Food Science and Human Nutrition About Our Department
Food Science and Human Nutrition is dedicated to balance and excellence in life, education, research, and engagement. We strive to provide an inclusive environment and envision learning as not only a lifelong pursuit but also a partnership with our students.
From the Department Head Welcome to Food Science and Human Nutrition at CSU!
Our department’s mission is to illuminate the role of food and nutrition in the health of society through education, research, outreach, and service. We provide undergraduate and graduate students with enriching, inclusive, and interactive academic experiences that prepare them for numerous careers in health, food science, and hospitality. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields and both undergraduate and graduate students have opportunities to gain valuable hands-on research and clinical experience that can set them apart when they enter the job field. With these resources, our goal is to help our students uncover their passion and foster their potential to become leaders in their fields and their communities. Please let me know if you have any questions about our department.
Chris Gentile, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Who we are
The mission of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition is to illuminate the role of food and nutrition in the health of society through education, research, outreach, and service.
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476 Undergraduate Student Enrollment 2024
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43 Graduate Student Enrollment 2024
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51 Faculty and Staff
Connect with our Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff make significant contributions to the field by presenting and publishing their scholarly research in both applied and basic nutrition science journals. The department is currently involved in multi-year grant and contract research as well as education programs totaling more than $6 million.
Alumni
Our alumni are making important contributions in the fields of nutrition, food science, food safety, hospitality, dietetics, and fermentation.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Looking Back
To celebrate our rich history, we look back at the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition’s early beginnings as the Department of Home Economics and through the years.
