Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate Progam

Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Graduate Program
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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 Readily accessible Center for Crops Utilization Research (CCUR) and BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) pilot plant facilities, Nutrition & Wellness Research Center, Fermentation facility, Discovery Lab, and all faculty research labs. Signature research areas include but not limited to bone health, starch chemistry and function, soy and corn processing, lipid and protein chemistry, high pressure processing, biorenewable technologies, fast pathogen detection, phytochemicals and nutrients in cancer prevention, gut microbes and health, obesity and inflammation, nutrient regulation and gene expression, iron homeostasis, physical activity, appetite and obesity, diabetes, carotenoids biological function 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!” To learn more about our great activities and achievement of our faculty and students, view our newsletters.	FSHN Student Links What's happening in FSHN? "FSHN News" Seminar Schedule News Releases What's happening on campus? University Academic Calendar University Events Calendar What's happening in Ames? City of Ames Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau Future Students - The adventure begins today!

Food Science and Human Nutrition