Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae

Heidi Weinkauf

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Cell Phone: 605-***-****

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Iowa State University

Ames, IA 50011

EDUCATION

Expected Ph.D. Food Science and Technology, Toxicology; GPA: 4.0

May 2009 Iowa State University, Ames, IA

Received USDA National Needs Fellowship in Food Science, Technology and Toxicology

2006 M.S. Biological Sciences, Magna cum Laude

Specialization: Food Science/Nutrition

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Thesis: “Intake of Phytochemicals among Americans and Their Relative Health Benefits”

2004 B.S. Microbiology, Magna Cum Laude,

Minors: Biology, Chemistry, Biotechnology

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2006–Present USDA National Needs Fellow, Food Science & Quality, Ames, IA

Conduct research on the development of multicomponent antimicrobial systems

2005-2006 Food Safety Research, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Review and develop food safety educational materials, perform microbiological tests of food safety

2005-2006 Food Bioterrorism Research, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Develop food security survey, training video and educational materials

2005-2006 Nutrition Seminar Coordinator, Brookings, SD

Coordinate annual nutrition, wellness and health conference

2004-2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

Taught both lecture and laboratory for undergraduate Food Principles class

2004 Research Experience for the Undergraduate Internship, Houghton, MI

Develop, conduct and present on a proposed independent research project

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2008- Present Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Iowa State University

Principles of Biology Lab: BIOL 211L

2008 Graduate Teaching Assistantship: Iowa State University

Food Laws and Regulations: FSHN 403

2004-2005 Graduate Teaching Assistantship: South Dakota State University

Food Principles: NFS 141/141L

PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

Gamma Sigma Delta

American Society of Microbiology (ASM)

International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)

Member of Student Professional Development Group

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Iowa State University Toxicology Graduate Student Group

COLLEGE, DEPARTMENTAL, COMMUNITY SERVICE

College of Human Sciences Computation Advisory Committee

ISU Food Science Graduate Recruitment Committee Member

ISU Food Science and Human Nutrition Awards Committee Member

Secretary and Treasurer for Condo Homeowners Association

HONORS AND AWARDS

USDA National Needs Fellowship in Food Safety and Quality

Golden Key

National Honor Society

Spanish National Honor Society

Presidents Student Service Award

College of Human Sciences Scholarships

Serve Safe Certified

PAPERS

Weinkauf, H.A., B.F. Facile Detection of Interactions between Metal Nanoparticles and Candida albicans Hyphae via Enhanced Dark Field Microscopy. (Submitted to Biotechnology Journal)

Weinkauf, H.A., B.F. Brehm-Stecher. Sodium polyphosphate and polyethylenimine enhance the antimicrobial activities of plant essential oils. (Submitted to Applied and Environmental Microbiology)

Frantz, G.L., J.M. Hegerfeld, H.A. Weinkauf, and A.M Bechen. 2007. Foodservice Operator’s Preparedness for Terrorism. The Consultant. 40(2), 85-91

Master’s Thesis: “Intake of Phytochemicals by Americans and Their Potential Health Impacts,” South Dakota State University, May 2006

Proposal Paper: “Variation in Community Composition and Structure of Mycorrhizal Fungal Species in Response to Changing Atmospheric Conditions,” REU Internship Proposal, August, 2005

PRESENTATIONS

Poster Presentation: “Polyionic Compounds Enhance the Antimicrobial Activities of Plant Essential Oils,” International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2008.

Poster Presentation: “Antimicrobial Activity of Metal Nanoparticle Catalysts,” International Association for Food Protection Annual Meeting, Columbus, OH, August 2008.

Poster Presentation: “Polyionic Compounds Enhance the Antimicrobial Activities of Plant Essential Oils,” Toxicology Graduate Student Organization Poster Session, Ames, IA, July 2008.

Poster Presentation: “Facile Detection of Interactions between Metal Nanoparticles and Candida albicans Hyphae via Dark Field Microscopy,” American Society of Microbiology General Meeting, Boston, MA, June 2008.

Poster Presentation: “Wide-Spectrum Biomimetic Antimicrobial Systems,” American Society of Microbiology Biodefense Conference, Baltimore, MD, February 2008.

Poster Presentation: “Sesquiterpenoid-Mediated Enhancement of Biomimetic Antimicrobial Polymers,” Institute for Food Safety & Security Symposium, Ames, IA, April 2007.

Poster Presentation: “Reducing Risks Associated with Food Handling Processes of Specialty Foods Direct Marketed from South Dakota,” Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, June 2006.

Poster Presentation: “Foodservice Operator’s Preparedness for Bioterrorism,” Institute of Food Technologists Food Defense Conference, Atlanta GA, November 2005.

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