May 27th, 2025
The department proudly celebrated the graduation of sixteen undergraduate students on Friday, May 9th at Reed Arena. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and wish them all the best as they embark on their next chapter as Food Scientists! Undergraduate Students Congratulations to all of our graduates!
February 18th, 2025
The department proudly celebrated the graduation of five undergraduate and two graduate students on Thursday, December 12th at Reed Arena. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and wish them all the best as they embark on their next chapter as Food Scientists! Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Congratulations to all of our graduates!
January 23rd, 2025
The Department of Food Science and Technology hosted it’s annual Scholarship Reception for the 2024-2025 academic year, celebrating the accomplishments of it’s outstanding students. The event, held on Monday, September 30th, 2024, in the Memorial Student Center (MSC), brought together faculty, staff, undergraduate, and graduate students. A total of over $91,000 in scholarships was awarded,… Read More →
November 8th, 2024
The IFANCA-FDIP Symposium on Alternative Proteins, held by Texas A&M’s Food Science Department on October 30, 2024, was a tremendous success. Over 60 attendees—including students, faculty, and industry experts—delved into the future of alternative protein sources through insightful presentations, engaging discussions, and a thought-provoking student research poster session. For more details please click HERE
September 19th, 2024
The Food Science & Technology Department kicked off the 2024-25 academic year in style with its inaugural Welcome Bash on Friday, September 13th at The Gardens Pavilion! New and returning Food Science students gathered for a fun-filled evening, where they enjoyed complimentary FSTC merchandise like cool T-shirts and mingled in a laid-back atmosphere. The excitement… Read More →
September 19th, 2024
Will lead department in mission to meet needs of students and industry stakeholders David Baltensperger, Ph.D., professor and head of the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, has also been appointed interim head of the college’s Department of Food Science and Technology. He will continue the department’s… Read More →
September 19th, 2024
As a Texas A&M Corpus Christi senior majoring in chemistry and minoring in math, Sofia Lara-Ramos chose a final project related to food science, focusing on milk proteins in processed foods. This project sparked her interest in Food Chemistry, leading her to discover the Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M in College… Read More →
September 17th, 2024
FSTC’s Cyprian Syeunda, receives the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award for Graduate Students. The Excellence in Leadership Award recognizes two student members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), one undergraduate and one graduate student, who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in their execution of student activities that furthers the mission of IFT. The award will… Read More →
September 11th, 2024
The Food Science Club at Texas A&M University is open to all undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in a career in any aspect of the food industry. The club offers activities that will encourage networking, leadership, and educate members on the principles of food science. A warm welcome to the 2024-2025 OFFICERS! President:… Read More →
August 13th, 2024
For more information about the Coffee Processing and Quality Certificate offered by the Food Science Department click HERE!
