July 2015

FST student team takes 4th place in IFT meeting competition

A valiant effort was made by the UC Davis team at the IFT national meeting in Chicago. They secured 4th place in the College Bowl competition.

Food waste powers project

Food Science and Technology

Ryan Dowdy, a UC Davis graduate student in food science, received a UC Global Food Initiative student fellowship for his project "Microbial Fuel Cells for Food Waste."

FST Professor Chris Simmons invited to participate in LEAD 360

Food Science and Technology

Dr. Simmons was invited to participate in the 2015 LEAD 360 event in conjunction with IFT's annual meeting in Chicago.

Smart Smoothies...How to Improve What You Put in Your Blender - July 21

BFTV Cluster

Are smoothies a part of your current diet? Come learn more about building a smarter smoothie. We will explore several different topics including: ways your smoothies can be unhealthy; the differences between smoothies and juicing, and ways to make heart smart smoothies. We will also discuss the nutritional benefits of smoothie boosters such as flax and chia seeds.

BAE Exit seminar: Amanda Hildebrand ; July17th; 1:10PM; 2045 Bainer Hall

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Friday, July 17th, 2015 1:10 PM, 2045 Bainer Hall A Biochemical Route for the Production of Fuels and Chemicals from Cellulosic Biomass Amanda Hildebrand

The Ecosystem Within - July 16

BFTV Cluster

The Ecosystem Within: How resident microorganisms keep you healthy and might be used to cure disease.

Study: pesticide exposure risk to consumers low

Food Science and Technology

Carl Winter, a scientist in the University of California-Davis, Department of Food Science and Technology (http://foodscience.ucdavis.edu), studied the Food and Drug Administration's 2004-05 Total Diet Study to prepare his research, which appears in the July issue of the International Journal of Food Contamination.

UCD faculty and alumni honored at IFT

Food Science and Technology

Several people with UC Davis affiliations were recognized at the annual Institute of Food Technologists meeting in Chicago.

Marco lab's papers get coverage from UCD, Davis Enterprise and ASM

Food Science and Technology

Two new publications from the Marco lab were recently highlighted by the Davis Enterprise. One of the papers is also going to be Spotlighted in the journal as well as in the monthly periodical for the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

Dairy offers more probiotic bang for the buck

Food Science and Technology

Maria Marco, Professor of Food Science and Technology (http://foodscience.ucdavis.edu), is quoted in a Futurity Health and Medicine article discussing probiotics in dairy products.

FST Professor Alyson Mitchell named a Fellow by ACS

Food Science and Technology

Dr. Mitchell received the award in August at the ACS National meeting.

VEN and FST professors featured on cover of CAES' Outlook magazine

BFTV Cluster

A partnership between UC Davis and Agilent Technologies brought together Agilent employee Jenny Nelson and professors Alyson Mitchell of FST and Susan Ebeler of VEN. Nelson is an Adjunct Professor in VEN and offers expertise on equipment her company provided to the UC Davis Food Safety and Measurement Facility.

Produce Safety Workshop in November now accepting enrollments

Food Science and Technology

FST's Dr. Linda Harris will be one of the instructors at this interactive two-and-a-half day workshop with a focus on Microbial Produce Safety Systems from Preharvest to Postharvest.

Article of the Month: What Do you Want to Drink?

BFTV Cluster

Article of the Month: What Do you Want to Drink?
A brief overview of various beverages and their benefits.
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Wells Fargo Wednesdays at the Sacramento Zoo - July 15, 22, 29

BFTV Cluster

Bring your kids to the Zoo for free on three Wednesdays in July thanks to Wells Fargo!

The Caregiving Generation Webinar - July 28

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Caring for aging relatives is an overwhelming responsibility. Join Bright Horizons® for the next Family Matters webinar as we discuss what caregiving looks like in todays world, how you can cope, and strategies for effectively managing your life, and theirs.

Sleep Soundly for Better Performance Webinar - July 28

BFTV Cluster

Join us for this 45 minute webinar to learn about the risks associated with a lack of sleep.

Sustain Your Vitality with Feldenkrais - July 23

BFTV Cluster

Much in the workplace can drain your energy: long periods of sitting, tight deadlines, the glare of a computer screen. In this presentation you will learn three surprisingly simple strategies for working effectively all day and having energy to spare for your evening activities.

Meditation at UCDHS - July 20

BFTV Cluster

For the 2015 Meditation Series, each month we will explore practical suggestions on how to live a radiantly healthy life. We will learn how to have more energy and vitality, to be receptive, to be relaxed, to recharge the body, calm the mind, open the heart and to have positive, cheerful and wholesome attitudes.

Moth Night at the Bohart - July 18

BFTV Cluster

Visit the Bohart at night to explore moths as part of National Moth Week.