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
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MSU AgBioResearch funds three projects to advance health, food systems and community well-being
Published on June 29, 2026
The projects are funded through the Growing Healthy Together Initiative, an AgBioResearch-led program established in February 2026 to solve complex health challenges through transdisciplinary research. -
Juliet Zink 2026-2027 Trout/Ridley Scholarship Recipient
Published on June 19, 2026
Juliet Zink, FSHN Dietetics student, shares her experience with the program and what receiving the G Malcolm Trout Undergraduate Scholarship and the Lois Gordon Ridley Endowed Scholarship/Fellowship has meant for her undergraduate experience. -
Abigail Tassin China Study Abroad 2026
Published on June 17, 2026
Abigail Tassin, an FSHN Dietetics student, shares her study abroad experience in Shenyang, China and how receiving an FSHN Study Abroad scholarship has enhanced her experience within her major. -
MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith stepping down in August to become dean at University of Arizona
Published on June 1, 2026
Smith has been the AgBioResearch director since 2021. -
Callahan-Brandt receives 2026 CANR Early Achievement Award
Published on April 23, 2026
Aislinn Callahan-Brandt, of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, will receive the 2026 CANR Early Achievement Award on May 6.
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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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