Lisa Franzen-Castle
Interim Associate Dean-College of Education and Human Sciences, Professor, and Extension Nutrition Specialist
Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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LEV 119A
Lincoln NE 68583-0806 - Phone
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402-472-3716 On-campus 2-3716
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lfranzen2@unl.edu
- Website
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food.unl.edu
- Website
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Grant expands Nebraska SNAP recipients access to fresh produce
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As Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, Dr. Franzen-Castle's statewide responsibilities for nutrition education include:
- Extension
- Planning, marketing, teaching, conducting, and evaluating educational programs and materials related to nutrition, health, and wellness for adults.
- Nebraska Extension profile: epd.unl.edu/profile/lfranzen2
- Research
- Conducting applied research in nutrition education and nutritional behavioral changes for adults.
Education
- Ph.D., Nutrition major with Anthropology minor, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 2009
- M.S., Entomology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006
- B.S., Dietetics major with Insect Science minor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2003
Experience
- 2021-Present: Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department
- 2021-2023: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Education and Human Sciences
- 2015-2021: Associate Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department
- 2009-2015: Present, Assistant Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department.
- 2006-2009: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition.
- 2006: Dietetic Intern, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nutrition and Health Sciences Department.
- 2003-2005: Graduate Research Assistant, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Department of Entomology
Memberships
- Nebraska National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science
- Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
- Nebraska Cooperative Extension Association
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Epsilon Sigma Phi
Honors and Recognition
- 2022: Gold Author Recognition Award, Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
- 2020: North Central Excellence in Multistate Research Team Award (as part of the NC1193 Multi-State Research Group), North Central Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station Directors
- 2019: Early Professional Achievement Award, Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior
- 2018: Omtvedt Innovation Award for Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2015: Emerging Dietetic Leader Award, Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics – Lincoln District.
- 2014: 2nd Place Central Region Winner: Communications – Newsletters (Individual Award), Central Region of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences.
- 2012: Extension New Employee Award, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension