Education:

• Ph.D, Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
• M.S., Nutritional Sciences, Purdue University
• B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Connecticut
• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian

Research Interests:

The focal point of my research is web-based learning, encompassing learning preferences and motivation in distance education.  I am interested in designing, implementing, and evaluating online nutrition and food safety education credit courses and professional development programs for undergraduate students, K-12 teachers, and health professionals.

Selected Publications:

• Beffa-Negrini, P.A., Cohen, N.L., Laus, M.J., and McLandsborough, L. (2007) Development and Evaluation of an Online, Inquiry-Based Food Safety Education Program for Secondary Teachers and Their Students. Journal of Food Science Education 6(4):66-71.
• Beffa-Negrini, P.A., Cohen, N.L., and Miller, B.L. (2002) Strategies to motivate students in online learning environments.  Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 34:334-340.
• Beffa-Negrini, P.A., Miller, B., and Cohen, N.L. (2002) Factors related to success and satisfaction in online learning. Academic Exchange Quarterly 6 (3):105-114.
• Miller, B., Cohen N.L., Beffa-Negrini, P. (2001) Factors for success in online and face-to-face instruction. Academic Exchange Quarterly 5(4):4-10.

Teaching:

Online courses: Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle; Weight Management; Nutrition and Health in the Science Classroom; Food Safety Education for Science Teachers; Fats and Health