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 2024-2025 recipient is Ray Matulka.
• The Outstanding Service award honors current Division members who have demonstrated a history of service to the Division or field. The 2024-2025 recipient is Gavin Thompson.

Division Graduate Student Oral Competition Finalists

• First: Hooman Chodar Moghadas, Kansas State University: Effect of Hydrocolloid Type and Level on PhIP Formation and Quality Attributes of Pan-Fried Chicken Patties
• Second: Harpreet Singh, Alabama A&M University: Antioxidant Activity and Cytotoxic Effects of Date Seed Extracts on Colon Cancer Cells (HT-29)
• Third: Gopinath Mummaleti, University of Georgia: Effects of Microplastics on the Growth and Biofilm Formation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus