Texas A&M University Food Science Club

About This Organization

Abbreviation(s):

IFTSA-TAMU

Purpose:

To serve the undergraduate and graduate students of food science in extending their classroom knowledge of food science by introducing them to food industry speakers, taking food plant tours, and networking with members of professional food organizations. The purpose of this organization is to promote Texas A&M University, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Food Science Department, and careers in the food science industry.

Year Founded:

2005

Membership Dues:

$10/semester IFT members, 15$/semester non-IFT members

Admits Members:

All Year

Meeting Locations:

Kleberg Center and Cater-Mattil Hall

Public Contact Information

Public Contact Name:

Maddie Shults

Public Contact E-mail Address:

maddieshults@tamu.edu

Public Contact Phone Number:

n/a

Group Contact Information

Organization Web Site:

https://foodsciencetamu12.wixsite.com/nfsc

Organization E-mail Address:

food.science.tamu12@gmail.com

Organization Associations

Academic Department:

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Non-Academic Department:

None

Membership

Approximate membership of the organization:

51-100

Membership policies:

• Our organization accepts undergraduate students as members
• Our organization accepts graduate students as members

Weekly time committment required of organization members:

0-3 Hours

Membership intake process:

Open

Events

Community Service Projects:

Twice per semester

Fundraising Events:

Twice per semester

Speakers/Lectures:

Three or more times per semester

On-Campus Social Events:

Three or more times per semester

Off-Campus Social Events:

Twice per semester

Hosting Conferences:

Never

Sponsoring Special Events (Concerts, one-time events, etc.):

Once per semester

New Member Orientation/Training:

Never

Events with Alcohol:

Never

In-State Travel:

Three or more times per semester

Domestic US Travel:

Twice per semester

International Travel:

Never