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Upcoming Events: Seminar: Stability of Emuslsions Formulated with High Concentrations of Sodium Caseinate February 11, 2010; Dairy Basics for Farmstead and Artisan Processors February 23, 2010; Better Process Control School April 26, 2010; Fundamentals of Food Science May 04, 2010; Food Microbiology Short Course - Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens May 18, 2010; More…

Food Science News: Penn State food science program reaffirmed as one of world's best January 10, 2010 Penn State's Department of Food Science recently received re-approval of its undergraduate program from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). The recognition verifies that the university has one of the premier food science programs in the country.; Stuffing the turkey and other Thanksgiving food-safety mistakes November 25, 2009 What would a Thanksgiving turkey be without its stuffing, and what better place for that stuffing than inside the turkey? Despite the tradition involved, a food-safety specialist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences says some practices are worth reconsidering, especially since Mom may not have fully appreciated the risk of foodborne illness.; Tawfik Sharkasi named Outstanding Alumnus by College of Agricultural Sciences November 09, 2009 Tawfik Sharkasi of Chicago, Ill., is one of six people to receive a 2009 Outstanding Alumni Award from Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The award recognizes outstanding achievements and provides opportunities for recipients to interact with faculty, students and other alumni.