Food Science

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Food science follows the process of food from the time it leaves the farm until it’s consumed. You will apply principles of chemistry and physics to improve food quality, safety and nutrition and upon graduation, secure positions in the food industry, sales and marketing, food processing, biotechnology, government, and research.

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  • Claire Campbell

    Adventure = Discovering Dentistry

    Claire thought she would be a vet or family doctor, so she came to Iowa State to complete her science-based coursework. But it wasn’t until she shadowed a dentist  that she found her true calling.

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