Training of Future Professionals along the Human-Food Interface through Research and Experiential Learning for Undergraduates

This 8-week summer program is offered by the departments of Food Science and Nutritional Sciences here at Penn State to facilitate independent research, career exploration, and professional development for students from undergraduate-centric institutions across the USA.

Research topics focus on the human-food interface in areas of human nutrition and food science, including sensory & consumer science, food analysis, food metabolomics, food toxicology and biochemistry, and human ingestive behavior.

All students will conduct experiential research under the guidance of faculty, graduate student and postdoc mentors to head start a future career in Food and Nutritional Sciences.

Interested? Check out the Program Information, FAQs, and details on how to apply.