Good morning,
Karen Nieto Flores' dissertation defense time has changed this morning to start at 10 am instead of 9:30 am. More information is below.
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Joshua R. Russo, MA
Graduate Program Coordinator & Course Scheduling Office Associate
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Food Science & Technology
Lincoln, NE
4024725301
Karen Nieto Flores
PhD Dissertation Defense Advisors: Drs. Andreia Bianchini and Jayne Stratton
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 10 am FIC 220 Zoom Link: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://unl.zoom.us/j/93279677441__;!!PvXuogZ4sR...
"Educating the New Generation of Food Scientists Through Innovative Learning Experiences"
Karen Nieto Flores is a Ph.D. candidate in Food Science and Technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL), with a minor in College STEM Education. Originally from Honduras, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology from Escuela Agrícola Panamericana, El Zamorano, and a master’s degree in the same field from UNL. Her research focuses on engaging high school students in food science through innovative, hands-on learning experiences. By designing and evaluating educational camps and curriculum-based interventions, she explores how experiential learning can shape students’ understanding of the food supply chain and interest in STEM careers. Karen is co-advised by Dr. Andreia Bianchini and Dr. Jayne Stratton.
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