A Banquet of Opportunities

Graduates from the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) have found positions in the food industry, public and community health, sales and marketing, preventative medicine, food processing, biotechnology, corporate wellness programs, food research and development, and test kitchens.

Students also go on to graduate school or professional programs found in dental, medical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary schools.

Help Finding Internships and Employment

Students and alumni of the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Iowa State University are eligible to use the career services for their associated college.

The Career Services Offices provide career development support, career search support and networking opportunities; for students and alumni. The offices also serve as a liaison among students, alumni, academic programs and employers.

CyHire

CyHire is a career management system for students and alumni. Users manage their online accounts to send resumes for job and internship postings and interviews and view information about career fairs and information sessions. Use CyHire for your professional advantage.

Career Fairs

Career fairs are offered throughout the academic year and are a way to find internships or begin exploring full-time experiences. Some of these experiences may have a research component. Students may attend career fairs hosted by any college.

College of Health and Human Sciences

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences