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The Honor Society of Food Science and Technology
Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter September 2016
News Alerts:
Valid science, not politics, should guide nutrition policy (Contributed by Russell Cross, Ph.D., Phi Tau Sigma President and Lifetime Member)
At the Phi Tau Sigma Leadership Council and Annual Business Meeting (IFT16), our invited
speaker was Nina Teicholz, M.Phil., author of the New York Times best seller, “The Big Fat
Surprise – Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet". Nina is the first to tell you
that she is an investigative journalist and not a scientist. Her book is causing quite an
uproar in the nutrition community (science and policymakers). In her remarks to Phi Tau
Sigma, Nina walked us through over 60 years of nutrition policy making and described in
detail why much of the federal nutrition policy has been based on “political” science and not
“real” science. It was obvious that Nina had done her homework, reading more than 10,000
research articles over a ten-year period and studying strong science, weak science,
personalities, and both industry and government politics before reaching her conclusions.
With her best-selling book and countless presentations, Nina has gathered tremendous
support from many sectors, but she also has many detractors who claim that she cannot
speak on these issues because she is not a “scientist.” If you look at Nina’s résumé and
experience, she possesses the credentials to speak as a journalist (attended Yale, Stanford,
plus a master’s degree from Oxford; reported for NPR, and contributed to the Wall Street
Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, The New Yorker, and The Economist). The
bottom line is that Nina has done her homework and shines a very bright light on long-term
nutrition policy that has not been supported by strong, valid science (i.e., high carbohydrate
diet) and which has contributed significantly to the dramatic increase in obesity, heart
disease, diabetes, and cancer in the US.
Phi Tau Sigma members thoroughly enjoyed Nina’s presentation as evidenced by the many
questions during the Q&A session, and informally after her presentation. Many of us believe
that we need more of “Nina’s shining lights.” In the end, it doesn’t matter who is right but
what is right. Let the “real” science be heard.
[Editor’s Note: Want to know more about Nina? Go to: http://thebigfatsurprise.com/about-
nina-teicholz/
Missed ordering an autographed copy of Nina’s book? Go to:
http://www.hickorystickbookshop.com/book/9781451624434]
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Phi Tau Sigma Online Forum (Contributed by Dongjun Zhao, Ph.D., [email protected])
Do you know that we have an online forum where you can post “what’s on your mind”, ask
questions, or have friendly discussions? You can also post any new discoveries or news in
our field to inform everyone. Read on for a step by step guide on how to connect with your
fellow Phi Tau Sigma members on our website.
1. Register an online account: go to http://www.phitausigma.org/
2. Click on “Forum” on the top --> Under "Members" section --> click on "What's on
your mind?"
3. Click on "+Post New Thread"
4. Simply type and “post”
President’s Message: Dr. H. Russell Cross
Welcome to the 2016-17 new administrative year for Phi Tau
Sigma! It is a tremendous honor for me to serve as your new
President. As members of the Honor Society for the Food
Science and Technology Professionals, I am sure we all agree
that there is no better time to be connected and involved with
the science and production of food as the world continues to rely
on increased support from our profession to feed the global
population.
I was reintroduced to Phi Tau Sigma by my former boss and
mentor, Tony Kotula, and his daughter, Kathy Kotula. Without
their support and encouragement, I would not have re-engaged
with Phi Tau Sigma and would have missed the opportunity to
work with such wonderful and talented people such as Janet
Collins, Benjy Mikel and so many more. Many of the newly-
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installed leadership team I had known and worked with before, while others are new
acquaintances. It is a pleasure to work with such talented and dedicated individuals.
As we look to the coming year, I will strive to continue the great work of Past Presidents
Janet Collins and Benjy Mikel. They both are exceptional leaders who placed Phi Tau Sigma
on a path of increased membership, key bylaw revisions, and much-enhanced relations with
IFT and other food organizations. These two individuals, with the support of our leadership
team, laid the foundation for Phi Tau Sigma to take even bolder steps. To begin, I would
like for each member, committee chair, and committee member to ask themselves the
following questions:
Why join Phi Tau Sigma? What is the true “value proposition” for this organization?
