June 28th, 2024
UPDATE: The TAMU Food Science Department Reception in Chicago on July 15, 2024, sponsored by IFANCA, was a resounding success. The event saw a great turnout, including students, alumni, faculty, and industry members. Dr. Awika, the FSTC Department Head, warmly welcomed everyone, providing a brief update on the department’s progress and announcing his own departure… Read More →
June 17th, 2024
Dr. Suresh Pillai to be honored as 2024 IFT Fellow on Sunday July 14th at the Awards Celebration Ceremony & Reception from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm – IFT FIRST Theater The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow designation is a prestigious recognition conferred upon an IFT member in acknowledgment of their outstanding career achievements,… Read More →
May 28th, 2024
Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Suresh Pillai, Ph.D., professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Food Science and Technology and director of the National Center for Electron Beam Research, NCEBR, to the Texas Radiation Advisory Board. For more details, read the AgriLife Today story by Paul Schattenberg HERE.
May 24th, 2024
James Jeffrey ’24, who graduates with a bachelor’s degree from the Department of Food Science and Technology on the industry track,, found food science “purely out of circumstance” but has never questioned his ultimate decision to make it his field of study. “I was looking to change my major from Animal Science after my freshman… Read More →
May 24th, 2024
Irshad said her interest in pursuing food science and technology at Texas A&M University started with her earlier studies in food and nutrition, where she learned about how food affects our health. “This got me curious about the science behind food and its impact on human nutrition,” she said. Instructors who influenced her academic journey … Read More →
May 22nd, 2024
Since 1985, the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) College Bowl Competition has tested the knowledge of student teams from across the United States in the following areas: food science and technology, the history of foods and food processing, food law, and general IFT/food-related trivia. The College Bowl is designed to facilitate interaction among… Read More →
May 15th, 2024
The Texas A&M Department of Food Science and Technology at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX seeks outstanding applicants for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist position with an emphasis in food processing and safety. This is a 12-month faculty appointment (100% Extension) based at the flagship main campus in College Station, TX…. Read More →
April 30th, 2024
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow designation is a prestigious recognition conferred upon an IFT member in acknowledgment of their outstanding career achievements, significant service, leadership, and contributions to both IFT and the field of food technology. The Department of Food Science and Technology is proud to announce that Dr. Suresh Pillai, Professor and… Read More →
March 18th, 2024
The IFANCA Endowed Dean’s Excellence Scholarship in Food Science and Technology was established in 2024 with an initial sum of $300,000. The proceeds from this endowment will be allocated to grant scholarships to three (3) full-time students in good academic standing who are actively pursuing an undergraduate degree within the Department of Food Science and… Read More →
March 17th, 2024
The demand for meat and animal-based products is increasing dramatically as the world population is predicted to grow to 10 billion by 2050, as estimated by the Food and Agriculture Organization. To address this challenge, Dr. Reza Ovissipour, from Food Science Department is co-leading a USDA-SAS project on developing cell-based meat. Dr. Ovissipour is co-leading… Read More →
