Maria Gabriela Chavarria Lopez
"It has awakened my mind to a pool of possibilities and opportunities!"
Our students come from all walks of life. Many are working professionals in the food science industry. Many are pursuing a new passion for food science. Meet a few of our current students and hear about their journeys!
Courtney Chiu
"This program has provided extensive knowledge and resources that have given me a better understanding of the macro scale in food science down to the nano scale. Thanks to Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Master of Science in Food Science Program I have been able to develop products and troubleshoot any issues with critical thinking that is science based."
Abby Christman
"If there is a program that offers everything and allows balance with work and personal life, this is the one!"
Anna Johnson
"It has provided me with opportunities to expand outside of my current role as well as strengthening hard and soft skills."
Landon Renard
"The program has allowed me to earn an advanced degree without having to pause my professional development for multiple years."
Jenna Scheibler
"Don’t be intimidated by the thought of completing an online degree while juggling work-life responsibilities—it’s easier than you think!"
Michelle Wrhel
"Having a master's degree will help me when I am ready to apply to positions at the director level (and above)."