Sensory Science division

Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division

Join the Sensory & Consumer Sciences group where we discuss the latest research and insights regarding the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of human beings' reactions to the characteristics of foods and related materials as perceived through the five senses.

 

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Alden Riak Sensory & Consumer Sciences Division
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1900+

Members
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1973

Year Founded
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60+

Countries Represented by Members

Noteworthy Programs

Achievement Award

Have you or someone you know made significant contributions in the field of sensory and consumer sciences? Submit a nomination for the Sensory and Consumer Sciences Achievement Award. Presented in partnership with the IFT Sensory and Consumer Sciences Division, the award will honor an individual who has demonstrated distinguished leadership and research within the field and made a lasting impact with their work. Learn more about the criteria and submit a nomination. Review the criteria & eligibility, as well as see a list of our past Achievement Award winners!

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Join our Division to receive exclusive access to Division newsletters and monthly sensory scientific journal updates.

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Follow us on LinkedIn for content on upcoming events, conference and competition updates, trivia and giveaways, and networking opportunities with other sensory professionals and students!

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Division Accomplishments/Recognition

  • The Outstanding Volunteer award honors a current Division member who provided exemplary volunteer work to the Division in the current year. The 2022-2023 recipient is Silvia Murillo Miguez.
  • The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2022-2023 recipient is Greg Stucky.

Division Oral Competition Finalists

  • First: Lydia Rockers, University of Arkansas: Variations in emotional responses to food images as a function of the type of scale or response condition
  • Finalist: Carrie Miller, San Jose State University: Whole grains and Ancient Wheats: Knowledge, Attitudes, Consumption Behaviors, and Sensory Liking
  • Finalist: Rachel Potter, Washington State University: Wine Faults in Riesling Wine as Assessed by the Electronic Tongue and a Rate-All-That-Apply Sensory Panel

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