Classroom Teaching
| Course | Information | n | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Summer Science Program – Guest Lecturer |
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute Presented on “Scientific Rigor: Statistical, Inferential, and Philosophical Considerations” |
21 | 2024 Summer |
| Eighth Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute – Little Rock, AR Led the coordination of a week-long short course providing exposure to key fundamental principles underlying a broad array of causal inference techniques, experiences, principles, and techniques through guided discussion of real examples in obesity research. Supported by NIH/NHLBI. |
19 | 2024 Summer |
| Ninth Short Course on The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
BIG10 Conference Center – Chicago, IL Led the coordination of a week-long short course on incorporating engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, psychometrics, epidemiology, and mathematics qua mathematics in advancing our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. Supported by NIH/NIDDK. |
17 | 2024 Summer |
| Evidence Based Medicine – Guest Lecturer |
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Presented on “Hypothesis Testing and Research” for Physician Assistant students. |
19 | 2023 Fall |
| Eighth Short Course on The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Indiana University – Bloomington Led the coordination of a week-long short course on incorporating engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, psychometrics, epidemiology, and mathematics qua mathematics in advancing our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. Supported by NIH/NIDDK. |
18 | 2023 Summer |
| Seventh Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Indiana University – Bloomington Led the coordination of a week-long short course providing exposure to key fundamental principles underlying a broad array of causal inference techniques, experiences, principles, and techniques through guided discussion of real examples in obesity research. Supported by NIH/NHLBI. |
23 | 2023 Summer |
| 2023 Summer Science Program – Guest Lecturer |
Arkansas Children’s Research Institute Presented on “Scientific Rigor: Statistical, Inferential, and Philosophical Considerations” |
21 | 2023 Summer |
| Seventh Short Course on The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Virtual synchronous and asynchronous Led the coordination of a virtual-adapted short course involving 4 live Friday sessions with 3 weeks of asynchronous material on incorporating engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, psychometrics, epidemiology, and mathematics qua mathematics in advancing our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. Supported by NIH/NIDDK. |
35 | 2022 Summer |
| Sixth Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Virtual synchronous and asynchronous Led the coordination of a virtual-adapted short course involving 4 live Friday sessions with 3 weeks of asynchronous material providing exposure to key fundamental principles underlying a broad array of causal inference techniques, experiences, principles, and techniques through guided discussion of real examples in obesity research. Supported by NIH/NHLBI. |
47 | 2022 Summer |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
24 | 2021 Fall |
| Advanced Nutrition I – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 430/530 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course covers the structure and function of the major energy-containing macronutrients and energy balance. Includes the lecture component of SPH-N 530 (the graduate version of the course, conducted by Dr. Gletsu-Miller). |
19 | 2021 Fall |
| Methods for Public Health Research – Guest Lecturer – SPH-H 750 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed the importance of measurement in research under different contexts. |
8 | 2021 Fall |
| Fifth Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Virtual synchronous and asynchronous Led the coordination of a virtual-adapted short course involving 4 live Friday sessions with 3 weeks of asynchronous material providing exposure to key fundamental principles underlying a broad array of causal inference techniques, experiences, principles, and techniques through guided discussion of real examples in obesity research. Supported by NIH/NHLBI. |
33 | 2021 Fall |
| Sixth Short Course on The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research – Lead Coordinator |
Virtual synchronous and asynchronous Led the coordination of a virtual-adapted short course involving 4 live Friday sessions with 3 weeks of asynchronous material on incorporating engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, psychometrics, epidemiology, and mathematics qua mathematics in advancing our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. Supported by NIH/NIDDK. |
27 | 2021 Summer |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
18 | 2021 Spring |
| Heroes, Villains and Kinesiology – Guest Contributor – SPH-K 450 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed basic bioenergetics of Captain America’s running speed. Online course. |
0 | 2021 Spring |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
42 | 2020 Fall |
| Advanced Nutrition I – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 430 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course covers the structure and function of the major energy-containing macronutrients and energy balance. |
32 | 2020 Fall |
| Research Methods – Guest Lecturer – SPH-H 750 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed the importance of measurement in research under different contexts. |
10 | 2020 Fall |
