IFT Student Association (IFTSA)

The IFT Student Association (IFTSA) is a forward-looking, student-governed community of IFT members. Membership in IFTSA can help make you a more successful student, and enhance your future as a food science professional. Through competitions, scholarships, networking, and leadership opportunities, you’ll set yourself apart from your classmates (unless they’re members too).

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All About Food Science

Interested in Food Science? New to the concepts and terms? Curious to know what makes the cookie crumble?

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Attend the Largest Annual Food Show…

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From attending competitions, sessions on cutting-edge research, networking with industry leaders, and hanging out with students from all over the world…you won't believe how much you can learn and do at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo.

Molly Brannock

"As a chemist, being a part of IFTSA has helped me bridge my background to my career goal of working in flavor chemistry."

Molly Brannock
North Carolina State University

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