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08/03/2026

Love Fettuccine Alfredo? Join our Alfredo Pasta Panel!
When: Thursday August 13
Time: 8:00 am-2:00 pm
Where: WSU-Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building, Room 146

To participate, you must:
✔️You must be 38 years of age or older
✔️Must have purchased frozen meals in the last 3 months
✔️Must have consumed one or more of these single-serve frozen brands in the past 6 months: Stouffer's, Marie Callender's, Boston Market, Hungry Man, or Devour
✔️Be able to attend one 30-minute in-person tasting session in the School of Food Science (FSHN 146) on Thursday, August 13.

You will receive an $8 Ferdinand’s gift card for participation.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected]

This study was approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board

07/31/2026

The Dairy Aroma Panel saga is complete! Thank you to everyone who participated in the last 8 weeks of panels! Cheers🐮🥛

07/29/2026

Earlier this month, current PhD student Osasere Igbinoba presented her research entitled “Older Adult Perception of Texture in Commercial Yogurt Products” during the Emerging Graduate Research session at the American Cheese Society's annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky!

07/27/2026

Dr. Ross and Osasere Igbinoba had the opportunity to attend 2026 IFT First in Chicago, IL. Osa presented her research examining older adults’ perception and acceptance of spicy compounds. They both had a great time connecting with new and old faces and learning what’s new in the food industry!

07/20/2026

We have more dairy panel fun for you! Join our latest dairy aroma panel!

When: Monday June 27
Time: 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Where: WSU-Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 146

To participate, you must:
✔️Be at least 18 years of age
✔️ Not be allergic to milk
✔️ Be willing to smell milk
✔️Be able to attend a 30-minute in-person session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

You will receive a $10 Ferdinand’s gift card for participation.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected]

This study was approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board IRB #1917

07/15/2026

We have more dairy panel fun for you! Join our latest dairy aroma panel!

When: Monday June 20
Time: 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Where: WSU-Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 146

To participate, you must:
✔️Be at least 18 years of age
✔️ Not be allergic to milk
✔️ Be willing to smell milk
✔️Be able to attend a 30-minute in-person session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

You will receive a $8 Ferdinand’s gift card for participation.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected]

This study was approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board IRB #1917

07/10/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Pullman invited Osasere Igbinoba to present at one of their weekly meetings. Osa facilitated discussion around sensory science and the importance of food texture, focusing on textures present in yogurt samples!

07/08/2026

Join our latest Dairy Aroma Panel!

When: Tuesday, June 14
Time: 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Where: WSU-Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 146

To participate, you must:
✔️Be at least 18 years of age
✔️ Not be allergic to milk
✔️ Be willing to smell milk
✔️Be able to attend a 30-minute in-person session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

You will receive a $6 Ferdinand’s gift card for participation.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected]

This study was approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board IRB #1917

07/06/2026

Erin Macedo (current MS student) attended the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting this past June in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She presented her research entitled “Innovations in Milk Packaging: Effects of Bottle Design and Storage Arrangement on Milk Quality.” Whey to go, Erin!

06/30/2026

We’re Back! Join our latest Dairy Aroma Panel!

When: Tuesday, June 7
Time: 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Where: WSU-Pullman, Food Science and Human Nutrition Building Room 146

To participate, you must:
✔️Be at least 18 years of age
✔️ Not be allergic to milk
✔️ Be willing to smell milk
✔️Be able to attend a 30-minute in-person session at the WSU Sensory Science Center (Food Science and Human Nutrition Building)

You will receive a $6 Ferdinand’s gift card for participation.

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact [email protected]

This study was approved by the Washington State University Institutional Review Board IRB #1917

Address

100 Dairy Road FSHN Building Room 146
Pullman, WA
99164

Telephone

+15093352438

Website

https://sfs.wsu.edu/sensory/, https://sfs.wsu.edu/sensory/email-list/, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37458153/

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