Robin M. Tucker, PhD, RD, FAND4378 Dobie Rd. Okemos, MI 48864

Cell: 765-586-0776Rmt.tucker@gmail.com

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-6838-0105CV current as of January 27, 2021

EDUCATION2010 – 2014 PhD, Nutrition Science

Purdue University, Laboratory for Sensory and Ingestive StudiesConcentration: Ingestive BehaviorMentor: Richard D. Mattes, PhD, MPH, RDDissertation title: Detection of Non-Esterified Fatty Acids in the Oral Cavity

2009 – 2010 Graduate Certificate, Public HealthUniversity of Arizona

2001 – 2005 MS, Nutritional ScienceCalifornia State University, Los Angeles

1994 – 1998 BA, Political Science, Summa Cum LaudeCreighton University

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS2005 – present Registered Dietitian

Internship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Clinical), Huntington Hospital (Food Service), Kaiser Permanente and California Nutrition Network (Community)

ACADEMIC POSITIONS2016 – present Assistant Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition

Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, Michigan

2014 – 2016 Assistant Professor of Public and Allied Health & Food and NutritionBowling Green State University

Bowling Green, Ohio

2005 – 2006 Instructor in Nutritional ScienceCalifornia State University, Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

RESEARCH INTERESTSBiological and environmental factors that influence eating behaviors with a particular focus on sleep and the chemical senses.

DISTINCTIONS

Invited issue co-guest editor for International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health special issue titled, Human Taste and Health, 2021

Teacher-Scholar Award, Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, 2020

Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year nominee, Michigan State University, 2020

You Belong Here Champion nominee, Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020

Outstanding Dietetic Educator nominee, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2020

Teacher-Scholar Award nominee, Michigan State University (university-wide), 2019, 2020

Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND), 2018 Top 10 Most Cited Paper of 2015-2106, Chemical Senses Tanner Award (most cited paper, sensory section), 2012, Journal of Food

Science

NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS8/2007 – 6/2010 Director of Prevention Services

Cochise County Health Department, Bisbee, Arizona Supervised 25 staff and managed a budget of over $1.5

million. Developed, secured grant funding for, and implemented

chronic disease prevention programs. Successfully applied for six new grants for public health

program delivery via state funding mechanisms worth over half a million dollars.

Experience managing numerous local, state, and federal programs, including: WIC, Commodity Supplemental Food Program, Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, Tobacco Education and Prevention Program, Steps to a Healthier Arizona, Community Nutrition Program, Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Health Start, and Active Adults Program.

Served as dietetics student preceptor for community rotation.

4/2006 – 11/2007 Clinical and Community DietitianSierra Vista Regional Health Center, Sierra Vista, Arizona

Wrote successful grant proposal to fund teen weight-management program.

Developed performance improvement indicators and implementation tools.

Served as preceptor for clinical dietetics student.

6/2005 – 4/2006 Clinical Nutrition SupervisorISSI, Inc. at University of Southern California, Norris Cancer Hospital, Los Angeles, California

Responsible for all aspects of inpatient clinical nutrition care. Co-managed nine kitchen staff in food service department.

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Served as preceptor for clinical dietetics student.

AWARDED FUNDING

1. Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Michigan RM Tucker, PI 01/2021-12/2021Title: Effects of Medical Nutrition Therapy Combined with Sleep Education on Long-Term Blood Glucose Control. $52,000 in direct costs over 1 year.

2. Michigan Health Endowment Fund RM Tucker, PI 01/2020-12/2020 Title: SLeep Education for Elders Program (SLEEP). $150,063 in direct costs over 1 year.

3. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation/McCormick Science Institute RM Tucker, PI 10/2018-09/2020

Title: Anti-inflammatory Effects of Daily Red Pepper Intake. $5,000 in direct costs over 1 year.

4. Center for Innovation and Research RM Tucker, PI 06/2017-07/2018Title: Health implications of binge watching entertainment media. $7,500 direct costs over 1 year.

5. Bowling Green State University Building Strength Fund RM Tucker, PI. 2016.Title: Exploring Associations between Oral Microbiota Composition, Sweet Taste, and Body Weight. $10,000 direct costs over 1 year.

6. DuPont Nutrition & Health/Research DPG Early Career Research Scientist Pilot Grant Program MJ Ludy, PI. 2015. Title: Weight Gain: Cause or Effect of Gustatory and Olfactory Hyposensitivity? $1,500 in direct costs over 1 year. Role: Co-I

7. Center of Excellence for Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan, Bowling Green State University RM Tucker, PI. 2015.Title: Effects of Occupational Stress on Faculty Health Outcomes. $3,000 in direct costs over 1 year.

8. Arizona First Things First RM Tucker-Falconer, PI. 2009. Title: Daycare Nutrition Program. $39,090 in direct costs over 1 year.

9. General Mills Foundation and American Dietetic Association Foundation RM Tucker-Falconer, PI. 2009.

Title: Caring for Kids: Food and Fun! $10,000 in direct costs over 1 year.

PENDING

Tucker, RM (PI). African Studies Center, Michigan State University. Ghana partnership publications. $3,000 over 1 year. This application seeks to defray publication costs of studies characterizing Ghanaian university students’ dietary, sleep, and physical activity behaviors.

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Fenton, JI (PI) and Tucker, RM (Co-PI). Michigan Cherry Commission. Effects of Montmorency cherries on sleep outcomes among people with obesity. $27,000 over 1 year. This pilot project will explore the effects of tart cherry extract on sleep duration and quality outcomes among individuals with obesity.

Tucker, RM (PI), Mphwanthe, G (Co-PI), Cheserek, M (Co-PI). Alliance for African Partnership. mHealth, An Innovative Partnership to Improve Nutrition Outcomes in Malawi and Kenya. $175,500 over 18 months. Funds will be used to develop diabetic exchanges lists of culturally relevant foods for citizens of Malawi and Kenya.

PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES1. Du C, Zan MCH, Cho MJ, Fenton JI, Hsiao PY…Tucker RM. The effects of sleep

quality and resilience on perceived stress, dietary behaviors, and alcohol misuse: A mediation-moderation analysis of higher education students from 7 countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nutrients. In press

2. Tan S-Y, Sotirelis E, Bojeh R, Maan I, Medalle M, Chik F X-S, Keast R, Tucker RM. Is dietary intake associated with salt taste function and perception in adults? A systematic review. Food Quality and Preference. In press

3. Du C, Zan MCH, Cho MJ, Fenton JI, Hsiao PY…Tucker RM. Health behaviors of higher education students from 7 countries: Poorer sleep quality during the COVID-19 pandemic predicts higher dietary risk. PMID: 33467418. Clocks & Sleep. 3(1):12-30, 2021

4. Yang C-L & Tucker RM. Beneficial effects of a high protein breakfast on fullness disappear after a night of short sleep in nonobese, premenopausal women. PMID: 33259829. Physiology & Behavior, 2021

5. Kiss N, Symons K, Hewitt J, Davis H, Ting C, Lee A, Boltong A, Tucker RM, Tan S-Y. Taste function in adults undergoing cancer radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and implications for nutrition management: A systematic review. PMID: 33071205. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 121(2):278-304, 2021

6. Du C, Zan MCH, Cho MJ, Fenton JI, Hsiao PY…Tucker RM. Increased resilience weakens the relationship between perceived stress and anxiety on sleep quality: A moderated mediation analysis of higher education students from 7 countries. PMID: 33089208. Clocks & Sleep. 2(3). 10.3390/clockssleep2030025, 2020 

7. Haddad EN, Sugino KY, Tucker RM, Comstock SS. Gut enterotypes are stable during probiotic supplementation. PMID: 32267970. Journal of Food Science, 85(5):1596-1604, 2020

8. Burcham Z, Garneau NL, Comstock SS, Tucker RM, Knight R, Metcalf J. Patterns of Oral Microbiota Diversity in Adults and Children: A Crowdsourced Population Study. PMID: 32034250. Scientific Reports, 10(1):2133, 2020

