Melani Duffrin, PhD, RD, LDN




Profile
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111 Lady Di Drive Winterville, NC Nutrition & Dietetics DUFFRINM@ECU.EDU 2004 2005 Assistant Professor College of Human Ecology




Professional Interests
research teaching
Food & Nutrition Education and Food Evaluation Introduction to Nutrition; Nutrition Science; Food Science; Research Methods in Nutrition & Dietetics; Community Nutrition


Academic Background
awarddate degree location major minor school
2002 Ph.D. Athens, Ohio, USA Education Ohio University
1995 M.S. Macomb, Illinois, USA Education Western Illinois University
1993 B.S. Macomb, Illinois, USA Home Economics Western Illinois University


Certifications
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1997 Registered Dietitian (RD), Commission on Dietetic Registrati
1997-2004 Licensed Dietitian (LD), Ohio Board of Dietetics
2000 Serve Safe Certification
2005 Licensed Dietitian (LDN), North Carolina Board of Dietetics


Memberships
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Yes American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Yes Eastern North Carolina Dietetic Association
Yes Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Yes National Science Teachers Association
Yes North Carolina Dietetic Association
Yes Pediatric Healthy Weight Associate
Yes Society for Nutrition Education


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Work Experience

Academic Experience
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Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Food and Nutrition. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct research in area(s) of expertise and direct Masters' theses. Participate in committee work, professional organizations, and dietetic and graduate program development, expansion, and administration. East Carolina University August 2005 Duffrin, Melani Assistant Professor - Nutrition and Dietetics FULL Here 2009
Principle investigator of the NIH SEPA Grant project and director of grant team. Ohio University 2005 Duffrin, Melani Associate Professor (Adjunct) - Dean's office, College of Communications FULL Empty 2009
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Food and Nutrition. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct research in area(s) of expertise and direct Masters' theses. Participate in committee work, professional organizations, and dietetic and graduate program development, expansion, and administration. East Carolina University January 2005 Duffrin, Melani Visiting Lecturer - Nutrition and Dietetics FULL Here August 2005
Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Food and Nutrition. Advise undergraduate and graduate students. Conduct research in area(s) of expertise and direct Masters' theses. Participate in committee work, professional organizations, and dietetic and graduate program development, expansion, and administration. Ohio University 1999 Duffrin, Melani Assistant Professor - Food Science and Nutrition FULL Elsewhere 2004


Non-Academic Experience
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NO Approved for tenure and promotion pending approval of the board of trustees August 2008 Duffrin, Melani Assistant Professor FULL Empty 2009
NO Approved for tenure and promotion pending approval of the board of trustees East Carolina University August 2008 Duffrin, Melani Assistant Professor FULL Empty 2009
NO Responsibilities: Provide nutrition counseling to clients in need of weight reduction services. Services included initial nutrition assessment including anthropometric measurements and follow-up care responding to the clients' individual needs. Fit-for-Life 2006 Duffrin, Melani Consulting Dietitian PART Empty 2006
NO Responsibilities: Provide nutrition services for Holzer hospital (250 beds) and external health agencies. Services included in-patient and out-patient medical nutrition therapy, nutrition health education, staff training, food service operation quality control management and food safety, and menu development. Contracts included two rural hospitals with adjoining long-term care and behavioral units, a 100 bed long-term care facility, two physician groups, the public health departments prenatal care program, Head Start, and community outreach grant programs. Directly supervised two dietetic technicians. Holzer Medical Center 1997 Duffrin, Melani Clinical-Consultant Dietitian FULL Empty 1998
NO Responsibilities: Provide nutrition counseling to clients in need of weight reduction services. Services included initial nutrition assessment including anthropometric measurements and follow-up care responding to the clients individual needs. Inches-A-Weigh Weight Loss Center 1995 Duffrin, Melani Weight Loss Counselor FULL Empty 1995
NO Responsibilities: Assist in developing and implementing activities for 2-to 5- year-olds. Assume teaching role in the absence of regular teachers. Wesley United Methodist Church Day Care 1994 Duffrin, Melani Preschool Teaching Assistant FULL Empty 1995
NO Responsibilities: Supervise catering events. Oversee staff in setting up banquet rooms and providing quality meal service. Manage food quality and event set-up/breakdown from banquet room to the kitchen to ensure proper food safety and sanitation. Western Illinois University Catering Services 1994 Duffrin, Melani Food Service Supervisor FULL Empty 1995
No Responsibilities: Quantity food production for day care staff and students. Handled all purchasing, food production, meal and snack service, and sanitation. Nutrition Services. Wesley United Methodist Church Day Care 1993 Duffrin, Melani Cook FULL Here 1995
NO Responsibilities: Quantity food production for day care staff and students. Handled all purchasing, food production, meal and snack service, and sanitation. Wesley United Methodist Church Day Care 1993 Duffrin, Melani Nutrition services cook FULL Empty 1995
NO Responsibilities: Assist in overseeing student activities in the food science laboratory setting. Ensure product and equipment availability and food safety and sanitation practices. Western Illinois University 1993 Duffrin, Melani Food Science Laboratory Assistant FULL Empty 1994


