Welcome to the Department of Food Science at Cornell University

We offer comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students for leadership positions in the food industry, academia, and government.  Our research programs are designed to expand understanding of the biological/microbiological, chemical, physical, sensor, nutritional, and engineering properties of foods and beverages.  Our extension and outreach programs transfer research-based information and technology to consumers, food and beverage companies, and government agencies with the goal of enhancing the availability, quality, and safety of our food supply. 

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Faculty Spotlight

Joe Mac Regenstein
Professor

Joe Mac Regenstein

Joe M. Regenstein is a Professor in the Department of Food Science. He received a B.A. in chemistry from Cornell`s College of Arts and Sciences, an MS in dairy chemistry from CALS, and a PhD in biophysics from Brandeis University in Waltham, MA. He joined the faculty in 1974 and is a member of the... Read Joe Mac Regenstein's full profile

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