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SUMMARY:Faculty/Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/faculty-staff-meeting/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T120000
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Professional development workshops for graduate students and postdocs. These seminars are organized by the Food Science JEDI committee to foster training and a positive work climate in the department. \n\nWorkshop title: Aligning expectations and effective communications\nFacilitator: Nancy Ruggeri (Wiscience)\nTime: Monday February 2\, 12-1pm.\nLocation: Babcock room 205
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/professional-development-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T120000
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SUMMARY:Professional Development Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Professional development workshops for graduate students and postdocs. These seminars are organized by the Food Science JEDI committee to foster training and a positive work climate in the department. \n\nWorkshop title: Aligning expectations and effective communications\nFacilitator: Nancy Ruggeri (Wiscience)\nTime: Monday February 2\, 12-1pm.\nLocation: Babcock room 205
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/professional-development-workshop/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T083000
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UID:10000559-1768379400-1768384800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty/Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/faculty-staff-meeting/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251022T142343Z
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SUMMARY:Batch Freezer Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Purpose of the Short Course\nThis course is designed to provide attendees with an in-depth exposure to the practice of manufacturing frozen desserts using batch freezers. Lectures will cover concerns of quality evaluation\, flavor selection\, and processing procedures. Working in small groups under skilled supervision\, the lab sessions will give participants hands-on experience with freezer operation. \nRegistration Fee\nThe fee includes cost of instructional materials and supplies\, break and lunch\, and registration. Lodging\, parking and other meals are not included. Cancellation policy: Applicants may cancel up to 30 days before the short course\, but are assessed a $500 fee. Substitutions may be made at any time. \nWhere\nThe program will be held at the UW Madison\, Department of Food Science \nRoom 205\, Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI. \nLodging\nLodging is not included in the registration fee. Local area hotels include: \nDoubleTree Downtown Madison \n525 W Johnson St \nMadison\, WI 53703 \n608-251-5511 \nUnion South \n1308 W Dayton St \nMadison\, WI 53715 \n608-263-2600 \nBest Western Plus InnTowner Madison \n2424 University Avenue \nMadison\, WI 53726 \n608-233-8778 \nWhat to Bring\nShoes must cover your toes and have adequate wet-surface traction – no sandals or loose-fitting clothing. \nTall rubber boots for use in the manufacturing sessions are recommended. \nLong sleeve t-shirts or sweatshirts and jeans are best. You will be exposed to temperature extremes\, cleaning and sanitizing compounds\, lots of water and\, of course\, ice cream ingredients. \nBring plenty of spare changes of clothes\, especially shoes and socks. \nDisposable aprons\, hair and beard nets will be provided.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/batch-freezer-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251022T142456Z
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SUMMARY:Successful Ice Cream Retailing
DESCRIPTION:Our Course Mission\nTo provide the very best\, most accurate information that frozen dessert retailers need to be successful in this industry today so you can manage your business for more profit\, better employees\, and effective promotions. \nWho Should Attend\n\nBusiness owners and managers in the ice cream industry.\nAnyone looking to get into the business.\nAnyone who manufactures ice cream with a batch freezer.\nBusiness managers directly responsible for the success of a frozen dessert business.\nIndustry suppliers and sales representatives who sell to shop owners.\n\nWhere\nThe program will be held at the Department of Food Science \nUW-Madison\, Room 205\, Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI. \nLodging\nLodging is not included in the registration fee. Local area hotels include: \nDoubleTree Downtown Madison \n525 W Johnson St \nMadison\, WI 53703 \n608-251-5511 \n*FREE SHUTTLE & PARKING\nUnion South \n1308 W Dayton St \nMadison\, WI 53715 \n608-263-2600 \nBest Western Plus InnTowner Madison \n2424 University Avenue \nMadison\, WI 53726 \n608-233-8778
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/successful-ice-cream-retailing-2/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251022T142227Z
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UID:10000656-1767684600-1767718800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Milk Pasteurization and Process Control School
DESCRIPTION:COURSE DESCRIPTION \nSessions focus on spoilage and pathogenic bacteria\, proper operation and maintenance of automated equipment and pumps\, regulatory standards\, cleaning and sanitation followed by a certifying exam issued to registrants who pass the exam (score >80% ). \nYou must dress appropriately including shoes must be suitable for processing environments; no open toe footwear. Please advise us at time of registration if you have a disability and desire special accommodations. \nThe dairyfoods.wisc.edu website contains a link that will allow you to download the HTST Manual\, Chapter 65 of the WI Administrative Code and other support materials. It is your responsibility to review these course materials before coming to the school. \nWHO SHOULD ATTEND  \nSessions focus on spoilage and pathogenic bacteria\, proper operation and maintenance of automated equipment and pumps\, regulatory standards\, cleaning and sanitation followed by a certifying exam issued to registrants who pass the exam (score >80% ). \nREGISTRATION \nRegister online at dairyfoods.wisc.edu or contact Emma Temme at The registration fee of $399 includes tuition\, lecture materials\, speaker fees and other program expenses. Lodging\, parking and other meals are not included. Persons who enroll after the school is filled will be placed on a waiting list for cancellations. Cancellations are not allowed after December 26\, 2025. Register and pay with credit card on-line at: http://www.dairyfoods.wisc.edu/ \nLODGING \nLodging and meals are not included in the fee. Registrants are responsible for their own lodging if needed. Madison area hotels include: \nDoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown\, 525 W Johnson St (608) 251-5511 \nWisconsin Union Hotel\, 1308 West Dayton St (608) 263-2600 \nBest Western Plus InnTowner Madison\, 2424 University Ave (608) 233-8778 \nCONTACT DETAILS  \nEmma Temme \n(608) 265-2729 \nabels@wisc.edu \nScott Rankin\, Ph.D. \n(608) 263-2008 \nsarankin@wisc.edu
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/milk-pasteurization-and-process-control-school/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133253Z
UID:10000650-1766066400-1766070000@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Representative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/graduate-representative-committee-meeting-4/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133137Z
UID:10000647-1765553400-1765557000@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Food Science Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/food-science-ambassador-meeting-6/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250213T145926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145926Z
UID:10000558-1765355400-1765360800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty/Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/faculty-staff-meeting/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133232Z
UID:10000649-1765191600-1765195200@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/graduate-program-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133204Z
UID:10000648-1764948600-1764952200@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Undergraduate Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/undergraduate-program-committee-meeting-8/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251201T151352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T151352Z
UID:10000663-1764864000-1764869400@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Guest Speaker
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Charles Benbrook\, agricultural economist (UW alumnus AAE 1980)\, will present his work with the Swette Center at Arizona State University and the Heartland Health Research Alliance on how Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) should be classified and labeled to promote positive public health outcomes. He will summarize detailed comments recently submitted to the FDA and USDA\, with a focus on novel nutritional quality metrics. The seminar is hosted by the UW Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems and several co-hosts on campus. \n  \nProcessed foods now dominate caloric intake. To drive change toward healthier\, mostly whole foods\, people need credible\, consistent and actionable information on which foods are healthy\, not so healthy and unhealthy. Dr. Benbrook and colleagues have developed a simple\, data-driven system to quantify and communicate the impacts of food processing on food nutritional quality and safety. Three metrics for evaluating UPFs will be described: the portion of nutrients lost through processing\, the identity and amounts of nutrients added\, and any new or heightened food safety risks. Options to convey the impacts of processing via front-of-pack labeling will also be discussed. Dr. Benbrook’s career on setting actionable\, transparent standards for food includes working with UW scientists and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association on the Healthy Grown Potato program. Co-hosts include: \nCenter for Sustainability and the Global Environment (SAGE)\nKaufman Lab\nOrganic Collaborative\nGrainger Center for Supply Chain Management\nCenter for Cooperatives\nFood Studies Network
