MICRO-BIO

• Carla Ramsdell is a food physicist and mechanical engineer teaching in the physics and astronomy department at Appalachian State University.

  Carla Ramsdell is a food physicist and mechanical engineer teaching in the physics and astronomy department at Appalachian State University. Less

EXPERIENCE

• Appalachian State University

  • Practitioner in Residence
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • 525 Rivers Street
  • August 2008 to Present

• Appalachian State University

  • Senior Lecturer and Sustainability Liaison
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • August 2008 to Present

• Building Performance Engineering

  • Resident Engineer
  • Design
  • 2004 to 2008

• Siemens Westinghouse Power Generation

  • Senior Engineer
  • Combined Cycle Thermodynamic Design
  • June 1991 to December 2003

EDUCATION

• Stetson University

  • BS
  • January 1995 to May 1988

  Bachelors in Science in Physics

• University of Florida

  • MS
  • August 1988 to May 1991

  Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thesis: The Reduction of Endotracheal Tube Fires using a Positive End Expiratory Device and Varying Gas Concentrations.

DISCIPLINES

• Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

• Food Science And Technology

Interests

• Sustainable Food

• Food Security

Languages

• English

Links

• 2022 7-Day Sustainable Food Cooking Challenge (You Tube)
• Public Lecture on the Thermodynamics of Water in the kitchen
• Appalachian State University Community FEaST (Food Engagement and Story Telling)
• Know Watts Cooking Website
• Take Back Cooking: A Delicious Climate Change Solution