About Us

The Department of Food and Animal Sciences was established in 1969 and has a long tradition of graduating students who have successful careers. We have achieved that by following a student-centered approach with faculty and staff who are committed to student success. 

We boast one of the highest graduation and employment rates (80-90%) with most of our graduates holding leadership positions in the industry (see our Alumni section). 

PREPARE FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

The many employment opportunities offered to our students are the result of an extended network that we have built and includes strategic partners like Kellogg’s, Land ‘O Lakes, Wayne Farms and other major companies.

    

Scholarships and Fellowships

Students are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. Assistance is provided through the Office of Students Engagement and Success 

Kellogg Scholarship- Two 2000.00 scholarships open to Food Science Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. For additional information, please contact Dr. Martha Verghese at (256) 372-4175 or martha.verghese@aamu.edu.

 

Student Activities

 

Attend international and national meetings. Take field trips and industry tours

Participate in professional organizations (FAS and ABHS clubs, PTS, ASBMB chapter)

Food Science Club Officers (2022-2023)

Katelyn Boyle	President
Elvis Baidoo	Vice President
Kennedy Ward	2nd Vice President
Amirah El-Amin (Fall 2022)	Special Events Co-Chair
Sydney Woods	Special Events Co-Chair
Lauren Moyer	Secretary
Kaitlyn Walker	Assistant Secretary
Ama Eshun	Treasurer
Kaleb Jackson	Assistant Treasurer
Daija Thompson  (Fall 2022)	Parliamentarian
Zoe Delbridge	Public Relations Officer
Madison Wright	Historian
Aaron Dudley	IFTSA Liaison
Zoe Delbridge	Professional Development Chair
Imani Smith	Miss Food Science
Jaden Wills	Mr. Food Science
Rawan Alhazaimeh	Graduate Representative
Terica Curtis	Graduate Representative
Phileta Jackson	Senior Representative
Kirsten Winston	Junior Representative
Kamaia Hall-Edwards	Sophomore Representative
Trinity Shipman	Freshmen Representative
Advisors & Department Chair
Martha Verghese	Chair
Josh Herring	Advisor
Judith Boateng	Junior Advisor
Nedra Montgomery	Staff Advisor
Rajwinder Kaur	Staff Advisor

 

Industry partners

 

The Department is student-centered and dedicated to the pursuit of higher education and professional development of students, staff and faculty and pursuit of excellence through teamwork and partnerships.

These companies offer distinct support to Alabama A&M University's Department of Food & Animal Sciences via internships, donations, and partnerships. We are very grateful for these companies and the support they provide to our students.