Department Updates

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Faculty Teach Undergraduate Students and High School Teachers in the Food Science and Nutrition Summer Research Experience

July 9th, 2026

The 2026 Food Science and Nutrition Summer Research Experience at Texas A&M University provided a three-week, intensive, hands-on learning experience that integrated laboratory training, professional development and career exploration for undergraduate students, and a one-week intensive, hands-on learning experience for high school teachers. The program brought together undergraduate students from Prairie View A&M University and…

Food Science and Technology Faculty, Students to Showcase work at 2026 FIRST Annual Event and Expo

July 9th, 2026

Faculty and students from the Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology will showcase research, innovation and student achievement at the Institute of Food Technologists FIRST Annual Event and Expo, July 12-15 in Chicago. The department will be represented through scientific presentations, student competitions and industry-focused discussions highlighting advances in food science, nutrition and…

Department of Food Science and Technology to Celebrate Fall 2025 Graduates

December 8th, 2025

This Fall 2025, the Department of Food Science and Technology will proudly celebrate the remarkable achievements of seven exceptional students as they prepare to cross the stage and receive their hard-earned degrees. These commencement ceremonies will be meaningful occasions filled with excitement, pride, and reflection as families, friends, and faculty gather to honor the dedication…

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 by students in the Department of Food Science and Technology.

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…