Why should a company or individual support Phi Tau Sigma?
How do we more effectively recruit new members?
How do we effectively recruit younger, more diverse members into our leadership
team?
How does Phi Tau Sigma make a difference?
I welcome your input, so feel free to email me ([email protected]). We can make this
coming year special by doing it together. I’m looking forward to it!
About your Phi Tau Sigma President:
H. Russell Cross, Ph.D., is Professor and Head of the Department of Animal Science at Texas
A&M University. He has over 35 years of management experience, holding numerous
positions in government, academia, and the private sector. Most recently, Russell served as
Executive Vice President for Operations and Chief of Staff to the President at Texas A&M.
His service in government includes Administrator of the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection
Service under Presidents Bush (41) and Clinton. He also pioneered the International HACCP
Alliance, serving as its founder and executive director. Dr. Cross is published extensively,
with over 235 works on meat quality and safety. Russell is a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau
Sigma and has served in numerous committee and leadership positions prior to assuming
the role of President in 2016.
Know your Leadership:
Phi Tau Sigma Officers:
Russell Cross, Ph.D., President [email protected]
Janet Collins, Ph.D., R.D., Past President [email protected]
Robert Brackett, Ph.D., President Elect [email protected]
Daryl Lund, Ph.D., Treasurer [email protected]
Kathryn L. Kotula, Ph.D., Executive Secretary [email protected]
Phi Tau Sigma At-Large Councilors:
Elena Castell-Perez, Ph.D. [email protected]
Rakesh Singh, Ph.D. [email protected]
Stephen Campano, M.S. [email protected]
Claire Zoellner, B.S. [email protected]
Eileen Duarte-Gomez , Ph.D. [email protected]
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T. Matt Taylor, Ph.D. [email protected]
Sheryl Barringer, Ph.D., Alternate [email protected]
Elizabeth Boyle, Ph.D., Alternate [email protected]
M. Wes Schilling, Ph.D., Alternate [email protected]
Kantha Shelke, Ph.D., Alternate [email protected]
David Park, M.S., Alternate [email protected]
Dongjun Zhao, Ph.D., Alternate [email protected]
2016 – 2017 Phi Tau Sigma Committees
Awards
“The Awards Committee shall develop appropriate awards programs to recognize
distinguished scientists who have made substantial contributions to Food Science and
Technology and its related disciplines. Awards programs shall also be developed to
recognize promising younger scientists and students.” [Phi Tau Sigma ByLaws, Article XI,
Section 1]
Ruth MacDonald, RD, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Fatemeh Malekain, Ph.D.,
Incoming Chair, Poulson Joseph, Ph.D., Artemio Tulio, Jr. Ph.D., John Luchansky, Ph.D.,
Mary Schmidl, Ph.D.
Chapter Affairs
“The Chapters Affairs Committee shall be responsible for the relationships between the
SOCIETY and the Chapters” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws, Article XI, Section 2]
Naim Montazeri, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Mary Schmidl, Ph.D., Incoming
Chair, Amy Simonne, Ph.D., Jason Dragoni Rosado, M.S., Anastasia Purgianto, B.S., Claire
Koelsch Sand, Ph.D., Reza Tahergorabi, Ph.D., Terri Boylston, Ph.D.
Constitution & Bylaws
“The Committee shall maintain continuing surveillance over the developments of any
conflicts between the Constitution and the Bylaws. It shall review and make
recommendations to the Executive Committee on all proposed amendments to the
Constitution or Bylaws.” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws, Article XI, Section 3]
Larry Keener, B.S., Chair ([email protected]), Christina Dewitt, Ph.D., Incoming Chair, T.
Matt Taylor, Ph.D., Long (Joe) Zou, Ph.D., Wladir Valderrama Barandiaran, Ph.D., Matthew
Moore, Ph.D., Rodrigo Tarté, Ph.D.
