Dr. Julie Schumacher

Family and Consumer Sciences - Assistant Professor

Contact Information:

Phone:

(309) 438-7031

Office Hours:

Office:

MFOB 106

Degree Information:

Bachelor of Science, Food, Nutrition & Dietetics, Minors: Chemistry and Spanish South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
Master of Science, Family & Consumer Sciences- Emphasis Dietetic Internship Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Doctorate of Education, Curriculum & Instruction Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Classes Taught:

Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy, Graduate Seminar for the Dietetic Internship, Nutrition in the Lifespan, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Foodservice Management, Dynamics of U.S. Contemporary Health Issues, Experimental Food Science Lecture and Lab

Research Interests:

Educational technology with application to dietetics education programs and professional development for dietitians

Professional Organizations:

American Dietetic Association: Dietetic Educators of Practitioners [DEP] – Practice Group; Dietitians in Nutrition Support [DNS] – Practice Group; Illinois Dietetic Association: Media Relations Committee, Co-Chair; Central Illinois Dietetic Association: Media Representative

Profile:

Julie Raeder Schumacher joined the faculty of Family and Consumer Sciences in 2005. Dr. Schumacher is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She serves as Director of the Dietetic Internship & Master’s Degree program. Dr. Schumacher has taught courses in Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy, Foodservice Management, Nutrition in the Lifespan, and Experimental Food Science Lecture and Lab. Her research interests include educational technology with application to dietetics education programs and professional development for dietitians.