
Food Science and Technology Updates from Chris Simmons
Food Science and Technology Alumni and Friends!
Join us for a virtual coffee chat with FST Department Chair Chris Simmons! Grab your favorite cozy beverage, spend some time to learn what’s new. Hear about the department’s latest breakthroughs and the vital role our faculty and students play in addressing today’s pressing issues. After a brief presentation, Professor Simmons will open the floor to your questions followed by a raffle of fun swag to show your Aggie pride. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage, and support the future of food science!.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
12 – 12:45 p.m. PST
Virtual via Zoom - link provided after registration
RSVP by Tuesday, March 18
Featured Speaker:

Christopher Simmons '05, M.S. '07, Ph.D. '11 is a Professor and the current Department Chair for Food Science and Technology. He was named Department Chair in 2021. Dr. Simmons' research focuses on improving energy and water use efficiency in food processing by reclaiming energy from waste biomass streams and developing strategies for waste water treatment and recycling. He joined the faculty at UC Davis in 2013 and is a proud Aggie alumnus receiving all three of his degrees in Biological Systems Engineering.
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