Curriculum Vitae
Susan J. Massad

Educational background:

Doctor of Health and Safety (H.S.D.): Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1993.

  Major: School and College Health.  Minor: Nutritional Sciences.

  Dissertation: High School Athletes and Nutritional Supplements: A Study of Knowledge and Use

M.Ed.: Worcester State College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1985.

  Major: Health Education

B.S.: Framingham State College, Framingham, Massachusetts, 1981.

  Major: Foods and Nutrition.

Current position:

Framingham State College, Framingham, Massachusetts, 1998- present:

            Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

            Undergraduate courses: Nutrition Science and Applications, Introduction to Dietetics Practice,
            Nutrition for Sports and Exercise,  Personal and Community Health, Laboratory supervisor for 
            Medical Dietetics and Experiences in Community Nutrition

Graduate Courses: Sports Nutrition, Research Methods in Nutrition and Education

Professional Publications:

Books:

Headley, S. & Massad, S.J.  (1999), Nutritional Supplements for Athletes. Reston, VA: National Association of Sports and Physical Association Publications.

Journal articles::

1. Massad, S.J., Donohue, R, Hodge, J.J., & Shier, N.W. (in press): Nutritional supplements and college athletes: An up-to-date assessment tool. Journal for the International Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance.

2. Massad, S.J. (2001): Nutritional product development: Integration with diet analysis software. International Electronic Journal of Health Education, 4:307-311.

3.  Massad, S.J. & Headley, S. (1999), Nutrition assessment: Considerations for athletes, Athletic Therapy Today, 4(6): 15-21.

4. Rauhe, B.J., & Massad, S.J., (1999), Magazines teens are reading: What health-related messages are they getting?  Journal of Health Education,30(3): 152-156.

5. Massad, S.J. (1997).  Do athletes need antioxidant supplements?  The Health Education Monograph: Journal of Eta Sigma Gamma, 15(3):35-39.

6. Massad, S.J. & Rauhe, B.J., (1997). Alcohol consumption patterns in college students: A comparison by various socioeconomic indicators. Journal for the International      Council of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, and Dance, 23(4), 60-64.

7. Massad, S.J., Lindeman, A.K. & Shier, N.W., (1996).  Nutritional Supplements: An update for athletes and athletic trainers. The Physical Educator, 53(1), 34-43.

8. Massad, S.J., Shier, N.W., Koceja, D.M., & Ellis, N.T. (1995). High school athletes and nutritional supplements: A study of knowledge and use.  International Journal of Sports Nutrition, 5(3), 232-245.

9. Massad, S.J., Fly, A. & Shier, N.W. (1994).  Sodium and Potassium Needs of the Athlete. Journal of the International Council for Health Physical Education, and Recreation,31(1), 18-23.

10. Massad, S.J. (1994). Caffeine and exercise update. Journal of the International Council for Health Physical Education, and Recreation, 30(2), 43-47.

11. Massad, S.J. (1993). A comparison of two sexuality-related measures. The Eta Sigma Gamma Monograph Series, 11(1), 34-38.

Professional presentations:

1. Massad, S.J. (2003, April, Poster session): Nutritional Counseling and Cross-Cultural Competency, American Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

2. Massad, S.J. (2001, May, Poster session): Nutritional product development: Integration with diet analysis software, Massachusetts Dietetic Association, Randolph, Massachusetts. 

3. Massad, S.J. (2001, March), An up-to-date assessment tool: Nutritional supplement use and knowledge amongst athletes. Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Newport, Rhode Island.

4.  Massad, S.J. (2000, November, Poster session), Nutrition assessment of athletes: Training prospective practitioners, American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

5.  Massad, S.J. (2000, November, Poster session), Innovative nutritional product development
               using diet analysis software. American Public Health Association Meeting, Boston,
               Massachusetts.

6.  Massad, S.J. (2000, February), Nutrition Assessment: Tips for Health, Nutrition, and Athletic Performance, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

7. Massad, S.J. & Rauhe, B.J., (1999, November), Nutritional supplements as ergogenic aids:
               Public health implications, American Public Health Association Meeting, Chicago, Illinois.

8. Narkonhet, N. & Massad S.J.  (1999, April).  Nutritional supplements for athletes: A cross-cultural comparison.  American Association of Health Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD), Boston, Massachusetts.

9. Massad, S.J. (1999, March). Nutrition Interventions, American College of Sports Medicine Exercise Specialist Workshop, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts.

10. Massad, S.J. (1999, March). Diabetes Basics for the Classroom and Cafeteria, John C. Stalker Institute, Framingham State College, Framingham, Massachusetts.

11. Massad, S.J. (1998, February). High protein hype: A strategy for weight management? Eastern
                 District Association of AAHPERD, Baltimore, Maryland.

12. Massad, S.J. (1997, November) Resurgence of high protein diets: Do they work? American
                Public Health Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.

13. Massad, S.J. and Rauhe, B.J. (1997, November).  Influence of living and financial arrangements
               on alcohol consumption patterns in college students. Research paper presented at the
                American Public Health Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.

14. Rauhe, B.J., & Massad, S.J. (1997, October, Poster session), Health messages in adolescent
               magazines.  American School Health Association Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.

15. Massad, S.J. (1996, November, Poster session).  Diet and bone loss in adolescent women, American Public Health Association Meeting, New York, New York.

16. Massad, S.J. & Rauhe, B.J., (1996, March). Alcohol related behaviors in college students. Research Symposium, Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Convention, Stamford, Connecticut.

17. Massad, S.J. & Rauhe, B.J., (1995, June, Poster Session). Alcohol consumption patterns in college students: A comparison by various socioeconomic indicators.  International Coalition of Addiction Studies Educators conference, Boston, Massachusetts.

18. Manos, T, & Massad, S.J. (1995, March). Young Athletes, Old Bones, Paper presented at Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Convention, Springfield, Massachusetts.

19. Massad, S.J. (1994, March) High school athletes and nutritional supplements: Knowledge and use.  Research symposium presented at Eastern District Association of AAHPERD Convention, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

20. Massad, S.J. & Ragon, B.M. (1993, September, Poster session), Effects of a One Shot HIV Education Program on Non-Public High School Students, American School Health Association Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 Professional certifications:

·        Certified Health Education Specialist (C.H.E.S.), National Commission for Health Education             Credentialing, Inc.

·        Registered Dietitian, American Dietetic Association

·        Licensed Dietitian, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

·        Certified Health Teacher, Massachusetts Department of Education

·        American Council on Exercise/Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant

 Membership in professional and honorary organizations:

·        American Dietetic Association

·        American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance/Association for the             Advancement of Health Education

·        American Public Health Association

·        American Council on Exercise

·        Eta Sigma Gamma, President of Nu Chapter, 1992/1993, Faculty Advisor to Springfield College chapter, 1995-1998.