9. Szczygiel EJ, Cho S, Tucker RM. The effect of sleep curtailment on hedonic responses to liquid and solid food. PMID: 31658647. Foods, 8(10):465, 2019

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10. Szczygiel EJ, Cho S, Tucker RM. Multiple dimensions of sweet taste perception altered after sleep curtailment. PMID: 31461917. Nutrients, 11(9):pii:E2015, 2019

11. Ellithorpe ME, Eden A, Hahn L, Ulsoy E, Yang CL, Tucker RM. Meal-concurrent media use is associated with increased dietary intake with no evidence of next meal compensation in free-living adults. PMID: 31328893. Obesity, 27(9):1418-1422, 2019

12. Szczygiel E, Cho S, Tucker RM. Characterization of the relationships between sleep duration, quality, architecture and chemosensory function in non-obese males. Food Quality and Preference, 75:105-112, 2019

13. Yang C-L, Schnepp J, Tucker RM. Increased hunger, food cravings, food reward, and portion size selection after a night of modest sleep curtailment in women without obesity. PMID: 30893841. Nutrients, 11(3) 2019

14. Abarintos RA, Jiminez JC, Tucker RM, Smutzer G. Development of a Regional Taste Test that uses edible circles for stimulus delivery. PMID: 31827664. Chemosensory Perception, 12:115-124, 2019

15. Tan S-Y and Tucker RM. Sweet taste as a predictor of dietary intake: A systematic review. PMID: 30621253. Nutrients, 11(3): doi:10.3390/nu11010094, 2019

16. Ludy MJ, Tan S-Y, Leone RJ, Morgan AL, Tucker RM. Weight gain in first-semester university students: Positive diet and sleep practices associated with protective effects. PMID: 29753713. Physiology & Behavior, 194:132-136, 2018

17. Cherian S, Lee BS, Tucker RM, Lee K, Smutzer G. Toward improving medication adherence: The suppression of bitter taste in edible taste films. PMID: 30046304. Advances in Pharmacological Sciences , June 25:804383, 2018

18. Ludy MJ, Crum AP, Young CA, Morgan AL, Tucker RM. First-year university students who self-select into health studies have more desirable health measures and behaviors at baseline but experience similar changes compared to non-self selected students. PMID: 29547538. Nutrients, 10:E362, 2018

19. Szczygiel E, Cho S, Tucker RM. Characterization of the relationships between sleep duration, quality, architecture and chemosensory function in non-obese females. PMID: 29522075. Chemical Senses, 43:223-228, 2018

20. Garneau NL, Nuessle TM, Mendelsberg B, Shepard S, Tucker RM. Sweet liker status in children and adults: Consequences for beverage intake in adults. PMID: 31320785. Food Quality and Preference, 65:175-180, 2018

21. Houska CL, Kemp J, Niles JS, Morgan AL, Tucker RM, Ludy MJ. Comparison of body composition measurements in lean female athletes. PMID: 29795733. International Journal of Exercise Science, 11(4):417-424, 2017

22. Tucker RM and Tan S-Y. Do non-nutritive sweeteners influence acute glucose homeostasis in humans? A systematic review. PMID: 28939430. Physiology & Behavior, 182:17-26, 2017

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23. Tan, S-Y, Baumgartner K, Hemmelgarn M, Tucker, RM. Attitudes towards and experiences with research: Differences between dietetics students and professionals in Australia and the United States. PMID: 28901699. Nutrition & Dietetics, 74: 388-395, 2017

24. Garneau NL, Nuessle TM, Tucker RM, Yao M, Santorico S, Mattes RD. Taste responses to linoleic acid: A crowd-sourced population study. PMID: 28968903. Chemical Senses, 42(9):769–775, 2017

25. Tucker RM, Kaiser K, Parman MA, George B, Allison DB, Mattes RD. Comparisons of fatty acid taste detection thresholds in people who are lean vs. overweight or obese: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PMID: 28060900. PLOS One, 12(1):e0169583. 2017

26. Smith SL, Ludy, MJ, Tucker RM. Changes in taste preference after sleep curtailment. PMID: 27184237. Physiology & Behavior, 163:228-233, 2016

27. Dhillon J, Craig BA, Leidy HJ, Amankwaah AF, Anguah KO, Jacobs AG, Jones BL, Jones J, Keeler CL, Keller CE, McCrory MA, Rivera RL, Slebodnik M, Mattes RD, Tucker RM. The effects of increased protein intake on fullness: A meta-analysis and its limitations. PMID: 26947338. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116:968-983, 2016

28. Steed CL, Krull BR, Ludy MJ, Tucker RM, Morgan AL. Relationship between body fat and physical fitness in Army ROTC Cadets. PMID: 27612345. Military Medicine, 181:1007-1012, 2016

29. Dhillon J, Running CA, Tucker RM, & Mattes RD. Effects of food form on appetite and energy balance. Food Quality and Preference, 48:368-375, 2016

30. Ludy MJ, Tucker RM, Tan S-Y. Chemosensory properties of pungent spices: Their role in altering nutrient intake. Chemosensory Perception, 8(3):131-137, 2015

31. Tucker RM, Nuessle TM, Garneau NL, Smutzer G, Mattes RD. No difference in perceived intensity of linoleic acid in the oral cavity between obese and non-obese adults. PMID: 26232811. Chemical Senses, 40(8): 557-563, 2015

32. Swint JM, Beining KM, Bryant JA, Tucker RM, Ludy MJ. Capsaicin and capsiate: Comparison of effects at a traditional meal. Chemosensory Perception, 8(4): 174-182, 2015

33. Tucker RM, Mattes RD & Running CA. Mechanisms and effects of “fat taste” in humans. PMID: 24591077. Biofactors, 40(3):313-326, 2014

34. Tucker RM, Edlinger C, Craig B & Mattes RD. Associations between BMI and fat taste sensitivity in humans. PMID: 24591531. Chemical Senses, 39(4):349-357, 2014

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35. Tucker RM, Laguna L, Quinn R & Mattes RD. The effect of short, daily oral exposure on non-esterified fatty acid sensitivity. Chemosensory Perception, 6(2):78-85, 201, 2013

36. Running CA, Mattes RD & Tucker RM. Fat taste in humans: Sources of within- and between-subject variability. PMID: 23685198. Progress in Lipid Research, 52(4):438-445, 2013

37. Tucker RM & Mattes RD. Influences of repeated testing and testing methodology on non-esterified fatty acid taste. PMID: 23377369. Chemical Senses, 8(4):325-332, 2013

38. Tucker RM & Mattes RD. Are free fatty acids effective taste stimuli in humans? PMID: 22384969. Journal of Food Science, 77(3):S148-S151, 2012

BOOK CHAPTERS39. Szczygiel E, Cho S, Tucker RM. 2020. The effect of sleep curtailment on hedonic

responses to liquid and solid food. In: Byrne Derek V., editor. Consumer Preference and Acceptance of Food Products. MDPI. ISBN: 978-3-03943-696-5; reprint of Foods article

40. Tan S-Y and Tucker RM. 2020. Sweet Taste as a Predictor of Dietary Intake: A Systematic Review. In: Tepper B.J. & Barbarossa I.T., editors. Taste, Nutrition and Health. MDPI. ISBN: 978-3-03928-444-3; reprint of Nutrients article

41. Yang C-L and Tucker RM. 2020. The Effects of Short Sleep Duration and Deprivation on Chemosensory Function: Implications for Dietary Intake. In: Watson R. & Preedy V., editors. Neurological modulations of sleep: Mechanisms and Function in Sleep Health. Academic Press. ISBN: 978-0128166581

42. Lee J, Tucker RM, Tan S-Y, Running CA, Jones JB & Mattes RD. 2015. Nutritional Implications of Taste and Smell Dysfunction. In: Doty, R. L., editor. Handbook of Olfaction and Gustation. 3rd ed. New York: Wiley-Liss. ISBN: 978-1-118-13922-6

43. Tucker RM & Mattes RD. 2013. Satiation, Satiety: The Puzzle of Solids and Liquids. In: Blundell, J. E. & Bellisle, F., editors. Satiation, Satiety and the Control of Food Intake. Cambridge: Woodhead.

