1. Intro to Food Science Careers pt 2

2. Objectives Gain a perspective in the Food Scientist and Food Technologist Field

3. Food Scientist A person who is trained in the theory of food systems – Chemistry – Physics – Biology Interests in preserving the integrity of the food system

4. Education Requirements Usually must obtain advanced degrees from college – Masters or PhD – Major is commonly in food science but can branch out to specialty areas Meet Science Brewing Science Food Safety

5. Skills Needed Research Skills – Systematically asking questions and seeking answers Understanding of the scientific method – Identify problem – Collect Data – Hypothesis – Experiment – Conclusion

6. Nature of Work Often involved with food product development – Imitation Crab Over 20,000 new food products each year are created – Do they all reach the supermarket? – Who Decides this The Consumer! Also involved in food safety – The security of food is a thriving industry due to bioterrorism threats

7. Location of Work Universities – Teachers Food Industries – Product Developers Government Agencies – Food Safety

8. Food Technologist Similar of food scientists – Concentrated on short- term problem solving of food issues Machine operation Developing methods of production

9. Education College Degree In Food Science – Bachelor at the least – Masters is encouraged Sometimes can major in biology or chemistry Can specialize in different disciplines – Dairy – Meat Engineering background is encouraged in some areas

10. Nature of Work Concerned with mass production of food and the problems involved – Thousands of pounds of product per hour – Problems with production can cost business large sums of money Works with food scientist closely when new products are made – Why?

11. Nature of Work Also Focused of quality Assurance – The whole process is monitored for start to finish that meats all health and safety guidelines

12. Location of Work Universities – Help food scientist conduct experiments on new products and production Food Industries – Larges employer of technologists – Production, development and tech service Government Agencies – Food production products for military and other branches of government

13. Summary What is a food technologist under more pressure that a chef producing food a restaurant. What are the common educational requirements between an food scientist and technologist? Is there opportunities for these two professions in bowling green? Where?