Food Science?

When people first hear my major, "Food Science", the first thing that comes out of their mind would be a field that studies nutrition, hospitality or culinary. On the other extreme, there are also people who call us lab workers who conduct research 24/7.

The first group of people I mentioned in the very beginning often ask me if I can cook or bake. But just to clear things up, not all Food Scientists cook. Sure your cooking skill might possibly be improved if you know your carbon chains well. That was no sarcasm, no myth. The delightful texture and taste you experience while consuming your food are actually closely related to your textbook.

Okay! No lecture. It's a weekend anyway.

Where was I?... Oh yes, I was about to oppose the other extreme. It's true that we work in the lab, but that lab research phase would come after we bring our ideas to the public. Meaning, we work off and behind the desk.

To wrap up, please remember us, Food Scientists, as more than just cooks.

We strive in school so much—almost too much!

Sure we can do better than locking ourselves in the lab or kitchen.

Be fat and don't move!

Alice