Feeding Tomorrow Fund of IFT Publishes Report on State of Food Science and Technology Education

CHICAGO — The Feeding Tomorrow Fund of Institute of Food Technologists published “Academic Knowledge Base 2023: Food Science & Technology Education Insights,” which outlines the state of food science education. Combining quantitative and aggregated institutional data from food science programs around the world, the report covers application and enrollment trends, areas of growing and declining interest, as well as individuals and resources of influence.

The student-based research report was first published in 2018 with 450 students participating across 16 domestic institutions. This latest report includes participation from 700 students across 33 domestic and international institutions.

“The purpose of the report is to understand trends in enrollment, education and student motivation and inform programs and decisions to help recruit students into education and careers in the field of food science,” said Feeding Tomorrow Fund of IFT Executive Director Kate Dockins.

The Feeding Tomorrow Fund of IFT encourages, promotes and rewards the excellence of students pursuing careers in the science of food through various efforts, including a variety of academic tuition scholarships. Every year, the Feeding Tomorrow Fund of IFT offers up to 40 undergraduate scholarships and 25 graduate scholarships to students interested in pursuing a career in food science. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the food science profession, which can include, but is not limited to, membership in IFT.