Under Revision or Review 1. Dial LA, DeNardo FA, Fevrier B, Morgan AL, Du C, Tucker RM, Hsiao PY, Ludy MJ.

Comparing Mental Health and Well-Being of US Undergraduate and Graduate Students during the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of American College Health. Under Review.

2. Du C, Luo N, Wu L, Gadd S, Zhang X, Tucker RM. Weight gain is associated with reduced sleep quality and increased acculturative stress among first-year international students studying at an American university. Journal of American College Health. Under Revision.

3. Du C, Almotwa J, Folk SYL, Gadd S, Parag H, Tucker RM. Effects of Macronutrient Intake on Sleep Duration and Quality: A Systematic Review. Nutrition & Dietetics.

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Under Revision.

4. Tucker RM, Contreras DA, Carlson BR, Carter A, Drake CL. Sleep Education for Elders Program: Pilot results of a health educator-led, community-delivered sleep behavior change intervention. Nature and Science of Sleep. Under Review.

In Preparation 1. Yang C-L, Tucker RM, Chen Y-C, Liu J-F. Decreased energy, protein, and fat

consumption and reduced dietary quality on days with meals from chain convenience stores in Taiwanese adults. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.

2. Garneau NL, Schowinsky V, Santorico SA, Mattes RD, Tucker RM. Evidence for genetic variation in GPR120 and fatty acid taste response. Journal of Lipid Research.

3. Eden A, Hahn L, Ellithorpe M, Nikolai M, Van den Bulck J, Tucker RM. Binge-watching and associated health behaviors. Journal of Health Psychology.

4. Hawley SR, Thrivikraman JK, Noveck N, St.Romain T, Ludy M-J, Chee W, Cho MJ, Chong M, Du C, Fenton JI, Hsiao PY, Hsiao R, Keaver L, Lai C-C, Lee H, Shen W, Swee WCS, Tseng K-W, Tseng W-C, Zan MCH, Tucker RM. Concerns of college students during the COVID-19 pandemic: Thematic perspectives from the United States, Asia, and Europe. Journal of College Students.

INVITED PRESENTATIONS1. Tucker, RM. Crafting public health messages around sweet taste: The struggle is

real. International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) webinar. December 2020. Delivered online.

2. Tucker, RM. The Role of Sleep Hygiene in the Management Diabetes and Obesity. Mid-Michigan Annual Endocrine Symposium. November 2020. East Lansing, MI.

3. Tucker, RM. Genetics, sweet preference, and short sleep: Important players in food choice? Sweetener Systems Conference. March 2020. Itasca, IL. Delivered online due to COVID-19.

4. Tucker, RM. Sleep and the RDN: Incorporating sleep education to reduce chronic disease risk. Military Families Learning Network. March 2020. Online.

5. Tucker, RM. Insufficient sleep and increased body weight: Do chemosensory changes play a role? Monell Chemical Senses Center. January 2020. Philadelphia, PA.

6. Kirshenbaum, S, Tucker, RM. The Agriculture Paradox. Michigan AgriBusiness Association. January 2020. Lansing, MI.

7. Tucker, RM. Sleep more, weigh less? The role of sleep in body weight and food choice. University of Missouri. September 2019. Columbia, MO.

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8. Tucker RM. Sweetness perception: New developments on the effects of insufficient sleep. PepsiCo sponsored symposium: The Science of Sweetness. American Society of Nutrition. June 2019. Baltimore, MD.

9. Tucker RM. Sleep disparities: How dietitians can use sleep education to reduce chronic disease risk. Ohio Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. May 2019. Columbus, OH.

10. Tucker RM, Veit H. Serving Up Science. MSU Science Festival. April 2019. East Lansing, MI. https://www.wkar.org/post/wkars-serving-science-closes-2019-msu-science-festival

11. Tucker RM. Sleep more, weigh less? Accumulating evidence regarding the role of sleep in body weight and food choice. Food Science and Human Nutrition Seminar Series. Michigan State University. 2018. East Lansing, MI.

12. Day B, Marks B, Pirog R, Tucker RM. Debunking food myths. Michigan State University Alumni Association. 2018. East Lansing, MI.

13. Tucker RM. Gustation as a driver of ingestive behavior. Iowa State University. 2016. Ames, IA.

14. Tucker RM. Gustation as a driver of ingestive behavior. Michigan State University. 2016. East Lansing, MI.

15. Tucker RM. Gustation as a driver of ingestive behavior. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. 2015. Urbana, IL.

16. Tucker RM. Improvements in swallowing: Harnessing the power of taste and chemesthesis. Bowling Green State University Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders ProSeminar Series. 2015. Bowling Green, OH.

17. Tucker RM. On the tip of your tongue: How your sense of taste influences food choice. Purdue University Home and Family Conference. 2013.

18. Tucker RM. Healthy lifestyles. Black Graduate Students’ Association, Purdue University. 2010.

19. Tucker RM. Obesity along the AZ-Mexico border. US – Mexico Border Binational Health Week. 2009. Douglas, AZ.

20. Tucker RM, Newson, J. Supplements. Presentation for NCAA Division II athletes at California State University – Los Angeles, 2004, Los Angeles, CA.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS 1. Du C, Luo N, Wu L, Gadd S, Zhang X, Tucker RM. Adiposity and Health Behavior

Changes and Associations Among First-Year International Students. Obesity, 2020, 28, 46-47.

2. Tan S-Y, Tucker RM. Is dietary intake associated with sweet taste in humans? A systematic review. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism, 75(suppl 3), 69, 2019

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3. Bu S, Sugino K, Garneau N, Nuessle T, Tucker R, Comstock S. A Citizen Science Project: Associations of the Oral Microbiota with Body Mass Index and Measures of Sweet Taste Liking. Current Developments in Nutrition, 2019, 3, 20.

4. Tucker RM. Why am I (not) sensitive to fat taste? Do adiposity and diet play a role? Chemical Senses, 2019, 44, E74.

5. Yang C, Tucker R, Chen Y, Liu J. Taiwanese adults consume less energy on days that include meals from chain convenience stores. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019, 119, A149.

6. Plasencia J, Jackson Y, Tucker R. Increased curricular exposure to culture-based food practices increases dietetic interns’ likelihood in working with diverse patient groups. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019, 119, A128.

7. Tucker R, Wu L, Luo N. The Freshman “15”? Not if you’re an international student. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 10, A-82, 2018

8. Yang C, Cobetto C, Hu Y, Schnepp J, Tucker R. Preliminary results: Sleep curtailment results in increased portion size selection. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 10, A-133, 2018

9. Tucker RM, Leone R, Morgan A, Ludy MJ. Weight gain and decreased sleep duration in first-year college students: A longitudinal study. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9, A-38, 2017

10. Tomko P, Mansperger J, Tucker RM, Ludy, MJ. The influence of modest weight gain on taste and smell acuity in college freshmen. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9 (Suppl 1), A-60, 2016.

