Welcome to the Kansas State University Food Science Institute!
| The Food Science Institute (FSI) was established in 2001 to integrate the expertise in food science across K-State. FSI facilitates the undergraduate, graduate, and online education programs and provides both research and technical assistance for the food industries. Approximately, 47 nationally and internationally recognized faculty from five colleges and 11 departments serve as teachers, mentors, researchers, and extension specialists in the following areas: food chemistry, food microbiology, food safety, veterinary medicine, cereal science, dairy science, meat science, food service, sensory analysis, food engineering, human nutrition, and product development. We look forward to assisting you in the area of food science. |
What's New
New Director of Food Science Institute named
Interim Dean Ernie Minton is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeanette Thurston was offered and has accepted the position of Director for the Food Science Institute effective June 17, 2019. There were three outstanding candidates for the position and it was a difficult decision. Thank you to Dr. Randy Phebus for his willingness to be considered for the position and also for his leadership of the Institute during the interim period and continuing until Dr. Thurston's arrival. Please join us in welcoming Jeanette to this position!
Professor and Head - Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University
Kansas State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Head, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. This is a 12-month position with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must have credentials for appointment as a tenured, full professor. Position available June 1, 2019, or later as negotiated.
Review of applications begins February 15, 2019, and continues until position is filled.
The Kansas Science Communication Initiative is proud to be co-hosting SciComm 2019 with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The conference will be March 22-24 in Manhattan, Kansas.
The conference is dedicated to understanding and promoting effective communication of science to diverse audiences — including students of all levels as well as the general public — across all venues. Read more about the mission and history of the conference.
What does it take to truly feed the world?
Global food security means that people everywhere have access to enough safe, nutritious food to eat every day. But it's not a reality. And with 9 billion of us projected to live on the planet by 2050, feeding the world tomorrow won't be possible unless we all start working together today.
That's why Land O'Lakes, Inc. is introducing Cultivate Community With the Global Food Challenge. It's a new food security-focused competition open to college students in the United States who want to help devise solutions to the problem of food insecurity.
How does it work?
Let us know about your idea, initiative, club or campus program that demonstrates the farmer-to-fork journey in action. Show us how your idea promotes efficiency in a food production system and helps feed those around you.
Two students or groups will win a prize: $1,000 for first place and $500 for second place to make their food security project a reality.
Application deadline: April 22, 2019
More details can be found below: http://foodchallenge.landolakesinc.com/share-the-experience/cultivate-community-a-competition-from-the-global-food-challenge/
The Spring 2019 issue of the Kansas State Agriculturist is now available! This issue features a story entitled "Dairy on the Go" which highlights Food Science students and their entry in to the National Dairy Council product development competition. See page 40-41. Also, check out the store "Opening the Cupboard" which highlights the on-campus food pantry on pages 20-21. Great job Food Science students!
Enjoy food, fun and plenty of purple at K-State Open House. Explore our 250-plus majors and options, 475-plus student organizations, and the family atmosphere that makes K-State stand out. Check back for more information about next year's events and activities!
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Manhattan, 9 a.m.-3 pm.
Olathe, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Polytechnic (Salina), 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
