Food Science and Technology Proficiency Award
Food Science and Technology involves students working for wages and or experience in the applying microbiology and biochemistry or food product research and development to improve taste, nutrition, quality and/or value of food. Programs could include research, development of new products, food testing, grading and inspecting. Work experience could be obtained at research facilities, in classroom/lab facilities, or by testing milk or other foods for quality and safety. Food Science is not processing of food products, marketing or sales of food products, or food preparation and/or service.