11. Miller BW, Klebe CK, Ludy ML, Tucker RM. The effect of occupational stress on participant success in a worksite weight loss program. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9 (Suppl 1), A-95, 2016

12. Ludy MJ, Tucker RM, Crum AP, Young. Engaging undergraduate nutrition students in research: A graduate student mentorship approach. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9 (Suppl 1), A-64, 2016

13. Tucker RM, Vollmer RL, Robinson L, Royer N, Pabst S. BMI, sleep duration associated with sweet taste preference in children. Chemical Senses, 41 (7), e1-e110, 2016

14. Tucker RM, Smith SL, Tomko PM. Preliminary results: No effect of sleep duration variability on taste sensitivity. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 9 (Suppl 2), A-73, 2015

15. Tucker, R, Nuessle, T, Garneau, N, Mattes, R. No Difference in Perceived Intensity of Linoleic Acid in the Oral Cavity between Obese and Non-Obese Adults. FASEB, 29 (1 Supplement), 746.1, 2015

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16. Swint, J, Beining, K, Bryant, J, Tucker, R, Ludy, MJ. Capsaicin and capsiate: Comparison of effects at a traditional meal. FASEB, 29 (1 Supplement), 924.11, 2015

17. Shaffer, K, Kuhlman, A, Leone, R, Tucker, R, Morgan, A, Ludy, MJ. Relationship between health status, quality of life, sleep, and academic success in undergraduates. FASEB, 29 (1 Supplement), 276.5, 2015

18. Leone, R, Tucker, R, Morgan, A, Ludy, MJ. Associations between adiposity measures and taste sensitivity ratings. FASEB, 29 (1 Supplement), 747.7, 2015

19. Steed, C, Krull, B, Morgan, A, Tucker, R, Ludy, MJ. Relationship between body fat and physical fitness in army ROTC cadets. FASEB, 29 (1 Supplement), 733.8, 2015

20. Tucker, RM, Miyamoto R, & Mattes, RD. BMI and fat taste sensitivity in humans: Is there a link? Clinical and Translational Science, 7:231, 2014

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS 1. Tucker RM, Contreras DA, Wethington N. Sweet dreams: Evidence-based SLEEP

programming that you can deliver. Age + Action Conference (National Council on Aging), online, 2021. Under Review.

2. Morgan AL, Ludy M-J, Nieschwitz NC, Huzyak MG, Du C, Tucker RM. Physical Activity Patterns of College Students During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Washington DC, 2021. Under Review.

3. Du C, Luo N, Wu L, Gadd S, Zhang X, Tucker RM. Adiposity and Health Behavior Changes and Associations Among First-Year International Students. The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, online, 2020.

4. Tucker RM, Du C, Grant R, Gadd S. Motivators and barriers to starting an exercise program among newly exercising American women. International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA), Cape Town, South Africa, 2020. Accepted. Did not attend due to COIVD-19.

5. Tucker RM, Plasencia J, Jackson Y. Training in cultural influences on dietary practices necessary for dietetics students to increase counseling confidence with people of different backgrounds. International Confederation of Dietetic Associations (ICDA), Cape Town, South Africa, 2020. Accepted. Did not attend due to COVID-19.

6. Plasencia J, Jackson Y, Tucker RM. Curricular exposure to culture-based food practices increases dietetic interns’ self-reported confidence in working with diverse patient groups. National CIRTL (Center for the Integration of Teaching, Research, and Learning) Forum, Philadelphia, PA, 2019

7. Plasencia J, Jackson Y, Tucker RM. Increased curricular exposure to culture-based food practices increases dietetic interns’ likelihood in working with diverse patient groups. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Philadelphia, PA, 2019

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8. Yang C-L, Tucker RM, Chen Y-C, Liu, J-F. Taiwanese adults consume less energy on days that include meals from chain convenience stores. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Philadelphia, PA, 2019

9. Bu S, Sugino KY, Garneau NL, Nuessle TM, Tucker RM, Comstock SS. A citizen science project: Associations of the oral microbiota with body mass index and measures of sweet taste liking. American Society for Nutrition, Baltimore, MD, 2019

10. Sugino KY, Chhabari A, Tucker RM, Comstock SS. Probiotic supplementation did not alter the human gut microbiota. Predicting and Controlling Microbiomes for Health, Industry, and the Environment, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 2019

11. Tan S-Y, Tucker RM. Is dietary intake associated with sweet taste in humans? A systematic review. Asian Congress of Nutrition, Bali, Indonesia, 2019

12. Hsaio PY, Ludy MJ, Tucker RM. Move over millennials: What Generation Z expects from dietetics education. Oral presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Philadelphia, PA, 2019

13. Abumrad N, Boesveldt S. Frank S, Reis T, Tucker RM. Fat facts: An update on fat perception and its dietary consequences. Symposia presentation at the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) annual conference, Bonita Springs, FL, 2019

14. Yang C-L, Cobetto C, Hu Y, Schnepp J, Tucker RM. Preliminary results: Sleep curtailment results in increased portion size selection. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Washington, DC, 2018

15. Wu L, Luo N, Tucker RM. The Freshman “15”? Not if you’re an international student. Poster presentation at the Michigan State University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI, 2018

16. Luo N, Wu L, Ludy MJ, Tucker RM. Uncommon experiences: Differences between domestic and international university students’ health outcomes during the first semester. Poster presentation at the Michigan State University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum, East Lansing, MI, 2018

17. Ellithorpe M, Eden A, Tucker RM, Hahn L, Nikolai M. Just one more episode: The influence of binge watching television on sleep duration and quality. Poster presentation at the Michigan State University Cognitive Science of Communication Symposium, East Lansing, MI, 2018

18. Tucker RM, Wu L, Luo N. The Freshman “15”? Not if you’re an international student. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Washington, DC, 2018

19. Eden A, Hahn L, Tucker R, Ellithorpe M, Nikolai M, & Van den Bulck J. Eat, binge, sleep, repeat: Binge watching and associated health behaviors. Paper submitted to the Annual Meeting of the International Communication Association, Prague, CZ, 2018

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20. Tucker RM, Leone R, Morgan A, Ludy MJ. Weight gain and decreased sleep duration in first-year college students: A longitudinal study. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Chicago, IL, 2017

21. Tucker RM, Garneau NL, Nuessle TM, Mendelsberg B, Shepard S. Weight change is associated with sweet taste perception and beverage intake: Differences by sex. Poster presentation at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), Montreal, Canada, 2017

22. Tucker RM, Garneau NL, Nuessle TM, Jackle C. Relationships between oral health measures, sweet taste intensity, liking, and sugar-sweetened beverage intake. Poster presentation at the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) annual conference, Bonita Springs, FL, 2017

23. Ludy MJ, Tucker RM, Crum AP, Young. Engaging undergraduate nutrition students in research: a graduate student mentorship approach. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Boston, MA, 2016

24. Tomko P, Mansperger J, Tucker RM, Ludy, MJ. The influence of modest weight gain on taste and smell acuity in college freshmen. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Boston, MA, 2016

25. Miller BW, Klebe CK, Ludy ML, Tucker RM. The effect of occupational stress on participant success in a worksite weight loss program. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Boston, MA, 2016

26. Robinson L, Vollmer RL, Royer, N, Pabst, S, Tucker RM. BMI and sleep: Associations with sweet taste preference in children. Poster presentation at the National WIC Association National Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 2016

27. Klebe CK, Miller BW, Ludy MJ, Tucker RM. The Impact of Health Habit Tracking on Success in a Campus-Based Worksite Weight-Loss Program. Poster presentation at the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition Symposium, Portland, OR, 2016

28. Tucker RM, Vollmer RL, Robinson L, Royer, N, Pabst, S. BMI and sleep: Associations with sweet taste preference in children. Poster presentation at the Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) annual conference, Bonita Springs, FL, 2016

29. Tucker RM, Smith SL, Tomko PM. Preliminary results: No Effect of sleep duration variability on taste sensitivity. Poster presentation at the Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), Nashville, TN, 2015

30. Schnepp JC, Ludy MJ, Tucker RM. You’ve pulled your last all-nighter: Efficiency tools and techniques for college students. Oral presentation at the Great Lakes Teaching and Learning Conference, Mount Pleasant, MI, 2015

31. Burek MW, Dubasik VL, Fitzgerald CE, Tucker RM, Watkins A, Welch PJ. Creating a culture of research engagement in undergraduate students at a comprehensive university. Poster presented at the Prism of Possibility Teaching & Learning Conference, Bowling Green, OH, 2015

