Robert Powell

Robert Powell serves as Senior Lecturer and Associate Department Head in the Technology, Design, and Technical Education (TDTE) department at Utah State University Eastern, where he has taught for twenty-four years. Holding an MBA in Human Resource Management from Utah State University (2018) and a BA in Psychology from Weber State University (1995), he also maintains licensure as a Utah State Social Worker.

Educational Background:

• MBA, Human Resource Management, Huntsman School of Business, Utah State University, 2018
• BA, Psychology (Sociology), Weber State University, 1995

Though his official role statement excludes research responsibilities, Powell maintains an active publication record in nutrition and animal science. His work examines gut health, inflammation, and meat quality through animal models, with emphasis on Western diet impacts, probiotics, and sustainable livestock practices. Recent studies investigate bison/beef production systems, gut microbiome interactions, and dietary lipid/fiber effects on metabolic health.

Publication trends reveal consistent focus on translating agricultural practices to human health outcomes. Key themes include gut permeability modulation, systemic inflammation pathways, lipid metabolism alterations, and nutritional optimization of meat products through pasture finishing and feed innovations. The research bridges ruminant nutrition with clinical implications for diet-related diseases.

Scientific Awards:

• Recognition award for 15 years of services, 2015, USU
• Recognition award for Ten Years of Outstanding Service, 2010, College of Eastern Utah (USU Eastern)

Powell teaches business courses including Entrepreneurial Mindset, Business Communications, Organizational Behavior, and Marketing across multiple course codes (BUSN, TEBP). Since adding credit classes to his load in 2015 and completing his MBA in 2017, he was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2019 while maintaining reduced teaching responsibilities in his administrative role.