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Open Now! Graduate Student Enrollment

Food Science and Technology

Apply now! – Applications for the Ph.D./M.S. in Food Science at @University of California at Davis.

Know the core areas of our program:

Food Chemistry
Food Processing
Food Microbiology
Sensory Science

Application requirements and deadlines: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/admissions

Open Now! Graduate Student Enrollment

Food Science and Technology

Open now! – Applications for the Ph.D./M.S. in Food Science at @University of California at Davis.

Know the core areas of our program:

Food Chemistry
Food Processing
Food Microbiology
Sensory Science

Application requirements and deadlines: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/admissions

Open Now! Graduate Student Enrollment

Food Science and Technology

Open now! – Applications for the Ph.D./M.S. in Food Science at @University of California at Davis.

Know the core areas of our program:

Food Chemistry
Food Processing
Food Microbiology
Sensory Science

Application requirements and deadlines: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/admissions

FST 290 Seminar Series - November 7, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, November 7 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Professor Jean-Xavier Guinard, will present, “The Flip Strategy for healthy, sustainable and delicious eating… and a coffee to follow". His visiting student Elena Romeo from the Basque Culinary Center (Spain) will present: "Consumers, chefs, and scientists: from gastronomy to a healthier and more delicious future".

Grad student Carolina Conte featured in podcast

Food Science and Technology

Carolina Conte, Food Science graduate and new M.S. graduate student, was featured on the Capital Bank podcast “Cero Panama – Impulsa” on October 25th. Conte and her business partner were interviewed about what makes their business (called Cero) unique and the challenges of promoting conscious consumption and sustainable food production in Panama.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 31, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 31 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Professor of Agricultural Plant Biology in the Department of Plant Sciences, Maeli Melotto, will present, “Plants as Vectors of Human Pathogenic Bacteria".

Paper by Ph.D. student Katie Uhl and Professor Mitchell chosen for Oct. 2022 cover of ACS Food Science & Technology

Food Science and Technology

FST Ph.D. student Katherine (Katie) Uhl and her research advisor, Professor Alyson Mitchell, have published the first paper characterizing the aroma profile of blue elderflowers. Their paper, “Headspace Volatile Organic and Phenolic Compounds in Elderflowers and Elderflower Teas of Blue Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp. cerulea)” was selected as the cover image for October 2022 (above) for the journal ACS Food Science & Technology.

New Sensory Immersive Room at UC Davis Simulates Real-life Environments for Product Testing

Food Science and Technology

Space features 360-degree video experience with variable sounds, smells and air conditions. What makes a cup of coffee or an energy bar enjoyable is usually more than just the taste. The surrounding environment may also influence the experience.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 24, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 24 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series. Associate Professor Jiandi Wan will present, “On-demand modulation of 3D-printed elastomers using programmable droplet inclusions”.

International barley research conference at UC Davis

Food Science and Technology

For three days in September, after a five year hiatus, the North American barley research communities gathered at UC Davis for the combined 23rd North American Barley Researchers Workshop and 43rd Barley Improvement Conference.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 17, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 17 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

FST Assistant Professor Andrew Gravelle will present, “Alternative routes to structuring edible oils”.

Yeast Strain from UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection Being Used to Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

A popular species of yeast that’s used to make beer, bread and wine is also contributing to the food industry in a different way – improving food safety. A yeast strain from the UC Davis Phaff Yeast Culture Collection is being used commercially to remove a toxic compound from fried and baked foods.

FST 290 Seminar Series - October 10, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 10 from 12:10 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

BAE / V&E Professor Mason Earles will present, “AI-Enabled Sensing and Modeling for Ag and Food Systems”.

FST 290 Seminar Series - Oct. 3, 2022

Food Science and Technology

Please join us on Monday, October 3 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PST, for the Fall 2022 FST290 Seminar Series.

FST's Dr. Juliana Maria Leite Nobrega de Moura Bell will present "Tailoring processing strategies for the production of healthier, safer, and sustainable foods".

FST 290 Seminar Series - Sept. 26, 2022

Food Science and Technology

We will have our first seminar for this quarter TODAY (September 26th) at NOON in the Sensory Theater.

Dr. Ned Spang will present and the title of his presentation is “Research to Advance Food System Sustainability”.

We welcome everyone in the Robert Mondavi Institute to join us in-person (pizza and drinks will be provided). All others can join us online: here is the Zoom link: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/95743866506

Historical Artwork with Agricultural Motifs on Display at the Robert Mondavi Institute Complex

Food Science and Technology

Art and research intersect within the Department of Food Science and Technology

Peaches, grapes, tomatoes and olives – some of California’s specialty crops that have been the subject of numerous research projects at UC Davis are also a prominent feature in a colorful art display at the home of the Department of Food Science and Technology.

A large vinyl display was recently unveiled in the Robert Mondavi Institute (RMI) complex. It was created using images of three historical batik cloth panels that depict California agricultural motifs.

Joe Williams featured in CAES Thought/Space video series episode 4

Food Science and Technology

There’s a buzz in the air when students are brewing a batch of beer at UC Davis’ state-of-the-art brewing facility, the Anheuser Busch InBev Brewery. Joe Williams, Sierra Nevada Brewing Company Endowed Brewer, is featured in episode four of Thought/Space, a CA&ES video series about the special places that faculty, staff and students have found at UC Davis.

The Cause and Effects of ‘Hop Creep’ During Beer Production

Food Science and Technology

UC Davis researchers examine how different types of yeast affect flavor profile

Crafting beer is a precise science. Brewers know that various types of yeast and different fermentation methods control how beer will taste. But a phenomenon known as “hop creep” can sometimes throw a brewer for a loop.

Assistant Specialist-DiCaprio Lab

Food Science and Technology

Candidates qualified for the Assistant Specialist position should have a Master’s degree in the area of food science, food safety, microbiology, or related field, or expertise consistent with four to six years of training and/or experience in the relevant area of research and specialization, or possession of a relevant baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of research experience.

2022 Food Systems Innovation Award Recipients - Luxin Wang and Selina Wang

Food Science and Technology

Please congratulate Drs. Luxin Wang and Selina Wang for receiving a Food System Innovation (FSI) Award for 2022! You can see the full list of recipients in all categories here.