Dr. Rachel Engler Stringer

Professor

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Biography

Rachel Engler-Stringer is a Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in Community Health and Epidemiology. Her research primarily focuses on community-based participatory research, school food programs, nutritional health inequities, food security, and health promotion. She has a Doctorate in Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. Engler-Stringer has made significant contributions as a co-editor for the Canadian Food Studies Journal and as a co-lead for the School Food Working Group with the Canadian Association of Food Studies. She has been recognized with several awards, including the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the Canadian Food Hero title. Engler-Stringer actively engages in research initiatives aimed at improving school food programs across Canada, focusing on evidence-informed approaches to enhance nutritional outcomes for students. With her extensive experience, she is dedicated to promoting sustainable food systems and food security initiatives, working closely with various stakeholders to address public health challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Editor-in-Chief

— Present

Canadian Food Studies Journal • Saskatchewan

Oversee editorial processes and contribute to the advancement of food studies.

Co-Lead

— Present

School Food Working Group, Canadian Association of Food Studies • Saskatchewan

Lead initiatives aimed at improving school food programming through collaborative research.

Awards

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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

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Canadian Food Hero

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Alumni Influence Award

Courses

CHEP 822 – Community Population Health Research Methods CHEP 815 – Food Systems Community Health

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.