Salary and Career Trends, Food Science Raps, and the Impact of Race

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Omnivore

Episode Description

In this episode of Omnivore, Food Technology’s editorial team takes a deeper dive into a selection of 2022’s most significant stories and interviews taken from the August - November print issues.

Find fresh data on salary and career trends in food science from top editors. Hear a lively (and musical) conversation with University of Manitoba biochemist and 2022 IFT Lifetime Achievement Award winner Michael Eskin. Listen to the timely insights of IFT Fellow Larry Keener on diversity, equity and inclusion principles and the impact of race in the scientific community.

Plus: Information on IFT’s new Concierge membership program.

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Featured Guests

Michael Eskin, PhD

Michael Eskin, PhD is distinguished professor, Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Canada.
Larry Keener Member

Larry Keener, CFS, is an IFT Fellow and president of International Product Safety Consultants, Inc., Seattle, Washington

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