GREENSBORO, NC, November 30, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Helen Anderson Shaw, Professor Emerita of The University of North Carolina, Greensboro, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in Nutrition Science.

Helen Anderson Shaw has been Professor Emerita of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) since 2000. In retirement she is a watercolor painter, a member of the Yew Tree Gallery in Greensboro, and participates regularly in art exhibitions in North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. She has 12 years experience as a professor of nutrition, department chair, and Dean of the School of Human Environmental Sciences at UNCG. Prior to joining UNCG, Dr. Shaw served 20 years at the University of Missouri-Columbia as professor of nutrition, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and Assistant Director in the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. She became involved in her profession because she was motivated by her grandfather and two college professors, and she attributes her success to hard work and love for nutritional sciences.

Dr. Shaw received her Ph.D. in Nutritional Science and her Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as her Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky. She has received board certification in Human Nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed in the State of North Carolina. In addition, she is a member of the North Carolina Dietetic Association, the American Dietetic Association, the American Society for Nutrition, Sigma Xi, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Kappa Omicron Nu, and the Yew Tree Gallery.

For more information on Dr. Shaw's artwork, visit http://www.yewtreearts.com.

About Cambridge Who's Who
Cambridge Who's Who is an exclusive membership organization that recognizes and empowers executives, professionals and entrepreneurs throughout the world. From healthcare to law, engineering to finance, manufacturing to education, every major industry is represented by its 400,000 active members.

Cambridge Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third party endorsement of their accomplishments and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, Cambridge Who's Who offers an online networking platform where members can establish new business relationships and achieve career advancement within their company, industry or profession.

For more information, please visit our site: Cambridge Who's Who.

# # #