Norma Dawkins
Norma L Dawkins, Ph.D., CFS, is a professor and Department Chair, Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences at Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL. She has been actively involved in teaching, research and outreach for more than 20 years. Dr. Dawkins has been a lead scientist in nutrition and food research internationally and in the food industry. Her most recent work involves basic and applied research in the prevention and reduction of risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, cancer and overweight and obesity. Other research activities focus on the use of underutilized vegetable sources containing high levels of bioactive compounds and other agricultural raw materials in innovative product development. She has numerous publications covering foods, nutrition and community-based interventions to her credit. She believes that the concept of learning should be focused around four areas: independent thought process, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, group interaction, and utilization of learned ideas. Her primary role as a professor is to create an environment that supports the concept of learning.