommendations for stakeholders, offering valuable insights on how to improve student access...Food Insecurity at the University of Washington and Beyond: A Photovoice Study
The capstone team collaborated with Dr. Michelle Averill (Director of the Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health Program) and Dr. Derek Jennings (School of Public Health Associate Dean for Indigenous Affairs) on their ongoing photovoice project to gather qualitative data on undergraduate food insecurity relative to student food environments and impacts. The team’s hope is that...UW Food Pantry Cost Analysis
The capstone team worked with the UW Food Pantry to assess the monetary value of items acquired by Food Pantry customers. This data was used to highlight the need for increased funding and to be used in future grant applications. Community Partner: Rachael Carter, UW Food PantryQuantifying Impact for UW Food Pantry Sustainability: Cost Analysis
The capstone team worked with the UW Food Pantry to help with increasing donations and funding to expand operations. Deliverables focused primarily on how much the pantry is able to provide to UW students, faculty, and staff, relative to grocery prices. Community Partner: Rachael Carter, UW Food PantryUW Food Pantry Food Security Outreach and Education
To highlight food insecurity in college students, the capstone team worked with the UW Food Pantry to create a supplemental pamphlet intended for future inclusion in the organization’s volunteer training materials, as well as a survey to evaluate the effectiveness of that information. Deliverables also included six Instagram posts (infographics, recipes, videos, etc.) to be...Previous page Next page