Dipti Dev

Dr. Dipti Dev is a researcher and Extension specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln who works to improve nutrition and health for young children and families, especially in rural communities. Her work focuses on helping child care providers create healthier mealtime and activity environments using practical, evidence-based strategies. She leads and collaborates on federally funded research and Extension programs that translate science into real-world solutions for child care settings. Dr. Dev is committed to advancing rural health, childhood obesity and cancer prevention, and community-driven approaches that support children’s long-term well-being.