Megan Govindan
Megan Govindan is a native West Virginian, with a passion for community nutrition. With training in family consumer sciences, nutrition, dietetics, public health and food systems, Megan is committed to helping individuals connect with the food they eat, and its impact on health and the environment.
Annual Teaching:
- HN&F 171: Introduction to Nutrition
- HN&F 353: Food Service Systems Management
- HN&F 401: Senior Seminar
- HN&F 472: Community Nutrition
- HN&F 491: Professional Field Experience
Awards:
- 2017 Hunger & Environmental Nutrition Didactic Practice Group - Leadership in Hunger and Environmental Nutrition Award
- 2017 Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Marianne Smith Edge Award
- 2017 Empty Bowls Monongalia County - Service Award
- 2016 West Virginia University - Alma and Claude Rowe Excellence through Equity
Award
- 2011 West Virginia University - Outstanding Teacher Award
- 2010 President's Volunteer Service Award
- 2008 West Virginia Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics - Outstanding Dietetic Intern
Grants:
- 2018: USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture ($148,462.00)
- 2016: CSX Conservation Grant - Transporting Healthy Food ($10,000.00)
- 2016: Cooking Matters at the Store ($4625.00)
- 2013: West Virginia University, Choose to Change Community Mini Grant ($1,000.00)
- 2012: American Dietetic Association, Kids Eat Right ($500.00)
- 2011: American Dietetic Association, Kids Eat Right ($500.00)
- 2008: General Mills Action for Healthy Kids ($10,000.00)