Finance
“The Finance Committee shall be responsible for managing the SOCIETY’S finances including
preparing and submitting the budget.” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws, Article XI, Section 4]
Daryl Lund, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Ken Lee, Ph.D., Mary Schmidl, Ph.D., Janet
Collins, Ph.D., R.D., H. Russell Cross, Ph.D., Kathryn L. Kotula, Ph.D., Robert Brackett,
Ph.D.
Membership & Qualifications
“The Membership and Qualifications Committee shall review all membership nominations for
compliance with the SOCIETY’S requirements and shall recommend qualified candidates to
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the Executive Committee for induction into Phi Tau Sigma.” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws, Article
XI, Section 5]
Rodrigo Tarte, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Jamie Valenti-Jordan, M.S., Incoming
Chair, Steve Campano, M.S., Martha Cassens, Ph.D., Jimmy Keeton, Ph.D., Josh Herring,
Ph.D.
Newsletter and Communications
“The Newsletter shall serve as a source of information about the SOCIETY, its Members, and
other news and information related to Food Science and Technology.” [Phi Tau Sigma
Bylaws, Article XI, Section 7]
Kathryn Kotula, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief, Chair ([email protected]), Claire Zoellner, B.S.,
Assistant Editor ([email protected]), Anthony W. Kotula, Ph.D., Afef Janen, Ph.D., Fanbin
Kong, Ph.D., Meredith Meyer, B.S., Chelsey Hinnenkamp, B.S.
Nominations & Elections
“The Nominations and Elections Committee shall solicit nominations for officers and At-Large
Councilors, screen candidates and obtain written agreements from them to serve if elected,
in time to meet the balloting deadlines.” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws, Article XI, Section 6]
Kathiravan Krishnamurthy, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Tom Aurand, Ph.D.,
Incoming Chair, Juan Silva, Ph.D., James Valenti-Jordon, M.S., Cameron Parsons, Ph.D.,
Charles Onwulata, Ph.D.
Program
“The Program Committee shall be responsible for identifying and presenting appropriate
programs to encourage the long-range professional growth of the SOCIETY. It shall be
responsible for all activities at the Annual Meeting of both the SOCIETY and of the Institute
of Food Technologists, other than the meeting of the Executive Committee. The committee
may develop or assist in developing programs for smaller groups or members, such as:
Chapters, regional meetings, symposia or scientific lectureships.” [Phi Tau Sigma Bylaws,
Article XI, Section 8]
Robert Brackett, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), H. Russell Cross, Ph.D., Janet Collins,
Ph.D., R.D., Dane Bernard, M.S., Hossein Daryaei, Ph.D., Ranjetta Wadhwani, M.S., Jack
Cappozz, M.S., Keith Belk, Ph.D., Rhonda Miller, Ph.D.
Development
Develop and implement strategies and mechanisms to raise long range funding to allow Phi
Tau Sigma to be funded in perpetuity.
Keith Belk, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Matt Taylor, Ph.D., Incoming Chair,
Steve Campano, M.S., Daryl Lund, Ph.D., W. Benjy Mikel, Ph.D., Afef Janen, Ph.D., Wes
Osburn, Ph.D.
Ad Hoc Audit
Audits, reviews, and reports on the Treasurer’s records.
Denny Heldman, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Luis Pena, M.S., H. Kenneth Johnson,
M.S., Keith Belk, Ph.D.
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Ad Hoc Strategic Relations
Develop and recommend to the Executive Committee a prioritized strategic plan for long
term financial stability and relationship building of Phi Tau Sigma.
Rakesh Singh, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Kantha Shelke, Ph.D., Incoming Chair,
Claire Koelsch Sand, Ph.D., Jaideep Sidhu, M.S., Steven Wilson, MBA, Isabel Blackman,
Ph.D., Taylor Wallace, Ph.D. , Brittnee Thirkield, M.S.
