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What is the name of IFT’s annual conference?

IFT FIRST.

Name the five VP positions of IFTSA board.

VP of Chapter engagement, VP of Competitions, VP of Digital and Social Media, VP of Membership engagement, VP of Events and Experiences

Who is the Editor in Chief of Food Technology magazine?

Bill McDowell

What are the six classes of IFT membership?

Premier, premier early carrier, networking and engagement, international joint membership, emeritus, student

In 2017, IFT launched an initiative to look at how ingenuity will feed the world. What is the name of that initiative's documentary?

Food evolution

Which IFT committee has oversight of IFTSA?

Sections and divisions

In what city was IFT founded in 1939?

Chicago

How many times per year is the newsletter of the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association published?

What is the official blog of the IFTSA?

Science Meets Food

At what university was IFT chartered?

MIT in 1939

What is the web address for IFT?

www.ift.org

What is IFT's instgram handle?

@iftfoodscience

What member grade within IFT is designated to retired members of over 20 years?

Emeritus

Name the years following IFT events took place: IFT started, IFTSA started, College bowl started

IFT: 1939, IFTSA: 1982, College bowl: 1985

How old is IFT?

50 years old in 1989, founded in 1939; 73 years old in 2012.

Who comprises the executive committee of the IFTSA?

Elected Officers (Voting), Area Meeting Chairs, Competitions Chairs

How many teams will be competing in the college bowl finals in July?

What are the shared values of IFT?

Community, integrity, passion, progress, respect and inclusion

What city is the headquarters for the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)?

Chicago, Illinois

When can a regional section be established?

When 25 or more members live within the same geographical area

What is seafood's division of the IFT now known as?

Aquatic food product division

What are the IFTSA Competitions?

Developing solutions for developing countries Smart snacks for kids product development IFTSA & MARS product development competition Undergraduate research competition Graduate Research video competition College bowl

What is the full name of the professional organization that hosts the College Bowl?

Institute of Food Technologists

What major U.S. city is the location of the IFT headquarters?

Chicago, Illinois

According to Food Technology magazine, what are the (current year) flavor trends?

Changes every year

Name the two scientific journals of IFT.

Journal of Food Science (monthly, first published in 1936), Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety (bimonthly, first published in 2002)

The Journal of Food Science used to be called this:

Food Research

IFT has approved undergraduate programs in Food Science at Universities in over 7 countries. Name 4 of them.

USA, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Argentina, Indonesia, China, Australia, Ireland, Costa Rica, Malaysia, United arab emirates, Honduras, Thailand

Two of the following are NOT required core courses on the IFT undergraduate curriculum minimum standards. Name the two: Food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering, food processing, food analysis, food law, food packaging.

Food packaging and food law

What is IFT's definition of Food Technology?

Food technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food.

IFT used to have divisions and specialized technology groups. What are they now called and when did this change occur?

Divisions, 1990

What does OFG stand for in a popular food science blog?

Official Food Geek

The IFT award that recognizes contributions to food technology resulting in improved public health through nutrition is called what?

Babcock-Hart Award

On September 30, 1985, IFT's OSPA became a functioning entity, one of whose objectives was to establish IFT as the authoritative source of information on Food Science and Technology. What exactly do the initials OSPA stand for?

Office of Scientific Public Affairs.

What is IFTs definition of Food Science?

Food science is the study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food; the causes of food deterioration; and the concepts underlying food processing.

What is the Calvert L. Award presented for?

Distinguished service to IFT

Name 5 objectives established by IFT founders in original constitution.

1. Facilitate the interchange of ideas among its members. 2. Stimulate scientific investigations into technical problems dealing with the manufacture and distribution of food. 3. Promulgate the results of research in food technology. 4. Offer a forum for discussion. 5. Plan, organize, and administer projects for the advancement of food science.

Who is eligible to compete in the IFTSA College Bowl?

Student members of IFT representing their university.

When were the 1st IFT fellows inducted?

1970

Name the four international sections of IFT.

UK, British Columbia (Canada), Japan, Mexico

What does each of the following IFT awards recognize? Nicolas Appert, William V Cruess, Samuel C Prescott

Excellence in Education Award in honor of William V. Cruess Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Nicolas Appert Outstanding Young Scientist Award in honor of Samuel Cate Prescott

Who is the publisher of Food Technology magazine?

IFT

What is the name of IFT’s flagship scientific journal?

