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Jacqueline Beatty, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at Simmons University, is a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. Her interdisciplinary expertise bridges nutrition, exercise science, and inclusive teaching practices, with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention for athletes and aging populations.
- PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences, University of Rhode Island
- MS in Physical Education, Bridgewater State University
- BS in Food and Nutrition, Framingham State University
Dr. Beatty's research explores hydration effects on recreational athletes, individualized nutrition counseling for collegiate athletes, and interprofessional collaboration in education. Her lab investigates how nutrition and exercise science partnerships enhance student understanding of interdisciplinary teamwork and belonging.
Recent publications highlight her work on weight loss interventions, eating rate measurement technologies, and hydration risks in endurance sports. These studies span nutrition science, metabolic analysis, wearable device applications, and sports health education.
- Margene Wagstaff Award for Innovation in Dietetics Education (2024)
- Simmons Faculty Fund for Research Award (2022)
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award (2021)
- Special Recognition Award from The Obesity Society (2018)
As a trained Inclusive Teaching Facilitator, Dr. Beatty promotes equitable education through learning communities and faculty workshops. She coordinates guest speakers for the Marion Mason Seminar Series and participates in interprofessional simulation labs for nutrition, physical therapy, and nursing students.
