| Name: | Melanie Melashenko |
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| From: | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Email: | melanie@huskers.unl.edu |
| LinkedIn: | https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-melashenko-5a0aa0109 |
| Degree pursuing: | Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics |
| Project: | Development and evaluation of a web-based interactive curriculum for educating child care teachers about healthful eating strategies for preschool children. |
| Skills Acquired: | I intend to learn many research skills including but not limited to literature review and translating research to practice. |
| Future Goals: | To positively impact the families of young children by empowering them to make healthy choices through nutrition education and encouragement. |
| How will the project experience help you achieve your future career goals? | By broadening my ability to apply scientific principles to the population I am most interested in exposure to relevant research. |
| Top 3 strengths that contribute to the project: | Determination, dedication and enthusiasm |
| Fun Fact: | I have a three-legged orange tabby named Princess Peach and a calico named Sugarloaf. |