Suzie Goodell
Professor, Director of Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Nutrition
Schaub Food Science Building, Room 218E
Bio
Teaching Activities
My vision for educational change includes offering students challenging coursework in non-traditional settings, in addition to providing them opportunities for engaging in quality research and service. With this vision in mind, I encourage my students to pursue excellence inside and outside of the classroom, while providing them with support to reach their goals.
Courses Taught
- NTR 490: Senior Capstone in Nutrition (Fall and Spring)
- NTR 601/801: Nutrition Seminar (Fall and Spring)
Achievements
- Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology Award, member of the FBNS/DELTA collaborative with Dr. Natalie Cooke, Mr. Michael Cuales, Ms. Cathi Phillips, and Dr. Jessica White, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nominee, North Carolina State University, 2020-2021
- Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences nominee, North Carolina State University, 2017-2018
- Food & Agricultural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award-Southern Region Recipient, United States Department of Agriculture, 2017
- Early Professional Award, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2014
- Community-Engaged Faculty Fellow, North Carolina State University
- Academy of Outstanding Teachers, North Carolina State University, member since 2013
- Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Representative, North Carolina State University, 2012-2013
- Alumni Association Outstanding Teacher Award, North Carolina State University, 2012-2013
- At Home in the World Faculty Fellow, Office of Institutional Equality and Diversity, North Carolina State University, 2013-2014
- Opal Mann Green Engagement and Scholarship Award, member of the Gardening and Nutrition PIECES collaborative, North Carolina State University, 2011
Professional Memberships
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (2000-present), Registered # 950175
- American Society for Nutrition, (2005-present)
- Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior, (2008-present)
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture, (2009-present)- Lifetime Member
- North Carolina Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, (2008-present)
Education
Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences University of Connecticut 2007
Dietetic Internship Cornell University 2003
M.S. Food and Nutrition Texas Tech University 2002
B.S. Biology Hardin-Simmons University 1999
Area(s) of Expertise
I have a passion for community and public health nutrition. My research focuses on childhood obesity prevention and intervention and the relationships between preschool-aged children and the adults in their lives. I observe the interactions that occur between parents, caregivers, and young children during mealtime and study the impact these interactions might have on a child s food consumption and learned eating behaviors. In addition, I develop and implement theory-based obesity prevention interventions for low-income, minority populations based on sound observational investigations and qualitative research.
I specialize in qualitative methodologies, particularly in-depth individual interviews and focus groups. I apply these methodologies when conducting needs assessments, as well as program evaluations. I enjoy acting as a consultant for other investigators from around the country, training them in techniques needed to create rigorous and trustworthy qualitative research.
Publications
- College Student Food and Housing Insecurity: Students' Perceived Determinants, Consequences, and Resilience , JOURNAL OF HUNGER & ENVIRONMENTAL NUTRITION (2023)
- Integration of Food-based Learning With Science in the Preschool Classroom: Implementation Gaps and Opportunities , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2023)
- More PEAS Please! Teaching Teachers How to Integrate Food-based Learning Into Preschool Science , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2023)
- A qualitative study exploring teachers' beliefs regarding breastfeeding education in family and consumer sciences classrooms , INTERNATIONAL BREASTFEEDING JOURNAL (2022)
- Hands-on childcare garden intervention: A randomized controlled trial to assess effects on fruit and vegetable identification, liking, and consumption among children aged 3-5 years in North Carolina , FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY (2022)
- Eastern North Carolina Head Start Teachers' personal and professional experiences with healthy eating and physical activity: a qualitative exploration , PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION (2021)
- Research Design, Protocol, and Participant Characteristics of COLEAFS: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Childcare Garden Intervention , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)
- Twelve-Month Efficacy of an Obesity Prevention Program Targeting Hispanic Families With Preschoolers From Low-Income Backgrounds , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2021)
- Exploring North Carolina Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers' Attitudes Towards Breastfeeding and Infant Feeding Education Practices , JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION (2020)
- Short-Term Effects of an Obesity Prevention Program Among Low-Income Hispanic Families With Preschoolers , JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR (2020)