Student Spotlight
2022-2023 Cohort
Caroline G. was one of the presenters along with MPPD Faculty Mridul Datta and Erin Bergquist at the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Practitioners Annual meeting in Omaha, NE on IDEA’s from the field: Lessons learned to advance cultural competence
Student Awards
- College of Human Sciences
- Elise E., Brandi G., Blake M., Ashlyn A., Candace N., Delaney E.
- Pearson Scholarship: Caroline G., Gina C.
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Scholarships
- Madaline B.
2021-2022 Cohort
- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Scholarships
- Ardath A. Johnson Graduate Studies Endowment: Heidi F.
- Schroeder Scott Family Endowed Scholarship: Caitlyn C.
- Phyllis Bennett Hans Graduate Scholarship: Morgan C., Theresa J., Camille T., Mengyao W.
- Helen Reilly Cahill Scholarships: Abby C., Caitlyn C., Morgan C., Pitchaya P.
Faculty Spotlight
Our program and award-winning Clinical faculty have been recognized through numerous professional awards and achievements. These select accomplishments that reflect professional leadership and engagement are reflected in our program content and demonstrates our commitment to provide the highest quality experience for future registered dietitian nutritionists.
2024
Erin Bergquist received the Outstanding Dietetics Educator award in a Graduate Program in the West Central Region of the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Practitioners group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2023
Faculty Awards
- Mridul Datta, received the College of Human Sciences Inclusive Excellence Award
- Nicole Tramp, received the College of Human Sciences Online Teaching Award
- Maren Wolff, received the College of Human Sciences Early Achievement in Teaching Award
- Elizabeth McNeil, received the Early Achievement in Teaching Award
- Amber Baughman received the Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award, Central Iowa District Dietetic Association, Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Mridul Datta was invited to the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Practitioners Annual meeting in Omaha, NE to present on Inclusion, diversity, equity, and access: An ethical responsibility.
Mridul Datta, Erin Bergquist and student Caroline G. were invited to the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Practitioners Annual meeting in Omaha, NE to present on IDEA’s from the field: Lessons learned to advance cultural competence.
2022
Mridul Datta, was appointed Vice-Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee (2022-2023). She will serve as the Chair of this committee in 2023-2024.
Nicole Tramp, received the Outstanding Dietetics Educator award in a Graduate Program in the West Central Region of the Nutrition and Dietetics Educators and Practitioners group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
2021
Master of Professional Practice in Dietetics recognized as a Champion Pilot site for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition in Food Retail Curriculum
Mridul Datta was invited to join the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Committee
Mridul Datta elected Chair of the Oncology Dietetics Practice Group
Erin Bergquist named Chair of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Council on Future Practice
2020
Mridul Datta and Erin Bergquist achieved Quality Matters Online Teaching Certificates
Erin Bergquist recognized by the College of Human Sciences for the Term Faculty Distinguished Service Award