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Student Competitions

Student competitions provide hands‑on, real‑world opportunities for students to apply food science knowledge through product development, research, and team‑based challenges, while building professional skills and showcasing their work.

Product Development Competitions

IFTSA & Mars Product Development Competition

Sponsored by Mars Snacking

Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Product Development Competition

Sponsored by Cargill

Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition

Research Competitions

Undergraduate Research Competition

Sponsored by Phi Tau Sigma

Graduate Research Video Competition

Sponsored by CampdenBRI

College Bowl

College Bowl

Sponsored by Nestlé Purina

IFT Division Competitions

Student Hackathons

Food Packaging Development Competition

Presented by Food Packaging Division

InFoodrafic: A Global Infographic Competition

Presented by International Division and Product Development Division

Proteins of the Future Challenge

Presented by Protein Division

Student Video Competition

Presented by Education, Extension & Outreach Division

External Competitions

American Egg Board Eggcelerator Lab

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