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24 July

IFTSA Plans to Evaluate Geographical Areas- Your Opinion Matters!

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Hello Everyone! This year, IFTSA is evaluating the organization of chapters within our current geographical areas. As a result, some chapters may be redistributed to different areas beginning in the 2015-2016 academic year. By redistributing chapters, IFTSA hopes to:...

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14 July

A Chat with…Ranjith Ramanathan, Muscle Foods Division

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Name: Ranjith Ramanathan Job title: Assistant Professor, and new Chair Designate (incoming Chair) for the Muscle Foods Division Company: Oklahoma State University Highest Level of Education: PhD IFT Division to which you belong: Muscle Foods (With over 550 members, the...

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08 July

IFT14 Happenings, Competition Winners and More!

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The Annual Meeting and Food Expo is always jam packed with exciting events and opportunities for students, and this year was no exception. IFT celebrated its 75th anniversary in true New Orleans style by kicking things off at Mardi...

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19 June

"A Chat with… Valentina Trinetta, Food Microbiology and Food Packaging Divisions"

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Name: Valentina Trinetta Job title: Principal Scientist – Food Safety Expert Company: ECOLAB IFT Division(s) to which you belong: FOOD MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD PACKAGING Highest Level of Education/Degree: PhD in Food Science What does your schedule look like today?...

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21 May

Interview with Harvard Nutrition Professor Walter Willett

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Walter Willett is fifth in the Experience series, after Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, Martha Minow, Steven Pinker, and E.O. Wilson. Interviews with Melissa Franklin, Stephen Greenblatt, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, and Helen Vendler will appear in coming weeks. This article was originally...

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15 May

"A Chat with…Rebecca Skolmutch, Nutrition and Public Policy & Regulations Divisions"

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Name: Rebecca Skolmutch Job title: Manager, Health & Wellness Compliance Company: Disney Consumer Products IFT Division(s) to which you belong: Nutrition, Public Policy & Regulations Division (just joined!) Highest Level of Education/Degree: MS Food Science What does your schedule...

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15 May

Students: Super Charge Your Career by Networking at the AMFE

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The Annual IFT Meeting and Food Expo is just weeks away. Among the many conferences and exhibits to see, there is a huge opportunity to network with fellow students and industry professionals. It can sometimes be nerve racking to...

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29 April

Students Wanted: Beta Test New IFT Online Community

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As you may have experienced, the current online community could use some work. The past year, IFT has researched and identified a new vendor platform and feature set to better serve members. This revised community will connect scientists and...

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17 April

“A Chat With…Erica Bakota, Food Chemistry Division”

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Name: Erica Bakota IFT Division: Food Chemistry Job Title: Research Chemist Company: United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service Highest Level of Education/Degree: PhD, chemistry What does your schedule look like today? 7:30 am – 8:30 am Set...

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07 April

Up for a Friendly IFTSA Competition?

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March Madness is in full swing and everyone likes a competition now and then…how ‘bout a friendly IFTSA Area Competition to support IFTSA areas and raise money to support food science scholarships? That’s right, we’re launching a new an...

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