Professor, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
409 Human Ecology Building
35 Chancellor’s Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Dr. Joyce Slater
Education
- PhD (Interdisciplinary Studies), University of Manitoba, Canada
- MSc (Community Nutrition), University of Manitoba, Canada
- BSHEc (Dietetics), University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Teaching
- HNSC 3220 Food and Nutrition Literacy Education
- HNSC 4300 Community Nutrition Interventions
- HNSC 7100 Current Topics in Food and Nutrition Security
Research
Research interests
Dr. Slater uses qualitative and quantitative methods to conduct research in the areas of community and public health nutrition, with a focus on:
- Food and nutrition literacy
- Food and nutrition security
- Nutrition epidemiology
- Knowledge translation
Current research projects
- FANS: Food and nutrition security for Manitoba youth. This research is investigating the dietary and food behaviour patterns and food security of youth across the province of Manitoba.
- Food and Nutrition Literacy knowledge portal. A knowledge translation initiative to support community and school-based educators teaching food and nutrition literacy: FANLit
- COVID and food security. An exploration of the impact of COVID-19 on charitable food organizations in Manitoba.
- Winnipeg Food Atlas. Interactive mapping application to explore food and nutrition security as part of the Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal.
Publications
Other information
Dr. Slater is a Registered Dietitian (College of Dietitians of Manitoba)
Awards:
- Professor of the Year Award, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba (2019)
- Students’ Teacher Recognition Award, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba (2018)
- Terry G. Falconer Memorial Rh Institute Foundation Emerging Researcher Award (Interdisciplinary Category), University of Manitoba (2016)
- Professor of the Year Award, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba (2015)
- Manitoba Association of Home Economists Excellence in Teaching Award (2013)
- Students’ Teacher Recognition Award, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba (2013)