Research Methods in Nutrition

N&D 594
Closed
University of North Dakota (UND)
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Assistant Professor
1
Timeline
  • August 20, 2024
    Experience start
  • May 10, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
5 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Agriculture, Food & beverage, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Liquor, wine & spirits, Sports & fitness
Categories
Public health Healthcare Community engagement Scientific research
Skills
online communication research methodologies research writing
Learner goals and capabilities

Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from University of North Dakota to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools.


Learners in this program/experience examine the scientific foundation of nutrition research and critiques of nutrition research. Learners develop a research proposal. Learners gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand, evaluate, and synthesize research in the field of nutrition. Research Methods in Nutrition provides the opportunity to develop research writing and reporting skills through a review of research literature, grant - letter of intent, and presentation.

Learners
Graduate
Any level
10 learners
Project
20 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the learners and the organization. 


Some final project deliverables might include: 

  1. A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations


Project timeline
  • August 20, 2024
    Experience start
  • May 10, 2025
    Experience end
Project Examples

Learners in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.


Project activities that learners can complete may include, but are not limited to: 


  • Evaluating the types of research used in human nutrition sciences
  • Examining and integrating literature in a focused area of human nutrition
  • Demonstrate effective professional communication skills, both oral and written
  • Demonstrating leadership abilities by disseminating research findings to (1) professionals and/or (2) the general public and (3) building capacity in grantsmanship


Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the experience.

Provide a dedicated contact person who is available for weekly/bi-weekly drop-ins to address learners’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.

Provide an opportunity for learners to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information and/or data as needed for the project.

How is your project relevant to the experience?