Department Updates

2025 IFANCA Food Science Student Research Poster Competition Highlights Student Achievement

November 6th, 2025

The 2025 IFANCA Food Science Student Research Poster Competition showcased the impressive research being carried out by students in the Department of Food Science and Technology. More than 150 students, faculty, and staff attended the event, creating an energetic and engaging atmosphere that celebrated innovation and collaboration across the department. This year’s competition featured 21…

Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology Celebrates 2025 2026 Scholarship Recipients

October 24th, 2025

The Department of Food Science and Technology recently hosted its 2025 2026 Scholarship Reception, a special event celebrating the outstanding achievements of our undergraduate and graduate students. This year’s reception highlighted the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students while honoring the generosity and continued support of our donors. We were delighted to welcome…

Student Spotlight: Matthew Stinebaker Earns Phi Kappa Phi Dean’s Excellence Award

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…

FSTC Kicks Off the Year with 3rd Annual Welcome Bash

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…

Dr. Suresh Pillai Selected as Fulbright Specialist to Advance Environmental Technologies

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…

Student Spotlight: Justy Chung – Exploring the Science of Kimchi with Texas Ingredients

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…

Congratulations to our Summer 2025 PhD Graduates

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…

FSTC Grad Student Spotlight: Ikenna Okehie at IFT FIRST 2025!

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.

Texas A&M Food Science Students Shine at IFT FIRST 2025 in Chicago

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…

Celebrating Innovation and Learning at the 10th Annual Extruded Pet Foods & Treats Short Course

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…