Investigating Nutrition and Healthy Eating with Dr. William Masters

William Masters is the former chair of the Friedman School’s Department of Food and Nutrition Policy and current professor in the Friedman School with a secondary appointment in the Department of Economics at Tufts University. As Principal Investigator for the Food Prices for Nutrition and the founding Director of the IMMANA (Innovative Metrics and Methods for Agriculture and Nutrition Actions) Fellowships program, he explores the development of food choice, production, and agriculture. In a recent podcast, he discusses misconceptions about expensive healthy eating habits and delves into how food can be made more affordable for all. All photo credits: Kelvin Ma

About Jackie's Challenge

Jackie Haven, MS, RD, is a 2025 FNII Innovator in Residence

Jackie Haven recently completed an exemplary 34-year career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where she served as the Deputy Administrator for the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. In this role, she led USDA efforts on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, MyPlate communications, the National Strategic Partnership program, the U.S. Food Plans, and the Healthy Eating Index.

Now Jackie wants to challenge YOU to design the next "MyPlate" using your creativity, insights, and curiosity.

If you are a Tufts Friedman School student (or a Tufts student passionate about nutrition), join the challenge!

How to get involved:

1. email fnii@tufts.edu and let us know you want to enter

2. Join the Zoom information session with Jackie on February 14th at noon (email for the link)

3. Join a design workshop on March 3rd, 3:00 at 150 Harrison to workshop your idea and learn some design thinking

4. Deadline to submit is April 1st. All the information is HERE!

Challenge info here

Guide for Innovation Design Sprint