Journal of Food Science

Name 10 divisions of IFT.

1. Aquatic food products 2. Biotechnology 3. Carbohydrates 4. Dairy foods 5. Education, Extension & Outreach 6. Sustainable Food Systems 7. Food Chemistry 8. Food engineering 9. Food law & regulations 10. Food microbiology 11. Food packaging 12. Food service 13. Fruit & vegetable products 14. International Division 15. Marketing, sales & management, 16. Muscle foods 17. Nonthermal processing 18. Nutraceuticals & functional foods 19. Nutrition 20. Product development 21. Protein 22. Food safety & quality management 23. Refrigerated & frozen foods 24. Sensory & consumer sciences 25. Toxicology & safety evaluation

The IFT individual award with the highest monetary value is the ____.

Nicholas Appert Award ($5,000)

What does IFT stand for?

Institute of Food Technologists

What is the slogan of IFT?

Feeding the minds that feed the world

What is the name of IFT's foundation?

Feeding Tomorrow fund

When was Journal of Food Science first published and by what name?

1936, Food Research

What is the phone number for IFT?

312-782-8424

What journal is published by IFT focusing on applied food science?

Journal of Food Science.

What award is IFT's highest honor?

Nicolas Appert Award

Name five organizations associated with IFT.

AAAS, AOCS, American society of microbiology, AOAC, Codex Alimentarius Commission, Council of Scientific Society presidents, National Inventors Hall of Fame-selection Committee, Canadian IFST, Phi Tau Sigma, SOT

IFT has several annual awards for excellence. For what is the William V. Cruess Award given?

Excellence in Teaching

What three journals are published by IFT?

(1) Journal of Food Science, (2) Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, and (3) Food Technology.

State the founding principles of IFT.

Community, Integrity, Passion, Progress, Respect, Inclusion

What is the address for the Washington DC office of IFT?

818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006-2702

What national IFT award recognizes excellence in university teaching?

William V. Cruess

What are the four core sciences of IFT?

Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, Food Microbiology, Sensory Science

What is the IFT Council?

An IFT governance body composed of representatives from Sections and Divisions which serves as the grass roots forum and approves constitution and bylaw revisions

What is IFT’s flagship peer-reviewed journal called?

Journal of Food Science (JFS)

The pioneering food scientist that was the 1st to develop canned food had an IFT award named after him. What is the award?

Nicolas Appert Award

One of the benefits of IFT professional membership is the ability to apply for CFS status. What does CFS stand for?

Certified Food Scientist

How many divisions are currently part of IFT?

The IFT strategic plan contains 7 critical objectives for the organization to accomplish its mission to support improvement of the food supply and its use through science, technology, and education. What are the 7 critical objectives?

1) To be the preeminent, multidisciplinary scientific society for food science and technology. 2) To be the authoritative source of science-based information on food science and technology. 3) To provide publications, programs, & services to fulfill the diverse professional needs of members. 4) To support the undergraduate education & continued professional development of food scientists & technologists 5) To support basic and applied research & foster the interface among industry, academia, government, media, & the public on food science and technology issues. 6) To attract & actively involve a culturally & professionally diverse membership. 7) To provide the organizational structure, administration, and financial capability to accomplish IFT's mission.

In what year was the first Nicolas Appert award awarded?

1942

Which award is considered IFT’s highest technical honor for food science research?

IFT Nicolas Appert Award.

What year was the first Food Technology magazine published?

1947

Name the annual IFT award for preminent contribution in food technology.

Nicholas Appert award

Name five of the ten focus areas of IFT.

1. Food, health and nutrition, 2. Food ingredients and additives, 3. Food business trends, 4. Emerging science and technologies, 5. Food policy, 6. Food processing and packaging, 7. Food quality, 8. Product development, 9. Food safety and defense, 10. Sustainability

Who was the first individual to win Samuel C Prescott award from IFT?

Edgar Allen Day

Which year was the first IFTSA College Bowl competition held?

1985

Who comprises the executive committee of IFT?

President, President-Elect, Past President, Treasurer, and Chief Executive Officer

Who was the first female IFT president?

Mary K. Wagner (1997-1998)

Where is the annual IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) meeting usually held?

Chicago, Illinois.

In what year was the IFT student member classification established?

1949

Name the three main components of IFT’s mission statement.

Advancing the science of food, ensuring a safe and sustainable food supply, and fostering professional development.

