Cultured Dairy Products Short Course

When September 26, 2023 7:30 AM to September 28, 2023 5:30 PM
Where Erickson Food Science Building, University Park

This 3-day course begins with an overview of cultured product processing, dairy ingredients, and starter cultures. These principles are applied in lectures on the manufacture of buttermilk, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, yogurt, Greek-style yogurt, cultured milk drinks, and novel products.

Hybrid Seminar - Public Health Response to Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens of Animal Origin

When September 28, 2023, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where 226 Erickson Food Science Building

NKUCHIA M’IKANATHA, Global AMR Response and FDSC Academic Affiliate

"A Taste of Food Science" Prospective Student Event

When October 3, 2023, 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Where 203 Rodney A Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a Penn State degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.

Seminar - Solis, Plants, and Consumers: Studying the Complex Relationship Between Food and Medicinal Plants and Human Health

When October 9, 2023, 12:10 AM - 1:10 AM
Where 108 Wartik Laboratory, University Park

Joshua Lambert, Penn State University

Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers

When October 10, 2023 7:30 AM to October 12, 2023 12:10 PM
Where Erickson Food Science Building, University Park

The Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers Short Course is a comprehensive 2 1/2-day program on the essentials of sanitation in food processing plants.

Preventive Controls for Human Foods - Dairy Foods Processing - University Park

When October 10, 2023 8:30 AM to October 12, 2023 3:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

The Preventive Controls for Human Foods – Dairy Foods Processing course (FSPCA curriculum) replaces the Dairy HACCP workshop (NCIMS curriculum) to provide standardized training for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals (PQCIs) to meet the FDA requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification - Malvern, PA

When October 24, 2023 8:00 AM to October 26, 2023 1:00 PM
Where Malvern, PA

he Preventive Controls for Human Foods Certification Workshop provides the credentials to meet FDA requirements for development and implementation of HACCP based systems as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulations.

Penn State - Ingredion Plant-Based Yogurt Alternative Short Course

When October 24, 2023 9:30 AM to October 26, 2023 4:30 PM
Where Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA or Virtual Attendance

In this 3-day hybrid short course, class participants will learn the difference and challenges in formulating yogurt alternatives versus traditional yogurts, understand the breadth and functionality of plant-proteins that are available for formulation, and take away a toolbox of solutions to formulating and processing in the yogurt alternative space.

Food Science Tailgate

When October 28, 2023
Where Erickson Food Science Building

Join us for our annual Food Science Tailgate. A fun event before the game and an opportunity to reconnect with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students while learning what’s new on campus and in the Food Science Department.

The Science and Art of Cheese Making Short Course

When October 30, 2023 7:30 AM to November 2, 2023 3:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Farmstead and artisan dairy processors and others interested in cheese that take this course will gain knowledge of the materials and processes used to make specialty cheese and learn techniques to improve their business. This 4 day course begins with a focus on the materials used for cheese making. Knowledge of milk composition and milk microbiology combined with good sanitation practices form the foundation for consistent manufacture of high quality cheese.

Fundamentals of HACCP - University, PA

When November 4, 2023 8:30 AM to November 5, 2023 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Fundamentals of HACCP is a 2-day basic course in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) taught by certified instructors with extensive experience in food safety training. Particular emphasis is on FDA regulated food products including fresh-cut fruits and vegetables (and mushrooms), juice and cider, baked goods, confections, snack foods, and egg and dairy products. This course is certified through International HACCP Alliance. This course incorporates regulations as currently proposed through FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act).

Ice Cream Short Course

When January 7, 2024 to January 13, 2024
Where The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center, University Park

Learn the ins and outs of ice cream manufacturing as knowledgeable instructors take you from "Cow to Cone" at the 132nd Penn State Ice Cream Short Course.

Ice cream 101, Introduction to Frozen Desserts

When January 26, 2024 11:00 AM to January 28, 2024 5:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

This annual course focuses on the small-scale manufacturing of frozen desserts and those interested in ice cream.