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Thanks for coming to find out about What's Happening in the Department of Food & Animal Science.  If you have something you would like for us to Push or have questions about something on this page please reach out to fasATaamu.edu

december 2025

Graduation is bitter sweet but it is exciting to see the future for these scientists.

October 2025

AAMU Torchbearers raised over $2.8 million in the special campaign.  Dr. Dorothy Huston, a strong supporter of the Department of Food & Animal Sciences set the pace for recognition of the greatness of Alabama A&M University.  Come at donate at our page.

October 2025

HOMECOMING...what else is there to say - alumni give back, there is food to enjoy, and you know the dogs get dressed up

September & October 2025

A true #dayoflearning as PepsiCo came to visit and teach once each month.  

September 2025

The CALNS celebrated the 135th Anniversary of the Second Morrill Act.  The FAS family was well represented and had a great day marching in solidarity.  

JULy 2025

AAMU Food Science faculty, students, and staff travelled to Chicago, IL to present, learn, and engage.

2 FAS graduate students won in the oral research competition (First Place - Katelyn Boyle-Product Development division)(Second Place - Harpreet Singh-Toxicology division)  as well as others who were selected to present: Mariam Yakubu - 1 presentation (Food Toxicology-Dr. Boateng), Sai Vinay Madala - 1 presentation (Food Engineering-Dr Kassama), Karthik Medabalimi - 2 presentations (Nutritional Biochemistry-Dr. Verghese, Katelyn Boyle - 2 presentations (Nutritional Biochemistry and Product Development- Dr. Verghese), Harpreet Singh - 2 presentations (Nutritional Biochemistry -Dr. Verghese)

February 2025

February 19, 2025, the AAMU Food Science faculty, students, and staff participated in the Southeastern Section of the IFT (SEIFT) Suppliers/Food Industry EXPO and Educational Program at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, GA.  There are some summary photos below but to read the full document please click here.

Students in the New Product Development competition at SEIFT in February 2025 - from left to right (Lauryn Strong, Tejasri Thatipamula, Madison Wright, Katelyn Boyle and Team Leader Harpreet Singh; Team Leader Karthik Medabalimi, Vanessa Njoku, Karyn Rose, Kristan Gooden, Maria Martinez, and Manideep Busarapu).

Madison Wright won third place in the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition for "Consumer Perception of Natural and Synthetic Colors and Flavors: The Development of a Functional Mint-Based Beverage".

Dr. Josh Herring presented an educational seminar titled “Academic Contributions to Food Innovation WITH Edutainment”.

January 2025

New year, new opportunities, and a fresh start! The FAS Deparment held a Welcome Back Mixer to kick off an amazing spring semester.  If you do not already please like/follow us on social media with Facebook, IG, and Linkedin. Go Bulldogs #aamufoodscience