Esther F. Myers

North Dakota State University provided the essential undergraduate education that transformed a rural western North Dakota ranch girl into a dietetics professional. I owe a debt of gratitude to NDSU for the learning environment as well as social environment that served as the building blocks for my career. When I was accepted into the Air Force as a dietetic intern, I did not realize that I was standing on the shoulders of those who had gone before! I found out later that previous NDSU graduates had been accepted and had excelled in the USAF. NDSU graduates had the reputation of having solid midwestern work ethic and educational background. Any contributions I am able to give back to NDSU are intended to allow the dietetics program and College of Human Sciences and Education to maintain this reputation and enhance experiences for future NDSU dietetics students. With the emphasis on advancing dietetics through the creating and use of research, this fund is intended to provide support for students that effectively apply research principles in dietetics.