SAMANTHA L.

HAHN
1228 Pontiac Trail | Ann Arbor, MI 48105 | (517) 898-4129 | hahnsam@umich.edu

EDUCATION
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Master of Public Health in Nutritional Sciences, Dietetics concentration
PhD Nutritional Sciences, Epidemiology track
Michigan State University Lyman Briggs and Honors College
Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and Nutritional Sciences
Graduated with High Honors

Expected April 2017

Expected April 2019

May 2015

FUNDING & HONORS

School of Public Health Deans Tuition Award, University of Michigan
Momentum Center Summer Internship Program
Nominated for ASNs Emerging Leaders in Nutrition Sciences Poster Competition
National Science Foundation S-STEM Scholarship, Lyman Briggs College
Jeffrey Cole Excellence Scholarship, Honors College
American Business Womens Association Scholarship
MSU Federal Credit Union Endowed Scholarship
Minnie E. Newman Memorial Scholarship, Michigan State University
Nominated for Student Employee of the Year, Michigan State University
Frederic B. Dutton Scholarship, Lyman Briggs College
Member of the Deans List every semester enrolled, Michigan State University

Fall 2015 Present

May 2016 August 2016
Experimental Biology 2015
Fall 2014 Spring 2015
Fall 2014 Spring 2015
August 2010 June 2013
Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Fall 2011 Spring 2012
2011
Fall Semester 2011
August 2011 May 2015

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Dr. Kendrin Sonneville Lab Nutrition Epidemiology
September 2015 Present
PhD Student Researcher
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Conducted a literature review to comprehensively examine what is known about self-monitoring as a risk factor
for eating disorders and utility in obesity treatment
Analyzed a national data set to examine associations between weight misperception, disordered weight control
behaviors and various other health related behaviors
Assessed the state of affairs of BMI report cards in the United States by examining the existing literature and
interviewing professionals in each state to identify state specific procedures and policies
Dr. Katherine Bauer Lab Nutrition Epidemiology
January 2016 Present
PhD Student Researcher and Momentum Center Intern
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Served as co-investigator with Dr. Bauer on a study examining novel weight management strategies used by
modern day adolescents
Formulated surveys and interview guides to be used in the study
Conducted in-depth semi structured interviews with key informants
Reviewed and edited federal grants for submission

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Dr. Jenifer Fenton Lab Nutrition Epidemiology

September 2014 September 2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant
East Lansing, Michigan
Served as an undergraduate research assistant on a study aiming to establish an association between fatty acid
deficiency and impaired cognitive function and growth in Tanzanian children
Analyzed the data and disseminated study findings via presentations at scientific conferences and assisting in
manuscript preparation
Established reference whole blood fatty acid levels of Tanzanian children for future research
Dr. Jenifer Fenton Lab Metabolomics
May 2014 August 2014
Undergraduate Research Assistant
East Lansing, Michigan
Prepared the lab and samples for targeted and untargeted lipidomic and proteomic experiments to identify novel
biomarkers for polyp number and severity in patients at risk for colon cancer across different BMI categories
Assisted in cleaning the data and completing statistical analyses
Maintained the mouse colony including mouse husbandry and genotyping
Clinical Emergency Medicine Research Class
January 2014 May 2014
Student and Research Assistant
East Lansing, Michigan
Screened emergency room patients for study eligibility and informed potential subjects about the projects
Conduct surveys with patients to ascertain level of knowledge regarding end of life wishes, pre and post
intervention that aimed to increase knowledge
Obtain consent from patients to use their blood and medical records in a study attempting to validate the use of
blood lactate levels as a biomarker for seizure induced syncope

