Vision Statement
To be a Global Leader in Advancing Trans‐disciplinary Approaches for Safe, Sustainable, and Healthy Foods through Innovative Research, Teaching and Outreach.
Mission Statement
- To provide high-quality education and training to individuals preparing for careers in food science and technology in the food industry, academia, or government.
- To conduct basic and applied research in food science and technology for the ultimate benefit of the food industry and consumers.
- To provide assistance to the food industry through extension programs of the Department
Career Opportunities
- Food Chemist
- Food Product
- Food Process and Packaging Design Engineer
- Food Microbiologist
- Food Safety Expert
- Ingredient Development Scientist
- Quality Control Supervision
- Sensory Scientist
- and many others!
Nebraska Innovation Campus
The Food Innovation Center is located on Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC). NIC features a conference center, innovation studio, the Scarlet and Cream hotel, and the Mill Coffee and Bistro.