The study of the sciences involves a preparation of the mind to think analytically, to respond critically and to reason rationally. We start off in school with orderly experiments that have little chance of going wrong – remember the...
By: Danielle Robertson When many people hear “food scientist”, they might think of a product developer creating tasty new recipes in a kitchen. But what do you do if you know you want to work in the food industry,...
By: Lily Yang and Nicole Arnold As Dr. Chapman and Dr. Boyer began to delve into the realm of something called “mechanically tenderized beef,” Lily and Nicole glanced apprehensively at each other from across the table. Feeling dwarfed by...
By: Stephanie Diamond There are few things in life as both exciting and ominous as The Job Search. You’re bright-eyed and bushy tailed. You’ve psyched yourself up to move to a new city, make new friends, learn a new...
Applications are now being accepted for the Evan Turek Memorial Scholarship and Internship sponsored by Kraft, the Evan Turek Memorial Scholarship and Internship sponsored by Mondelez International and the General Mills Graduate Scholarship and Internship for the 2015-2016 academic...
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...
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...
Science Meets Food is beginning a new monthly feature, interviews with IFT Division leaders. IFT Divisions are a great resource for students and professionals alike. There are many divisions that focus on topics such as QA, R&D, specific foods...
By Diana Maricruz Pérez Santos People say that to embark on a successful business venture we must know in depth intricacies involved. . I think that studying food science gives us an edge and brings a world of opportunities...
By: Thomas Siebertz 1. Job security – The food industry is one of the largest on the planet, and people will always have to eat. This means if you are working anywhere along the food supply chain, you...