Kate Gilbert helps teach an elementary student
about germs and hand washing.

Club Trip

Every year members have the club have an opportunity to participate in club trip. In 2006 the club traveled to Minneapolis to visit Malt-o-Meal, Target, and General Mills. In 2007 the club took 22 members to Madison, WI to tour breweries, Swiss Colonies, and learn about the cheese industry. Included in all club trips is a chance to sample a variety of foods. Kate Gilbert, club member, describes the food tasting opportunities during club trips as "a marathon, not a sprint". Are you ready for the challenge?

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Food Science Club Meetings

The Food Science Club has regular business meetings the third Tuesday of each month (September, October, November, January, February, March & April) in the Food Sciences Building, CCUR Theater (Room 1951). Each meeting includes a meal and a speaker. The meal is a great opportunity to visit wtih other members of the club, and the speakers inform members about food science companies and possible job opportunities.

Please feel free to contact any of the club officers if you have any questions about the club.

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Special Company Meetings

The Food Science Club has extra meetings for business representatives who want to come tell the club about their company, but cannot come at a schedule meeting time.

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IFT Meetings

The Food Science Club is involved with the Iowa Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the professional society for food scientists. The Iowa Section of IFT has meetings four times a year and is a great tool for networking with ISU faculty and food scientists in the industry.

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College New/Transfer Student BBQs

A display is hosted by the Food Science Club at both the College of Agriculture and Human Sciences College BBQ nights to inform new students about the club.

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Food Safety Week Activities

During National Food Safety Month, the Food Science club holds Food Safety Week on campus. Activities include displays, booths, and informational quizzes to promote food safety knowledge.

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Charity Silent Auction

Food Science Club members go into the community to get donations for their annual silent auction. All proceeds from the auction are donated to the Food Bank of Iowa and local food pantry.

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Elementary School Nights

The Food Science Club runs a "Germbusters" activity at local elementary schools to teach kids about how to properly wash their hands.

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IFT College Bowl

The Institute of Food Technologists hosts a quiz bowl competition each spring. The Iowa State Food Science Club has a team and competes at the regional level each year. Read more about this past springs College Bowl event in the archived April 6, 2005 CFCS News Notes.

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