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Courses Taught
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COMMUNITY NUTR ED
CONTEMPORARY NUTRITIO
Community Nutrition: HCFN 428
Experimental Foods: HCFN 422/522
FIELD EXP IN NUHM
FOOD SCIENCE
Food Science: HCFN 222
Independent Study specialized masters
Independent Study: HCGE 499D
Introduction to Nutrition: HCFN 128
Meal Management: HCFN 120
NUTR RE METHODOLOGY L
Nutrition & Chronic Disease: HCFN 650 (1 wk)
REVIEW CURRENT LIT specialized masters
Research in Nutrition specialized masters
SEMINAR IN NUTRITION specialized masters
THESIS specialized masters


Other Teaching Activities
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Ohio University's Regional Food Service Management Program - meal management and food science to the five branch campus sites 0 Distance Learning 2004


Intellectual Contributions:

Refereed Articles
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Published Overton, RF Rash Malinauskas Duffrin Barber-Heidal Vos Courtney Brenda Melani Kimberly Paul The Sport Journal Nutrition-related knowledge, attitude, and dietary intake of college track athletes http://www.thesportjournal.org/tags/2008?page=3 2008
Published Melani K Duffrin Pomper 96-117 Family and Cosumer Sciences Research Journal Developing descriptive language for pawpaw fruit puree 35 2006
Published Cuson, D.;Graham, A.;Phillips, S.K Melani Duffrin 41-42 Journal of Nutrition Education & Behavior Developing food products and enthusiastic learners 37 2005
Published Cuson, D.;Phillips, S.K. Melani Duffrin 64-65 Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences Using foods to boost math and science skills 97 2005
Published Melani D M Duffrin Holben Bremner 281-287 Family and Cosumer Sciences Research Journal Acceptance of pawpaw fruit (Asimina triloba) puree as a fat-reducing agent in muffins, compared to muffins made with applesauce and fat 29, 2001
Published G Melani Sarah Geist Duffrin Overholt Young Children Eating up Mathematics! Fun with Food Makes Math Meaningful for Toddlers and Preschoolers. 2009
Published J Sara Melani G D Hovland McLeod Duffrin Johanson Berryman Journal of Rural Health School-based dietary intake screening of 3rd graders in rural Appalachia Ohio. 2009
Published S Melani E Phillips Duffrin Geist 4 24-29 Science and Children Be a Food Scientist 41 2004
Published David Melani S Rivera Duffrin Phillips Journal of Teaching in Travel & Tourism Food inspired mentoring fosters positive relationships and improved learning outcomes for college and elementary school students. 2009
Published David Melani Nancy Chris Rivera Duffrin Harris Duffrin 1 20-23 Frontiers in Southeast CHRIE Hospitality and Tourism Research The FoodMASTER initiative: Building tomorrows hospitality workforce today. 9 2005
Published T Melani Weise Duffrin 3 442-444 Horticulture Technology Effects of substituting pawpaw fruit puree for fat on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 13 2002
Published K Melani Willard Duffrin 4 69-73 Journal of Food Science Education Utilizing project-based learning and competition to develop student skills and interest in producing quality food items 2 2003


Refereed Proceedings
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Abstract Only Published Melani D C N Duffrin Rivera Duffrin Harris International Conference - Montego Bay, Jamaica The FoodMASTER Initiative: Building tomorrow's hospitality workforce. Hospitality and Tourism: Driving National and International Development 2005
Abstract Only Published Melani Duffrin Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Integrating problem-based learning into a food science class 2001
Abstract Only Published Melani D G Duffrin Holben Johanson American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Dietetics students attitude toward problem-based learning in a therapeutic nutrition course 2000
Abstract Only Published C Melani R Kinsey Duffrin High International Conference - Montego Bay, Jamaica The Role of Campus Dining Services in Promoting Healthy Food Choices to College Students 2005
Abstract Only Published D Melani A Manchester Duffrin Graham American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Creating experiential learning opportunities for food and nutrition students: Designing and directing and student-managed café 2003
Abstract Only Published David Melani Nancy Christopher Rivera Duffrin Harris Duffrin 1 20-23 Frontiers in Southeast CHRIE Hospitaltiy and Tourism Research The FoodMASTER Initiative: Building Tomorrows Hopsitality Workforce Today 9 2005
Full Published K Melani Arneson Duffrin Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Consumer acceptance of peanut flour as a peanut butter replacement in peanut butter cookies 2001
Full Published F Melani M Astrom Duffrin Hagerman American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Integrating a nutrition counseling practicum course into the undergraduate dietetics curriculum 2001
Full Published V A Melani Carraway Carpenter Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk and fiber intake in a female college student population 2006
