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!

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Maria Gabriela Chavarria Lopez

Maria Gabriela Chavarria Lopez

"It has awakened my mind to a pool of possibilities and opportunities!"

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Courtney Chiu

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."

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Abby Christman

Abby Christman

"If there is a program that offers everything and allows balance with work and personal life, this is the one!"

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Anna Johnson

Anna Johnson

"It has provided me with opportunities to expand outside of my current role as well as strengthening hard and soft skills."

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Landon Renard

Landon Renard

"The program has allowed me to earn an advanced degree without having to pause my professional development for multiple years."

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Jenna Scheibler

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!"

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Michelle Wrhel

Michelle Wrhel

"Having a master's degree will help me when I am ready to apply to positions at the director level (and above)."

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