Dr. Sarah Hess

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Hess is a Doctoral Student at Cornell University's Department of Nutritional Sciences, where she focuses on community nutrition. Under the guidance of her chair, Angela Odoms-Young, Sarah is dedicated to advancing the understanding of how chronic stress influences health behaviors and developing strategies to promote healthy lifestyles in low socioeconomic populations. In her role as an Extension Associate with the Food Nutrition Education Communities (FNEC) group, she provides leadership support to EFNEP staff, facilitates trainings, and contributes her expertise in curriculum development and communication. Previously, Sarah led policy, systems, and environmental change initiatives aimed at improving school wellness, as well as delivering direct nutrition education through the SNAP-Ed program. Sarah holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Mansfield University, as well as an Associate in Applied Science from Corning Community College.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture