Why Choose UW–Madison Department of Food Science?
The UW—Madison Department of Food Science has been part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for more than 100 years, instructing generations of food science and industry leaders. With a job placement rate of nearly 100%, our distinguished faculty provide students with an exciting and challenging curriculum that equips graduates with the skills to succeed in today’s global economy. UW Food Scientists impact society by developing sustainable practices and helping people access wholesome food.
Getting Involved
There are a variety of clubs and extracurriculars within the Department, each one offering unique experiences and opportunities for professional and personal growth:
- Dairy Product Judging Team
- Food Science Club
We Prepare Graduates
The Food Industry is a fast-paced, competitive, and growing sector of the global economy. The Department of Food Science prepares graduates to contribute to a variety of areas in this exciting professional field. With nearly 100% job placement, our graduates are equipped to compete and succeed in a modern global economy.
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Galasys, among winners of 2025 WI Governor’s Business Plan Contest
Galasys, UW–Madison spinoff company, among winners of 2025 WI Governor’s Business Plan Contest Members of the Galasys team stand in the company’s pilot plant. From…
IMPACT Newsletter, Spring 2025
Greetings from the Chair Dear Food Science Colleagues, Alumni and Friends, Each day that passes here, I note the warming weather, lengthening daylight hours and…
Rewired Microbe Eats Toxins, Skips Desserts
Advance by UW–Madison scientists could help clear hurdle to plant-based fuels Written by Chris Hubbuch. Victor Ujor, assistant professor of food science at UW–Madison, inspects…
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Listen as Professor & Chair of Food Science, Scott Rankin talks with Larry Meiller about the science of ice cream: http://tun.in/tG05Tl
#icecream #larrymeiller #radio #foodscience #wpr #dairyscience
How do we feel about fermentation? Here at the department of Food Science, we think it`s pretty cool. Zymology is a science that deals with fermentation and zymurgy is a branch of applied chemistry that deals with the fermentation process! Want to learn more about fermentation? Check out our Fermented Foods and Beverages Certificate: https://foodsci.wisc.edu/fermented-foods-and-beverages-certificate/
#foodscience #fermentation #beer
Congrats to Galasys, a UW-Mdaison based spinoff company, which took first place in the Advanced Manufacturing category of the annual Wisconsin Governor`s Business Plan Contest! #manufacturingtechnology
Victor Ujor, assistant professor of food science, has invented a genetically modified microbe that could solve the problem by removing toxins but leaving the sugar for other microbes.
Full article:
https://energy.wisc.edu/news/rewired-microbe-eats-toxins-skips-dessert
#foodscience #uwmadison #plantbasedfuel
We`re excited to announce a new course, starting Fall 2025! This course, Sustainable Food Security: Health for Our Communities, explores diet-related diseases in the United States and their disproportionate effect on underserved or vulnerable populations. Interested? Head to enroll.wisc.edu and search for Food Science 180!
#foodscience #uwmadison #sustainability #foodsecurity
Congrats, grads! We`re so proud of how far you have come and we wish you the best in whatever comes next! #uwmadison #uwbadgers #foodscience #graduates
Meet one of our Food Science Ambassadors, Connor Mills! Connor chose food science because he enjoys learning about how food is made.
#foodscience #uwmadison
Congratulations to Elaine Lipkin, winning three 1st place awards at the Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest! Elaine finished 2nd overall across all products. Way to go Elaine!
#onwisconsin #foodscience #cdpec