Full Published A Melani K Corbett Duffrin Barber-Heidal North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of food insecurity and its impact on nutrient intake in a college student population 2007
Full Published A Melani Corbett Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Consumer acceptance of chocolate chip cookies made with flaxseed 2006
Full Published Manchester, D. Melani S E C A Duffrin Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting The FoodMASTER initiative: Utilizing food as a tool to teach mathematics and science concepts 2005
Full Published Melani K Duffrin Pomper International Congress of Dietetics Development of descriptive language for pawpaw fruit puree 2004
Full Published C Melani Duffrin Duffrin International Congress of Dietetics Dietetics as a premedical major: Skills and subject areas deemed necessary by practicing physicians 2004
Full Published Melani D G Duffrin Holben Johanson International Congress of Dietetics Dietetic supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding applicant credentials 2004
Full Published C Melani Duffrin Duffrin American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Dietetics as a premedical major: Skills and subject areas deemed necessary by practicing physicians 2003
Full Published Melani Duffrin 2nd International Pawpaw Conference Consumer acceptance of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit puree as a fat-reducing agent in muffins, compared to muffins made with applesauce and fat 2001
Full Published Melani D Duffrin Holben Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Health claim influences consumers willingness to consume soy 2001
Full Published Melani D Duffrin Holben American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Integrating problem-based learning across the dietetics curriculum 2001
Full Published Melani D M Duffrin Holben Bremner International Congress of Dietetics Consumer acceptance of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit puree as a fat-reducing agent in muffins, compared to muffins made with applesauce and fat 2000
Full Published E S Melani A Geist Phillips Duffrin Graham International Congress of Dietetics Utilizing food as a tool to teach 4th and 5th graders math and science concepts 2004
Full Published A J Melani Graham Hovland Duffrin International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Annual Meeting Café tour teaches math and science 2005
Full Published J O Melani Hovland Wilson Duffrin Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Learning in the lunch room: Cafeteria tour teaches math and science concepts 2005
Full Published E Melani Jenks Duffrin Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Web-based food, math, and science activities for kids 2005
Full Published C Melani Kinsey Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of fat intake in a college student population 2006
Full Published D Melani Manchester Duffrin International Congress of Dietetics Integrating food safety and sanitation across the dietetics curriculum 2004
Full Published D Melani A Manchester Duffrin Graham International Congress of Dietetics Creating experiential learning opportunities for food and nutrition students: Designing and directing and student-managed café 2004
Full Published D Melani Manchester Duffrin American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Integrating food safety and sanitation across the dietetics curriculum 2003
Full Published M Melani Montesano Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour 2006
Full Published M Melani K Montesano Duffrin Heidal American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour 2006
Full Published C A Melani Mooring Eakin Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of fiber intake in a college student population 2006
Full Published S Melani K Overholt Duffrin Barber-Heidal North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population (follow up study) 2007
Full Published S Melani Overholt Duffrin North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population 2006
Full Published H Melani N Pankratz Duffrin Gilders Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Effects of substituting peanut flour for cake flour on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 2002
Full Published S E Melani A Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Utilizing food as a tool to teach 4th and 5th graders math and science concepts 2003
Full Published T Melani Wiese Duffrin Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Effects of substituting pawpaw fruit puree for fat on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 2002
Full Published T Melani Wiese Duffrin 2nd International Pawpaw Conference Effects of substituting pawpaw fruit puree for fat on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 2001
Full Published K Melani Willard Duffrin International Congress of Dietetics Utilizing project-based learning and competition to develop student skills and interest in producing quality food items 2004


