Some have saidthat instituting the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, out of compulsion, results in mediocrity, not meritocracy. However, in the absence of diversity and inclusion, it is exceedingly difficult in most human endeavors to proclaim that someone or something merits designation as “the best.” In other words, without diversity and inclusion, meritocracy itself is a meritless myth, and any merit bestowed cannot be deemed equitable.
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University of Copenhagen professor Susanne Gjedsted Bügel is leading a unique two-year project designed to develop the next generation of the Nova classification system.
IFT President Christopher Daubert reflects on the importance of championing research in the food sciences.
IFT President Christopher R. Daubert reflects on the value of the IFT community as students transition from campus to careers and after.
IFT divisions announce winners of the oral competition research paper competitions, hackathons, and infographic competitions.
This op-ed essay advocates for the need to expose underrepresented youth to the variety of career pathways available to them in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) disciplines within the food and agriculture space.