The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Michigan State University offers nationally recognized academic programs, research and community outreach. Our department is home to nearly 40 faculty, over 40 graduate students, and over 500 undergraduate students across our three undergraduate majors: Dietetics, Food Science, and Nutritional Sciences.
We work to solve contemporary issues in food production, quality and safety, nutrient function and health and chronic disease prevention.
There are also many interdisciplinary opportunities across the Department of Food Science and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Recent Publications
News
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Felicia Wu receives William C. Frazier Award in Food Safety
Published on January 28, 2026
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 William C. Frazier Award in Food Safety. -
Felicia Wu appointed to international food safety expert committee
Published on January 21, 2026
Felicia Wu, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Professor, has been selected to serve on the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA). -
Sarah Samir Modi 2025-2026 Future Leaders Scholarship Recipient
Published on November 21, 2025
Sarah Samir Modi, FSHN Food Science student, shares her experience with the program and what receiving the Future Leaders Mentoring Scholarship has meant for her undergraduate experience. -
MSU AgBioResearch complements university’s One Team, One Health approach
Published on October 15, 2025
Michigan State University AgBioResearch partners with MSU colleges to advance research that promotes the interconnectedness of human, plant, animal and environmental health. -
Katherine Harms 2025-2026 Trout/Fryer Scholarship Recipient
Published on August 13, 2025
Katherine Harms, FSHN Nutritional Sciences student, shares her experience with the program and what receiving the G Malcolm Trout Undergraduate Scholarship and the Beth and Holly Fryer Endowed Scholarship has meant for her undergraduate experience.
Events
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Feb 12
Environmental, Energy, Geography, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Career Fair 2026
February 12, 2026 1:00PM – 4:00PM Munn Ice Arena
In the News
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MSU researcher seeking to improve treatments for autoimmune diseases
Published on May 27, 2025 by MSU researcher seeking to improve treatments for autoimmune diseases
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New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
Published on May 7, 2025 by New study of PFAS forever chemicals highlights need to reduce contamination in drinking water
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Connecting with nature has mental health benefits
Published on April 20, 2025 by The State News
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How community gardens serve as “third places” for Detroiters
Published on April 14, 2025 by Great Lakes Now
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