Non-Refereed Articles
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Published Phillips S, Rivera D, Saum D, Johanson G, Lee T, Bosse M Melani J Virginia Sara Chris Duffrin Hovland Carraway-Stage McLeod Duffrin Journal of Food Science Education Using food as a tool to teach science to 3rd grade students in Appalachia Ohio. 2009
Published Melani Duffrin 1 2-6 Journal of Food Science Education Integrating problem-based learning in an introductory college food science course http://ift.org 2 2003
Published Melani D G Duffrin Holben Johanson 4-5 Center for Teaching Excellence Review (Ohio University) Assessing students' attitude toward problem-based learning 2 2000


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Manual
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Published Melani Sharon Jana David Virginia Duffrin Phillips Hovland Rivera Carraway FoodMASTER Printing FoodMASTER Grade 3-5 2009


Book
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Under Contract Chris Melani Duffrin Duffrin Jones and Bartlett Book Getting the Grant 2009


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Presentation of Refereed Papers
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Presented Montego Bay Hospitality and Tourism: Driving National and International Development Jamaica Melani D. C. N. Invited Duffrin Rivera Duffrin Harris International The FoodMASTER Initiative: Building tomorrow's hospitality workforce 2005
Accepted Yokohama International Congress of Dietetics Japan Jana Melani Sharon David Virgnia Invited Hovland Duffrin Phillips Rivera Carraway International FoodMASTER Initiative 2008
Presented Montego Bay Hospitality and Tourism: Driving National and International Development Jamaica C. Melani R. Invited Kinsey Duffrin High International The Role of Campus Dining Services in Promoting Healthy Food Choices to College Students 2005
Presented Yokoham International Congress of Dietetics Japan Sarah Melani Sarah Invited Overholt Duffrin Colby International Impacting Preschool Food and Nutrition Education 2008
Presented New Orleans Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting Louisiana K Melani Invited Arneson Duffrin National Consumer acceptance of peanut flour as a peanut butter replacement in peanut butter cookies. 2001
Presented San Diego Experimental Biology (FASEB), California Kimberly Shane Brenda Bob Melani Invited Barber-Heidal Broughton Malinauskas Hickner Duffrin National Relationships among omega-3 fatty acids, anthropometrics, and biochemical markers in college students 2008
Presented San Diego Experimental Biology (FASEB), California Angie Brenda Kimberly Melani Invited Buechler Malinauskas Heidal Duffrin National Are college students correct at identifying their body weight status? An investigation of perceived versus medical weight status classification 2008
Presented Tampa 124th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance National Convention. Florida V Melani Invited Carraway-Stage Duffrin National The FoodMASTER Initiative: Using Food as a Tool to Impact Health Literacy. 2009
Accepted Birmingham Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Alabama Melani K K R B Invited Duffrin DuBose Barber-Heidal Hickner Malinauskas National The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in College Students. 2007
Accepted San Diego Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology California Melani Invited Duffrin Barber-Heidal Broughton Malinauskas Hickner National Relationships among omega-3 fatty acids, anthropometrics, and biochemical markers in college students. 2007
Presented Chicago 2009Association for Childhood Education International Annual International Conference. Illinois J Melani Invited Hovland Duffrin National ). FoodMASTER: Using food to teach third-grade math and science concepts. 2009
Presented Chicago 2009Association for Childhood Education International Annual International Conference. Illinois J Melani Invited Hovland Duffrin National ). FoodMASTER: Using food to teach third-grade math and science concepts. 2009
Presented Anaheim Institute for Food Technology Annual Meeting California H Melani N Invited Pankratz Duffrin Gilders National Effects of substituting peanut flour for cake flour on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 2002
Presented Commonwealth 3rd Annual International Conference on Service. Pennsylvania David Melani Invited Rivera Duffrin National College and Elementary School Students Work Together to Develop a Food Product. 2008
Accepted Commonwealth 3rd Annual International Conference on Service Pennsylvania David Melani Invited Rivera Duffrin National Creating Experiential Service Quality Learning Experiences for College Students Using a Student Operated Foodservice 2007
Presented Salt Lake City NIH  Science Education Partnership Award Annual Principal Investigator Meeting Utah D M Invited Rivera Duffrin National The FoodMASTER Initiative 2006
Presented San Antonio American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Texas Diana Melani A Invited Saum Duffrin Graham National ). Creating experiential learning opportunities for food and nutrition students: Designing and directing and student-managed café. 2003
Presented Birmingham Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine Alabama Katrina Kimberly Brenda Shane Melani Invited Dubose Barber-Heidal Malinauskas Broughton Duffrin Regional The relationsihp between physical activity, omega-3 fatty acids, and cardiovascular disease risk factors in college students 2008
Presented New Orleans FASEB Louisiana K Melani B K Invited Heidal Duffrin Malinauskas Al-Numair Regional Fast Food Consumption of College Students 2009
Presented Greenville 6th Annual Pediatric Healthy Weight Summit North Carolina V Melani J S D Invited Carraway-Stage Duffrin Hovland Phillips Rivera Local FoodMASTER: Using Food as a Tool to Impact Health Literacy 2009
Presented Raleigh North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina Alexis Melani Invited Briley Duffrin State Consumer acceptance of gluten-free banana bread: A comparison of individuals on a gluten-free diet versus a regular diet 2008
Presented Durham 76th Annual NC Dietetic Association Meeting North Carolina V Melani J S D Invited Carraway-Stage Duffrin Hovland Phillips Rivera State The FoodMASTER Initiative: Nutrition in the Classroom 2009
Presented Durham North Carolina Dietetic Association North Carolina Melani Sarah Invited Duffrin Overholt State Impacting Preschool Food and Nutrition Education. 2007
Presented Durham North Carolina Dietetic Association North Carolina Melani Sara Invited Duffrin McLeod State Consumer acceptance of reduced-fat cornbread made with non-fat plain yogurt. 2007
Presented Durham North Carolina Dietetic Association North Carolina Melani Alexis Invited Duffrin Briley State Consumer acceptance of gluten-free banana bread: A comparison of individuals on a gluten-free diet versus a regular diet. 2007
Presented Raleigh North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina Sara Melani Invited McLeod Duffrin State Consumer acceptance of reduced-fat conrnbread made with non-fat plain yogurt 2008
Presented Raleigh North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina Sarah Melani Invited Overholt Duffrin State Impacting preschool food and nutrition education 2008


