Food Science Summer Scholar Program

A ten-week undergraduate research program giving students who are interested in food science the opportunity to:scholars

  • conduct research under the mentorship of a Cornell, Purdue* or Texas Tech* faculty
  • participate in field trips to large and small food industries
  • discuss topics such as Ethics in Food Science, Applying for Graduate School, Product Development, and Learning from Research
  • learn about food science career opportunities
  • meet with food science representatives from industry, government and academia
  • develop research presentation skills
*research opportunities at Purdue and Texas Tech are in the area of food safety (see application form and frequently asked questions for further details)
Applying for Admission

Now accepting applications for the 2012 program.  Application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Summer Scholar Alumni

To date, 169 students have participated in the Summer Scholar Program.  You can learn more about the former scholars by clicking on the links below.

Program Sponsors

 We thank the sponsors who make this program possible through their generous donations.  Click here for a complete list of program sponsors.

2012 Program Sponsors

  • General Mills (1 scholar)
  • Heinz (1 scholars)
  • Kraft Foods (2 scholars)
  • Western New York IFT (2 scholars)
  • Kellogg's (2 scholars)

For information about becoming a program sponsor, please contact Janette Robbins (jmr65@cornell.edu).

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