| Advanced Human Nutrition – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 530 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course covers the structure and function of the major energy-containing macronutrients and energy balance. Meets with SPH-N 430, with additional graduate component putting the lecture material into the context of recent literature. |
2 | 2020 Fall |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
10 | 2020 Spring |
| Research Methods – Guest Lecturer – SPH-H 750 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed registering, designing, analyzing, and reporting randomized controlled trials. |
15 | 2019 Fall |
| Rigor, Reproducibility, and Transparency (RRT) at the Interdisciplinary Interface – Co-Coordinator |
Indiana University Bloomington Co-coordinated a three-day event to convene a group of nationally and internationally renowned experts in rigor, reproducibility, and transparency. Supported in part by the Sloan Foundation. |
25 | 2019 Fall |
| Human Sexuality – Guest Lecturer – SPH-F 255 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed basic overview of nutrition and obesity. |
82 | 2019 Fall |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
15 | 2019 Fall |
| Nutrition in Sports – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 620 |
Indiana University Bloomington The role of nutrition in athletic performance, especially the effects of various nutrition practices during training, competition, and recovery. Current concepts and controversies. |
5 | 2019 Fall |
| Fifth Short Course on The Mathematical Sciences in Obesity Research – Co-Coordinator |
Baltimore, MD Co-coordinated a week-long short course on incorporating engineering, statistics, computer science, physics, econometrics, psychometrics, epidemiology, and mathematics qua mathematics in advancing our understanding of the causes, consequences, and alleviation of obesity. Supported by NIH/NIDDK. |
25 | 2019 Summer |
| Fourth Short Course on Strengthening Causal Inference in Behavioral Obesity Research – Co-Coordinator |
Indiana University Bloomington Co-coordinated a week-long short course providing exposure to key fundamental principles underlying a broad array of causal inference techniques, experiences, principles, and techniques through guided discussion of real examples in obesity research. Supported by NIH/NHLBI. |
50 | 2019 Summer |
| Medical Nutrition Therapy – Joint Instructor – SPH-N 431 |
Indiana University Bloomington Dietary modifications for therapy in metabolic and pathological disorders with allowance for cultural patterns. |
17 | 2019 Spring |
| Nutrition to Support Performance and Prevent Chronic Disease – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 305 |
Indiana University Bloomington Basic knowledge of nutrition, physiology and fitness to improve health, support performance, and reduce risks for chronic disease. |
9 | 2019 Spring |
| Research and Evaluation Methods in Health and Safety – Instructor of Record – SPH-H 494 |
Indiana University Bloomington This course deals with general concepts and foundations of measurement, evaluation, and research. Additionally the course covers major methods and techniques of research and evaluation. |
24 | 2018 Fall |
| Research Methods – Guest Lecturer – SPH-H 750 |
Indiana University Bloomington Discussed registering, designing, analyzing, and reporting randomized controlled trials. |
5 | 2018 Fall |
| Nutrition to Support Performance and Prevent Chronic Disease – Instructor of Record – SPH-N 305 |
Indiana University Bloomington First time offered as N305. Basic knowledge of nutrition, physiology and fitness to improve health, support performance and reduce risks for chronic disease. |
6 | 2018 Spring |
| 3rd Year Medical Students – Guest Lecturer |
Indiana University Health Bloomington Discussed high-level overview of nutrition and obesity research. |
8 | 2017 Fall |
| Gastrointestinal & Nutrition – Guest Lecturer |
Indiana University School of Medicine – Bloomington Co-lectured on obesity and co-led obesity clinical case study discussion. |
32 | 2017 Fall |
| Research Ethics Beyond Misconduct – Guest Lecturer |
BioTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham Lectured on research ethics beyond concepts of research misconduct to a group of high school science teachers. |
8 | 2017 Summer |
| Energetics: Scientific Foundations of Obesity and Other Health Aspects – Guest Lecturer – HB706 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Lectured on lipids |
5 | 2016 Fall |
| BIG DATA 2016: A Classroom Experience – Material Design and Support |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Expanding the SEEC teacher professional development program for high school and advanced middle school teachers to understand the concepts underlying Big Data Science and to translate this knowledge into their classroom. Supported by NIH/OD. |
10 | 2016 Fall |
| Research Ethics Beyond Misconduct – Guest Lecturer |
BioTeach, University of Alabama at Birmingham Lectured on research ethics beyond concepts of research misconduct to a group of high school science teachers. |
12 | 2016 Summer |
| Fundamentals of Clinical Trials – Guest Lecturer – HB773 |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Lectured on Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses |
12 | 2016 Spring |
| Advanced Human Nutrition and Metabolism I – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 4510 |
Clemson University Lecture on sterols and lipid chemistry. |
69 | 2015 Fall |
| Workshop on Responsible Communication of Science – Co-Coordinator |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Co-coordinated a day-long training event on the Responsible Communication of Science using the ‘Diamonds or Deceit’ case study from Iowa State University. |
15 | 2015 Fall |
| Nutritional Methodology – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 8200 |
