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Deanna Retzlaff is a Teaching Professor at Kansas State University, affiliated with the College of Agriculture and the Department of Grain Science and Industry. She holds a B.S. in Animal Sciences from the University of Tennessee (1995) and a Ph.D. in Food Science from Kansas State University (2002). Her roles encompass program coordination, academic advising, and teaching online courses in Food Microbiology and Food Science. She has managed a commercial analytical laboratory and returned to K-State in 2002 to focus on online education and student services.
Education:
- B.S., Animal Sciences, University of Tennessee - Martin (1995)
- Ph.D., Food Science, Kansas State University (2002)
Research Interests:
Dr. Retzlaff specializes in food microbiology, online education strategies for nontraditional students, and the development of technology-mediated training materials. Her work emphasizes bilingual education for agricultural workers, food safety protocols, and employee hygiene practices in livestock industries. She has created video-based laboratory modules and digital training resources to enhance compliance and technical knowledge across diverse audiences.
Advising and Grants:
She coordinates advising for online programs in Animal Science and Food Science, focusing on student success. While no specific grants are listed, her work on training modules and educational frameworks demonstrates sustained institutional support.
Labs/Teams:
Her contributions align with K-State’s Food Science and Grain Science initiatives, though no dedicated lab is explicitly mentioned. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving food safety and online education.
