The Department of Food Science and Technology is one of 12 academic units in the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. The department’s faculty, staff, and students work alongside and collaborate with other faculty members, staff members, and students at the university to develop solutions to agriculture and natural resource problems. The department is making an impact on the production of food, fuel, feed, and fiber and the use of our natural resources in addressing the current and future needs in Nebraska and around the world.
The mission of the department is to provide high-quality education and training to individuals preparing for careers in food science and technology in the food industry, academia, or government, to conduct basic and applied research in food science and technology for the ultimate benefit of the food industry and consumers, and to assist the food industry through extension programs of the department.
Explore the department’s webpage for additional information.