From the Director, Dr. Curtis Kastner

Welcome to the Food Science Institute Website. The Food Science Institute (FSI) was established in 2001 to integrate the expertise in food science across K-State. FSI facilitates the undergraduate, graduate, and distance education programs and provides both research and technical assistance for the food industries. Approximately, 57 nationally and internationally recognized faculty from five colleges and 13 departments serve as teachers, mentors, researchers, and extension specialists in the following areas: food chemistry, food microbiology, food safety, veterinary medicine, cereal science, dairy science, meat science, food service, sensory analysis, food engineering, human nutrition, and product development. We look forward to assisting you in the area of food science.

President Kirk Schulz and Provost April Mason celebrate new programs at K-State Olathe

Things are moving quickly at Kansas State University Olathe. Our newest campus, which opened a year ago today, is introducing five advanced degree programs.

In addition to a master's degree in adult education — available for enrollment today — students will be able to earn a master's in food science, veterinary biomedical sciences, biological and agricultural engineering, and horticulture with an emphasis in urban food systems, as these programs are introduced at the Olathe campus during the next academic year.

FSI Newsletter - Spring 2012

Food scientist John Floros named dean of College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension

John D. Floros will begin his new role August 1. He comes to Kansas State University from Pennsylvania State University, where he is a professor and head of the department of food science. His past experience includes working as an international industry consultant for more than 25 years and serving as a professor at Purdue University.

Read the announcement...