UMass Food Science

UMass Food Science Official page of the UMass Amherst Food Science Department research program in the United States by the National Research Council.

Food science as a formal academic discipline began at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1918, and now, almost a century later, it remains one of the world's preeminent food science programs. The Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst was recently ranked the number one food science Ph.D. The 2010 study evaluated graduate programs according to several criteri

a, including faculty research productivity (publications, citations, grants, awards), student completion rates, and diversity.

Microbubbles cling to the surface of a mandarin, helping lift away debris during washing.
09/04/2026



Microbubbles cling to the surface of a mandarin, helping lift away debris during washing.

A warm welcome to our new Department Head, Dr. Leo Hwang! 🎉 Have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello? Stop by...
09/02/2026

A warm welcome to our new Department Head, Dr. Leo Hwang! 🎉
Have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello? Stop by during his office hours!
📅 Tuesdays, 1:00–3:00 PM
📅 Wednesdays, 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Chenoweth Laboratory 244

🎨 Sweet memories from our Canvas Painting Night! We loved seeing everyone’s unique artwork come to life and sharing such...
08/07/2026

🎨 Sweet memories from our Canvas Painting Night!
We loved seeing everyone’s unique artwork come to life and sharing such a relaxing night together.
Stay tuned for more GSO events—we can‘t wait to see you at the next one! ✨

Our graduate students took the stage at IFT FIRST this year to share the innovative research they’ve been working so har...
07/31/2026

Our graduate students took the stage at IFT FIRST this year to share the innovative research they’ve been working so hard on, and we couldn’t be prouder!

What a debut for UMass at IFT FIRST!This year marked our very first UMass booth at IFT FIRST, and it was an incredible s...
07/28/2026

What a debut for UMass at IFT FIRST!

This year marked our very first UMass booth at IFT FIRST, and it was an incredible success. We loved connecting with prospective students, chatting with our outstanding faculty, meeting our amazing undergraduate and graduate students, and sharing the impact of our Food Science Club.

We were especially excited to showcase our top-ranked Food Science program and highlight our one-year Professional Master’s Program, designed for students ready to accelerate their careers in the food industry.

And of course, the UMass merch was a crowd favorite!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what makes UMass Food Science such a special community. Our first booth was definitely a hit, and we can’t wait for many more IFT FIRST events to come!

Alumni and Friends gathered in Chicago to reconnect, network, and hear updates from Department Head Lili He and Dean Mic...
07/24/2026

Alumni and Friends gathered in Chicago to reconnect, network, and hear updates from Department Head Lili He and Dean Michael Fox.

The evening highlighted the power of our alumni community and the strong professional network that continues to support and inspire future success.

So proud of our students presenting their outstanding research at this year’s IFT FIRST Poster Sessions.
07/22/2026

So proud of our students presenting their outstanding research at this year’s IFT FIRST Poster Sessions.

06/24/2026

Our Advisory Board have an incredible time at IFT FIRST, and their testimonials say it all. The UMass Food Science community continues to grow, inspire, and show up for one another.

See you this year!

UMass Food Science booth at IFT FIRST
July 13th-15th, 2026

And don’t miss the UMass Food Science IFT Chicago Alumni Gathering
July 13th, 2026
Registration link: https://lnkd.in/gxVztkQj

06/18/2026

Our Faculty and Staff have an incredible time at IFT FIRST, and their testimonials say it all. The UMass Food Science community continues to grow, inspire, and show up for one another.

See you this year!

UMass Food Science booth at IFT FIRST
July 13th-15th, 2026

And don’t miss the UMass Food Science IFT Chicago Alumni Gathering
July 13th, 2026
Registration link in bio!

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240 Chenoweth Laboratory/102 Holdsworth Way
Amherst, MA
01003

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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