Join us for a monthly dinner meetings! Our events are lively and welcoming, so don’t be shy. From 5:00 to 6:00, catch up with old friends or mingle with new acquaintances over your favorite beverage. Dinner is served at 6:00, followed by a fascinating guest speaker around 6:30 pm. It’s simple, fun, and interesting!”
2024-2025
April Monthly Meeting: AI for Food Safety and Quality
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Join the OSIFT community on April 8th in Portland, OR (Location TBD) to network, mingle, and get updated on what's happening with Innovation in the Food Industry!
Featuring Dr. Luyao Ma - Assistant Professor at Oregon State University with the Department of Food Science! She will be sharing her expertise and research in Driving Innovation in the Food Industry: AI and Sensing Technologies for Pathogen Detection and Quality Control Event Schedule:
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Dr. Luyao Ma is an Assistant Professor of Intelligent Food Manufacturing Systems at Oregon State University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Food Science and Technology and the Department of Biological and Ecological Engineering.
Her research focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI), biology, and sensing technologies to advance sustainable food manufacturing, enhance food safety, and improve quality. Dr. Ma's current research areas include: (i) developing smart sensors for rapid and precise detection of pathogenic and spoilage bacteria at the manufacturing, retail, and consumer levels; (ii) reducing food waste and loss using AI-enabled, low-cost approaches; and (iii) leveraging AI, sensor technologies, and molecular biology to understand and mitigate antimicrobial resistance in food supply chains. Dr. Ma earned her Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Engineering from Zhejiang University and her MSc and PhD degrees in Food Science from the University of British Columbia. Before joining OSU, Dr. Ma worked as an Assistant Professor at Florida State University and Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California, Davis. |
OSIFT January General Meeting w/ American Spice Trade Association (Virtual)
Kick off the year with us on Zoom with some spice! Tickets are free for all to attend.
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Speaker Bio:
Shannen Kelly serves as the American Spice Trade Association’s (ASTA) Senior Manager of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, where she guides members on complex regulatory and scientific issues affecting the spice industry. She works to execute ASTA’s regulatory and technical affairs strategy by monitoring regulatory developments and creating member resources on regulatory and technical affairs matters to assist compliance activities. Before joining ASTA, Shannen held several scientific roles supporting trade associations, including the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM), and the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Shannen Kelly serves as the American Spice Trade Association’s (ASTA) Senior Manager of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, where she guides members on complex regulatory and scientific issues affecting the spice industry. She works to execute ASTA’s regulatory and technical affairs strategy by monitoring regulatory developments and creating member resources on regulatory and technical affairs matters to assist compliance activities. Before joining ASTA, Shannen held several scientific roles supporting trade associations, including the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI), the International Association of Color Manufacturers (IACM), and the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA).
Oregon Section IFT Holiday Party x
Mike White - Willamette Equity Advisors
Mike White - Willamette Equity Advisors
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Come join us for a festive evening in Portland on Tue Dec 10th, 2024 for the annual Oregon Section of the Institute of Food Technologists (OSIFT) Holiday Dinner Meeting & Raffle! Indulge in a delicious meal while mingling with fellow food enthusiasts, industry, and academia professionals! Our guest speaker for the evening will be Mike White!
We will also hold our annual raffle to benefit the Oregon Food Bank. 100% of sales from raffle tickets will be donated to the Food Bank. |
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"Mike White is a business owner and serial entrepreneur. He has been consulting in economic development since 2019 helping build entrepreneurial ecosystems covering Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. He started a food brand that reached 1,000+ grocery stores and recently acquired one of the oldest breakfast diners in the State of Oregon. He launched the Mid-Valley Angel Group in 2020 to help catalyze early stage seed funding. He helped catalyze over 100+ jobs and increased access to capital in his region by $20M by working with over 1,000 founders and business owners."
Mike White, MBA Venture Catalyst + Advisor |
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OSIFT November Meeting
Join the OSIFT community on November 12th at McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & Pub to network, mingle, and get updated on what's happening at the Oregon State University Food Science Department! Featuring Department Head, Lisbeth Goddik, and Senior Undergraduate Student Advisor, Sue Queisser to talk about updates to the building, new creamery, and programs! |
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Location: McMenamin’s Wilsonville Old Church & Pub (30340 SW Boones Ferry Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070)
Event Schedule:
Event Schedule:
- 5:00-6:00pm- Social Hour/ Cash Bar
- 6:00pm- Dinner (including Vegetarian, Non-vegetarian and Gluten Free options)
- 6:30-7:30pm- Speaker Hour
- Members: $40
- Non-Members: $45
- Students: $15
- Donation to Oregon Food Bank is appreciated.