Iowa State University
College of Human Sciences and College of Agriculture College of Human Sciences College of Agriculture


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Currently there are 72 graduate students participating and various alumni that have participated in the department of Food Science and Human Nutrition graduate program.

Why you should come to FSHN at Iowa State University:

  • Strong research programs of Food Science and Technology and Nutritional Sciences
  • Active collaboration between food science and nutritional science professors to design better food for improved nutrition, such as creating resistant starch to promote health, and characterizing isoflavone structure and function relationship
  • All graduate students are on research assistantship and eligible for travel grants to present research results at national or international professional meetings
  • Various departmental, college and professional society scholarships available
  • Well organized club organizations and activities (Food Science and Technology, Nutrition, Culinary Science), and students are actively involved and recognized in various professional organizations
  • Consistently nationally ranked IFT College Bowl Competition Team (2nd in 2009) and Product Development Team (2nd, 2009), and newly established Dairy Judging Team
  • Graduate international/study abroad program and various interdepartmental programs
  • 100% job placement rate for our graduate students
  • Safe and friendly small but diverse college town (3rd on national list, 2009)

What current students are saying:

  • “Strong industry connections!”
  • “Friendly work environment”
  • “Pure academic environment, beautiful campus and friendly neighborhood”
  • “Good collaboration with foreign universities and world famous labs”
  • “Highly esteemed faculty and perfect place to learn good science”
  • “Study abroad”
  • “Specialized and critical research area, such as prenatal physical activity and nutrition. This is a growing area of interest and very hard to find individuals working in this area. I was extremely excited to find something in the Midwest!”

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Food Science and Human Nutrition