IFANCA Freshman Scholarships
September 1st, 2022
The IFANCA Freshman scholarships, each valued at $4,000 were awarded to two new freshmen, Emmalee Rogers and Mallory Morelli admitted to the Food Science Department in Fall of 2022.
Department Updates
FSTC’s First Annual Alumni Dinner
August 19th, 2022
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.
STARS Summer Enrichment Camp 2022
June 27th, 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… Read More →
IAEA’s Conference on Radiation Security and Safety in Vienna
June 27th, 2022
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 Endeavors, from 20 to 24 June 2022 in Vienna, has brought together more… Read More →
Building Consumer Confidence: The Intersection of Religion, Labeling & Food Security
June 27th, 2022
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… Read More →
Food Science Undergraduate Scholarships
May 16th, 2022
Congratulations to Karla and Ganga for induction into international honor societies!
May 12th, 2022
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… Read More →
FSTC students recognized at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ 66th annual convocation
April 12th, 2022
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… Read More →
Texas A&M center world leader in electron beam technology
March 18th, 2022
Agrilife Today Feature story “We have two decades of experience in performing electron beam, or eBeam, research and finding novel applications that encourage commercial adoption of this technology,” said Suresh Pillai, Ph.D., center director in the Department of Food Science and Technology in Texas A&M’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The eBeam center, located on the… Read More →
2021 TFPA Scholarship Recipients
December 9th, 2021
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. The Texas Food Processors Scholarship Foundation is a… Read More →