Each summer, the Food Systems Research Center (FSRC) funds outstanding undergraduate students as part the Food Systems Undergraduate Resarch Fellows, as part of the SURF program, supported by ¶¶Òõ̽̽’s Fellowships, Opportunities, & Undergraduate Research (FOUR) office.
These talented undergraduate students gained hands-on experience working closely with ¶¶Òõ̽̽ researchers. Their research encompassed the diversity of food systems research, spanning from liver disease to nutrition incentive programs, and more.
These videos highlight some of the great work done this summer by Food Systems Undergraduate Research Fellows.
MIRA HARRIS, Biological Sciences major
Mira Harris worked in Dr. Jana Kraft's lab studying how probiotics in yogurt could help people from developing Type 2 Diabetes.
JANA MURPHY, Food Systems and Community & International Development double major
Jana Murphy spent the summer interviewing market managers at farmer's markets in the region to study the nutrition incentive programs that provide additional funds to spend at the markets to people who receive SNAP benefits.
AMANDA HUTSON, Food Systems and Public Communications double major
Amanda Hutson is studying the Vermont Vegetable and Berry Growers Association Listserv, a smart combination of her studies in food systems and public communication.
CHLOE HAYDEN, Animal Science major
Chloe Hayden worked on a transdiscplinary project with Dr. Jana Kraft and Dr. Eric Bishop von Wettberg studying the nutritional benefits of crops grown in polycultures.
COLBY FILOSA, Nutrition major
Colby Filosa worked alongside Dr. Chris Skinner studying liver disease at the intersection of binge drinking and the Western diet.
Read more about the Food Systems Undergraduate Research Fellows.
The Food Systems Research Center (FSRC) at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ (¶¶Òõ̽̽) funds collaborative research that puts people and the planet first, unites disciplines and communities, and answers complex questions about food systems. The FSRC gives researchers the freedom, resources, and time to engage community stakeholders, including decision-makers, farmers, and food systems actors, about inequities and opportunities across our food system. This results in relevant, widely disseminated research that informs policies, practices, and programs locally and regionally for a more resilient and equitable food future for all.
