September 23rd, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to highlight Matthew Stinebaker, an undergraduate student whose dedication to academics, research, and service recently earned him the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Dean’s Excellence Award. For Matthew, receiving this award is both an honor and a motivation to keep striving toward his goals.“Coming out of high…
September 18th, 2025
The Department of Food Science & Technology at Texas A&M University hosted its 3rd Annual Welcome Bash on Friday, September 12th at The Gardens Pavilion. The event brought together new and returning students to celebrate the start of the 2025–26 school year with an afternoon full of food, fun, and community. Students were greeted with…
September 8th, 2025
Dr. Suresh Pillai, Associate Department Head for Graduate Students and Director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist. As part of this prestigious appointment, Dr. Pillai will partner with the Warsaw University of Technology and…
September 3rd, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to highlight Justy Chung, a 2025-2026 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholar whose work connects cultural tradition with scientific innovation. This year, Justy has been working on a unique project focused on kimchi fermentation with a local twist. His research explores the possibility…
August 15th, 2025
This summer, the Department of Food Science and Technology proudly celebrated the accomplishments of two exceptional graduate students who reached the pinnacle of academic achievement. Surrounded by family, friends, faculty, and fellow students, Dr. Toyosi Timilehi George and Dr. Chen Chen crossed the stage to receive their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Food Science and…
August 8th, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to highlight Ikenna Okehie, a graduate student in Food Science and Technology, for his recent participation in IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago. This marked Ikenna’s first time attending the event, and he embraced every opportunity to learn, connect, and grow as a food science professional.
August 4th, 2025
Students, faculty, and staff from the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology recently attended the IFT FIRST Expo & Conference 2025, held at McCormick Place in Chicago. This annual event, hosted by the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), brings together food industry leaders, researchers, and students from across the globe to explore the…
July 16th, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology was proud to participate in the 10th Annual Extruded Pet Foods & Treats Short Course, hosted by the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES). Now in its tenth year, this course continues to serve as a premier platform for industry professionals to connect, collaborate, and dive deep into…
July 10th, 2025
📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025🕕 Time: 6:00 PM📍 Location: 55 W Van Buren, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60605 Event Highlights: 🤝 Connect with fellow alumni, industry professionals, FSTC faculty, staff, and current students. 🔬 Hear about the latest advancements and research from Texas A&M’s Department of Food Science & Technology. 🍴 Enjoy delicious food….
June 18th, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to highlight Kade Gorman, a senior Food Science and Technology major currently completing his internship with Schreiber Foods. Kade is gaining valuable hands-on experience as a Yogurt Quality Assurance Technician, contributing directly to the company’s commitment to food safety and product excellence. In his role, Kade…
