We’re excited to announce our new Student Communications Assistant, Abbey Carlson! She will manage The Global Food Institute's (GFI) social media and newsletters, as well as outreach with GW students and our many partners. 

Originally from Philadelphia, Abbey is a sophomore at GW currently studying Political Communication and minoring in Human Services and Social Justice. Stay up-to-date on our socials and newsletters to view some of her work, including her day-in-the-life Reel in collaboration with GW's School of Media & Public Affairs (SMPA).

Meet the Vern’s newest edition: Harvest House, GFI's new Living-Learning Community (LLC)! Launching this fall, Harvest House is a residential community for first-year students. Whether you are a lover of food, culture, sustainability, innovation, exploration or community, Harvest House is for you! 

For more information, check out our feature in The Hatchet and our informational brochure. 

Listed below are the featured courses for the Fall 2025 semester. Register today!

 

GFI 1001: Introduction to Food Studies 🥗

Mon & Wed 2:20–3:45 PM

Dr. Mya O. Price

Why does hunger persist in a world of abundance? This course unpacks the deep contradictions and complexities of our global and domestic food systems by tracing how food moves from farm to fork—and why millions still face food insecurity despite overproduction and waste. 

 

GFI 3003: World on a Plate 🍽️

Tues 4:10–6:00 PM

Dr. Mya O. Price

Created by world-renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés, this course explores how food is one of the most powerful forces shaping our world—connecting and dividing us across lines of class, race, geography, and access.

 

GFI 2033: Global Agriculture, Climate Change, and Gender 👩‍🌾

Thurs 3:45–5:00 PM

Taryn Devereux

Rising temperatures and changing weather patterns are increasingly impacting agricultural production around the world. Food insecurity is on the rise in large part due to changes in climate, which disproportionately affects smallholder farmers in the Global South.

For impact-driven experience and funding resources, check out internships, jobs, and other opportunities for students below: 

Internships👩‍💻

United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Fall 2025 Internship Program. Apply here! 

Congressional Hunger Center: Zero Hunger Internship. Apply here! 

Animal Agriculture Alliance: Spring 2026 (January-May), Summer 2026 (June-August) Internship. Apply here!

Jobs 💼

Environment America: Various Positions. Apply here!

Institute for Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Equity at The George Washington University: Part-time Communications Specialist. Apply here! 

We want to lift up your work and share information about events, opportunities to collaborate or whatever you think is important to share. Email us at globalfoodinstitute@gwu.edu.