Wade Syers

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Extension Specialist- Food Safety
Muskegon County Extension Office

Wade Syers, DSocSci, is a statewide Michigan State University Extension Food Safety Specialist. Additionally, he serves as adjunct faculty for Michigan State University's Institute of Agricultural Technology. His current research interests include foodborne illness prevention in susceptible populations, culturally relevant and responsive home food preservation, food storage, food safety, emergency preparedness, and food defense. Dr. Syers regularly serves as a food safety expert for local, national, and international media outlets, helping translate research-based food safety information into practical guidance for consumers during food recalls, outbreaks, emergency events, and other emerging food safety issues.

Dr. Syers' experience spans a variety of settings, from quality control and assurance in food manufacturing facilities to laboratory work in commercial laboratories and a major research university. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Grand Valley State University, a Master of Science degree in Food Safety from Michigan State University, and a Doctor of Social Science degree in Prevention Science from Wilmington University.