Carl Keen Graduate Student Award in Nutrition

The Carl Keen Graduate Student Award in nutrition was established and endowed to honor esteemed Professor Emeritus Carl Keen. Your gift to this award supports graduate students pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Nutritional Biology by helping cover travel expenses to attend and present research and scientific conferences. Dr. Carl Keen was a remarkable scientist who dedicated more than 40 years of service to the Department of Nutrition. He not only excelled in the laboratory, but also demonstrated an exceptional commitment to public, scientific, and university service. Widely respected as an outstanding mentor, scientist, colleague, and friend, his guidance profoundly shaped the careers of students and colleagues alike. This fellowship invests in future generations of nutrition scholars, carrying forward Carl Keen’s enduring commitment to mentorship, education, and the advancement of the field of nutrition.