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32. Tucker RM, Ludy MJ, Hanasono LK, Fallon RA, Schnepp JC. Task organization and time management: Handling email, scheduling time, and prioritizing to-do lists.  Round-table presentation presented at the Prism of Possibility Teaching & Learning Conference, Bowling Green, OH, 2015

33. Tucker, RM, Miyamoto R, Mattes, RD. Associations between fat taste sensitivity and BMI, habitual dietary fat intake, and hunger. Poster presented at the Symposium on Eating Patterns, Diet Quality and Energy Balance, West Lafayette, IN, 2013

34. Tucker RM, Miyamoto R, Mattes RD. No associations between fat taste sensitivity and BMI, habitual dietary fat intake, and hunger: Preliminary results. Poster presented at the National Clinical and Translational Sciences Predoctoral Programs Meeting, Rochester, MN, 2013

35. Tucker RM, Mattes RD. New insights into human fat taste detection threshold testing. Oral presentation presented at the 2nd International Conference on Food Oral Processing – Physics, Physiology, and Psychology of Eating, Beaune, France, 2012

36. Tucker RM, Jambazian P. School lunch website. Poster presented at the California Dietetic Association Annual Meeting, Riverside, CA, 2005

MEDIA 1. Manaker, L. I Ate a Handful of Walnuts Before Dinner For 2 Weeks, and I Ended Up

Losing Weight. January 13, 2021. MSN.com. https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/nutrition/i-ate-a-handful-of-walnuts-before-dinner-for-2-weeks-and-i-ended-up-losing-weight/ar-BB1cHnT3?li=AAggV0S&srcref=rss (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

2. Also featured on Yahoo.com. https://tinyurl.com/y6smtgxv (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

3. Alix, A. 1 Month Since I Revolutionized My Breakfast – Here’s What Happened. September 16, 2020. Medium.com https://medium.com/the-ascent/1-month-since-i-revolutionized-my-breakfast-heres-what-happened-45d2199c4791 (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

4. Walsh, K. 5 Portable Snacks with at Least 10 grams of Protein. September 9, 2020. Women’s Health (online) https://www.womenshealthmag.com/food/g33836570/portable-protein-snacks/ (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

5. 5 reasons you’re gaining weight that have nothing to do with food. August 17, 2020. CNET.com https://www.cnet.com/health/causes-of-weight-gain-that-have-nothing-to-do-with-food/ (refers to our sleep and food cravings study)

6. Can’t lose weight? Research says bad sleep is to blame. August 17, 2020. CNET.com https://www.cnet.com/health/bad-sleep-can-sabotage-your-weight-loss-attempts/#ftag=CADf328eec (refers to our sleep and food cravings study)

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7. How to stop snacking: 3 ways to stop kitchen grazing. August 6, 2020. Business Insider (Netherlands, online). https://www.businessinsider.nl/how-to-stop-snacking/ (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

8. Not getting enough sleep? How sleep deprivation wrecks your body. August 6, 2020. CNET.com. https://www.cnet.com/health/not-getting-enough-sleep-how-sleep-deprivation-wrecks-your-body/ (refers to our sleep and food cravings study)

9. Kennedy M. How to stop snacking: 3 ways to cut back on kitchen grazing. July 17, 2020. MSN.com. https://www.msn.com/en-in/health/wellness/how-to-stop-snacking-3-ways-to-cut-back-on-kitchen-grazing/ar-BB16SeMT?li=BB120Tbb&srcref=rss (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

10. Also featured on Pressfrom.info: https://pressfrom.info/us/lifestyle/health-fitness/-487063-how-to-stop-snacking-3-ways-to-cut-back-on-kitchen-grazing.html

11. Also featured on BusinessInsider.com Australia: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/how-to-stop-snacking-2020-7

12. Also featured on BusinessInsider.com India: https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/how-to-stop-snacking-3-ways-to-cut-back-on-kitchen-grazing/articleshow/77027136.cms

13. Essen als Medizin. June 15, 2020. My Life (German print magazine). Quoted.

14. Slumber support: MSU sleep study to launch in U.P. nursing homes. February 5, 2020. The Mining Journal (Marquette, MI). https://www.miningjournal.net/life/thursday-boomers-beyond/2020/02/slumber-support-msu-sleep-study-to-launch-in-u-p-nursing-homes/ Quoted.

15.New program will explore how to improve sleep among older adults. February 5, 2020. WCMU Public Radio and online. https://radio.wcmu.org/post/new-program-will-explore-how-improve-sleep-among-older-adults Interviewed/quoted.

16. MSU researchers receive grant to study sleep patterns in older care facilities. January 31, 2020. WLNS.com. https://www.wlns.com/news/michigan/msu-researchers-receive-grant-to-study-sleep-patterns-in-older-care-facilities/ Quoted.

17. Essen als Medizin. January 14, 2020. Focus Gesundheit. Quoted.

18. How to boost your body’s natural detox system – without chugging juice. January 7, 2020. The Hill. https://thehill.com/changing-america/well-being/prevention-cures/477125-how-to-boost-your-bodys-natural-detox-system. Quoted.

19. Detox science: How to boost the body’s natural detoxification system. January 6, 2020. Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/article/62083-how-to-detox-naturally Quoted.

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20. Nie wieder Jojo-Effekt: Mit diesen sechs Tipps nimmt man ab, ohne zu hunger. January 4, 2020. Focus Online. https://www.focus.de/gesundheit/gesundleben/fitness/nie-wieder-jojo-effekt-mit-diesen-sechs-tipps-nimmt-man-ab-ohne-zu-hungern_id_11518249.html. (refers to our media and over-eating study).

21. Here’s why you’re still hungry after you eat. December 23, 2019. Refinery 29. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/hungry-after-eating?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

22. Here’s why you’re still hungry after you eat. December 23, 2019. Yahoo! Lifestyle. https://tinyurl.com/vyx24gw (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

23. Healthy holiday tips: Eat what you want this Thanksgiving without skipping dessert. November 27, 2019. CNET. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/healthy-holiday-tips-eat-what-you-want-this-thanksgiving-without-skipping-dessert/#ftag=CADf328eec (refers to our research on sleep)

24. Impact of sleep on taste perception, cravings, and food reward. November 19. 2019. Sigma Nutrition podcast. https://sigmanutrition.com/episode308/ Guest.

25. Ernährung: Warum man beim Essen den Fernseher abschalten sollte. November 13, 2019. Focus Online. https://www.kleinezeitung.at/lebensart/5721411/Ernaehrung_Warum-man-beim-Essen-den-Fernseher-abschalten-sollte (refers to our media and over-eating study).

26. 15 easy tips for holiday eating (without skipping dessert). November 5, 2019. CNET. Available at: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-stick-to-your-diet-during-the-holidays/#ftag=CADf328eec (refers to our research on sleep)

27. 7 ways sweet potatoes are good for you. October 8, 2019. US News & World Report. Available at: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/slideshows/sweet-potato-nutrition-facts-ways-this-root-veggie-is-good-for-you?onepage Quoted.

28. Watching TV while you eat could be contributing to weight gain. September 4, 2019. Yahoo! Lifestyle. Available at: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/watching-tv-while-eat-could-140811222.html Quoted.

29.Zombie eating. The Doctor Will See You Now. August 15, 2019. Available at: http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/content/behavior/art5936.html Quoted.

30. Portion control less disciplined when watching TV, playing video games. Healio Endocrine Today. August 5, 2019. Available at: https://www.healio.com/endocrinology/obesity/news/online/%7B37cd7173-8979-4ad9-9eb4-c05a660f4852%7D/portion-control-less-disciplined-when-watching-tv-playing-video-games Quoted.

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31. WKAR’s Serving Up Science closes 2019 MSU Science Festival, WKAR (NPR affiliate). April 21, 2019. Available at: https://www.wkar.org/post/wkars-serving-science-closes-2019-msu-science-festival Guest.