Clemson University Lecture on systematic reviews and meta-analysis. |
5 | 2015 Spring |
| Nutritional Biochemistry – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 8200 |
Clemson University Lecture on sterols and lipid chemistry. |
3 | 2014 Fall |
| Workshop on Research Ethics – Co-Coordinator |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Co-coordinated a day-long training event on research ethics for Nutrition Obesity Research Center and Office of Energetics. Discussed local and federal aspects of research misconduct, and facilitated group participation in an interactive video exercise, The Research Clinic,” hosted by the Office of Research Integrity. |
25 | 2014 Summer |
| Responsible Conduct of Research Training – Co-Coordinator |
University of Alabama at Birmingham Co-coordinated a day-long training event on the Responsible Conduct of Research for Nutrition Obesity Research Center trainees. Discussed local and federal aspects of research misconduct, and facilitated group participation in an interactive video exercise, “The Lab,” hosted by the Office of Research Integrity. |
21 | 2013 Summer |
| Introduction to Statistics – Instructor – STAT 218 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Developed student’s basic statistical knowledge, including understanding of terminology, computational concepts, and research literacy, through a combination of lectures and activities designed to encourage both quantitative and qualitative comprehension of the uses of statistics. |
43 | 2010 Fall |
| New Directions in Human Nutrition – Guest Lecturer |
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lectured on research and regulatory aspects of supplements and drugs. |
29 | 2010 Fall |
| Advanced Nutrition – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 455 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lecture on dietary and herbal supplements. |
100 | 2010 Fall |
| Advanced Nutrition – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 455 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lecture on dietary and herbal supplements. |
100 | 2009 Fall |
| Advanced Nutrition – Guest Lecturer – NUTR 455 |
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Macro- and micro-minerals as they relate to nutrition and nutritional status. |
100 | 2008 Fall |
| Physiological Chemistry – Teaching Assistant – BBMB 420 |
Iowa State University Assisted the teaching of biochemistry in a course designed for Veterinary Medicine and Health and Human Performance students by lecturing, grading, tutoring students, and designing and maintaining an online course supplement. |
132 | 2007 Fall |
| Freshman Honor Program – Seminar Co-Leader – HON 302 |
Iowa State University Co-led educational and training activities for incoming Freshman Honor Program students. |
10 | 2004 Fall |
Mentoring
| Mentee | Project | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Students | ||
| Jingyi Wang -Member of Academic Committee |
Adolescent body satisfaction | 2020-2022 |
| Yilin Yang -Co-Mentor for MS |
Effects of replacing SOFAS with avocado on cardiometabolic health | 2020-2021 |
| Velarie Ansu -Mentoring team member |
Magnesium pharmacokinetics | 2019-2021 |
| Luis Mestre -Mentoring team member |
Epidemiology of obesity | 2018-2022 |
| Daniel Lingle -Primary Mentor for MS degree |
2018-2021 | |
| John Davis, IV -Member of Academic Committee |
2018- | |
| Romain Debru -International internship |
Evaluating the rigor of reporting murine genetic modification obesity research. | 2017 |
| Mary Latimer -NORC Mentoring Team, and Dissertation Committee |
Establishing the role miRNAs play in muscle during methionine restriction. | 2016-2018 |
| Adeniyi Jeremiah Idigo | Quick service restaurants and obesity: systematic review and meta-analysis. | 2014-2015 |
| Ann Laszczyk -Rotating student |
Insulin sensitivity in liver in rodent Burn/CLP model. | 2012 |
| Undergraduate Students | ||
| Hannah Wilson -Undergraduate researcher |
Reporting and characterization of energetics balance in nutrition textbooks | 2021- |
| Vrushabh Ulhaskumar -Undergraduate researcher |
Reporting and characterization of energetics balance in nutrition textbooks | 2021- |
| Sarah Eperjesi -Undergraduate researcher |
Reporting quality in murine genetic models of obesity | 2020- |
| Izzy Mandema -Undergraduate honors student |
Automated extraction of registration and data sharing statements in publications | 2020- |
| Darien Pipkin -Undergraduate honors student |
Automated extraction of registration and data sharing statements in publications | 2020- |
| Kevin Walters -Undergraduate researcher |
P-hacking in the dietary supplement literature | 2018-2019 |
| Chris Zent -Undergraduate researcher |
Reporting quality in murine genetic models of obesity | 2018-2019 |
| Rohit Borah -Honors Thesis Committee |
PROSPERO review; Animated Vignettes | 2015-2017 |
| Joseph Thornton | Research integrity project: best nutrition papers tournament | 2015 |
| Rebecca Nitzel | Intestinal lipid composition after phytosterol consumption. | 2010-2011 |
| Paige Lundy -UCARE student |
Cholesterol solubility in micelles. | 2009-2010 |
| Aaron Brandt | Cholesterol solubility in micelles. | 2009 |
| Kate Wolford -UCARE student |
Cholesterol solubility in micelles. | 2008 |
| Christopher Ferrel | Substrate specificity for cholesterol esterase. | 2008 |
| Maria Fabiosa | Effects of CLA from natural sources on health in humans. | 2007 |
| Kristine Onken -WISE intern |
Sucralose and ghrelin. | 2006-2007 |
| Mallory Breuker -Freshman Honors Program |
Effects of CLA from natural sources on health in humans. | 2006 |
| Chris Baudy -Carver Intern |
CLA in beef preparation and storage. | 2006 |
| High School Students | ||
| Alexia Bowen -Summer Science Institute |
High-intensity interval training vs continuous moderate exercise (HIIT Max study). | 2013 |