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Student NewsNovember 13, 2024 |
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| Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a multidisciplinary team of psychologists and counselors that works collaboratively with Nebraska students to help them explore their feelings and thoughts and learn helpful ways to improve their mental, psychological, and emotional well-being when issues arise. |
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Food Science Apparel Order |
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Want to professionally represent FDST or simply show your spirit? We have merchandise for you! Sweatshirts, tees, quarter zip pullovers, beanies, etc. |
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Events Thursday, Nov. 14th, 12-1pm - Food Sci & Technology Seminar Series presents Mark Nelson, Cattle Supply Manager, Sustainable Beef LLC. “Sustainable Beef” in FIC 277, Reception to follow in FIC 275 Meeting URL:https://unl.zoom.us/j/93413358774?from=addon Meeting ID: 934 1335 8774 Thursday, Nov. 14th, 4-5pm - Complex Biosystems Seminar Series presents Saet-Byul Kim, “Catch Me If You Can: Plant-Microbe Interactions”, Beadle N176, Zoom Meeting https://unl.zoom.us/j/99493999289
Friday, Nov. 15th, 11-12pm - Entomology Seminar hosts Christian Stephenson, “Regional Foods, Diversity, and Sustainability”, Entomology Hall room 202
*For volunteer opportunities to help represent Food Science, contact Sarah Gergen sgergen2@unl.edu, FIC office 224, (402) 472-2831 |
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Food Science Club meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 4 - 5 in Room 111. Learn more about the club, their activities, and chat with current members. An industry representative will join us, we have activities, and dinner
Nov. 20th is the next Food Science Club meeting!
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If you have questions, please reach out to Mary Morran at mmorran2@huskers.unl.edu. |
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Emily J. Prior Scholarship Fund - The Prior Scholarship fund program was established in loving memory of Emily Prior for her dedicated military service as Chief, Concepts and Systems Division, Army Center of Excellence Subsistence (ACES). The purpose of this scholarship is to honor and assist qualified students who are majoring in food science, packaging, or related areas. The 2024 Award recipients will be notified on January 31, 2025. Application deadline, December 31, 2024
For more information or to submit a nomination, please Click Here. |
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| 2025 WFFC Rita Flynn Memorial Fragrance Scholarship 2025 WFFC Flavor Scholarship 2025 WFFC She Works Scholarship  Each $3,000 scholarship award will be granted to a woman who submits an application sharing details that agree with the criteria outlined. Detailed criteria for each scholarship and the application can be found here.  Deadline for submission is 4:30pm on December 2 |
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Food Science Opportunities - Product Competitions! |
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The American Egg Board’s Eggcelerator Lab® is excited to launch its 2025 Product Development Competition. This competition will engage, excite, and encourage students to think big by showcasing their knowledge, expertise, and ideas in creating food products that focus on New and Novel Uses for Egg Yolks. For more information Click Here. |
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| This year, Tree Top is announcing a brand-new student product development competition! With $10,000 for the winning team, Tree Top is looking for bright ideas and innovation in fruit snacking. Tree Top is a farmer owned co-op in the pacific northwest, best known for our apple juice and apple sauce. |
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The 2025 DMI New Product CompetitionThe Dairy Management Inc. New Product Competition now accepts entries for 2025. The competition seeks the next new innovative product. The theme for 2025 is Innovative, Dairy-Based Products for Healthy Heart & Weight. Click Here. |
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Internships, Jobs & Other Opportunities |
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2025 AOAC Student Scientist Awards Call for Applications  Applications are now being accepted for three major AOAC INTERNATIONAL student awards: Win cash prizes and raise your professional profile!  Application Deadline: 11:59 pm EST on Friday, February 28, 2025
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Cornell University 2025 Summer Scholars program Any undergraduate level student (rising Sophomore through rising Senior) is welcome to apply. This program is a great recruitment opportunity for our graduate programs, but also a great opportunity for students to explore the field of Food Science and gain valuable research experience they might not be able to get at their home institution.  Apply here. Application deadline is December 15, 2024. Feel free to direct any inquiries to  Garrett Downing he/him Undergraduate Program Coordinator Food Science, Viticulture & Enology Stocking Hall M10  College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cornell University 607-255-3219 gdowning@cornell.edu  |  cals.cornell.edu/food-science
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| AAMP Internship OpportunitiesAAMP’s Internship program provides opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students to gain additional knowledge and experience in the meat industry. Participants must be at least 18 years of age or older. Participants must have a reliable source of transportation. For more information, contact Nelson Gaydos at nelson@aamp.com. |
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Ohio STATE is Seeking an MS student (Food Science) to begin Summer/Fall 2025 at Ohio State University  This project is part of a USDA NIFA Higher Education Challenge Grant titled "Development of a diverse and competent food safety compliance workforce to enhance trust in a secure food system" in collaboration with NC State University and Tuskegee University.  Specifically, the MS student will likely focus on a project assessing student perceptions of careers in auditing, inspection, and assessment and/or evaluate programmatic data from stakeholders using the newly developed curriculum and resources. Project topic is flexible but will focus on some aspect of food safety auditing, inspection, and assessment. Ideally, a student would begin integrating themselves into the project/grant asap. Feel free to contact me directly with any questions: Nicole Arnold, arnold.1363@osu.edu  Nicole Arnold, PhD
Assistant Professor and Food Safety Field Specialist
Ohio State University Extension
Ag Admin Bldg, Room 003 - 2120 Fyffe Road - Columbus, OH 43210 |
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November 13 - National Split Peas Soup Day, Indian Pudding Day November 14 - National Pickle Day, Spicy Guac Day November 15 - National Raisin Bran Cereal Day, National Bundt Day November 16 - National Fast-Food Day November 17 - Baklava Day, National Homemade Bread Day November 18 - National Vichyssoise Day
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