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...the strongest food science and human nutrition program
in the nation, without question.
- Iowa State University President Gregory Geoffroy

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, 25 staff members, 63 graduate students, 10 postdoctoral fellows, and 309 undergraduate students. Department goals are outlined in the department's mission statement. Three research centers directly associated with the FSHN research activities include:

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News & Updates

Research Highlight of the Month

Open faculty position: Industrial Microbiologist /Fermentation -Assistant/ Associate/ Full Professor

Enhance Your Iowa Plate Conference June 10 - 11, 2010

New dairy evaluation team

Discover Your Adventure - Food Science and Human Nutrition

Study abroad experiences combines multiple disciplines into one adventure

Video games no longer synonymous with couch potato - Lanningham-Foster

Gluten-free workshops now offered through FSHN

Food safety specialist earns repuation as innovative, dedicated

Francis tackles adult nutrition, wellness as assistant professor

Norman Borlaug Poster Competition

FSHN researcher measures effectiveness of activity-promoting video games

Beattie answers questions on food safety

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