Congratulations to Jesica Mikkila, Kendra Di Bacco and Myles Maillet who were awarded the Agnes Penner Prize.
The
prize is awarded to the Applications of Psychological Science project
with the greatest potential to benefit society, as judged by a panel of
community members.
For
the winning project, Sowing Seeds - A Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Program for Grade One Students - Jesica, Kendra and Miles designed a
multi-component healthy eating and nutrition program targeting grade one
students for elementary schools across Canada. Their program includes
in-class activities, an indoor garden, and parent information pamphlets.
The goals of the project are to increase student's fruit and vegetable
intake, preferences and knowledge.