Ad Hoc Student Relations
Develop and recommend to the Executive Committee a prioritized strategic plan for a long
term relationship with IFTSA and Phi Tau Sigma and improve student relations/interactions
with student members of Phi Tau Sigma. The recommended strategies may be
implemented with Executive Committee approval.
Susan Shivas, M.S., Chair ([email protected]), Joe Regenstein, Ph.D., Incoming
Chair, Charlwit Kulchaiyawat, Ph.D., Kacie Ho, B.S. (Ph.D. Candidate), Rebecca Creasy,
B.S., Janet Collins, Ph.D., R.D.
Ad Hoc Lectureship Award Program Committee
Joe Regenstein, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Mary K. Schmidl, Ph.D., Denny Heldman,
Ph.D, Steven Wilson, MBA, E. Allen Foegeding, Ph.D., Charlwit Kulchaiyawat, Ph.D., John
Luchansky, Ph.D.
Ad hoc Website/Wikipedia Committee
Provides leadership, creativity and timely information for the Phi Tau Sigma website and the
webpage on Wikipedia.
Ken Lee, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Ralph Blanchfield, Ph.D., Xi-chang Wang, Ph.D.,
Kathiravana Krishnamurthy, Ph.D.
Ad Hoc Scientific Communications Committee
The purpose of the Scientific Communications Committee is to facilitate the development
and submission of science-based comments on food science related issues. The committee
is supported by separate “issue” committees which provides the science used to develop
comments on the specific issue assigned to that Issue Committee.
Jennifer McEntire, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected]), Russell Cross, Ph.D., Joe
Regenstein, Ph.D., Frank Busta, Ph.D., Barbara Blakistone, Ph.D., Kantha Shelke, Ph.D.,
Ravi Chermala, M.S., MBA
Calendar:
->Phi Tau Sigma Awards Schedule:
November 30: Deadline to submit nominations to the Awards Committee for the
Dr. Daryl B. Lund International Scholarship.
February 1: Deadline to submit nominations to the Awards Committee for the
Phi Tau Sigma Special Recognition Award, the Phi Tau Sigma Student
Achievement Scholarship, the Dr. Gideon “Guy” Livingston
Scholarship, and the Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship.
April 1: Deadline to submit nominations to the Awards Committee for the
Phi Tau Sigma Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award.
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Send completed nomination forms to Ruth MacDonald, RD, Ph.D., Awards Committee Chair,
at: [email protected] (More information: http://www.phitausigma.org/content.php/3-Awards)
->December 1: Deadline to submit Nominations for the Dr. Carl R. Fellers Award,
and other IFT Achievement Awards. (More information: http://www.ift.org/membership/awards-and-recognition.aspx, http://www.ift.org/Membership/Awards-and-Recognition/Achievement-Awards/Carl-R-Fellers-Award.aspx)
->Election schedule:
December 15: Nominations due to Nomination and Election Committee
(Kathiravan Krishnamurthy, Ph.D., Chair ([email protected])
January 2: Nominations and Elections Committee convenes
January 21: Deadline for Nomination and Elections Committee to submit slate of
candidates to President
February 5: Last date on which nominations by petition may be submitted
March 1: List of candidates will be emailed to the Members for balloting
March 31: Deadline for casting ballots
April 8: Deadline for tabulation of ballots
July 16: Phi Tau Sigma President will present the newly elected individuals to
the Membership at the Annual Business Meeting of Phi Tau Sigma
->June 25-28, 2017 Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV:
June 25 (Sunday): (times tentative)
11:00am-12:15pm Phi Tau Sigma Executive Committee Meeting
12:15pm-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm-3:00pm Phi Tau Sigma Leadership Council Meeting and Annual Business
Meeting
12:30pm-1pm Student Competition Poster Set-up
1:00pm-2:30pm Student Poster Competition Judging
3:30pm-4:20pm Phi Tau Sigma and IFT Division Competition Awards Ceremony
(also called: Phi Tau Sigma Annual Recognition Event)
6:00pm-7:00pm IFT Awards Celebration, includes the presentation of the
Dr. Carl R. Fellers, Ph.D. Award
(Meet the Award winners at the IFT Networking Reception
immediately following.)