32. Schlafentzug kann Fressattacken hervorrufen [Sleep deprivation can cause binge eating]. City4U. April 2019. Available at: https://www.krone.at/1895403 (refers to our research on sleep)

33. Schlafentzug: Bereits eine Stunde fördert Fressattacken [Sleep deprivation: Already one hour promotes feeding attacks]. Focus (online). March 22, 2019. https://www.focus.de/gesundheit/gesundleben/fitness/schlafentzug-bereits-eine-stunde-foerdert-fressattacken_id_10493196.html Quoted.

34. Umami: The most complex taste. Serving Up Science, WKAR (NPR affiliate). April 3, 2019. Available at: https://www.wkar.org/post/umami-most-complex-taste-serving-science Guest.

35. One bad night's sleep makes you more likely to reach for a sweet treat. Nine.com.au . March 21, 2019. Available at: https://coach.nine.com.au/2019/03/21/12/44/sleep-deprivation-food-cravings-weight-gain Quoted.

36. Lack of sleep can cause a sweet tooth: Scientists discover insomnia can make you crave sugar. Daily Mail. March 19, 2019. Available at: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-6825905/Insomnia-makes-crave-sugar.html (refers to our research on sleep)

37. A new study says low-carb diets may help you lose weight. But are carbs really so bad for you? Time (online). November 16, 2018. Available at: http://time.com/5456022/are-low-carb-diets-healthy/ Quoted.

38.Are low-carb diets, like keto, good for your body? Serving Up Science, WKAR (NPR affiliate). August 29, 2018. Available at: http://www.wkar.org/post/are-low-carb-diets-keto-good-your-body-serving-science Guest.

39. Are all calories the same? Self magazine (online). June 16, 2017. Available at: www.self.com/story/are-all-calories-the-same (refers to our protein meta-analysis study published in JAND)

40. Why your snacking habit may be leading to weight gain. Fox News (online). May 11, 2017. Available at: www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2017/05/11/why-your-snacking-habit-may-be-leading-to-weight-gain.print.html Quoted.

41. Why snacks just make you hungrier: Understand the science behind your appetite – so you can outsmart it. Men’s Health (online). May 1, 2017. Available at: https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/g19546423/snacks-making-you-hungrier/?slide=1 Quoted.

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42. Imagination Station event tricks guests’ taste buds. Toledo Blade. June 28, 2016. Available at: http://www.toledoblade.com/Food/2016/06/28/Imagination-Station-event-tricks-guests-taste-buds.html Quoted.

43. Citizen scientists help unravel the genetics of taste. Scistarter.com. December 2015 Available at: http://tinyurl.com/z4gkwde (refers to our work at the Denver Museum of Nature on Science regarding fat taste)

44. Citizen scientists help unravel the genetics of taste. Discover Magazine Blog. December 2015 http://tinyurl.com/jyn7e6f (refers to our work at the Denver Museum of Nature on Science regarding fat taste)

45. Museum helps prove fat is the 6th taste. Denver Museum of Nature & Science website. No date. http://tinyurl.com/hxfuyca (refers to our work at the Denver Museum of Nature on Science regarding fat taste)

46. Food Sommelier Podcast. November 2015. http://tinyurl.com/oydjhmp Guest.

47. Is fat the sixth taste?  KUNC 91.5, NPR in Greeley, CO. March 2015. Available at: http://tinyurl.com/zcx37cy (refers to our work at the Denver Museum of Nature on Science regarding fat taste)

48. ZipTrips. The science of nutrition. 2013. Available at: http://www.allreadable.com/b065254D Guest.

SERVICEProfessional

Associate Editor, Nutrition & Dietetics (Journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia), 2017 – present

Reviewer Board Member, Nutrients, 2020 – present

Reviewer Board Member, Clocks & Sleep, 2020 – present

Issue guest co-editor, Human Taste and Health, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021

Review Editor, Nutritional Epidemiology Section, Frontiers in Nutrition, 2019 – 2020

Elected to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Dietetic Practice Group Nominating Committee, 2018 – present

o Nominating Committee Chair, 2020 – present

Grant Reviewero Research Dietetics Practice Group grant reviewer, 2020o Czech Academy of Science, Research 2020 Evaluator (Invited)o National Science Center, Poland, 2020 (Invited)

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o National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture, peer review panel member 2019 (Invited)

o Michigan Fitness Foundation, 2019 (Invited)o Imperial College, London, United Kingdom, Faculty of Medicine, 2018

(Invited)o Julie O’Sullivan Maillet Research Grant, Academy of Nutrition and

Dietetics Foundation, 2019 (Invited), 2018, 2017, 2016 (Volunteer)o Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research, 2016 (Invited)

Award Reviewero Emerging Researcher Author Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Research Dietetic Practice Group, 2020, 2018 o First Author Award, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Dietetic

Practice Group, 2020

Abstract Reviewero Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo,

2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Manuscript Reviewero Physiology & Behavior, 2021, 2016o Journal of Nutrition, 2020o Food Quality & Preference, 2020, 2019 (x2), 2015o Nutrients, 2020, 2019, 2018 (x3), 2017o Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 2020o International Journal of Obesity, 2020o American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2019 (x2)o Scientific Reviews, 2019o Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, 2019o Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2019, 2018 – invited

reviewo Appetite, 2019, 2017o Current Opinion in Food Science, 2019o Risk Analysis, 2019o Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases, 2019o Obesity, 2018 – invited reviewo Nutrition & Dietetics (Australia), 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014o Hormones, 2017o Scientific Reports, 2017o PLoS One, 2017 & 2016o Chemical Senses, 2016o American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2016o Nutrition Research Reviews, 2016o Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 2016o International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2016o Nutrition Journal, 2015o Journal of Food Science, 2014o Gastroenterology, 2014

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o Journal of Visualized Experiments, 2013

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics e-Mentor, 2013 – present

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Research Dietetic Practice Group Mentor, 2018 – present

Association for Chemoreception Sciences (AChemS) Networking/Mentoring Committee member, 2015 – 2019

Research Dietetic Practice Group webinar co-presenter, “Demystifying Graduate School”, 2019

Wood County Obesity Task Force member, 2014 – 2016

National WIC Association, Bylaws Committee Member, 2009 – 2010

University of Arizona Prevention Research Center, Community Action Board Member, 2008 – 2010

Dietetics Student Preceptor, 3 students, clinical and community rotations, 2005 – 2008

University

Master’s Degree-Dietetic Internship Coordinator Search Committee member, 2019

Guest lecturer with Deanne Kelleher, MS, RDN, Michigan State University Communicative Sciences and Disorders Clinical Practicum Course, The SLP-RD Collaboration in Patient Care, 2019

Dietetics Admission Review Committee, Fall 2018

Combined Master’s Degree – Dietetic Internship Steering Committee, 2018 – present

University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF) Guidance Committee member, 2018

Food Science and Human Nutrition Department Advisory Committee secretary 2017, member 2017 – present

Presenter, Michigan State University’s Alumni University, presentation on taste and flavor, 2017

Presenter, Michigan State University’s Grandparents University, presentation on taste and flavor, 2017, 2018

Michigan State University Human Nutrition Graduate Curriculum Committee, 2017 – present

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Guest lecturer, Michigan State University HNF 320: Nutrition in Medicine for Pre-Health Professional, presented on nutritional concerns of various disease states, 2017, 2018

Guest lecturer, Michigan State University HNF 320: Basic Skills in Dietetics Practice, presented on career paths and desirable characteristics of interns, 2017, 2018

Michigan State University Dietetics Curriculum Committee, 2016 – present

Bowling Green State University Building Strength Grant Award Reviewer, 2016

Bowling Green State University Dietetic Internship Selection Committee, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Food and Nutrition Program Undergraduate Scholarship Committee, 2016

