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Food Science

Preparing the food industry's future leaders through purpose-driven research, education and outreach.

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia and government.

Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory, nutritional and engineering properties of foods and beverages. Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies, and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality, and safety of our food supply.

What we do.

We work together to provide new answers and discover new questions across the food science sectors.

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Undergraduate & graduate programs

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia and government.

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Research

Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensory, nutritional and engineering properties of foods and beverages.

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Extension & outreach

Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality and safety of our food supply.

Food Science News

Luke Stevens ’29

Spotlight

Chobani scholar: Luke Stevens ’29
Major: Food science Hometown: Glens Falls, New York Why did you choose Cornell CALS? Growing up in upstate New York, I was constantly surrounded by a thriving dairy industry. While I initially planned to pursue a traditional engineering degree...
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Tristin Secor ’29

Spotlight

Chobani scholar: Tristin Secor ’29
Major: Food science Hometown: North Creek, New York Why did you choose Cornell CALS? Cornell CALS has a well-known and respected food science program and is a good distance from my hometown. Looking back over your freshman year at CALS, which...
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Allison Chuhta ’29

Spotlight

Chobani scholar: Allison Chuhta ’29
Major: Food science Hometown: Greenwich, New York Why did you choose Cornell CALS? In Cornell CALS, I could see genuine commitment to community and curiosity. I knew that I would be getting a well-rounded education complete with academic rigor...
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