Careers: Quality Leader
Laura Brenberg, B.S., PepsiCo – Quaker Oats Division
Introduction/Background: Throughout high school I always
enjoyed math and science classes which led me to start my
college career at Purdue University in the engineering
program. Throughout my first year I realized that studying
engineering was not for me and I first learned about the food
science program. Purdue’s Food Science program prepared
me incredibly well for my first career in industry. I held an
internship in the food industry after my junior year working
for Skjodt-Barrett Foods in their quality department. During
college I also worked as a TA for a general biology course and
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was a lab assistant in the food science department throughout my 3 years in the program.
Post-graduation, in July 2014, I began working at Quaker Oats (a division of PepsiCo). I
started in a 6 month developmental program and have been in my current role as a Quality
Leader since January 2015, all within the same manufacturing facility.
Qualifications: A B.S. was required for my position.
Positions: I started with Quaker in their Supply Chain Associate program, a six month
onboarding program, where I was responsible for completing key projects in various plant
departments as well as learning the business and processes within the plant that I work.
Upon completion of that program I began working in the quality department as a Quality
Leader. My next role I will most likely take a lateral move to shift into an Operations
Supervisor role to gain experience having direct reports, which will ultimately help open the
doors to move up into a middle management position.
Duties: As a Quality Leader I am responsible for maintaining the various quality programs
within my manufacturing site. I help lead the effort to maintain the plant’s ISO FSSC22000
certification as well as help the plant succeed in the multiple other audits we have each
year. I work closely and cross functionally with the various business units in the plant to
make sure that we are meeting all food safety and quality requirements. Working through
quality and food safety issues and investigation of quality complaints are also part of my
daily responsibilities. I collaborate and work in conjunction with our plant operations team
as well as Quaker R&D and corporate Supply Chain teams on plant tests, both packaging
and product related. Every day is different and there are always new challenges to keep me
on my toes.
Salaries: $60,000+
Benefits: Health insurance, 401k company match (3 year vestment period), relocation
Conclusion: I am proud to be able to say that I work for Quaker, a company that has been
around for over 130 years, is a staple in many households around the world, and is still
holding strong. Working for one of the largest food companies in the world is an incredible
opportunity. I have been able to meet and interact with a large assortment of people from
various parts of the company. One of the great parts of PepsiCo is that the company has
such a large product portfolio which has given me the opportunity to meet various people
from both the food and beverage side of the business. This has been a great way to open
my eyes to what other opportunities exist in the food industry. Having the chance to work
so closely with our corporate and R&D groups has allowed me to better understand the
overall business and how we all work together to make the Quaker products that everyone
knows and loves.
My advice for food science students thinking about their next step is to keep an open mind
about the many options out there. My decision to start in the industry right after college has
been a great choice for me. It has broadened my perspective on the industry as a whole
and increased my knowledge of manufacturing tenfold. You will learn so much and grow in
your career from the start so don’t be afraid to dive in and get your feet wet!
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Member News:
Dr. Daryl B. Lund received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the International Union of Food Science and Technology.
Dr. Daryl B. Lund, Lifetime Member, Past President, and current
Treasurer of Phi Tau Sigma, received the Lifetime Achievement
Award of the International Union of Food Science and Technology.
The IUFoST Lifetime Achievement Award honours an individual for
pre-eminence in and contributions to the field of food science and
technology over his or her career. Recipients are recognized for their
significant contributions to scientific knowledge with impact in areas
such as food safety; food quality; human nutrition; product, process,
package innovation; food security (availability, accessibility,
affordability); consumer acceptability; communication of food science
and technology regulations; or combinations of above.
The International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) is
the global scientific organization representing over 300,000 food
scientists and technologists from more than 75 countries.
