Institute of Food Technologists Student Association Elects University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Aviva Stein to Board of Directors
CHICAGO – April 4, 2024 – The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Aviva Stein from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to its Board of Directors. Stein’s term will start on September 1, 2024, and last for one year.
IFTSA is a mission-driven organization that supports student members and chapters and aims to develop the leaders in the future of the science of food.
A food science major in the UMass Class of 2025, Stein has been involved with the UMass IFTSA Chapter since 2022 starting as an Industry Liaison before serving as the Chapter Vice President for the 2023-2024 school year. Stein will serve as the Chapter President for the 2024-2025 school year. Stein works in the Nolden Sensory Lab, focusing on understanding the mechanism regulating taste response differences in human sweet taste perception.
“I am excited to join the IFTSA Board, getting the opportunity to work with like-minded and driven students from around the world. The science of food is a growing discipline, and I love being able to connect with people no matter what our backgrounds may be. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on board, serving chapters around the country and the world,” said Stein.
As an IFTSA Board Member, Stein will have the opportunity to attend IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, which is being held July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) includes the largest global food science and innovation expo with more than 1,000 exhibitors offering the latest in ingredients, food and food tech trends, food tastings, and exposure to global innovations in food.
Another highlight of the popular annual food-science event is the IFTSA Student Competitions and Awards. These include:
- IFTSA & Mars Product Development Competition
- Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Product Development Competition
- Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition
- Undergraduate Research and Graduate Research Video Competitions
- College Bowl Competition
- Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Leadership Awards
- Chapter of the Year Award
To learn more or to register for IFT FIRST and receive an early bird discount, go to IFT FIRST Registration.
Student members receive a discount to IFT FIRST. To learn more about becoming a student member and taking advantage of networking, education, and advocacy opportunities year-round, email [email protected].
About Institute of Food Technologists Student Association
The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) is a student-governed community of more than 2,000 IFT members spanning 60 Chapters in 59 countries. IFTSA’s vision of a global community of inspired and informed students who are prepared for a future in food drives its mission to enrich the academic experience and empower students to thrive individually and together. To prepare the future and celebrate the community, IFTSA provides opportunities beyond the classroom and lab, grows student networks to facilitate meaningful and lasting connections, as well as includes and promotes diverse perspectives and backgrounds to foster a culture of belonging. For more information, visit ift.org/community/students.
About Institute of Food Technologists
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a global organization of over 11,000 individual members from more than 100 countries committed to advancing the science of food. Since 1939, IFT has brought together the brightest minds in food science, technology and related professions from academia, government, and industry to solve the world’s greatest food challenges. IFT works to ensure that its members have the resources they need to learn, grow, and innovate to advance the science of food as the population and the world evolve. IFT believes that science and innovation is essential to ensuring a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. For more information, please visit ift.org.
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