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Dr. Laura Fair History
September 2014 May 2015
Undergraduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant
East Lansing, Michigan
Developed lecture materials for a new history course focusing on food, food systems, and nutrition
Created and graded course assignments
Guest lectured material on introductory nutrition, self-monitoring and fad diets
Project Healthy Schools
September 2015 Present
Health Ambassador
Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Taught a healthy habits curriculum to 6 grade students at Forsyth Middle School with the objective to prevent
obesity and empower children to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices while deemphasizing
weight
Girls Math & Science Day at Michigan State University
March 1st, 2014
Volunteer Teacher
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Assisted in encouraging middle school aged girls to pursue their passion in math and science by teaching them
about predator/prey relationships at an event hosted by Graduate Women in Science
Tutor
January 2010 May 2015
Volunteer and Designated Tutor
East Lansing, Michigan
Assisted fellow students to become proficient in course material in chemistry, biology, nutrition, physiology,
physics, and anatomy
Chemistry Day at Impression 5 Museum
October 8th, 2011
Volunteer Teacher
Lansing, Michigan
Prepared and performed a visual experiment to get elementary students excited about chemistry
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SERVICE EXPERIENCE
Student Manager and Student Clerical Aid at NCPP
May 2010 August 2015
Student Manager
East Lansing, Michigan
Managed student employees including scheduling, task management and mentorship
Constructed materials for grant submission, educational outreach to be distributed at conferences, and scholastic
publications
Collaborated with experts in academia, industry, and state and federal government via phone, publication, email
and in person
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
January 2015 May 2015
Volunteer
East Lansing, Michigan
Assisted in designing and distributing promotional material for a new course that focused on personal health and
nutrition for non-science majors at Michigan State University
H-Star
August 2011 August 2015
Volunteer
East Lansing, Michigan
Responsible for assisting Honors College prospects in their decision to come to Michigan State University by
providing them with support via email and in person during their visits and after they committed to the university
OB/GYN Birthing Center of McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
May 2013 November 2013
Volunteer
Lansing, Michigan
Provided hands-on patient assistance in an effort to make patients feel more comfortable. Also assisted nurses
with patient care, and compiled resources for patient education

PUBLICATIONS
1. Hazzard VM, Hahn SL, Sonneville KR. Weight Misperception and Disordered Weight Control Behaviors Among U.S. High
School Students with Overweight and Obesity: Associations and Trends, 1999-2013. (Under Review)
2. Jumbe T, Comstock SS, Hahn SL, Harris WS, Kinabo J, Fenton JI. Whole Blood Levels of the n-6 Essential Fatty Acid Linoleic
Acid Are Inversely Associated with Stunting in 2-to-6 Year Old Tanzanian Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. PLoS One.
2016;11(5):e0154715.

RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
1. Hahn SL, Sonneville KR, Bauer KW. Adolescent Weight Management Strategies: What are Teens Doing Today?. Michigan
Metabolomics and Obesity Center Symposium. October 2016. Poster presentation.
2. Borton KA, Hahn SL Sonneville KR. Association Between Weight Related Health Behaviors and Weight Perception in
Adolescents with Overweight and Obesity. Michigan Metabolomics and Obesity Center Symposium. October 2016. Poster
Presentation.
3. Hahn SL, Jumbe T, Harris WS, Kinabo J, Fenton JL. Association of blood fatty acids and growth in Tanzanian children 2-6
years of age. Experimental Biology, March 2015. Oral Presentation and Emerging Leaders in Nutritional Sciences Poster
Competition.
4. Hahn SL, Alzarouni H, Gregg D, Joseph A. Ripening of Bananas: Increased reducing sugars, decreased starch concentration.
Molecular & Cell Biology Class Research Symposium. June 2012. Poster Presentation.
5. Hahn SL, Miller D, Selewski L. The Black Triangle, Europes biggest polluter. Lyman Briggs Research Symposium. April
2012. Poster Presentation.

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6. Hahn SL, Akande F, Erxleben E, Thomashow K. Morphine: A sure addiction or a miracle for pain? Lyman Briggs Research
Symposium. December 2011. Poster Presentation.
7. Hahn SL, Latouf K, Pehr E, Seyerle M. In the mind of a bee: sugar preferences of Apis mellifera. Organismal Biology Class
Research Symposium. November 2011. Poster Presentation.

MEMBERSHIPS
The Obesity Society
Academy for Eating Disorders
SPH Nutritional Sciences Internal Planning Committee Student Representative
American Society for Nutrition
FSHN Undergraduate Affairs Committee Nutritional Sciences Representative
Michigan State Honors College
H-STAR at Michigan State University
American Business Womens Association
Michigan State University Pre-Medical Association
Michigan State University Gifted and Talented Program

August 2016 Present

August 2016 - Present
July 2016 Present
November 2014 - Present
November 2014 August 2015
August 2011 May 2015
August 2011 May 2015
August 2010 June 2013
Fall Semester 2011
August 2010 May 2011

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