Presentation of Non-Refereed Papers
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Accepted Yokohama International Congress of Dietetics Japan Melani Jana S. David Virginia Invited Duffrin Hovland Philips Rivera Carraway International The FoodMASTER Initiative. 2007
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois Melani K. Invited Duffrin Pomper International Development of descriptive language for pawpaw fruit puree 2004
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois C. Melani Invited Duffrin Duffrin International Dietetics as a premedical major: Skills and subject areas deemed necessary by practicing physicians 2004
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois Melani D. G. Invited Duffrin Holben Johanson International Dietetic supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding applicant credentials 2004
Presented Philadelphia International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Annual Meeting Pennsylvania Melani S. E. C. A. Invited Duffrin Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham International The FoodMASTER initiative: Utilizing food as a tool to teach mathematics and science concepts 2004
Presented Frankfort 2nd International Pawpaw Conference Kentucky Melani Invited Duffrin International Consumer acceptance of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit puree as a fat-reducing agent in muffins, compared to muffins made with applesauce and fat 2001
Presented Edinburgh International Congress of Dietetics Scotland Melani D M Invited Duffrin Holben Bremner International Consumer acceptance of pawpaw (Asimina triloba) fruit puree as a fat-reducing agent in muffins, compared to muffins made with applesauce and fa 2000
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois E. S. Melani A. Invited Geist Phillips Duffrin Graham International Utilizing food as a tool to teach 4th and 5th graders math and science concepts 2004
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois D. Melani Invited Manchester Duffrin International Integrating food safety and sanitation across the dietetics curriculum 2004
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois D. Melani A. Invited Manchester Duffrin Graham International Creating experiential learning opportunities for food and nutrition students: Designing and directing and student-managed café 2004
Presented Frankfort 2nd International Pawpaw Conference Kentucky T Melani Invited Wiese Duffrin International of substituting pawpaw fruit puree for fat on the sensory properties of a plain shortened cake 2001
Presented Chicago International Congress of Dietetics Illinois K Melani Invited Willard Duffrin International Utilizing project-based learning and competition to develop student skills and interest in producing quality food items 2004
Presented St. Louis American Dietetic Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Missouri F Melani M Invited Astrom Duffrin Hagerman National Integrating a nutrition counseling practicum course into the undergraduate dietetics curriculum 2001
Presented Asilomar ADA Dietetic Educators of Practitioner Area 1 Annual Meeting California Melani M. Invited Duffrin Gallagher National Designing and teaching a hands-on research experience for teaching undergraduate research methods 2006
Presented Orlando Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Florida Melani S. E. C. A. Invited Duffrin Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham National The FoodMASTER initiative: Utilizing food as a tool to teach mathematics and science concepts 2005
Presented Columbus Ohio Dietetics Association Annual Meeting Ohio Melani S. E. C. A. Invited Duffrin Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham National The FoodMASTER initiative: Utilizing food as a tool to teach mathematics and science concepts 2004
Presented Columbus Ohio Dietetics Association Annual Meeting Ohio Melani D J G Invited Duffrin Holben Safran Johanson National Supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding applicant credentials 2003
Presented San Antonio American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Texas C. Melani Invited Duffrin Duffrin National Dietetics as a premedical major: Skills and subject areas deemed necessary by practicing physicians 2003
Presented Cleveland Ohio Dietetics Association Annual Meeting Ohio Melani D G Invited Duffrin Holben Johanson National Dietetics students' attitude toward problem-based learning in a therapeutic nutrition course 2001
Presented St. Louis American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Missouri Melani D Invited Duffrin Holben National Integrating problem-based learning across the dietetics curriculum 2001
Presented Denver American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Colorado Melani D G Invited Duffrin Holben Johanson National Dietetics students' attitude toward problem-based learning in a therapeutic nutrition course 2000
Presented Las Vegas Poster presentation at the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education Annual Meeting Nevada A. J. Melani Invited Graham Hovland Duffrin National Café tour teaches math and science 2005
Presented Orlando Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Florida J. O. Melani Invited Hovland Wilson Duffrin National Learning in the lunch room: Cafeteria tour teaches math and science concepts 2005
Presented Orlando Society for Nutrition Education Annual Meeting Florida E. Melani Invited Jenks Duffrin National Web-based food, math, and science activities for kids 2005
Presented San Antonio American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Texas D Melani Invited Manchester Duffrin National Integrating food safety and sanitation across the dietetics curriculum 2003
Presented San Antonio American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Texas D Melani A Invited Manchester Duffrin Graham National Creating experiential learning opportunities for food and nutrition students: Designing and directing and student-managed café 2003
Presented Honolulu American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Hawaii M. Melani K. Invited Montesano Duffrin Barber-Heidal National Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour 2006
Presented San Antonio American Dietetics Association Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Texas S. E. Melani A. Invited Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham National Utilizing food as a tool to teach 4th and 5th graders math and science concepts 2003
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina V. A. Melani Invited Carraway Carpenter Duffrin April Regional Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk and fiber intake in a female college student population 2006
Presented Cary North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina A. Melani K. Invited Corbett Duffrin Barber-Heidal April Regional Assessment of food insecurity and its impact on nutrient intake in a college student population 2007
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina A. Melani K. Invited Corbett Duffrin Heidal April Regional Consumer acceptance of chocolate chip cookies made with flaxseed 2006
Presented Athens Regional Talented and Gifted Coordinators Meeting Ohio Melani S. Invited Duffrin Phillips November Regional FoodMASTER Initiative 2003
Presented Albany Ohio Pawpaw Festival Ohio Melani Invited Duffrin September Regional Developing descriptive language for pawpaw fruit puree 2003
Presented Athens Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees Luncheon Ohio A. S. Melani Invited Graham Phillips Duffrin November Regional FoodMASTER Initiative 2003
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina C. M Invited Kinsey Duffrin April Regional Assessment of fat intake in a college student population 2006
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina M. Melani K. Invited Montesano Duffrin Heidal April Regional Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour 2006
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina C. A. Melani Invited Mooring Eakin Duffrin April Regional Assessment of fiber intake in a college student population 2006
Presented Cary North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina S. Melani K. Invited Overholt Duffrin Barber-Heidal April Regional Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population 2007
Presented Winston Salem North Carolina Dietetic Association Annual Meeting North Carolina S. Melani Invited Overholt Duffrin April Regional Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population 2006
Presented Greenville East Carolina University College of Health and Human Services Research Exposition North Carolina Melani S. E. C. A. Invited Duffrin Phillips Geist Duffrin Graham Local The FoodMASTER initiative: Utilizing food as a tool to teach mathematics and science concepts 2004


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Research Grants
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75000 This award of $150,000 over 3 years will be used to develop FoodMASTER the higher education edition and make food course improvements to the NUTR curriculum. Melani Nancy Susan Funded-External Duffrin Harris Reichelt GOV-Department of Agriculture (USDA) 75000.0000 Impacting food and agricultural sciences education with distance education and service learning. 2008
250000 This is a Phase II dissemination grant for the NIH Science Education Partnership Award. Melani David Michael Funded-External Duffrin Rivera Bosse GOV-National Institutes of Health(NIH) 250000.0000 FoodMASTER: Impacting K-12 learning environments Phase II 2008
599000 Melani Funded-External Duffrin GOV-National Institutes of Health(NIH) 599000.0000 Impacting K-12 learning environments: Using innovative multi-media and hands-on, inquiry-based experiences to promote understanding of basic scien 2005
500 Melani Funded-External Duffrin Ohio Dietetic Association 500.0000 Development of Web-based Foods Activities for Kids 2004
014374 This was an internal award to develop FoodMASTER partnerships with 6 K-12 teachers in Southeast Ohio. Melani Gene Annette Diana Funded-Internal Duffrin Geist Graham Manchester Ohio University - 1804 Funds 14374.0000 Building Partnerhsips with K-12 Teachers to Establish Infrastructure for Enhanced Undergraduate Teaching and Learning 2003
5400 Recieved this award from 2002-2004 at $1800 per year to employee and mentor and undergraduate student at Ohio University Melani Funded-Internal Duffrin Programs to Aid Career Exploration (PACE) 5400.0000 Undergraduate Student Position Award 2002
1000 Melani Funded-Internal Duffrin Vivian Robert's Award 1000.0000 Dietetic supervised practice program directors' attitudes toward student credentials and familiarity with problem-based learning 2001
4068 Melani Funded-Internal Duffrin Office of Research and Sponsored Programs - Research Challenge Award 4068.0000 Pawpaw fruit as a commercially viable product 2001
This was a USDA Human Nutrition and Obesity award. This project was a collaborative effort between NUTR and Family Therapy targeting preschool with FoodMASTER Initiative activities. Sara Angela Melani Not Funded-External Colby Lamson Duffrin GOV-Department of Agriculture (USDA) FoodMASTER: The Preschool Edition 2008
This NIH R03 was submitted to develop and validate a survey instrument that collapsed the most common types of health survey insturments currently used in various disciplines (ie - pyschology, nutrition, community health, etc.) Chris Melani Kimberly Brenda Katrina Not Funded-External Duffrin Duffrin Heidal Malinauskas Dubose GOV-National Institutes of Health(NIH) Developing and validating a research instrument tool to understand events impacting health risk behavior 2007
V Melani David Sarah L Pending-External Carraway-Stage Duffrin Rivera Colby Kean RWJF Health Games Research: Advancing Effectiveness for Interactive Games for Health 2009
Sarah David C L Melani Pending-External Colby Rivera Valrie Kean Duffrin NIH The Impact of Web-based Digital Gaming Technology on Dietary Behaviors of Youth 2008
252000 Melani P Tammy Pending-External Duffrin Patterson Lee East Carolina University 252000.0000 FoodMASTER Grade 3-5 Teacher Partnership for Improved Educational Outcomes Math Science Partnership Award  Department of Education 2008
W Chris Melani ML C Pending-External Pories Duffrin Duffrin Pories Valeria NIH Center for Health and Obesity Intervention in Children's Environment (CHOICE). 2009


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Papers Under Review
fname1 fname2 fname3 fname4 fname5 lname1 lname2 lname3 lname4 lname5 outlet status title year
A B H M C Buechler Malinauskas Heidal Duffrin Duffrin Targeted for Journal of American College Health Initial Submission Are college students correct at identifying their body weight status? An investigation of perceived versus medical weight status classification 2008
Melani Sarah G. Duffrin Overholt Geist Targeted for Young Children Initial Submission Exploring whole grains with preschoolers. 2007
Melani Jana D. Duffrin Hovland Barryman Targeted for Journal is not in list - being petitioned Initial Submission Assessment of Appalachian Ohio 3rd graders dietary intake. 2007
Melani Sarah Kimberly Duffrin Overholt Heidal Targeted for Journal is not in list - being petitioned Initial Submission Assessment of whole grain intake and knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about whole grain foods in a college student population. 2007
Melani Maria Kimberly Duffrin Montesano Heidal Targeted for Journal of the American Dietetic Association Initial Submission Consumer acceptance of pizza crust made with flaxseed and whole wheat flour 2007
Melani D J G S Duffrin Holben Safran Johanson Escott-Stump Targeted for Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal Initial Submission Supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding student criteria for admission to secure placement in dietetic internship programs 2007


