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Two FSTC faculty receive 2023 IFT Achievement Awards

Mian Nadeem Riaz, PhD, receives the International Food Security Award in honor of Bor S. Luh.

Rebecca A. Creasy, PhD, receives the Excellence in Education Award in honor of William V. Cruess.

The IFT Achievement Awards recognize an individual or team for remarkable contributions in research, applications, and service in the science of food profession. For more information click HERE.

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IFANCA-FDIP symposium Nov.17, 2022

The IFANCA-Food Diversity Innovation Program Symposium on “Current Trends in Food Industry- Challenges and Strategies” was held in Frisco, Texas on Nov.17th, 2022, in conjunction with the Longhorn IFT Suppliers Night.

For details: Click Here.

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2022 TFPA scholarship recipients

Please congratulate this year’s scholarship recipients:

Andrew Maust, Haeley Tercek , Abbey Pollok, Jacob Mitchell, Alisha Patterson, Juan Pablo Arevalo, Allison Brenner, Mallory Morelli, My Le, Jessika Schulze, Noeli Pineda, Moni Fadamiro, and Hannah Jeffrey.

The Texas Food Processors Association (TFPA) is a non-profit trade association representing companies engaged in the production of food products. It includes those companies which provide the processors with necessary raw materials, packaging, equipment, plant layout and design services, laboratory testing, and an array of business services.

For more information, check out: TFPA – The Texas Food Processors Association

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Dr. Susanne Talcott, chief PI on study to reduce intestinal inflammation using dietary phenols

Dr. Susanne Talcott, AgriLife Research associate professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology is one of the principal investigators for the study, called ’Anti-inflammatory microbiome-substrate-host interactions”. Texas A&M AgriLife Research has received a $632,593 one-year grant for this study from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, NCCIH.

AgriLife Research to investigate ‘mechanics’ of botanical compounds and human microbiota

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FSTC’s First Annual Alumni Dinner

The Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University hosted its first Annual Alumni Dinner on July 12, 2022, at the Union League Club of Chicago during the IFT First event. The event was co-sponsored by IFANCA. The dinner was well attended with over 40 guests and included speeches by IFT president, Vickie Kloeris,  IFANCA president, Dr. Muhammad Chaudry, FSTC department head, Dr. Joseph Awika, FSTC associate department head, Dr. Mian Riaz. The event provided a great opportunity for Texas A&M Food Science graduates to catch up with colleagues, classmates and professors and learn more about the newly established Food Science Department. It was a dinner celebrating the graduates’ successes and an occasion to strengthen ties with the department!

FSTC’s department head, Dr. Joseph Awika, updates his guests about the newly established Food Science Department, the future plans and the exciting opportunities for students. He stressed on the key role, students and alumni, played in growth and advancement of the department and need for greater industry collaborations.

Vickie Kloeris, IFT President and TAMU Alumni expressed excitement to meet up with others from her alma mater and discussed possibilities for future activities between IFT and the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University.

IFANCA’s president, Dr. Chaudry, announces that IFANCA will provide three internships with stipends for TAMU undergraduate students. In 2016, the department received a $5 million endowment from IFANCA to set up the Food Diversity program.

Mr. Salman Chaudry, Assistant Director of Operations for IFANCA, gave an update on IFANCA’s other educational and humanitarian projects with different universities and institutions, including UNICEF.

Dr. Mian Riaz, Associate department head, provided an update on FSTC’s Food Diversity Innovation Program. The program was established in 2016, as a sustainable high-impact educational and research program thanks to a $5 million endowment by IFANCA.

Kyle Brock, Director of Development-TAMU Foundation, spoke about the foundations future plans for a new building for the department and a pilot plant.

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Building Consumer Confidence: The Intersection of Religion, Labeling & Food Security

Roundtable Discussion (50min) Hosted by Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) on the topics of Halal, Consumer Education, and Ethical Supply Chains. Speakers include Dr. Muhammad Munir Chaudry, President and CEO, IFANCA (Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America); Dr. Mian Nadeem Riaz, Professor of Food Diversity, Nutrition and Food Science Department, Texas A&M; Jack Acree, Executive Vice President, Saffron Road; Denise Osterhues, Sr. Director, Sustainability & Social Impact, The Kroger Co; Chef Andrew Zimmern, Founder & CEO, Intuitive Content; Moderator: Dr. Sweta Chakraborty

The SXSW event in March 2022 brought together “a diverse group of experts, leaders, and visionaries challenging us to think about how our food and agricultural systems will need to adapt to new pressures, and what technologies and innovations will help us feed the world while combating climate change and conserving the earth’s precious natural resources.”

For more information about FSTC’s Food Diversity Program supported by IFANCA click Here.

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IAEA’s Conference on Radiation Security and Safety in Vienna

FSTC’s Dr. Suresh Pillai meets with the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director General, Rossi during the International Atomic Energy Agency Conference on Radiation Security and Safety in Vienna.

The International Conference on the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Accomplishments and Future Endeavours, from 20 to 24 June 2022 in Vienna, has brought together more than 600 senior government officials, representatives from organizations involved in the safety and security of sources. For more information click Here.

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STARS Summer Enrichment Camp 2022

Food Science Department Showcase for High School Students

During the 3- day camp, FSTC’s Dr. Joseph Awika and Dr. Mian Riaz engaged high school students, inspiring them to join the Food Science Department. The showcase included a special presentation by former FSTC student, Diana Garcia, with Pecan Deluxe Candy Company.

STARS (Summer Training in Agriculture and Related Sciences) is a free, three-day summer enrichment camp hosted by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University. 

STARS target high academically achieving high school students from Texas. These students typically have a passion for environmental and plant sciences, food, helping the community, technology in agriculture, communications, agribusiness, animal sciences & health sciences in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, and are looking to be a part of the Texas A&M family. 

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Congratulations to Karla and Ganga for induction into international honor societies!

Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Ph.D. – Karla Salazar
Gamma Sigma Delta Outstanding Master’s – Ganga Sah


Members of the Texas A&M University Chapter of Gamma Sigma Delta, the International Honor Society of Agriculture selected two FSTC students, Karla Salazar and Ganga Sah for membership. Karla Solis Salazar received the outstanding PhD award and Ganga Sah received the outstanding Master’s award.

Gamma Sigma Delta is an international honorary society, the purpose of which is to promote and recognize academic and other achievements of individuals who excel. The website for Gamma Sigma Delta is  https://www.gammasigmadelta.org.

https://www.gammasigmadelta.org.

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FSTC students recognized at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ 66th annual convocation

Congratulations to Paloma Hernandez, FSTC’s 2022 “Senior Merit Award” winner and to Allison Brenner for receiving the “Outstanding Junior Award“!

The Senior Merit Award is the highest award given to undergraduates by the College. Selection criteria include scholarship, community involvement, professional and civic activities, internships and employment, awards, honors and accomplishments in undergraduate research. 

Outstanding student awards are by Alpha Zeta, an honorary professional society for students and industry professionals in agricultural and natural resources fields.

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