Name: |
Car Mun Kok |
From: |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Email: |
carmun@huskers.unl.edu |
LinkedIn: |
https://www.linkedin.com/in/car-mun-kok-33971286 |
Degree pursuing: |
Doctoral degree, Family Science with a specialization in Child, Youth, and Family Studies |
Project: |
I have coded data and also translated research to practice by developing resources for childcare providers on topics like role modeling, engaging children’s senses with food, and positive feeding practices. |
Skills Acquired: |
Translating research to practice through working with Extension specialists and educators, poster presentations at national conferences and manuscript development. |
Future Goals: |
Through Cooperative Extension, I want to work with youth and families in helping them meet their needs and goals for healthy eating and living. |
How will the project experience help you achieve your future career goals? |
This will help me develop evidence-based programs and implement them in the community. I will also be able to use the experiences to evaluate programs and use the results to further inform research. |
Top 3 strengths that contribute to the project: |
Responsible, Hardworking, Leadership |
Fun Fact: |
I climbed one of the tallest mountains in Southeast Asia in January 2014. It was a great and exhilarating experience I will never forget. |