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UC Davis Team is a U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Champion

A UC Davis team composed of master’s degree students Mia Gaiero and Truc Pham, together with their mentors, Drs. Juliana de Moura Bell and Daniela Barile, participated in the in the U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize, which was hosted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, CO on April 14–16, 2023.

NCIFT 1st place win in student poster competition for undergrad Yongju Cho

Food Science and Technology

FST 2nd year undergraduate student Yongju Cho (Selina Wang lab) won first place for the student poster competition hosted by the Northern California section of the Institute of Food Technologists, or NCIFT! Her poster title was “A case study using California olive pomace for potential valorization strategy of olive oil industry by-products by the application in avocado oil-based cosmetics”. The honor was given April 25th at their annual Suppliers' Night event, which includes an educational symposium and a suppliers' expo.

Bamforth is 2023 Craft Beer Pioneer

Food Science and Technology

Dr. Charlie Bamforth, FST Distinguished Professor Emeritus, was honored as the 2023 Craft Beer Pioneer at the Third Annual Brewers Cup of California. The Pioneer Award was created to "recognize an individual who has propelled the craft beer industry over the years and helped shape it into what it is today. These individuals are synonymous with California’s beer scene, and it is a privilege to be able to celebrate their contributions with this prestigious award."

Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award to Zann Gates

Food Science and Technology

Congratulations to Zann Gates for getting a STAR award (Staff Appreciation and Recognition plan for 2022-2023)!

Chris Simmons Awarded UC Davis Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award

Food Science and Technology

Please join us in congratulating FST Professor and Chair Christopher Simmons on earning the 2023 UC Davis Academic Senate's Distinguished Teaching Award for Graduate and Professional Training! The website description of the award is brief: "Presented to outstanding instructors who have greatly impacted their students."

UC Davis Study Demonstrates How Artificial Intelligence May Improve Food Safety

Food Science and Technology

Researchers Develop Method for Rapid Bacteria Detection in Food

Artificial intelligence could be a valuable tool for the future of food safety. New research out of the University of California, Davis, finds that a technique using AI and optical imaging can quickly and accurately identify bacteria in food, making it a promising approach for preventing foodborne outbreaks and illnesses.

Daniela Barile and Selina Wang co-author Chard grape upcycling study

Food Science and Technology

Chardonnay Marc: A ‘Trifecta’ of Health, Taste and Sustainability UC Davis research leads to development of food ingredient using winemaking byproduct

UC Davis researchers are providing more insight into how grape skins and seeds, which usually go to waste during the making of chardonnay wine, may be a valuable and healthful ingredient in new food products.

Remember food safety during an emergency

Food Science and Technology

In light of the recent storms we have had, and with more storms on the way, Food Science and Technology Cooperative Extension faculty Erin DiCaprio and Linda J. Harris would like to remind our colleagues, including those in the food industry (as well as the public at large) that we have information resources for food safety during emergencies highlighted on our UC Food Safety webpage.

Grad Student Emily Newman a Featured Keller Pathway Fellow

Food Science and Technology

Keller Pathway Fellow Emily Newman Recovering and repurposing waste streams from the food and beverage industries

Emily Newman is a graduate student in the Food Science and Technology Graduate Group at UC Davis. She conducts research in the brewing lab, focused on upcycling waste from the brewing industry. Emily earned a B.S.

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