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, significant service, leadership, and contributions to both IFT and the field of food technology.

Cyprian Syeunda to receive the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award for Graduate Students at the IFTSA Closing Ceremony on Tuesday, July 16 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - IFT First Theater.

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.

Dr. Ovissipour presents on Monday, July 15 • 1:30 PM - 1:50 PM CST Location: McCormick Place, Room S401a

Cellular Agriculture: Transforming Protein Production for a Sustainable Future

Dr. Awika presents on Monday, July 15 • 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM CST Location: McCormick Place, Room S401a

Exploring Linkages Between the Soil Microbiome, Food, and Human Health: A New Report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine