The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University offers nationally recognized academic programs, research and community outreach. Our department is home to nearly 40 faculty, 40+ graduate students and over 500 undergraduate students.
We work to solve contemporary issues in food production, quality and safety, nutrient function and health and chronic disease prevention.
There are also many interdisciplinary opportunities across the the Department of Food Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Recent Publications
News
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MSU Ph.D. student researching how environmental chemical exposure impacts human health during pregnancy
Published on September 16, 2022
FSHN Ph.D. student Diana Pacyga’s research focuses on evaluating how environmental chemical exposure impacts human health, particularly during pregnancy. -
Honorable Mentions for Food Science Product Development Team at IFTSA Competition
Published on July 19, 2022
The Food Science Product Development team received honorable mentions at the 32nd Annual Institute of Food Technologists Student Association & Mars Wrigley Confectionary Product Development Competition as part of the IFT Conference in Chicago. -
Dr. Nancy Turner inducted as a Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition
Published on June 12, 2022
Induction into the Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition is the highest honor that the Society bestows. -
2022 CANR Alumni Association scholarship recipients announced
Published on June 7, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Alumni Association awards scholarships to students who are well-rounded in their academic and non-academic pursuits and have a vision for their future career. -
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI
Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.
Events
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Oct 4
ODEI First Tuesday: Featuring Jeno Rivera from Michigan State University
October 4, 2022 4:30PM – 5:30PM 4:30 - 5:30 pm Zoom
In the News
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IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting
Published on August 4, 2022 by IAFP presents awards at 2022 annual meeting
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PFAS Report: MSU professor offers highlights of CDC guidance
Published on July 28, 2022 by MSU Today
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6 Reasons You Always Wake Up Tired, According to Sleep Experts
Published on July 11, 2022 by Prevention
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Reducing the amount of spilled milk caused by a toxin
Published on June 29, 2022 by MSU Today