GSNS Gazette
What is the Graduate Society of Nutritional
Sciences?
The Graduate Society of Nutritional Science
(GSNS) is a student organization for gradu-
ate students interested and involved in the
many aspects of nutrition. The abbreviated
goals of GSNS are to: promote professional-
ism and unity among graduate students; pro-
vide opportunities to present research, in-
teract with the community, and to increase
nutrition and health awareness.
Along with these goals, the mission of GSNS
is to foster and develop our interests and
skills as graduate students and nutritionists.
GSNS will continue and improve activities
such as the Trick-or-Treat Food Drive, Jour-
nal Club, and career-oriented field trips.
Additionally, GSNS would like to support and
develop new activities that fall in line with
the goals of GSNS, such as career or skills
development, community service, or increas-
Collecting Cans in Style
The GSNS annual Trick-or-Treat for canned food was again very successful! We had
several people come to Trick-or-Treat for food, including some beach bums, a con-
struction worker and a genie. We collected about 250 pounds of canned food, which
was donated to the Mid-
Ohio Food Bank to help fight
hunger in central Ohio.
Thanks to all of those that
participated!
~Amy Headings,
Service Chair
Graduate Society
ing the comradery among graduate students
of Human Nutrition
in nutrition.
Volume 1, Issue 1
This organization is in place to serve YOU.
However, as with many things, you only get January , 15, 2006
what you put in, so if you have ideas or want
GSNS to help with something—bring them up
at a meeting or email any of the officers.
Participating in activities, such as the food Upcoming Events:
drive and Journal Club, will only improve the
☺ GSNS Meeting– January 13th
quality of these events. Also, keep in mind 3pm
that as a registered student organization, ☺ Ice Skating- February 3rd
GSNS is eligible to apply for up to $2500 in
☺ Ross Trip
programming costs due by February 3rd.
☺ Journal Club
This can be used for things like a nutrition
fair, inviting a speaker to give a presenta- ☺ March- National Nutrition
Month
tion, or some other big event (sorry only 25%
can be used towards food). So bring forth ☺ International Dinner– Spring
Quarter
your ideas and needs!
~Angie Wendel, President
☺ Nestle Trip
Journal Club
Journal club will be held bi-
weekly and counts as continuing
education credit for registered
dietitians. Important and novel
literature related to the field
of nutrition will be discussed.
It is an excellent opportunity
to interact with fellow stu-
dents and professors. Refresh-
ments will be provided.
~ Justin Smolinski
 Welcome New
OSUN Students!
Larissa Brophy: Larissa has 10 years
experience working as an RD in a clini-
cal setting. She is completed the MS
in Medical Dietetics at OSU.
Dan-Wei Chen: Dan-Wei earned her
BS in Nutrition and Health Sciences
from Taipei Medical University and
has several years of experience in
nutritional biochemistry and cell biol-
ogy.
Cook’s Corner
Carmel Chex Mix
8 cups popcorn 2 cups brown sugar
6 cups rice Chex cereal 1 cup butter (not margarine)
4 cups small pretzel twists 1/2 cup light Karo syrup
2 cups peanut M&M's 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1. Mix popcorn, Chex, and pretzels together in a large microwaveable bowl.
2. Heat butter, sugar and syrup on stove using low heat. Stir often so sugar does
not burn to the bottom of the pan.

Michelle Johnson: Michelle received
her BS from Brigham Young Univer-
sity. She has completed both the RD
and the MS at OSU.
Alejandro Relling: Alejandro re-
ceived his DVM from the University
in Argentina and an MS from OSU.
Jonghyun Shin: Jonghyun completed
the BS and MS degrees in Food and
Nutrition at Yonsei University, Korea.
Justin Smolinski: Justin completed a
his BS from OSU in Nutrition.
Pillaismitha Somanathan: Smitha
trained at Kerala Agricultural Univer-
sity.
Sagar Thakker: Sager is a native of
India who received his MS in Nutri-
tion at the New York Institute of
Technology.
3. Bring caramel mixture to a boil and boil for about 1 minute stirring constantly.
4. Add soda and mix into caramel mixture. Continue mixing about 1 minute, until
the soda has made the caramel mixture bubble up and change into a little bit
lighter color.
5. Pour caramel mixture over the popcorn, Chex, and pretzels. Stir until coated.
6. Microwave a short time (1-2 minutes) on high. Mix. Repeat this 2-3 more times.
7. Continue mixing until everything is evenly coated with caramel mixture and it is
starting to cool and harden.
8. Spread out on wax paper to cool all the way.
9. Time to eat!
Disclaimer: As a dietitian, I feel the need to tell you that this Chex mix
tastes delicious but is not good for you! I cannot promote this food as a one that
fits well into the food guide pyramid. Therefore, please remember, everything in
moderation! Enjoy!
~Michelle Asp

Welcome New MS Students Funding Opportunities

Paul Branscum: Attended the Community College of Air Force and Vivian Endowment Fund and Fix/
graduated from The Ohio State University.
Abbott Research Award
Jessica Otto Doorn: Graduated from the University of Michigan.
Winter 2006
Jodi Griffith: Graduated from The Ohio State University.
Kristin Keatley: Graduated from University of Wisconsin - La OARDC Graduate Student Competition
Crosse. March 2006
Marti McKnight: Graduated from Ohio University and works at
Graduate Student Poster Competition
Abbatt Foods.
Spring 2006
Kathryn Micucci: Graduated from Ohio University and completed
from OSU DI Program.

Any questions or comments, contact Michelle Johnson, E-mail: johnson.2685@osu.edu