Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Food Systems Major
June 27, 2023
Connecting BIPOC Farmers to Local and USDA Resources and Grants (Black Farmers Collective Team 2)
The team collaborated with the Black Farmers Collective to gather information on local and federal resources and grants, ranging from farm start-up processes to USDA grant applications to community engagement funding. Project deliverables included a resource manual and flyer, both of which aim to provide improved access to resources and financing for BIPOC farmers. Community…
Connecting BIPOC Farmers to Local and Federal Resources (Black Farmers Collective Team 1)
The team aggregated resources for BIPOC farmers in a living, online database as part of a larger grant process for the Black Farmers Collective. This project was one part of a larger effort to address and correct racial prejudice in agricultural funding opportunities. Community Partner: Ray Williams and Kwame Morrow, Black Farmers Collective
The Regenerative Power of Seaweed in Soil Fertility and Human Health
The purpose of this research was to examine seaweed/kelp from indigenous and food systems, nutrition, and health perspectives. Interviews and academic research were evaluated to give context to seaweed’s importance in ecosystem and soil health, sustainability, local food systems, and dietetics.
June 26, 2023
Investigation of the Correlation Between Food Science and Oral Health
The purpose of this internship was to investigate the bidirectional relationship between nutritional and oral health by critically examining information gained through clinical observations, the results of patient dietary interviews, and access to patient demographic data. Community Partner: Bellevue Dental Oasis
UW Campus Food Systems
The purpose of this internship was to learn about the UW Seattle campus food system’s economic and environmental sustainability. The student helped the UW Farm harvest and record the volume of produce distributed through Housing & Food Services (HFS), analyzing the sustainability of the packaging in terms of efficiency, farm necessity, and consumer/HFS needs. Community…
Exploration of the Association Between Family Eating Habits in Adolescence and Intuitive Eating in Young Adulthood
This research explores and evaluates the relationship between college students’ current level of intuitive eating and their parents’ or primary caregivers’ feeding style during the students’ adolescence.
Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Intern
Participated in the Spring 2023 Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Program, as well as assisting with program coordination and outreach. Managed Tilth’s worm bins at the Good Shepherd Center. Community Partner: Tilth Alliance
Differences in state-level accessibility to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Collected and recorded 2023 data from all 50 U.S. states to compare SNAP policy choices from past USDA data. This will show state-level trends, eligibility criteria, and participant requirements.
June 21, 2023
Who is Farming? Exploring the Diversity of Ideas on the UW Farm
This study strives to understand more about the diversity of ideas on the UW Farm and in the larger food system. The intern interviewed several UW Farm workers, including students with different areas of focus and backgrounds, farm staff, a campus dining chef, and community volunteers. Community Partner: UW Farm
April 19, 2023
UW Farm Strategic Planning Capstone Projects, Winter 2023
Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health capstone projects for winter 2023 helped advance the UW Farm’s ongoing strategic planning process which was initiated in 2021. Students built upon Phase I of the Farm’s strategic plan by gathering community stakeholders’ thoughts, ideas, and opinions on goals for the farm’s growth. An overarching goal of all projects was…
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