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Other Research Activities
category description title year
Research Children are born mathematicians. Supporting mathematical development birth to age 8. Two pages in this book talk about the FoodMASTER Initiative. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2008
Research Geist, E. (2008). Children are born mathematicians. Supporting mathematical development birth to age 8. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2008
Research The Post (Athens, OH) April 27, 2004. Pawpaw a great pick for Ohio's official fruit. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2004
Research Perspectives: Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity at Ohio University. Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch. Spring Summer 2004. Volume VIII, Number I. www.pawpaw.tv November 2003. Video lecture from pawpaw festival 9/13/03. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2004
Research Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003. A passion for pawpaws. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2003
Research The Post (Athens). Sept. 12, 2003. Annual pawpaw festival to include lectures, music. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2003
Research The Athens News. Sept. 4, 2003. Music and pawpaws in every configuration highlight festival. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2003
Research Country Living. Sept. 2003. Way down yonder in the pawpaw patch 'Ohio's first fruit' is staging a comeback. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2003
Research The Daily Telegraph (London). March 12, 2001. The calorie counters get a taste for pawpaw. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research Self Magazine. June 2001. Lower fat with a funky fruit. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research The Post (Athens). April 25, 2001. Athens pawpaw serves as fat substitute. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research National Public Radio. April 16, 2001. The pawpaw is making a comeback. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research ABC NEWS.com. March 21, 2001. Pawpaw seemed like fat. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research The Athens News. March 12, 2001. OU study: Pawpaw could improve taste of low-fat munchies Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research The Daily News (New York). March 12, 2001. Low-fat and tasty. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research USA Today. March 8, 2001. Peeling away pawpaw's baking secret. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research The Columbus Dispatch. March 14, 2001. Pawpaw might be a fat substitute. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research The Athens Messenger. March 12, 2001. Pawpaw taste almost as good as fat. Citation of Work in Other Publications 2001
Research Athens Messenger. Oct. 12, 2002. These classes are cooking, literally. Other Publications 2002
Research Duffrin, M.W. (2002). Dietetic supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding student credentials and familiarity with problem-based learning (Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2002). Dissertation Abstracts International. Other Publications 2002
Research Duffrin, M.W. (2002). Dietetic supervised practice program directors' opinions regarding student credentials and familiarity with problem-based learning (Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University, 2002). Other Publications 2002
Research Duffrin, M.W. and Duffrin, C. (Fall/Winter 2001). Ohio University Launches Pawpaw Research Initiative. From the Pawpaw Patch. Newsletter, 8: 4. Other Publications 2001
Research Outlook. Faculty and Staff Publication. September 5, 2001. News Clips. Other Publications 2001
Research Outlook. Faculty and Staff Publication. April 4, 2001. News Clips. Other Publications 2001
Research Duffrin, M.W. and Duffrin, C. (Fall/Winter 2001). Ohio University Launches Pawpaw Research Initiative. From the Pawpaw Patch. Newsletter, 8: 4. Other Publications 2001
Research March is National Nutrition Month. (1998, April 3). Other Publications 1998
Research March is National Nutrition Month. (1998, April 3). Gallipolis Daily Tribune. Other Publications 1998
Research Presentation at Pediatric Healthy Weight Forum. ECU College of Medicine. Other Research Activities 2006
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, March 25) "March is National Nutrition Month" Radio Interview 101.5 FM, Gallipolis, Ohio. Other Research Activities 1998
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1999, February 10) "The Food Guide Pyramid" OPIE Program, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1999
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1999, July 2, 9) "The Food Guide Pyramid" Kids on Campus Program, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1999
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, June 24). "Singling Out Good Food: Cooking For Two" OSU Extension Office, Gallipolis, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1998
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, September 17). Food Pantry Directors' Training, Jackson Co. Health Department, Jackson, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1998
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, March 22) Cooking demonstration for cardiac, respiratory and diabetes support group, Gallipolis, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1998
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, February 17) "Healthy Eating During Pregnancy" GRADS Program, Gallia Academy High School, Gallipolis, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1998
Research Duffrin, M.W. (1998, April 20) Head Start annual training, Gallipolis, Ohio. Special Projects or Assignments 1998


Service:

Service to the University
committee description role servicetype standing term
College Research Forum Member College No 2006-2007
College Research Forum Member College No 2007-2008
College Research Forum Member College No 2008-2009
Dean Search Committee Member College No 2008-2009
Faculty Council Member College No 2008-2009
Research Week Committee Member College No 2008-2009
Research Week Judging Committee Member College No 2007-2008
Research Week Judging Committee Member College No 2008-2009
Scholarly Activity Awards Committee Member College No 2002-2003
Student Research and Scholarly Activity Awards Committee Member College No 2003-2004
Undergraduate Research Grant Committee Member College No 2008-2009
Code Committee Chair Department No 2006-2007
Faculty Search Committee Chair Department No 2000-2001
Nutrition Code Committee Chair Department Yes 2008-2009
Personnel Committee Chair Department Yes 2008-2009
Tenure & Promotion Committee Chair Department Yes 2008-2009
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2000-2001
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2001-2002
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2002-2003
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2003-2004
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2004-2005
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2005-2006
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2006-2007
Future Dietitians Club-OU Co-faculty advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2007-2008
Student Dietetic Association-ECU Co-Faculty Advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2005-2006
Student Dietetic Association-ECU Co-Faculty Advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2006-2007
Student Dietetic Association-ECU Co-Faculty Advisor Faculty Academic Advisor Department No 2007-2008
Coordinate Research meeting for Professional Development 8 weeks Member Department No 2008-2009
Curriculum Committee Member Department No 2000-2001
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2000-2001
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2001-2002
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2002-2003
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2003-2004
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2004-2005
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2005-2006
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2006-2007
Faculty Development Committee Member Department No 2007-2008
Faculty Search Committee Member Department No 2005-2006
Faculty Search Committee Member Department No 2006-2007
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2000-2001
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2001-2002
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2002-2003
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2003-2004
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2004-2005
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2005-2006
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2006-2007
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member Department No 2007-2008
Undergraduate and Graduate Committee Member Department No 2005-2006
Undergraduate and Graduate Committee Member Department No 2006-2007
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2000-2001
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2001-2002
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2002-2003
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2003-2004
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2004-2005
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2005-2006
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2006-2007
K-12 Science Fair Committee Member University No 2007-2008
Student Outcome Assessment Committee Member University No 2004-2005
Kappa Omicron Nu Scholars Award Committee. Mentoring Activities University No 2007-2008
Women in Science Conference Other Institutional Service Activities University No 2003-2004


