Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition

The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) is jointly administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Human Sciences (CHS). There are currently 40 faculty members, 30 staff members, 55 graduate students, 10 postdoctoral fellows, and 400 undergraduate students.

Our Mission is to enhance human health and quality of life through education, research and outreach in food and nutrition sciences.

Our Vision is to lead the integration of food and nutrition sciences using learner-centered educational environments, collaborative research, and knowledge dissemination through outreach.

• Center for Crops Utilization Research (CCUR)
• Center for Research on Botanical Dietary Supplements
• Nutrition and Wellness Research Center

FSHN Hosts 2011-2012 Hilton Chair

FSHN is pleased to be hosting Michael Hamm, the C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at Michigan State University and head of the C.S. Mott Group for Sustainable Food Systems at MSU, as the 2011-2012 Hilton Endowed Chair. Click here to see all upcoming events.