Food Science

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• The Institute of Food Technologists
• Founded in 1939
• Premier scientific and educational society
  serving the food science and technology field.
• A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to
  advance the science and technology of food
  through the exchange of knowledge.
• 25,000 members represent industry, academia, and
  government in over 111 countries.

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IFT Student Association

• MISSION
• IFT Student Association creates the community
  that fosters the professional and individual
  development of its members and enhances the
  profession of Food Science and Technology

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• IFTSA Long Range Goals
• Recruit and bring membership value to
  undergraduate and graduate students within IFT.
• IFTSA members will be engaged with academic,
  government, and industry professionals.
• IFTSA will lead increasing awareness and enhance
  the image of the food science and technology
  profession to future food scientists.
• The IFTSA will be financially and structurally
  sound.
• IFTSA will lead the institute in innovative
  programs, competitions, and symposium.

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IFTSA Governance Structure
Membership
IFTSA Volunteers
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IFTSA Geographical Areas
North Atlantic
North Central
West
Midwest
South Central
Southeast
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What about International Clubs?

• International clubs are currently strategically
  placed in areas with major international airports
  and have equal opportunity within IFTSA
  governance.
• IFTSA is in the process of brainstorming new and
  innovative ways to incorporate international
  students this year during the strategic planning
  process.
• Currently IFTSA has approved international
  chapters in Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
• IFTSA members represent 24 countries across the
  globe.

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What does IFTSA Offer Chapters?

• Guidelines and model bylaws for running a
  Chapter.
• Opportunities for Interaction (6 Area Mtgs).
• Held annually each year.
• College Bowl preliminary rounds.
• NEW Product Development Challenge.
• Ideas and networks to improve your Chapter.
• Network with other Food Science Club leaders.
• Fundraising opportunities.

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What Does IFTSA Offer Chapters?

• A direct line of communication to IFT Staff and
  Leadership.
• IFTSA Staff Liaison, Kristen Distelhorst
• IFT Section and Division (International Division
  Mixers and Symposium)
• 500 USD per year for Chapter Presidents to
  attend the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo.
• Product Development, College Bowl, Chapter of
  the Year, and Research Paper Competitions.

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Chapter of the Year Competition Sponsored by
General Mills

• Based on year-long activities of chapters
• Fundraising, outreach, social activities, IFT
  activity, and community service
• Winner awarded at Annual Meeting
• Monetary awards given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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Product Development Competition Sponsored
by Masterfoods

• Six finalists chosen based on written preliminary
  proposals.
• Six Travel grants awarded to the finalists.
• Winning team based on poster session, oral
  presentation, and product sampling.
• Monetary prizes given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

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College Bowl Competition Sponsored by IFTSA
and General Mills

• Food Science University Quiz Bowl
• Test your knowledge of Food Science!
• Each Area Winner Competes at the IFT Annual
  Meeting.
• Travel grants awarded to each Area Winner.
• Monetary Awards given to Winner and Runner-Up.

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Graduate and Undergraduate Research Paper
Competitions Sponsored by IFTSA and Phi Tau
Sigma

• Present your Research!
• 2 Competitions (Graduate and Undergraduate)
• Travel Grants to 6 Finalists of each Competition
• Monetary awards given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

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What does IFTSA Offer Members?

• Volunteer and Leadership Positions within IFTSA
  and IFT.
• IFT Division Representatives
• IFT Section Representatives
• IFT Committees and Task Forces
• IFTSA Competition and Event Chairs
• IFTSA Officer Positions
• Professional Development.
• Leadership Development Skills
• Communication Skills
• Interaction and Networking with Industry
  Individuals.
• Speed Networking at AnnualMeeting and Food Expo
• Division Mixers
• Students as Exhibitors Program

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What does IFTSA Offer Members?

• Competitions and Symposia
• 5 Competitions
• Yearly Symposia
• New PD Challenge
• Key Note Speakers
• Discounts on IFT Continuing Education Short
  Courses.
• Held throughout the year.
• Topics vary
• Research/Poster Presentations within IFT
  Divisions.
• Most Divisions sponsor poster and paper
  competitions that offer monetary awards for
  finalists.

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What does IFTSA Offer Members?

• The IFT Career Bureau via the web.
• Members only area.
• Journal of Food Science.
• Food Technology Magazine.
• Student Association Newsletters.
• National and Regional Level
• New Up-dated and interactive Web Site.
• www.iftsa.org

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Scholarships Fellowships

• Each year the IFT Foundation awards over 375,000
  USD in scholarships and fellowships to IFT
  Student Association members.
• Eligibility
• Student must be a current IFTSA member.
• Student must come from an IFT accredited
  university.
• For more information, visit www.ift.org

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IFT Dues

• IFT gives students a reduced membership price of
  35 USD.
• Visit www.iftsa.org
• 2007 Annual Meeting and Food Expo
• Chicago, IL

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Questions???