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Flint Kids Cook -- MSU Community Collaboration

Published on October 3, 2018
FSHN's Dr. Amy Saxe-Custack helped develop Flint Kids Cook for 8-14 year olds at the Flint Farmer's Market. Supported by a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the hands-on program has continued as an after-school activity.
Growing opportunities to learn about food processing learning on, off East Lansing campus

Published on October 1, 2018
Michigan State University has received $4.4 million from the state of Michigan to renovate an on-campus food processing laboratory and create a new mobile food processing unit.
Are GMOs Safe?

Published on August 15, 2018
Exploring the safety of genetically modified foods.
Nutritional sciences senior studies foodborne illness during One Health study abroad program in Nepal

Published on August 3, 2018
One Health program examines the interconnected nature of human, animal and environmental health, and the direct impact each system has on the others.
PhD student Nurul Ahmad chosen first place in IAFP poster competition

Published on July 30, 2018
Nurul Ahmad, visiting scholar from Universiti Putra Malaysia and doctoral student with Dr. Elliot Ryser, was awarded 1st place in a national poster competition.
Loan Cao receives 1st place award in thesis competition

Published on July 27, 2018
Doctoral student Loan Cao's thesis presentation was a first place winner at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) annual meeting.
Food science students take 3rd place in IFT food product development competition

Published on July 20, 2018
MSU's Food Product Development Team was awarded a bronze metal in this year's competition sponsored by the IFTSA and M&M Mars.
Sharing food culture: MSU and University of Parma

Published on July 13, 2018
Students in the 2018 Food Laws Study Abroad program, led by FSHN instructors Rhonda Crackel and Cathy Weir, visited the University of Parma in Italy.
MSU Culinary Services and dietetics students win award

Published on July 13, 2018
MSU Culinary Services, working with dietetics students in HNF 445, Foodservice Management Practicum, received an award from the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS).
A window into the immersive work of Dr. Felicia Wu

Published on May 14, 2018
Dr. Felicia Wu's work with GMOs and food policy has an impact on global policy decision making and markets.