Jaden Tatum
Family & Consumer Sciences | Human Nutrition & Food
Assistant Professor
Introduction:
Jaden Tatum is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist focused on Human Nutrition & Food. She has a background in using food science and engineering to promote food safety, food security, and sustainable local food systems. In her research program, she prioritizes applied research and stakeholder engagement and has worked on projects ranging from improved drying and storage infrastructure for subsistence maize growers in East Africa to geothermally-aided high tunnel heating and cooling for farmers market growers. In her extension program, she hopes to bring education, and practical solutions to home cooks, consumers, producers, and the food and beverage industry across the state.
Education:
PhD Food, Agricultural, and Biological Engineering – The Ohio State University
BS Biological and Agricultural Engineering - The University of Arkansas
Courses:
FCS 1410 Scientific Study of Foods
FCS 3150 Intermediate Foods
FCS 3152 Food Systems Production
FCS 4150 Experimental Foods
Research Interests:
- Processing, Handling, and Value-Adding Strategies for Grain and Pulse Crops
- Infrastructure Design for Resilient Food Systems
- Controlled Environment Agriculture and Alternative Food Production Systems
Miscellaneous Info:
When she’s not on campus, you may find Jaden gardening, knitting, playing board games, or hiking with her family.
