Welcome to Food Science and Human Nutrition!
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Culinary Food Science
Learn MoreIowa State’s Culinary Food Science major is an approved Research Chefs Association (RCA) Culinology® program.
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Food Science
Learn MoreOur Institute of Food Technologists-approved program focuses on the commercial-scale production and processing of food.
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Diet and Exercise
Learn MoreEarn your bachelor’s and master’s concurrently in this dynamic program that blends diet and exercise science
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Nutritional Science
Learn MoreNutritional science examines the connection between diet and health and how diet can play a crucial role in the cause, treatment, and prevention of many diseases.
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Nursing
Learn MoreWe offer A-BSN, RN-to-BSN, and MSN programs – explore what Iowa State’s Nursing program can do for you.
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Senior Culinary Innovation Analyst
“It felt like I had mini-internships in all my classes,” she said. “It helped me think, ‘Do I want to be a meat scientist? Do I want to be an application scientist? Do I want to do product development?’”
Alum, Julian Sinkler, is a senior culinary innovation analyst with Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen. In her role, she focuses on menu innovation and product development. She uses the food chemistry principles she studies at Iowa State to improve flavor, texture and overall quality.
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Internships Guide Future Career Path
A food science major from Lino Lakes, Minnesota, Peter took advantage of opportunities that prepared him for his future career. He worked on food safety, quality, and regulatory processes at an internship with Cargill Pet Food.
Outside of the classroom, he has been involved in Delta Tau Delta and the Student Veterans National Honor Society, and has served in the Minnesota Air National Guard.
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