What is the general name for the local chapters of the IFT professional organization, such as those you compete against in the College Bowl?

Regional Sections

Name three women who have served as IFT presidents.

Mary K Wagner, Mary K Schmidl, Margaret Lawson, Sheri Schellhaass, Mariane Gillette, Janet Collins, Mary Ellen Camire, Cindy Stewart, Michele H. Perchonok, Pam Coleman, Vicky Kloeris

Where was the first College Bowl Competition, and when?

Atlanta, 1985

Where was the first IFT National Meeting held?

Chicago

The IFT annual award that recognizes research accomplishments of an individual 36 years or younger is called___________________.

Samuel Cate Prescott Award

What is the name of the official peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the IFT?

Journal of Food Science (JFS)

What is the official journal of the Institute of Food Technologists?

Journal of Food Science

What does the acronym “IFT” stand for?

Institute of Food Technologists

What city has hosted the most IFT annual meetings?

Chicago

How many vice presidents are on the IFTSA governing body?

5 (VP of Chapter Engagement, Competitions, Digital and Social Media, Membership Engagement, Events and Experiences)

What positions are on the board of directors of IFTSA?

President Past-president President elect VP chapter engangement VP competitions VP digital and social media VP membership engangement VP Events and experiences Member-at-large

Which former IFT President played football in the Rose Bowl?

Charles Bates (IFT president 1985-1986).

The IFT headquarters is located in what major U.S. city?

Chicago, Illinois

Name five IFTSA College Bowl question categories; exact wording required.

Food Chemistry and analysis; Food microbiology, safety, and quality assurance; Food engineering, processing, and biotechnology; Sensory science; Food laws and regulations; IFT knowledge; Food products (carbohydrates, cereal, and grain, dairy, fruits and vegetables, proteins, beverages); Food history, trivia, and culinology; Nutrition

When and where was IFTSA founded?

1982, University of Connecticut

What is the new address of IFT headquarters?

433 W Van Buren St, Suit 11-G, Chicago, Il-60607

Who was the first president of the Institute of Food Technologists?

Samuel C. Prescott

What is IFTSA's instagram handle?

@iftstudent

What does IFT stand for?

Institute of Food Technologists.

Who was the first president of IFT?

Samuel C. Prescott

What was the first year of the IFTSA product development competition?

1991

Name the 8 Regions of IFTSA College Bowl.

Southeast, South Central, Pacific Southwest, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, North Central, North Atlantic, Central Atlantic

How many years does an individual need to be a member of IFT before they can become an IFT fellow?

15 years

In 2001, what city's mayor proclaimed the week of June 23rd to 27th as the national food science and technology week due to the annual IFT Food expo that occured that weekend?

New Orleans

Name the four international IFT sections.

British, British Columbia, Japan, Mexico

Where was the first IFT Annual Meeting held?

Chicago, Illinois

What is the name of the annual scientific and industrial convention held by the IFT?

IFT FIRST (or IFT Annual Meeting/Expo)

In what year did IFT celebrate its 50th anniversary?

1989

What is the difference between professional members and members?

Only professional members may,vote and hold elected office.

What is the student competition at IFT that focuses on new product development?

IFTSA & Mars Product Development Competition

When and where was the first annual feeding tomorrow for early IFT foundation fund run held?

New Orleans in 2001

What Organization financially supports IFT?

The IFT Foundation

What are the names of two podcasts produced by IFT?

Omnivore, IFT Sci Dish

What does IFTSA stand for?

Institute of Food Technologists Student Association.

In what year was the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) officially founded?

1939

Who were the first Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of the IFT?

A: Roy Newton (V.P.) and George Hucker (Sec.-Treasurer)

Who is always the chairman of IFT's executive committee?

The current IFT President.

What was the reimagined virtual annual event that IFT offered in 2020?

SHIFT 20

This award is considered to be the most prestigious of the IFT awards and is bestowed for consistent and essentially lifetime contributions to food science and technology. Name the award.

Nicholas Appert Medal.

What was the first type of student competition held by IFT?

Undergraduate research paper forum

Name five countries with whom IFT has global partnership.

Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Costa Rica, Columbia, Canada, China, UK, Kenya, Iran, Nigeria, South Africa

What IFT section is your team likely affiliated with (e.g., Midwest, Texas, etc.)? (Answer needs to be the general term for a local IFT chapter.)

Regional Section

Where is the IFT headquarters located?

Chicago, Illinois

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