Nutritional Sciences

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Dr. Jon E. Pedersen arrived in Stillwater this past summer, brimming with energy and excitement about the future of the new College of Education and Human Sciences that he’s now leading. Pedersen joined the Cowboy family following five years as dean of the University of South Carolina’s College of Education. He has more than 30 years of experience as a faculty member and administrator, including appointments at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Oklahoma, East Carolina University and the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Current and former graduate students across the College of Education and Human Sciences are leading in exceptional ways and making significant and meaningful impacts within their programs, professions and communities through research, teaching and service.

Thu, Nov 04, 2021

Fad diets, health trends, wellness tips and more — these hot topics are addressed in headlines everywhere, every day. But are they too good to be true? What’s fact and what’s fiction? Today’s health solution can lead to tomorrow’s confusion as contradictory and ever-changing information swirls on social media and news outlets. Faculty and graduate students in the Department of Nutritional Sciences of Oklahoma State University’s College of Education and Human Sciences are working to combat this through Health Headlines: Unpeeled, a podcast tackling some of nutrition’s tastiest topics.

Tue, Nov 02, 2021

Cody Cummins is a nuritional sciences junior, two-time Wentz Scholar and a former Freshman Research Scholar regarded as a “rock star” by assistant professor Dr. Jill Joyce.

Tue, Oct 12, 2021

Oklahoma State University's Mortar Board chapter named the Top 10 freshmen men and women for 2021, including four College of Education and Human Sciences students. An additional three students received Top 20 honors.

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Coweta, Oklahoma, native and Wentz Research Scholar is back on campus this fall and is leading a qualitative research study to examine the under-utilization of food assistance programs on the Stillwater campus and within the community.

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

Oklahoma State University Department of Nutritional Sciences assistant professor Jill Joyce and department head Stephen Clarke have teamed up to produce Health Headlines: Unpeeled, a podcast tackling some of nutrition’s tastiest topics.

Thu, Aug 05, 2021

Dr. Jay Dawes, associate professor of applied exercise science, has been named the 2021 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) in recognition of his contributions to the organization and the field.

Mon, May 17, 2021

hristine Walters, nutritional sciences doctoral student at Oklahoma State University, has been named an Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Science Abstract Recognition Award finalist, a program of the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) recognizing the highest quality research presented by students and young investigators at NUTRITION 2021 LIVE ONLINE.

Mon, Apr 26, 2021

These students demonstrated Cowboy Spirit, academic achievement and outstanding leadership.

Tue, Apr 20, 2021

Thirteen faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence in service, mentorship, research, teaching, creativity and innovation during the College of Education and Human Sciences annual Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony April 16.

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The College of Education and Human Sciences is pleased to recognize six Outstanding Seniors for 2021.