June 2024 - Fdst-emeriti

Comings and goings
by Curtis Weller 04 Oct '24

04 Oct '24

Colleagues - I write to share about upcoming arrivals and a departure in the building. On the NIC Business Center front, Mindy Lang has been named as the NIC Business Center Manager. She is set to start on May 1. Mindy is coming from the AEM Business Center where she currently serves as a Finance Specialist. Also, the support person covering duties of departed Ben Rogers until his replacement is identified is Lisa Beethe. Lisa is part of the Nat Res Business Center and can be reached at lbeethe3(a)unl.edu. Welcome to both. On the faculty front, Catelyn Bridges has accepted the offer to assume the position of food manufacturing engineer at the rank of assistant professor in the BSE (45% Tea and 25% Res) and FST (30% Res) departments. Her anticipated start date is January 1, 2025. Catelyn holds a BS degree in BSEN from UNL and an MS degree in Bio and Ag Engineering from Texas A&M. She is ABD in her PhD journey at the University of California - Davis. She's a native of Omaha. Thoughts from Dr. Mark Stone (BSE Department Head) on the Catelyn's acceptance - "This hiring decision comes after an extensive and extended search process, dating back four years. As many of you are aware, our initial open search processes did not result in a hire after two rounds of interviews. This led us to pivot towards a targeted search approach, through which Ms. Bridges emerged as a candidate whose vision and expertise uniquely position her to contribute to our departments. I want to assure everyone that this decision was made with the utmost consideration for the long-term benefit of BSE, FST, IANR, and UNL. Throughout this process, we received outstanding support from our deans, the Vice Chancellor's office, ORED, and even the Chancellor's office, affirming the strategic importance of this appointment despite our difficult budget conditions". And finally, on the staff front with sadness, I share that Sharisa Heier, Administrative Coordinator in FST for the past five years has accepted an offer outside of UNL in Lincoln. Her last day with us will be May 2. She has been of tremendous assistance to me and others during her time in the FIC. Please join me on Tuesday, April 30 at a noon luncheon (location and other details TBA) to thank her for her patience and support, and to wish her well in her new adventure. Curt [cid:image001.png@01DA90B5.E83D1B10] Curtis L. Weller, Ph.D., P.E. Professor and Head Department of Food Science and Technology<http://foodsci.unl.edu/> Director The Food Processing Center<http://fpc.unl.edu/> University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1901 North 21st Street, FIC 233 Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, 68588-6205 402 472 9337<tel:4024729337> cweller1(a)unl.edu<mailto:cweller1@unl.edu> linkedin.com/in/curtis-weller-3ng1n33r

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Save the Date: August 2024 Graduate Students Oral Presentations
by Julie McManamey 22 Jul '24

22 Jul '24

Save the dates for the following graduating student oral presentations! First Name Last Name Degree Advisor Projected Graduation Defense/ Presentation Time Room Zoom Link Title Yhuliana Nino Fuerte MS Danao Aug-24 Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:00 PM FIC 277 Liyun Zhang PhD Downs, Johnson Aug-24 Tuesday, July 23, 2024 10:00 AM FIC 277 Development of an Egg-Specific Mass Spectrometry Targeted Method for Processed Food Matrices Samantha (Sami) Fischer MS Project Stratton, Bianchini Aug-24 April Johnson MS Auchtung Aug-24 Monday, July 29, 2024 1:00 PM FIC 277 Basim Alohali PhD Meneses, Weller Aug-24 Yichen Bai MS Rose Aug-24 Prabhashis Bose MS Majumder, Obata Dec-24 Mohan Li MS Chaves Aug-24 Waraporn (Pookie) Mahlman PhD Bianchini Aug-24 Aryany Pena Gomez MS Bianchini, Stratton Aug-24 Juan Villegas MS Stratton, Bianchini Aug-24 Vanessa Whitmore MS Chaves Aug-24 Best Regards, Julie Mc. [cid:87565125-fbf9-4f24-96d4-165b3119078e] Julie McManamey Graduate Program Coordinator and Course Scheduling Office Associate Department of Food Science and Technology<https://foodsci.unl.edu/> College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Innovation Center, 1901 N 21st St, Room 231 Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 402-472-5301 GALLUP StrengthFinder: Learner, Intellection, Input, Analytical, Deliberative VIA Character Strengths: Love of Learning, Judgment, Leadership, Fairness, Prudence [cid:6f992a53-e12a-4010-a449-d4b64b26a13d]

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3rd floor autoclaves_#1 is working
by Jayne Stratton 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Quick follow- up. #1 in room 309 is up to temp and can be used. #2, the larger one, is still down and cannot be used. Jayne

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3rd floor autoclaves not functioning yet
by Jayne Stratton 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Good morning, The 3rd floor autoclaves are still not operational. However, I checked 1st and 2nd floor and those autoclaves are up to temp and can be used. The service provider has been contacted about 3rd floor. If anything changes I will let everyone know. One leak of a water line was discovered in one of the labs last night but we are not sure if this is what caused the draining of the RO tanks. This is a good reminder to all individuals working in the labs to make sure the valves are completely closed after using them. Even a small leak can drain the system or cause damage if undiscovered for a period of time. Thanks, Jayne

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RO water update
by Jayne Stratton 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

I heard from Nebraska Nova that RO water is being produced, but slowly. Please refrain from using the autoclaves on 3rd and 2nd floor because of the issue until tomorrow morning. The autoclave in the teaching lab appears to be working as it is on a separate system, so those with access there can coordinate with Angie if they have an emergency load. Thanks, Jayne Stratton

