Why Choose UW–Madison Department of Food Science?
The UW—Madison Department of Food Science has been part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for more than 100 years, instructing generations of food science and industry leaders. With a job placement rate of nearly 100%, our distinguished faculty provide students with an exciting and challenging curriculum that equips graduates with the skills to succeed in today’s global economy. UW Food Scientists impact society by developing sustainable practices and helping people access wholesome food.
Getting Involved
There are a variety of clubs and extracurriculars within the Department, each one offering unique experiences and opportunities for professional and personal growth:
- Dairy Product Judging Team
- Food Science Club
- Phi Tau Sigma
We Prepare Graduates
The Food Industry is a fast-paced, competitive, and growing sector of the global economy. The Department of Food Science prepares graduates to contribute to a variety of areas in this exciting professional field. With nearly 100% job placement, our graduates are equipped to compete and succeed in a modern global economy.
Keep Up With Food Science
New Ice Cream Flavor
Spring 2024 semester was a titillating adventure for the Food Science Club . They are proud to announce that they were working on a new ice cream flavor, the Honey…
Food Insecurity at UW
Written by Shu Lan Schaut (The Dairy Cardinal) Cans of jellied cranberry sauce are pictured as volunteers with The Open Seat UW Student Food Pantry unload and sort nearly $500…
Popularize the Appeal of Plant-Based Food
Written by Alyssa Seitz Plant-based meat products have recently seen a surge in popularity, as consumers have begun to cut meat out of their diet in hopes of helping the…
Congratulations to the UW Food Science Spring 2024 graduates! 🎓 #CALS
Congratulations to Caden Bramstedt on placing 1st in the 2024 National Collegiate Dairy Product Evaluation Contest for Milk! For placing first in this event, Caden is awarded the title of “Collegiate Champion.” The Department of Food Science is proud to have such distinguished students. We look forward to seeing our students compete and thrive in these competitions! #CALS
Congratulations to Caden Bramstedt on placing 1st in the 2024 National Collegiate Dairy Product Evaluation Contest for Milk! For placing first in this event, Caden is awarded the title of “Collegiate Champion.” The Department of Food Science is proud to have such distinguished students. We look forward to seeing our students compete and thrive in these competitions! #CALS
The UW Food Science Club has developed the newest Babcock Dairy Store Ice Cream flavor: Honey Badger! Read more in the article below!
https://babcockdairystore.wisc.edu/food-science-club-develops-newest-babcock-ice-cream-flavor/
#CALS
The UW Food Science Club has developed the newest Babcock Dairy Store Ice Cream flavor: Honey Badger! Read more in the article below!
https://babcockdairystore.wisc.edu/food-science-club-develops-newest-babcock-ice-cream-flavor/
#CALS
Craving Babcock Hall Dairy Store? Try ordering through the Transact Mobile Ordering app! 🧀🍦
The Dane County Farmers’ Market is back! 🥕 Read UW Food Science Associate Professor Dr. Brad Bolling’s thoughts about the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in the Badger Herald article below! https://badgerherald.com/news/madison/2024/04/09/dane-county-farmers-market-set-to-return-saturday-morning/
The Dane County Farmers’ Market is back! 🥕 Read UW Food Science Associate Professor Dr. Brad Bolling’s thoughts about the importance of eating a variety of fruits and vegetables in the Badger Herald article below! https://badgerherald.com/news/madison/2024/04/09/dane-county-farmers-market-set-to-return-saturday-morning/
Bea Sutton is one of our Spring 2024 UW Food Science graduates, read about her journey through the program in the article below! 🦡❤️ https://news.cals.wisc.edu/2024/04/19/spring-2024-grad-bea-sutton/
Bea Sutton is one of our Spring 2024 UW Food Science graduates, read about her journey through the program in the article below! 🦡❤️ https://news.cals.wisc.edu/2024/04/19/spring-2024-grad-bea-sutton/
Want to expand your Food Science courses? Check out FS 375: Food is Medicine!
In an article from The Daily Cardinal, Associate Food Science Professor Dr. Brad Bolling was quoted in discussing food insecurity on campus. Use the link below to access the full article! https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/02/how-much-are-students-eating-food-access-insecurity-at-uw
In an article from The Daily Cardinal, Associate Food Science Professor Dr. Brad Bolling was quoted in discussing food insecurity on campus. Use the link below to access the full article! https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/02/how-much-are-students-eating-food-access-insecurity-at-uw
Looking for Fall 2024 Food Science courses? Check out FS 711, Food Biochemistry!🧪