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/guest-speaker/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251125T144706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T144706Z
UID:10000662-1764590400-1764594000@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for seminar Monday December 1st presented by Shreya Kumar entitled “Understanding the coordination between MreB and c-di-AMP in Listeria monocytogenes b-lactam resistance and pathogenesis ”\n\nTime: 12:05-12:55\nLocation: Room 205\, Babcock Hall\n\nABSTRACT\n Understanding the coordination between MreB and c-di-AMP in Listeria monocytogenes b-lactam resistance and pathogenesis  \nThe intracellular bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) requires c-di-AMP (cdA) for growth and infection\, but must regulate its level to avoid toxic accumulation. cdA hydrolysis by phosphodiesterases (PDEs) is a major mechanism to maintain homeostasis. A mutant lacking cdA phosphodiesterases (ΔPDE)\, and thus having cdA accumulation\, is highly attenuated for virulence and is sensitive to cell wall-targeting antibiotics like β-lactams. The mechanisms underlying this toxicity upon cdA accumulation are unknown. Thus\, to profile these molecular defects in the ΔPDE mutant\, we performed a genetic screen for suppressor mutants (mutants with high cdA levels but resistant to β-lactams) using the chemical mutagen ethyl methanesulfonate. Whole-genome sequencing revealed that among 10 suppressor mutants\, 8 carried missense mutations in the gene encoding the MreB protein\, an essential component of the Rod complex\, involved in lateral peptidoglycan synthesis in Lm. Microscopy revealed that these suppressor mutants exhibited shorter\, wider cells\, consistent with reduced MreB function. Furthermore\, β-lactam resistance in ΔPDE could be increased by chemical inhibition of MreB\, mimicking the effect of suppressor mutations. Microscopy further revealed that ΔPDE cells exhibit a severe division defect under sub-lethal β-lactam stress\, a defect that was also rescued by MreB mutations. Finally\, the L2 plaque assay showed that all MreB suppressor mutants were also rescued for mammalian cell infectivity despite high cdA levels. Together\, these observations suggest that cdA accumulation in Lm disrupts the balance between MreB-Rod complex activity and cell division\, leading to defective cell wall homeostasis and attenuated virulence. Understanding how cdA regulates MreB activity will reveal fundamental principles of second-messenger coordination in bacteria and uncover new targets for antimicrobial intervention. 
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-18/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133027Z
UID:10000644-1763647200-1763650800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Representative Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/graduate-representative-committee-meeting-3/
LOCATION:WI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251117T143614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T143614Z
UID:10000661-1763380800-1763384400@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for seminar on Monday November 17th presented by Rebecca Goodman entitled “Analyzing the Effects of Heat Treatments on the Structure and Oxidation of Whey Protein Phospholipid Concentrate”\n\nTime: 12:05-12:55\nLocation: Room 205\, Babcock Hall\n\nABSTRACT\nAnalyzing the Effects of Heat Treatments on the Structure and Oxidation of Whey Protein Phospholipid Concentrate \n  \nRebecca Goodman1\, Mitchell T. Armstrong1\, Fatemeh Jalil Mozhdehi1\, Luis McDougall2\, Jerina Rugji1\, Audrey Girard1\, Mark P. Richards1\,3\, Gulustan Ozturk1 \n  \n1 Department of Food Science\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States \n2 Department of Integrative Biology\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States \n3 Animal Science Department\, University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Madison\, Wisconsin\, 53706\, United States \n  \nWhey protein phospholipid concentrate (WPPC) is an underutilized co-product of whey protein isolate manufacturing. As WPPC is an enriched source of milk fat globule membrane components\, there is growing interest in using whole WPPC and/or its valuable protein and lipid fractions in human nutrition applications. However\, WPPC undergoes multiple thermal treatments during processing\, which may induce structural changes\, promote oxidation\, and hinder downstream fractionation efficiency\, potentially limiting its nutritional and functional value.  \nThis study compares two commercial production styles of WPPC with a minimal-heat production style to characterize heat-induced structural and oxidative modifications\, which may inform improved processing strategies. Spray-dried WPPC showed significant microstructural changes at the micrometer scale but not at the nanometer scale. Post-filtration heating increased b-turn content in proteins as determined by FTIR analysis. While primary lipid oxidation was unaffected by heat intensity\, secondary oxidation products decreased following HTST or spray drying; conversely\, protein carbonyl levels increased\, indicating enhanced protein oxidation. These findings suggest that intense heat can simultaneously mitigate certain lipid oxidation pathways while promoting protein oxidation. \nFree b-lactoglobulin content was consistent between the different commercial-production style WPPCs\, but significantly higher in the minimal-heat WPPC\, suggesting that thermal processing induces b-lactoglobulin unfolding and aggregation. Collectively\, these results demonstrate the substantial influence of heat treatment on WPPC structure and oxidation. A better understanding of these heat-induced changes can inform optimized processing and fractionation strategies to improve the functional and nutritional utilization of WPPC as a protein- and lipid-rich ingredient.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-17/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133110Z
UID:10000646-1763134200-1763137800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Food Science Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/food-science-ambassador-meeting-5/
LOCATION:WI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250213T145926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145926Z
UID:10000557-1762936200-1762941600@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Faculty/Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/faculty-staff-meeting/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251106T143607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T143607Z
UID:10000660-1762776000-1762779600@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for seminar Monday November 10 presented by Marian Cromwell entitled “Synthetic Biology Approaches for Overcoming the Roadblocks to Achieving Higher Biobutanol Titers with Clostridium beijerinckii NCIMB 8052”  \nTime: 12:05-12:55 \nLocation: Room 205\, Babcock Hall  \nABSTRACT \nBiobutanol is a promising biofuel and an important industrial chemical with numerous applications. However\, commercial production of biobutanol is hampered by low titers and high cost of feedstock. Clostridium beijerinckii NCIMB 8052 (Cbei) is a natural producer of butanol and a model organism for studying biobutanol production. Cbei can utilize sugars from diverse sources including lignocellulosic biomasses (LB). This study seeks to address the two challenges to biobutanol production: (a) low titer\, and (b) high cost of feedstock. Low butanol titer stems from tight wiring of butanol biosynthesis in Cbei and emerging results suggest that cyclic-di-adenosine monophosphate (c-di-AMP) is a key player that likely serves as a nimble cellular ‘leash’ restricting butanol biosynthesis. Overexpressing disA and pdewhose protein products synthesize and hydrolyze c-di-AMP\, respectively\, in Cbei\, led to near-complete inhibition of butanol and acetone biosyntheses in this organism. Enzyme activity assays also showed complete inhibition of enzymes involved in solvent biosynthesis. Despite their promise as cheap feedstocks for biobutanol production\, pretreatment of LB to release fermentable sugars generates inhibitory compounds that negatively impact fermentation. To address this\, site-directed mutagenesis was deployed to engineer an aldo-keto reductase (AKR) previously shown to detoxify LB-derived inhibitors. The goal was to switch cofactor preference from NADPH to the more abundant NADH. This led to an AKR variant with ~25% improved inhibitor detoxification with NADH as cofactor. In summary\, characterizing c-di-AMP-mediated control of butanol biosynthesis and overexpressing the improved AKR variant in Cbei hold promise for overcoming the prime challenges to economical butanol production.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-16/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133003Z
UID:10000643-1762772400-1762776000@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Graduate Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/graduate-program-committee-meeting-6/
LOCATION:WI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T133047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133047Z
UID:10000645-1762529400-1762533000@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Undergraduate Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/undergraduate-program-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:WI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251103T142425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T142425Z
UID:10000659-1762171200-1762174800@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for today’s presented by Dr. Andrew Akanno entitled “Design of protein-rich thickened beverages for dysphagia foods”.  \nTime: 12:05-12:55 \nLocation: Room 205\, Babcock Hall
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-15/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T132940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T132940Z
UID:10000642-1761319800-1761323400@foodsci.wisc.edu
SUMMARY:Food Science Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/food-science-ambassador-meeting-4/
