Nikki Johnson

Nikki Johnson

From
Omaha, Nebraska
Degree Pursuing
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human Sciences
Expected Date of Graduation
May 2020
Current Research Focus

I am currently assisting Dr. Dev and other collaborators on conducting a systematic review in relation to children’s emotional intelligence during mealtime.

Skills Acquired
  • Software: Food Processor Nutrition Analysis Software, SPSS Data Analysis, Qualtrics, DistillerSR
  • Methodology: Dietary Observation in Childcare Centers (DOCC), Fruit and vegetable acceptance by picture method with preschool children
Professional Membership or Affiliation
  • Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and School (NAECR) Student Researcher Group
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln Honors Society
  • Archival Collections Management Assistant at the Nebraska State Historical Society
Future Goals

I plan to obtain my bachelors degree in the CYAF department and work with the resettlement of refugees and immigrants in the Lincoln area. I am hoping to be an advocate for vulnerable communities within our society.

How project experience will help you achieve your future career goals.
  • Working with the Ecological Approach to Family Style Dining program has given me the opportunity to advance my community research skills and expand my knowledge of community health and well-being.
  • It has given me the ability to have hands-on experience working with data collection and to advance my knowledge of conducting systematic reviews.
Top three strengths that contribute to the project.
  • Collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Dedication to my work
Fun Fact
I love to travel. I taught English in India for three months and will be spending this upcoming summer in China!