Bio

Degree

PhD in Hospitality Management

Iowa State University

MS in Foodservice & Lodging Management

Iowa State University

Other in Culinary Arts

Scottsdale Culinary Institute

BS in Dietetics

Kansas State University

Published Works

• Watson, J., Sinley, C. R., Jo, J. . Transforming Dietetics Curriculum: A Culinary Nutrition Certificate Grounded in Competency-Based Innovation. (in press). Journal of Dietetic Education.
• Jo, J., Watson, J., Ogbeide, G. . Bridging AI and Experiential Learning in Culinary Education: A Theoretical Framework. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.
• Sinley, C. R., Watson, J., Jo, J. . Culinary Nutrition Partnerships with Hospitality Programs. .
• Watson, J., Arendt, W. S. . Economic Considerations When Adding Plant-based Menu Items: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management.
• Watson, J., Arendt, W. S. . Identifying Culinary Skills for Plant-based Menu Items: A Mixed Methods Approach . Journal of Foodservice Business Research.
• Watson, J., Jo, J. . Nourishing the Future: Culinary Medicine as an Interdisciplinary Approach in Hospitality Curricula. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education.
• Watson, J., Barrett, B. (1999). Food attitudes of dietetic students. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, https://doi.org/10.1016/S0002-8223(01)80216-9

Research Interests

Plant-based Foods, Foodservice Management, Culinary Nutrition

Teaching Interests

Culinary Arts, Foodservice Management, Culinary Nutrition, International Cuisine, Plant-based Cooking

Office Hours

Work from Home - Monday & Friday (available online)
Tuesdays 2-3 PM
Thursdays 2-4 PM