WSU School of Food Science

WSU School of Food Science The School of Food Science (SFS) offers teaching, research, and extension programs in the areas of Food Science, Food Safety, and Fermentation Science.

The SFS, with eight faculty members, is administered by the WSU College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS). The School of Food Science maintains strong undergraduate and graduate programs in food science (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.). SFS also maintains a strong presence online with two programs: Master of Science in Agricultural Science with an emphasis on Food Science and C

ertificate of Proficiency in Food Science and Food Safety. The academic programs are offered with a unique co-operative program established with the Department of Animal, Veterinary, and Food Sciences administered by the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS ).

We wanted to share some great news from the 2026 IFT Compensation and Career Path Survey! The median salary for food sci...
08/04/2026

We wanted to share some great news from the 2026 IFT Compensation and Career Path Survey! The median salary for food science professionals reached $120,000, which is an 11.8% increase from 2024. It is a great time to be a food scientist!

“It felt like such a big accomplishment to present alongside a lot of really incredible sensory researchers [at Pangborn...
08/03/2026

“It felt like such a big accomplishment to present alongside a lot of really incredible sensory researchers [at Pangborn], and it was insightful to learn about the groundbreaking research happening in the field. I left that conference so inspired...”

Learn more about Rachel Potter in our latest Student Highlight! Read it on our website!

Earlier this week, our graduate students Zoe Anderson, Swapnika Medikonda, and Miriam Ruiz all presented their research ...
07/31/2026

Earlier this week, our graduate students Zoe Anderson, Swapnika Medikonda, and Miriam Ruiz all presented their research at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) conference!

Zoe presented two different projects. One being "Peracetic acid supplementation of fungicide solutions reduces bacterial populations despite evidence of antagonistic interactions" and the other "Commercial cherry flume systems maintained consistent microbiological levels in water and on fruit through sanitizer management and water controls."

Swapnika presented "Evaluation of Rapid Detection of Kits for Listeria spp. on Food Contact Surfaces."

Miriam presented "Reduction of Listeria monocytogenes on raspberries and postharvest water by UV-C light."

07/23/2026

Learn more about all of the important work Dr. Claire Murphy does at the Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)!

For the accessible version of the video, visit our website at sfs.wsu.edu.

The Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) has elected 30 new members in recognition of their exceptional scientifi...
07/17/2026

The Washington State Academy of Sciences (WSAS) has elected 30 new members in recognition of their exceptional scientific and technical accomplishments. Among this year’s newest members is our own Dr. Girish Ganjyal!

Read more about it on our website!

"You do not need to have everything figured out from the beginning. What matters is staying curious, staying open, and t...
06/01/2026

"You do not need to have everything figured out from the beginning. What matters is staying curious, staying open, and trusting that every experience builds toward something meaningful..."

Learn more about Swapnika Medikonda in our latest Student Highlight! Read it on our website!

The Rhubarb Rumble is THIS Saturday! Join us at the Department of Horticulture at the Ensminger Pavilion from 1pm to 3pm...
05/27/2026

The Rhubarb Rumble is THIS Saturday! Join us at the Department of Horticulture at the Ensminger Pavilion from 1pm to 3pm!

Join the School of Food Science and the Department of Horticulture for the second annual Rhubarb Rumble on May 30th! It will be from 1pm to 3pm at the Ensminger Pavilion.

Bring a rhubarb centric dish to compete for the Rhubarb Rumble trophy! Or join us to taste all the submitted dishes!

All ages and skills are welcome! No dish required to attend but bring your appetite!

Sign up at the link below!

https://sfs.wsu.edu/food-fights/

Last week, our students and faculty were at the 2026 BUILD Dairy Annual Meeting hosted in Boise!Check out the photos the...
05/27/2026

Last week, our students and faculty were at the 2026 BUILD Dairy Annual Meeting hosted in Boise!

Check out the photos they took during their trip!

Last week, Dr. Girish Ganjyal was in Orlando, Florida, and presented, “From Seed to Ingredient: Science, Opportunity, an...
05/22/2026

Last week, Dr. Girish Ganjyal was in Orlando, Florida, and presented, “From Seed to Ingredient: Science, Opportunity, and Our Shared Work Ahead” at the 2026 Global Pulse Confederation.

Read more about Dr. Ganjyal's attendance at the conference on our website!

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates! We are so proud of every single one of you and are excited to see where yo...
05/11/2026

Congratulations to all of our 2026 graduates! We are so proud of every single one of you and are excited to see where you'll go next! 🎉

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