Mary Molt, PhD, RD, LD

Authors

• Mary MoltFollow

Document Type

Oral History Video

Publication Date

7-16-2025

Abstract

Molt chose dietetics due to her interest in food and a friend's influence. She pursued a PhD driven by her academic ambitions and mentored by figures like Jean Riggs and John Pence. Molt's career has spanned 52 years at Kansas State University, where she held various roles, including production manager and director of Kramer Dining Center. She emphasized the importance of education, mentorship, and adapting to industry changes. Molt also highlighted her contributions through awards and her role in writing "Food for Fifty."

Recommended Citation

Molt, M. (2025, July 16). Oral histories of foodservice management educators in dietetics [Video and transcript]. Interview by K. Cragun. BYU ScholarsArchive, Provo, UT.