The Institute of Food Technologists is an international organization to connect members of the Food Science industry to work together to provide each and every person on the planet with access to a safe, healthy, abundant food supply, both today and tomorrow. Members of IFT network, lead sessions, forums, and events to share, learn, and grow, transforming scientific knowledge into innovative solutions throughout the food system for the benefit of people around the world. IFT hosts the world’s largest annual food expo, and virtually, through publications and other resources, located in major cities such as Chicago, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Boston. By serving as an independent voice for food science and a catalyst for change around the world, IFT educates a variety of audiences—from consumers and the media to the public policy community and government agencies.
As a scientific society with vision, IFT is feeding the minds that feed the world.
IFT is such a unique organization that works to connect food scientists all over the world to make the world a better place. I don't know of any other organization like this organization that works like this one to improve the lives and opportunities for food scientists, as well as the world. Plus, food science is delicious.
IFT also has a Student Association, which is the largest and most important community of students studying food science and technology. The career and leadership development opportunities are plentiful.
Just to name a few:
- Eligibility for IFT scholarships
- Opportunities to compete in competitions, including Product Development, College Bowl, Chapter of the Year, Undergraduate Research, Excellence in Leadership
- Your choice of the award winning Food Technology magazine or the Journal of Food Science
- The chance for funding, awards, and honors
- Opportunities to build your knowledge, experience, and leadership skills
- Access to the IFT Membership Directory and IFT Community online, with thousands of big names in food science and technology
- Ways to find a job using IFT resources and contacts, including the IFT online Career Center
- Serious savings on books, courses, and registration to the IFT Annual Meeting & Food Expo, the world’s largest food industry meeting and trade show
- Contacts. Peers and leading professionals who know the subject matter and the business of food science and technology
It's quite obvious that the benefits are rich and plentiful!!!! Membership for students is a mere $50.
This information was taken directly from the respective IFT.org webpages.
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