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, over 40 graduate students, and over 500 undergraduate students across our three undergraduate majors: Dietetics, Food Science, and Nutritional Sciences.
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 Department of Food Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Recent Publications
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MaKayla Bracey 2025-2026 Future Leaders Mentoring Scholarship Recipient
Published on June 27, 2025
MaKayla Bracey, FSHN Dietetics student, shares her experience with the program and what receiving the Future Leaders Mentoring Scholarship has meant for her undergraduate experience. -
PFAS contamination in Michigan septage
Published on June 11, 2025
The most effective way to reduce PFAS from wastewater entering our ground water, surface water or crops is to eliminate their usage whenever possible. -
New online self-paced Better Process Control School is available
Published on June 11, 2025
FDA-required course for thermal processors of food is now available on-demand. -
New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
Published on May 7, 2025
A new study involving researchers from MSU has revealed concerning findings on the long-term impact of PFAS exposure in communities affected by industrial contamination in drinking water sourced near an abandoned paper mill landfill -
CANR honors departments, units with CAB badges
Published on April 22, 2025
The CANR and Office of Culture, Access and Belonging OCAB will honor the 2025 Culture, Access and Belonging Badge Award recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
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In the News
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MSU researcher seeking to improve treatments for autoimmune diseases
Published on May 27, 2025 by MSU researcher seeking to improve treatments for autoimmune diseases
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New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
Published on May 7, 2025 by New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
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Connecting with nature has mental health benefits
Published on April 20, 2025 by The State News
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How community gardens serve as “third places” for Detroiters
Published on April 14, 2025 by Great Lakes Now
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