Purdue Food Science

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Come see what's popping at the Indiana State Fair in August! Stop by the @PurdueExtension Building to grab free popcorn samples, and spice up your popcorn with seasonings developed by our FEMI student workers. We will also be on-site on August 7. 📅extension.purdue.edu/news/2025/07/p…

As an undergrad, Ashley Maners found her fit in @PurdueFoodSci. Now the @PurdueAgAlumni is shaping tomorrow's food scientists as a mentor with the department's Industrial Associates program, linking industry to curriculum development. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/07/t…

Class was in session for Grandparents University last week. Boilermaker grandparents and their grandchildren joined us for food science fun as they formulated their own fermented hot sauce and learned about various topics. Thanks to @PurdueforLife for including us in this event!

Congratulations to #ISF faculty affiliates Laura Ingwell, Laramy Enders, Amanda Deering, Fernanda Krupek on receiving funding from North Central SARE! @PurdueInsects @PurdueFoodSci

Congratulations to #ISF faculty affiliates Halis Simsek, Amanda Deering, Sulaymon Eshkabilov and Ivan Simko on receiving funding from USDA and CDFA! @PurdueABE @PurdueFoodSci

Register today purdue.ag/hemp-field-day to join us 07/30/25 for a Hemp Field Day. @PurdueFoodSci & @PurdueANSC will present the latest research & product development w/poultry production + food science in Hemp. Join us @PurdueAgronomy @PurdueExtension @diversecornbelt @PurdueHemp

This summer, incoming sophomore Nidhi Deshpande is gaining hands-on experience at Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, Idaho. She’s diving into ice cream formulation, exploring applications of the company’s milk protein powders and milk permeate powders in ice cream products.🍦

Our food safety experts will be at the Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day, sharing food safety strategies for packinghouse design and operation. Register today! ag.purdue.edu/department/hla…

We are less than a week away from our annual IFT social for alumni and friends. We hope to see you there! Registration link: lnkd.in/gU8_A7rD

Planning to attend IFT First next week? Stop by to see us at the @PurdueFoodSci expo booth, S4105! Learn more about the Whistler Center's work in carbohydrate research, membership benefits, and how we can partner with your company.

This summer, Food Science student Gwen Brubaker got a taste of France during a study abroad experience at Purpan in Toulouse. Gwen immersed herself in French culture while studying wine, beer, and cheese in the classroom, then bringing those lessons to life through hands-on labs.

Register today to join us for the Hemp Field Day on July 30th, 2025! purdue.ag/hemp-field-day The Purdue Hemp Field Day is a half-day event focused on grain and fiber hemp production, crop diversification, post-harvest handling, and product development. @PurdueAg @PurdueExtension

📣 Attention alumni and friends of Purdue Food Science! Are you heading to IFT First later this month? Don’t miss our annual IFT social! Cost of attendance is $25 which includes food and drinks. Registration is required. Details and registration info: events.blackthorn.io/en/3ktO526/pur…

This summer, our students are growing their skill set and knowledge base through internships. Incoming sophomore Ella Rhodes is in Austin, Indiana, interning with Morgan Foods in their R&D department working on allergen-free soups, vegetarian options and sugar-free products.

School is in session… Better Process Control School, that is! This course certifies supervisors of thermal processing systems, acidification and container closure evaluation programs for low-acid and acidified foods in closed containers. Thanks to those who joined us this week!

Please join us in congratulating Paola Fernanda Andino and Jathya Karunathilaka, recipients of the 2025 Kirleis Award! The Kirleis Award to recognizes international students who have presented their research at national scientific meeting while maintaining a 3.5 GPA or higher.

Last week, we welcomed Indiana high school students to Nelson Hall for 4-H Academy. From aquaponics to fermentation to food safety, attendees explored the science behind food while getting a little doughy along the way. We hope inspired a few future food scientists!

A new publication from @PurdueFoodSci breaks down freeze-drying vs. dehydrating, food safety considerations and the best foods to preserve at home. Download it free from the #PurdueExtension Education Store: edustore.purdue.edu/fs-160-w.html