It is a first step toward membership in a professional organization. Club members develop projects during the year to support visits to food and beverage plants and sponsor social events. Members also have input to Food Science and Human Nutrition student operations through the Food Science Club. Click here to go to the Food Science Club Webpage. The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition sponsors a student dairy products evaluation team.
Students learn to evaluate various dairy products for sensory attributes.
This team competes annually in regional and national contests in the United States and Canada. Professional Organizations Numerous societies and associations exist for the expansion and improvements in the diverse field of Food Science. Many faculty members recommend that students join a professional society to increase their individual awareness of the food field. The Institute s popular journal outlines current topics and issues in foods, provides selected research papers and lists employment opportunities. Reading IFT publications improves students understanding of the food industry and increases students awareness of the diverse aspects of Food Science.