LOCATION:WI
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20251015T140144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T140144Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for seminar Monday October 20th. Dr. Beth Fischer from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) will give a presentation entitled “I’ve Developed Cool Science\, Now What?”  \nSeminar will be in room 121\, Babcock Hall at the regular time (12:05-12:55). \n  \nDr. Fischer’s bio:  \n  \nDr. Fischer graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Ripon College\, and she obtained her PhD in Biochemistry at UW-Madison. Her PhD research focused on understanding the metabolism of vitamin A. \n  \nDr. Fischer began her career at a local biotechnology company licensing technology into the company for product development. After several acquisitions\, she worked as a corporate development manager at Invitrogen licensing in technologies to support the research tool business unit in Madison. \n  \nDr. Fischer has been at WARF for 20 years discussing scientific research with faculty\, staff\, and students across all areas of life science looking for aspects of the research that could be of interest to commercial partners. If WARF decides to file patents on inventions arising from the research\, Dr. Fischer manages the process of filing an securing patents from patent offices around the world.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-14/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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SUMMARY:Frozen Dessert Center (FDC) Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The University of Wisconsin-Madison\, Frozen Dessert Center (FDC) hosts an annual conference focused on sharing the latest science-based details pertinent to the frozen dessert industry. \n  \nThe FDC encourages and invites all individuals interested in improving their knowledge on the science of frozen desserts including students\, product developers\, manufacturers\, researchers\, distributers\, and sales personnel.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/frozen-dessert-center-fdc-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T130000
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SUMMARY:Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for today’s seminar presented by Kailey Komnick. Kailey is currently a PhD student in Dr. Bolling’s lab. Kailey received a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has received an M.S. in Chemistry from UW Madison\, and she is currently working towards a PhD in Chemistry. Her research journey began in a neuropharmacology lab where she studied the difference in methamphetamine withdrawal between adolescent and adult rats. She then transitioned into a medicinal chemistry lab\, where she derivatized a gram-positive antibiotic in attempts to improve its resistance profile. Kailey’s work at UW Madison began with studying DNA-scaffolded catalysis\, until she transitioned into the Bolling lab in 2024. She is currently studying the effects of roasting on coffee composition. Broadly\, Kailey is very interested in the intersection of chemistry with biology\, food science\, and everyday life. \nOutside of the lab\, Kailey enjoys spending time with her friends and family\, baking\, and crafting. She’s almost always listening to an audiobook or a podcast\, and she loves to explore new places and learn new skills. \n\n  \nTime: 12:05-12:55 \nLocation: Room 205\, Babcock Hall
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/seminar-presentation-13/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T132809Z
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SUMMARY:Graduate Program Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/graduate-program-committee-meeting-5/
LOCATION:WI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250903T132920Z
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SUMMARY:Food Science Ambassador Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/food-science-ambassador-meeting-3/
LOCATION:WI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250213T145926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145926Z
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SUMMARY:Faculty/Staff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/faculty-staff-meeting/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260528T174938
CREATED:20250915T163147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T163241Z
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SUMMARY:Brittany Towers Lewis Seminar Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Brittany Towers Lewis\, MS\, is an industry food scientist currently working at Kraft-Heinz. She has experience at several companies within food science\, and beyond that\, she is a food science educator! Brittany shared food science knowledge to 500k+ followers on TikTok and Instagram through her channel @theblackfoodscientist.
URL:https://foodsci.wisc.edu/event/brittany-towers-lewis-seminar-presentation/
LOCATION:Babcock Hall\, 1605 Linden Drive\, Madison\, WI\, 53706\, United States
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