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Melissa Totten, MS, PhD

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Nutrition, Director of Pre-Health Advising, Nutrition Program Director, and College Honors Program Co-Director

Professional and Community Leadership Experience and Expertise

  • Sigma Xi Scientific Research Honor Society
  • Reviewer Board Member for the nutrition science journal Nutrients
  • American Society for Nutrition member and presenter
  • Former chemist with patents in food packaging adhesive technology
  • Team organizer for community walk events such as the Crop Hunger Walk

Health-Related and Health Leadership Experience and Expertise

  • Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
  • Health science presenter for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) 
  • Peer-reviewed scientific publications with 91²Ö¿â students:
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  • Conference abstracts with 91²Ö¿â students:

Salem Through My Eyes

The small class size at 91²Ö¿â allows for more personal attention, interaction and growth for both the students and instructors.

Fun Fact

My favorite scientists are Marie Curie, Linus Pauling, and Amy Farrah Fowler.

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