Bowling Green State University Goldwater Scholarship Selection Committee, 2015

Bowling Green State University Faculty Research Committee, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Faculty Residential Mentor, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Food Recovery Network – faculty advisor, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Healthy U – faculty/staff weight loss program lead developer, 2015

Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Department of Public & Allied Health Medical Laboratory Sciences Coordinator Search Committee, 2015

Bowling Green State University Food and Nutrition Program Faculty Search Committee, 2015

Bowling Green State University Department of Public & Allied Health Teaching Evaluation Review Committee, 2015

Bowling Green State University Department of Public & Allied Health Chair Evaluation Committee, 2015

Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services Student Retention Committee, 2015 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Graduate Council, 2015

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Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services Undergraduate Research Taskforce, 2014 – 2016

Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services Faculty Advisory Board member, 2014 – 2016

Bowling Green State University College of Health and Human Services PILLARS Scholarship Review Committee member, 2014 – 2016

Bowling Green State University WellAware (faculty/staff wellness program) Planning Committee member, 2014 – 2016

Bowling Green State University Center of Excellence: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan affiliate, 2014 – 2016

Community

Michigan State University Science Festival presenter, “Serving Up Science”, 2019

Unidine Fall Clinical Nutrition Symposium presenter, “What does the literature say: Evidence-based practice in a Dr. Oz world”, 2016

Imagination Station, A Tasting Adventure fundraiser, keynote speaker, 2016

Imagination Station, GIRL POWER STEM Event, session leader, 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE Medical Nutrition Therapy I: HNF 471, Michigan State University

o Fall 2020 (online, 54 students)o Fall 2019 (on campus, 54 students)o Fall 2018 (on campus, 34 students)o Fall 2017 (on campus, 65 students)

Advanced Clinical Nutrition: HNF 832, Michigan State Universityo Spring 2020 (online, 14 students)o Spring 2018 (online, 8 students)

Master’s Project: HNF 898, Michigan State Universityo Spring 2021 (online, 2 students)o Spring 2020 (online, 2 students)o Spring 2019 (online, 2 students)o Spring 2018 (online, 7 students)

Independent Study: HNF 891, Michigan State Universityo Spring 2020 (on campus, 1 student)

Independent Study: HNF 490, Michigan State Universityo Summer II 2018 (on campus, 1 student)

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Dietary Supplements: FN 6820, Bowling Green State Universityo Spring 2016 (online, 14 students)

Master’s Project: FN 6910, Bowling Green State Universityo Fall 2015 (online, 11 students)o Spring 2016 (online, 9 students)

Medical Nutrition Therapy I: FN 4340/5340, Bowling Green State Universityo Fall 2014 (on campus, 38 students)o Fall 2015 (on campus, 24 students)

Research Methods in Nutrition, Foods, and Dietetics: FN 4400, Bowling Green State University

o Fall 2014 (on campus, 36 students)o Fall 2015 (on campus, 25 students)

Honors Project: HNRS 4990, Bowling Green State Universityo Fall 2015 (on campus, 1 student)

Research Methods in Public and Allied Health: PUBH 3300, Bowling Green State o University, Summer 2015 (online, 25 students)

Independent Study: FN 4700, Bowling Green State Universityo Summer 2015 (on campus, 1 student)

Introduction to Public Health: PUBH 3200, Bowling Green State Universityo Spring 2015 (on campus, 30 students)

Medical Terminology: AHS 3010, Bowling Green State Universityo Spring 2015 (online, 45 students)

Honors Project Development: HNRS 4980, Bowling Green State University o Spring 2015 (on campus, 1 student)

Sports Nutrition: NTRS 430, California State University - Los Angeles o Fall 2005 (on campus, ~ 25 students)

Maternal and Child Nutrition: NTRS 413, California State University - Los Angeles

o Spring 2006 (on campus, ~ 25 students)

STUDENT MENTORINGPhD Students, Michigan State University Primary Advisor

Chen Du, Human Nutrition, 2020 – present Chia-Lun (Karen) Yang, Human Nutrition, 2018 – present

Co-advisorEdward Szczygiel, Food Science, 2017 – 2019

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PhD Dissertation Committee, Michigan State UniversityDeanne Kelleher, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2020, memberBeatriz George, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2019

MS Students, Michigan State University Primary Advisor

Srishti Lnu, Food Science, 2019 – presentTom McIravey, Human Nutrition, 2020 – presentSara Flanders, Human Nutrition, 2020 – present Wenyan Wang, Human Nutrition, 2020 Holly Wiles, Human Nutrition, 2020 Rosalie Grant, Human Nutrition, 2018 – 2019 Lindsey Krempa, Human Nutrition, 2018 – 2019Katie Reams, Human Nutrition, 2018 – 2020Alexa Ross, Human Nutrition, 2018 – 2019Nicole Thompson, Human Nutrition, 2018 – 2019Isabella Diaz, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018 Kara Harrison, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018Jillian Klein, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018Jillian Mahan, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018Rebecca Schmitke, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018Hailey Szymanski, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018Jill Traxler, Human Nutrition, 2017 – 2018

MS Thesis Committee, Michigan State UniversityKaitlyn Moorehead, 2018 – 2019, memberSihan Bu, 2018 – 2020, memberMcKenzie Hatta, 2018 – 2019, member

Supervision of Honors College Professorial Assistant, Michigan State UniversityTrevor Vergauwen, 2017 – 2018Kellie Zhou, 2018 – 2019

Supervision of undergraduate research assistants, Michigan State UniversityClare Feldpausch, 2020 – presentXinyi Zhang, 2020 – present Hanah Parag, 2020 – 2020 Kaylyn Wang, 2020 – present Sara Folk, 2019 – present Suzy Gadd, 2019 – present Juman Al-Motawa – present Shefali Merchant, 2019 – 2020 Sophia Bacarella, 2018 – 2020 Christina Cobetto, 2018 – 2020 Yidian Dong, 2018 – 2019 Yusi Hu, 2018 – 2020 Margaret Snyder, 2017 – 2019 Mengshu Yan, 2018 – 2019 Elissa Cox, 2017 – 2018Eriel Emmer, 2017 – 2018

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Sabrina Ferraro, 2017Amanda Hoelzle, 2017 – 2018 Hannah Koch, 2017Lindsey Krempa, 2017Megan Krings, 2017 – 2018Rebecca Levin, 2017 – 2018Nachuan Luo, 2017 – 2018Katie Slucter, 2017Valerie Wolfe, 2017 – 2018Linmeng Wu, 2017 – 2018

Master’s Project Committee Membership, Bowling Green State UniversityChelsea Jackle, MFN, 2017, Second readerMary Antonelli, MFN, 2016, ChairMiranda Leighty, MFN, 2016, ChairStacie Pabst, MFN, 2016, ChairNicole Royer, MFN, 2016, ChairKathryn Sheridan, MFN, 2016, ChairLauren Sommer, MFN, 2016, ChairStephanie Trettenero, MFN, 2016, ChairCourtney Klebe, MFN, 2016, Second readerShannon Smith, MFN, 2016, Second readerCandace Hornsby, MFN, 2015, ChairKendall Shaffer, MFN, 2015, Second readerCarly Steed, MFN, 2015, Second readerJenna Swint, MFN, 2015, Second reader

Supervision of graduate assistants, Bowling Green State UniversityRachelle Muckensturm, 2016Margaret Amato, 2015 – 2016Chelsea Jackle, 2015 – 2016Brittany Miller, 2015 – 2016 Ashley Parsons, 2015 Patrick Tomko, 2015 – 2016Gillian Mitchell, 2014 – 2015 Shannon Smith, 2014 – 2015 Carly Steed, 2014 – 2015

Supervision of international graduate student and undergraduate research projects, Purdue University

Claire Edlinger, Spring 2013, visiting undergraduate student, Université de Lorraine, ENSAIA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Agronomie et des Industries Alimentaires (Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy, France)

Laura Laguna, Summer 2012, visiting doctoral student, Instituto de Agroquímica y Tecnología de Alimentos (IATA-CSIC), (Valencia, Spain)

