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F2OCUS Program

Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Students Fellowship Program

The Future of Food: Opportunities and Careers for Undergraduate Student (F2OCUS) Fellowship Program aims to provide undergraduate students with experiential learning opportunities to increase their understanding of the future of food systems as it relates to enhancing the safety, quality, and security of our food supply through knowledge sharing, capacity building, and leadership development.

Research

Work side-by-side with experienced research faculty on real research projects

Real-World Experience

Learn about food industry environments and gain lab skills

Professional Skills

Learn communication skills, expand your professional network

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Extension

Learn how science is translated to outside audiences and showcase your work to the public at an end-of-program symposium

Room & Board

Room and Board are provided, along with a $5,150 stipend and travel support

Program

Summer F2OCUS Fellowship Program 2024

In a 10-week summer program (May 20 through July 20, 2024) students will:

  • Receive training in skills utilized in academia research, food industry environments, and other careers requiring an understanding of lab skills, experimental design, and data collection and analysis.
  • Be mentored by cohorts of faculty and industry partners
  • Learn to work within team and individual settings
  • Learn communication and presentation skills
  • Showcase their work to the public at an end-of-program symposium
  • Expand their personal and professional network
  • Receive a stipend, and support for travel as well as room and board

Awards

Each student awarded with a F2OCUS fellowship will receive a stipend of $5,150 in addition to travel support and on-campus room and board.

Contact

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