Partner: Northern California Section of IFT

Award Description: Honors an individual who has demonstrated excellence in teaching science of food disciplines.

Award: $3,000 honorarium and a crystal award from IFT, and a bronze medal from the Northern California Section of IFT

Criteria & Eligibility: Any individual who has at least 10 years of university teaching experience at a university offering a degree in food science, food technology, or the equivalent is eligible. Courses taught by the nominee must deal directly with food science and/or food technology.

Nominees will be asked to upload the following:

• Three letters from current or former students, and
• Two letters from a colleague or administrator, one of which should speak to the nominee’s teaching responsibilities and the educational mission of the institution.

The letters should discuss one or more of the following:

• Mastery of subject matter
• Ability to effectively communicate the principles and practices of food processing and preservation
• Enthusiasm for the science of food as a profession
• Ability to stimulate students to select a career in the science of food disciplines
• Ability to mentor students

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