Facilities
The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition has excellent research facilities including fully equipped chemistry, microbiology, biochemistry, nutrition, and molecular biology laboratories; food-processing pilot plant complex; bioprocessing/fermentation pilot plant; metabolic kitchen; and sensory science lab.
Newly renovated food labs provide a state-of-the art environment in which to have hands-on experience preparing foods. The Bevier Café and Spice Box provide a unique environment for quantity foods and fine dining courses, as well as special lectures and social gatherings.
Teaching and research laboratories contain sophisticated analytical equipment to support cutting-edge research and advanced learning.
Facilities under the direction of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition include:
- Bevier Café
- FSHN Food Labs
- FSHN Pilot Plant
- FSHN Metabolic Kitchen
- FSHN Sensory Labs
- FSHN Teaching and Research Labs
- Spice Box
In addition, there are campus-directed research facilities such as:
- Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
- Center for Microanalysis of Materials
- Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems
- Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory
- Institute for Genomic Biology
- Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory
- Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory
- National Soybean Research Laboratory
- Roy J. Carver Biotechnology Center
You can also explore many diverse interests at the university library, which ranks among the top ten largest libraries in the United States.
Resources
Content found below is meant to facilitate administrative processes supporting faculty research and professional activities. Please contact Janice Trudell with any questions about the listed resources.