Service to the Profession
city description mission month occasion scope state type year
K-12 Teacher Consultant K-12 FoodMASTER initiative Regional Advisor 2003
Board member ECU Pediatric Health Weight Initiative Local Board Member: Advisory Board 2005
Board member ECU Pediatric Health Weight Initiative Local Board Member: Advisory Board 2006
Board member ECU Pediatric Health Weight Initiative Local Board Member: Advisory Board 2007
Ohio Dietetics Association (ODA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2004
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2001
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2002
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2003
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2004
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2005
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2006
Board member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Board Member: Advisory Board 2007
Chicago FoodMASTER Informational Booths for Teachers and Health Professionals American Dietetics Association National Illinois Chair: Committee / Task Force 2008
Journal Reviewer Journal of Food Science Education National Chair: Committee / Task Force 2003
Journal Reviewer Journal of Food Science Education National Chair: Committee / Task Force 2006
Chair of the Council on Profession Issues Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetics Association (MOVDA) Regional Chair: Committee / Task Force 2003
Dallas FoodMASTER Informational Booths for Teachers and Health National Association for the Education of Young Children National Texas Chair: Committee / Task Force 2008
New Orleans FoodMASTER Informational Booths for Teachers and Health Professionals National Science Teachers Association National Louisiana Chair: Committee / Task Force 2009
Charlotte FoodMASTER Informational Booths for Teachers and Health South Eastern Regional National Science Teachers Association National North Carolina Chair: Committee / Task Force 2008
Portland FoodMASTER Informational Booths for Teachers and Health Professionals Western Regional National Science Teachers Association National Oregon Chair: Committee / Task Force 2008
Raleigh/Durham Research Poster Chair North Carolina Dietetic Association (NCDA) Regional North Carolina Chair: Conference / Track / Program 2007
Team member - Zone 5 Ohio Action for Healthy Kids Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2005
Team member - Zone 5 Ohio Action for Healthy Kids Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2006
Team member - Zone 5 Ohio Action for Healthy Kids Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2007
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2001
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2002
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2003
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2004
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2005
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2006
Festival committee member Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA). Regional Member: Committee/Task Force 2007
Chairperson-elect of the Council on Profession Issues Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetics Association (MOVDA) Regional Officer: Organization / Association 2002
President Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetics Association (MOVDA) Regional Officer: Organization / Association 2004
President-elect Mid-Ohio Valley Dietetics Association (MOVDA) Regional Officer: Organization / Association 2003
Vice President Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Officer: Organization / Association 2003
Vice President Ohio Pawpaw Growers Association (OPGA) Regional Officer: Organization / Association 2004
Conference Planning Committee Pediatric Healthy Weight Initiative Local Other Professional Service Activities 2005
Journal of Food Science Education National Reviewer: Ad Hoc Reviewer for a Journal 2003
Journal of Food Science Education National Reviewer: Ad Hoc Reviewer for a Journal 2006


Service to the Community
ayear category city description mission month occasion scope state type
1997 Public Gallipolis Head Start Advisory Committee, Access Head Start Head Start Local Ohio Member of a Committee
1998 Public Gallipolis Head Start Advisory Committee, Access Head Start Head Start Local Ohio Member of a Committee
2001 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2002 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2003 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2004 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2005 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2006 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2007 Public Committee member Ohio Pawpaw Festival Regional Member of a Committee
2000 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2001 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2002 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2003 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2004 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2005 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2006 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2007 Public Athens Women Extending CARE First United Methodist Church Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2000 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2001 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2002 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2003 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2004 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2005 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2006 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
2007 Public FoodMASTER initiative Teacher Advisor/Consultant Regional Other Community Service Activities
1997 Public Gallipolis Heart Healthy Gallia County Coalition, Public Health Department Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
1998 Public Gallipolis Heart Healthy Gallia County Coalition, Public Health Department Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
2003 Public Team member - Zone 5 Ohio Action for Healthy Kids Regional Other Community Service Activities
1997 Public Gallipolis Prenatal Consortium of Gallia County, Public Health Department Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
1998 Public Gallipolis Prenatal Consortium of Gallia County, Public Health Department Local Ohio Other Community Service Activities
1990 Public Burlington Youth Counselor United Methodist Church Local Iowa Other Community Service Activities
1991 Public Burlington Youth Counselor United Methodist Church Local Iowa Other Community Service Activities
1993 Public Macomb Secretary Western Illinois University - Student Association for Nutrition Education Regional Illinois Positions Held in Civic Organizations
1994 Public Macomb Secretary Western Illinois University - Student Association for Nutrition Education Regional Illinois Positions Held in Civic Organizations
1995 Public Macomb Secretary Western Illinois University - Student Association for Nutrition Education Regional Illinois Positions Held in Civic Organizations
1994 Public Macomb Vice President Western Illinois University - Student Association for Nutrition Education Regional Illinois Positions Held in Civic Organizations
1995 Public Macomb Vice President Western Illinois University - Student Association for Nutrition Education Regional Illinois Positions Held in Civic Organizations


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Honors-Awards-Grants
description name organization type year
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Duffrin, Melani North Carolina Dietetic Association Award 2009
Faculty Recognition Award Duffrin, Melani Student Dietetic Association Award 2006
Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year Award Duffrin, Melani Ohio Dietetic Association Award 2004


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