Food Systems, Health and Society for 2050: Department of Food Science and Nutrition Showcase featuring President Gabel

Join us in innovating together to improve health through food.

Our world's food systems lie at the very heart of health and wholeness, for both people and our planet. The Department of Food Science and Nutrition creates and shares knowledge to ensure a safe, healthy and appealing food supply that supports the well-being and prosperity of people and the environment. Please join us in exploring and taking action on this urgent and imperative topic.

You're invited to register for Food Systems, Health, and Society for 2050: Department of Food Science and Nutrition Showcase featuring remarks from University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel. Join the Department of Food Science and Nutrition for virtual and hybrid sessions on October 1–2, 2020.

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FScN Showcase Agenda

Thursday, October 1, 2020

9:30 AM | Student Initiatives in the Department: Join a session featuring facilitated student discussions with food science and nutrition student club  leaders, discussing initiatives and involvement with the department

11:45 AM | Advisory Council lunch and meeting (Invitation Only)

2:30 PM  | Introduction to the Showcase by FScN Faculty, PhD student

3:00 PM | Keynote presentation: University of Minnesota President Gabel addresses the U of M and department's role in Minnesota food systems and nutrition

3:30 PM | Panel with CFANS Dean Brian Buhr, FScN Department Head Job Ubbink, and FScN Advisory Council members

 

Friday, October 2, 2020

9:00 AM |  Introduction to afternoon; Research focus

9:05 AM | Departmental research initiatives in food systems

9:25 AM | The connection between business, food science, nutrition, and food security

9:45 AM | The connections between food science, nutrition and health equity

10:15 AM | Identifying Opportunities: How FScN can contribute to more healthful, sustainable, and equitable health systems

10:45 AM | Next Steps: Summary of outcomes and plan for action. How FScN can contribute to research, outreach, and training for food, health, and environment

11:05 AM | Closing remarks