Katharine Halfacre, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Katharine Halfacre, Ph.D., is a promising, young researcher who previously served as postdoctoral associate on the Centers for Disease Control‘s high obesity program, titled AIM for CHangE, at Mississippi State University. She holds a doctorate in nutrition and hospitality management with specialized knowledge in public health, energy balance, weight control and sports nutrition.

As an instructor, Halfacre is driven to promote academic success and professional excellence through rigorous, formative instruction. She has expressed great potential to secure external funding and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in journals committed to a variety of subjects including nutrition, public health, family and consumer sciences, and sports nutrition. Halfacre is devoted to personal and professional development as a researcher, educator and member of the academic community.

Educational Background

• Ph.D., Nutrition and Hospitality Management, University of Mississippi, 2020
• M.S., Food and Nutrition Services, University of Mississippi, 2017
• B.S., Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Mississippi State University, 2014