Ruth Quinn, Spring 2012, visiting undergraduate student, Dublin Institute of Technology (Dublin, Ireland)

Supervision of undergraduate research assistants prior to Michigan State UniversityJennifer MacDonald, Fall 2015, Bowling Green State UniversityJessica Hucke, Fall 2015, Bowling Green State University

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Samantha Schneider, Fall 2015, Bowling Green State UniversityLilia Villegas, Summer & Fall 2015, Bowling Green State UniversityObed Monago, Summer 2015, Bowling Green State UniversityMegan Hemmelgarn, Fall 2014 – Spring 2016, Bowling Green State UniversityMore than 10 senior dietetics students assisted with research in the lab in 2014-2015.Samantha Bowman, 2013-2014, Purdue UniversityRobyn Wilson, Fall 2013, Purdue University

Supervision of 3 dietetic interns, clinical and community rotations (2005 – 2008)Jessica Jun, RDNathalie Gordon, RDAmy Roy, RD

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPSAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Research Dietetic Practice GroupMichigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB)

ADVANCED TRAINING COURSES/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTEquitable Data Storytelling, Michigan Health Endowment Fund webinar, 2021

ASPIRE: Asynchronous Program for Instructional Readiness, Michigan State University, 2020

What is Program Sustainability and How Can You Achieve It?, Michigan Health Endowment Fund webinar, 2020

Conceptualizing and Assessing the Broader Impacts of your Research, Michigan State University, 2020

Sharpening Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lens Series, Michigan State University, 2020

2019 Teaching & Learning Spring Conference, Michigan State University, 2019

2018 Teaching & Learning Spring Conference, Michigan State University, 2018

Iceman’s Run: Advanced Grant Writing Course, Michigan State University, 2018

Communicating Beyond Journals and Peers – Introduction to Public Communication, Michigan State University, 2018

Engage Your Students by Adding ANDHII to the Classroom, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2018

Mentoring Workshop for New Faculty, Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2018

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Best Practices for National Institute of Food and Agriculture Funding Success, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 2017

Best Practices: Implementation of the Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment in the Acute Care Setting, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2017

Lessons learned from winning NIH grants, Michigan State University, 2017

Career Success: Working with Graduate Students and Postdocs at MSU, 2017

Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Fall Meeting, 2016

Introduction to Reproducible Research, Center for Statistical Training and Consulting, Michigan State University, 2016

Science and Society Public Forum: Identifying Implicit Bias, Michigan State University, 2016

Strategies for Effective Creation, implementation, and Assessment of Student Teams, Michigan State University, 2016

NIH Regional Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration, Baltimore, MD, 2015

Canvas 202: An Introduction to Online Course Design and Teaching course attendee, Bowling Green State University, 2015

Applying the Quality Matters Rubric Training attendee (for online instruction), Bowling Green State University, 2015

Canvas 101 (online teaching platform) course attendee, Bowling Green State University, 2014

Center for Teaching and Learning: Efficient and Effective Techniques for Faculty Learning Community (2014 – 2015)

Grants and Grantsmanship Course, Purdue University, 2014

Center for Instructional Excellence, 10-Week College Teaching Workshop, Purdue University, 2014

AWARDS, HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS1. Nominated by an undergraduate research assistant and recognized by the Michigan

State University social media team for their series “Undergraduate Research Faculty Friday”, July 3, 2020

2. Teacher-Scholar Award, Michigan State University Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, 2020. This award honors faculty who excel in teaching as recognized by students and colleagues.

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3. Nominated for the You Belong Here Champion award, Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020. This award recognizes faculty who create a welcoming environment for students of diverse backgrounds.

4. Two nominations for Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, Michigan State University. 2020. This award recognizes research mentors who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment for mentoring undergraduate researchers and is wholly student driven.

5. Nominated for Outstanding Educator of the Year, Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2020. This award recognizes demonstrated teaching innovation, effective student mentoring, and service to the Academy.

6. Nominated for Michigan State University’s Teacher-Scholar Award. 2019. This award recognizes innovative and effective instructors whose courses are guided by recent advances in the scholarship of teaching and learning.

7. Paper featured on the front page of the publisher’s website at mdpi.com due to the interest it generated. October 3, 2019. (Szyzcgiel E, Cho S, Tucker RM. 2019. Multiple dimensions of sweet taste perception altered after sleep curtailment. Nutrients. 11:9. doi: 10.3390/nu11092015.)

8. Selected for Research Dietetic Practice Group Member Spotlight in the organization’s newsletter, volume 54 no. 1, 2019. This is a brief article that highlighted my research agenda.

9. Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND). This award recognizes distinguished service to the field of dietetics, 2018.

10. Top 10 Most Cited Paper of 2015-2106, Chemical Senses (2017). Tucker RM, Nuessle TM, Garneau NL, Smutzer G, Mattes RD. 2015. No difference in perceived intensity of linoleic acid in the oral cavity between obese and non-obese adults. Chemical Senses 40(8): 557-563.

11. Bowling Green State University Student Alumni Connection Master Teacher Award nominee, 2016. This student-driven award recognizes excellence in teaching.

12. Bowling Green State University Friends of the University Libraries Authors and Artists Award Winner, 2016. This award recognizes publication achievements by Bowling Green State University faculty.

13. Tanner Award, Journal of Food Science: Sensory Section Most-Cited Paper of 2012 (as of May 2015). Tucker RM & Mattes RD. 2012. Are Free Fatty Acids Effective Taste Stimuli in Humans? Presented at the Symposium “The Taste for Fat: New Discoveries on the Role of Fat in Sensory Perception, Metabolism, Sensory Pleasure and Beyond” held at the Institute of Food Technologists 2011 Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA., June 12, 2011. Journal of Food Science 77(3):S148-151

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14. Clyde R. Willis Faculty Development Award nominee, Bowling Green State University, College of Health and Human Services, 2015. This award recognizes faculty who achieve strong, balanced contributions to the areas of research, teaching, and service.

15. Best Interdisciplinary Graduate Program Poster Presentation (Ingestive Behavior) Purdue University Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs, 2013

16. Clinical and Translational Science Institute Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, 2012 – 2014. This award provides two years of funding for pre-doctoral students in the area of translational (“bench-to-bedside”) research.

17. Purdue University Frederick N. Andrews Graduate Fellowship, 2010 – 2012. This award provides for the recruitment of outstanding PhD-track students to graduate programs at Purdue University. Each fellowship provides a four-year award package, which includes two years of stipend support from the Graduate School and two additional years of funding support from the graduate program, as well as tuition.

18. American Dietetic Association Outstanding Dietetics Student, California Coordinated Program, 2005. This award recognizes emerging leadership and achievement of students in dietetics education programs.

MENTEES’ AWARDS

Du, Chen. Academic Advancement Graduate Award, Michigan State University, 2020. Tuition, fees, and stipend.

Yang, Chia-Lun. JH Kellogg Endowment for Human Nutrition and Health Fellowship, Michigan State University, 2019. $12,000.

Yang, Chia-Lun. Olaf and Clarice Mickelsen Human Nutrition Endowed Fellowship, Michigan State University, 2019. $3,000.

Nachuan Luo. Rachel A. Schemmel Research Scholarship, Michigan State University, 2017. $3,500.

Linmneg Wu. Max Gonzenbach Research Scholarship, Michigan State University, 2017. $2,500.

Hemmelgarn, M. First place, Undergraduate Research Award 2015-2016, Friends of the University Libraries, Bowling Green State University. $500.

Hemmelgarn, M, Tucker, RM (PI). Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship, Bowling Green State University (2015). Effectiveness of nutrition education. $270. Funded.

Tucker RM, Smith SL, Tomko PM. 1st place, Bowling Green State University 7th Annual Nutrition Symposium Student Research Poster Contest (2015). Preliminary results: No effect of sleep duration variability on taste sensitivity.

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