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Take Part in Tomorrow's Sensory Panel!
by Department of Food Science and Technology 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Sensory Panel [https://mcusercontent.com/aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f/images/fd935d31-637c-fe…] Sensory Panel: Aronia Berry Salsa Tuesday, May 14 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Food Innovation Center (FIC) 103 The Food Processing Center invites you to taste samples of Aronia berry salsa! Come to FIC 103 to offer your feedback. A treat will be provided afterward. Your participation is greatly appreciated! Allergens (panel and treat): Wheat, milk, eggs, soy, chocolate, peanuts, tree nuts. [NIC Facebook Page]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [NIC Website]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> [Instagram]<https://unl.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=aa74e0e500b559fc0e6fc7a2f&id…> Copyright © 2024 Nebraska Innovation Campus, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Drive Lincoln, NE 68508

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RO water issue_do not use autoclaves for a while
by Jayne Stratton 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

The building was out of RO water this morning and maintenance is trying to figure out the problem. They think it was an issue with one of the autoclaves on 3rd floor malfunctioning. Please refrain from using the building autoclaves for a few hours this morning until the RO water can replenish (maybe around 10:30 am or so). This includes 4th floor so if anyone knows individuals in the labs up there, please make sure they are aware to not use their autoclave for a little while too. When I hear back more specifically about the issue, I will send another message. Thanks, Jayne [cid:image001.gif@01D6820B.A341D4E0] Jayne Stratton Rsch Professor University of Nebraska-Lincoln Food Processing Center<http://fpc.unl.edu/> 1901 N 21st St Lincoln, NE 68588-6206 mailto: jstratton1(a)unl.edu<mailto:jstratton1@unl.edu> tel: 4024722829

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FW: Miele Order
by Department of Food Science and Technology 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

From: Debra Lambrecht <dlambrecht1(a)unl.edu<mailto:dlambrecht1@unl.edu>> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 2:19 PM To: Jodi Lathrop <jlathrop2(a)unl.edu<mailto:jlathrop2@unl.edu>> Cc: Sean Kraft <skraft2(a)unl.edu<mailto:skraft2@unl.edu>>; Lynn Niemann <lniemann1(a)unl.edu<mailto:lniemann1@unl.edu>> Subject: Miele Order Importance: High Hi Jodi, We received 2 10L containers of Potassium Hydroxide Solution for Account number 377RW6, reference number 000902085050. They were addressed to FARRP however we did not order these. Thanks Deb Deb Lambrecht | Laboratory Manager | Department of Food Science & Technology | Food Allergy Research & Resource Program | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 278 Food Innovation Center | 1901 North 21 St. | P.O. Box 886207 | Lincoln, NE 68588-6207| Ph. (402) 472-4484 | Fax. (402) 472-4474 | dlambrecht1(a)unl.edu<mailto:dlambrecht1@unl.edu> * Note: Accreditation information and holiday closing dates can be found on the FARRP website at www.farrp.org<http://www.farrp.org/> (home/main page). The information, advice and opinions provided by a University of Nebraska employee represents the best judgment of the employee at that time, but should not be considered legal advice on any local, state, federal or international regulation or statue. We encourage you to contact the applicable regulatory agency and/or qualified attorney to confirm the information presented in this correspondence. Confidentiality Note: The information in this electronic message and any attachments is intended only for the use of the addressee(s). If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender via return e-mail and destroy this message and any copies.

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Monthly cleaning of refrigerators in Faculty/staff lounge
by Sumin Li 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Hello folks, Here comes the monthly cleanup for the refrigerators in the Faculty/Staff Lounge. By 3pm of this Friday, any unlabeled/named, or expired containers or food will be thrown away. I periodically check those two units for moldy food, and possibly clean that out of the refrigerators to avoid contamination to other food. Enjoy safe/quality food, enjoy life. Sumin Li, Ph.D. Food Safety Specialist Food Processing Center University of Nebraska Lincoln NE Manufacturing Extension Partnership 1901 N. 21st Street Lincoln, NE 68588-6205 o: 402.472.0538 | c: 402.304.4871 Dr. Sumin Li | FDST | Nebraska (unl.edu)<https://foodscience.unl.edu/faculty/dr-sumin-li> [cid:image001.png@01DAC7DF.3E35D240] [signature_606518939]

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FW: Missing Package
by Thomas Dobesh 26 Jun '24

26 Jun '24

Hello All, Shyamali seems to be missing a package that I supposedly signed for. I would like to ask you that if you or someone from your group has picked up a box of supplie from receiving in the last couple of weeks to please check and see if you may have picked these up by mistake. From: Shyamali Jayasena <sjayasena2(a)unl.edu> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 10:48 AM To: Thomas Dobesh <tdobesh1(a)unl.edu> Subject: Missing Package Hi Tom, We ordered two packages of bulk 10 mL tips (Bulk tips, 10 mL max. volume, for Rainin pipettes (Item No. 17001119) from Rainin and these had been delivered by UPS on Monday June 10th (see attached). Usually I receive an email from you whenever we get any packages. I came down a few minutes ago and checked the receiving area, but did not see this package. Is there a possibility that someone took our package by mistake, or that it is still somewhere in the receiving area? Your help in finding this package would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much, Shyamali Shyamali Jayasena, Ph.D. | Senior Research Associate | Department of Food Science & Technology | Food Allergy Research & Resource Program | University of Nebraska-Lincoln | 203 Food Innovation Center | 1901 North 21 St. | P.O. Box 886207 | Lincoln, NE 68588-6207|

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