During a career that has spanned more than 40 years, the IUFoST Lifetime Achievement
Award recipient, Dr. Lund, has established a global reputation for excellence in food science
and technology arising from his multi-disciplinary scientific contributions, leadership
capability in several different sectors, extensive international involvement in research and
education, and his ability to collaborate across academia, industry, and government, often
involving all three. He is in high demand as a speaker and authority.
Dr. Lund's career is strongly anchored in the US land-grant university system, with its
educational philosophy of teaching, research, and extension/outreach. His research in food
engineering (fouling of food contact surfaces, reaction kinetics in foods, microwave-assisted
processing) produced significant results and numerous publications in scientific journals. He
has published over 200 articles in scientific journals and 25 book chapters, co-authored two
textbooks (including a major textbook on physical methods of food preservation), co-edited
five books, presented over 200 presentations and holds a US patent. He was named one of
26 innovators in Food Engineering magazine's 75th anniversary edition.
In the public sector, the level of Dr. Lund's recognition by peers is demonstrated by his
participation on numerous government and academic boards and committees. He has
served as a reviewer for the US National Science Foundation (the primary federal funding
source for research funds in the US), the Swedish Research Foundation, the US National
Institutes of Health, the USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture Research, the US
National Aeronautic and Space Administration, the US Food and Drug Administration, the
University of Ghana, the Agricultural University at Bogor Indonesia, the Brazil Research
Foundation, and the University of Delaware, among many others.
[From the IUFoST press release]
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Dr. Daryl B. Lund, Phi Tau Sigma Lifetime Member, a past
President, and current Treasurer, is a 2016 recipient of the
Distinguished Service Award of the University of Wisconsin-
Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS). This
award is presented to worthy university faculty and staff members
for their meritorious service to the college and university, to citizens
of Wisconsin, and to people around the nation and the world. The
award will be presented at the next annual University of Wisconsin
CALS Honorary Recognition Banquet and Ceremony will be held
Thursday evening, October 13, 2016.
Dr. Lund received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics before
earning his master’s degree and Ph.D. in food science with a minor
in chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in
the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He began teaching in Madison’s Food Science
department in 1967 and remained a faculty member for the next 20 years, serving as Chair
of the Department in 1984. In CALS, he served on numerous committees including as Chair
of the Business and Industry option for several years. At the University level, he served as
Chair of the Biological Sciences Divisional Committee. In the late 80s, he led the effort to
renovate Babcock Hall through the use of private sector donations. It was the first time in
the history of the UW that private sector donations were used to help obtain state funding
for University building projects. This principle has since been adopted throughout UW-
Madison’s campus, and the campuses of many other land grant universities. After his
impressive career at UW-Madison, Dr. Lund served two other land grant universities –
Rutgers (1988-1995) and Cornell (1995-2000) – where he was a Professor, Chair, and
Dean. Dr. Lund followed his heart back to Madison where he served as the Executive
Director of the North Central Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Station
Directors until his retirement in 2007. Dr. Lund continues to make generous contributions to
the UW-Madison Food Science Department and acts as an exceptional advocate for the
entire University. [From: http://ecals.cals.wisc.edu/2016/08/15/cals-announces-2016-
honorary-recognition-awardees/]
Dr. Rhonda Miller Received the ASAS Meats Research Award
Rhonda Miller, Ph.D., Phi Tau Sigma Lifetime member,
received the American Society of Animal Science (ASAS) Meats
Research Award during a special presentation on July 20th at
the Joint Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Miller is a
Professor at Texas A&M University and is currently serving on
the AMSA Board of Directors as the 2016-2017 President Elect.
She has taught graduate and undergraduate meat science
courses and has taught in the Food Safety and Inspection
Service Training programs. Dr. Miller has developed a research
program to investigate pre- and post-harvest factors impacting
red meat quality, shelf-life, and safety. Currently, she is
supervising 4 M.S. and 2 Ph.D. graduate students. Dr. Miller's research program has been
supported strongly by outside grant support from industry associations, private industry,
and government, totaling over $8 million in awards. She has published 120 scientific peer-
reviewed articles and 144 abstracts, given 44 invited papers, published eight book chapters,
and trained 58 graduate students and two post-doctoral research associates. She was
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identified as leader in meat science research in the May, 2008 Meatingplace magazine
where her research program was the featured article.
[From: July 29, 2016 AMSA Newsletter]
Once in a Lifetime! (Contributed by Anthony W. Kotula, Ph.D., Phi Tau Sigma Lifetime Member)
Avid fans of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Team,
Martha and Dad, Robert (Bob) Cassens, were
invited to throw out the first pitch of the Cubs
game with the Seattle Mariners on 30 July 2016,
as guests of Weber Seasonings. This was
especially eventful because the Cubs have
experienced a winning season this year.
Bob, Emeritus Professor in the Muscle Biology
Laboratory, of the University of Wisconsin, declined
to throw out the first pitch, thus granting Martha a
"Once in a Lifetime" experience and memory.
Martha Cassens, M.S., Vice President of
Product Innovation, Development & Quality,
ACH Food Companies, Inc., is very active in Phi
Tau Sigma, as a Lifetime Member and an At-
Large Councilor. She has served on the
Program Committee for 3 years, and is now a
member of the Membership and Qualifications
Committee. Martha, an active member of the
National Ski Patrol Member, fishing enthusiast,
and gourmet cook, pleased the crowd with her
accurate pitch.
Robert Cassens, Ph.D. Emeritus Professor
and Research Scientist, has reported his
research in over 300 refereed scientific
journals in areas such as the influence of
muscle biology on meat quality, controlling
Pale Soft Exudates of pork, curing of meats,
the safety of nitrates, etc. He has received
many awards for his effective research,
teaching, and extension accomplishments.
The only dark cloud over the Cassens’ and
the other Cub fans that day was the 4 to 3
loss to the Mariners. But Martha and Bob have memories they share with us that are "Once
in a Lifetime".
Martha on the mound.
Martha and Bob with Martha’s pitched ball.
Honoring Flag and Country.
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Editorial: (Contributed by Claire Zoellner, B.S., Assistant Newsletter Editor)
It was another fun and successful IFT/Phi Tau Sigma Annual Meeting in Chicago, July 2016.
Here is a brief recap of the events. [Photos contributed by Dr. Ken Lee and Claire Zoellner].
The Leadership Council Meeting & Annual Business Meeting began with a transfer of the
President’s gavel from Dr. Janet E Collins to Dr. H. Russell Cross.
Guest speaker, Ms. Nina Teicholz, M. Phil, New York Times Bestselling Author of “The Big
Fat Surprise—Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet” gave a stimulating
talk on her investigative research into “Nutrition Politics: Why we are still fat and sick.”
(Nina Teicholz, M. Phil., with Drs. Daryl Lund,
Ken Lee, and John Litchfield)
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President Dr. Janet E Collins opened the IFT/Phi Tau Sigma Awards Ceremony to a full
crowd including the student competitors and award nominees. Dr. Rakesh Singh, Chair of
the Awards Committee, joined her on the stage to announce the award recipients.
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Congratulations to the following award winners:
Caroline Lloyd Campbell, M.S., North Carolina State University
Dr. Daryl B. Lund International Scholarship
Nathalie Jennifer Plundrich, M.S., North Carolina State University
Dr. Gideon (Guy) Livingston Scholarship
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Yue Cui, M.S., University of Georgia
Student Achievement Scholarship
Simran Kaur, M.S., Purdue University
Student Achievement Scholarship
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Ty Booker Wagoner, M.S., North Carolina State University
Student Achievement Scholarship
Dr. Ken Lee, Ohio State University
Phi Tau Sigma Special Recognition Award
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Purdue University “Hoosier” Chapter
Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of the Year
Dues Reminder:
Your dues status is listed in the cover email of this Newsletter. If you have not already paid
your dues, Phi Tau Sigma Member dues are $40 per year, but students get a discount so
their dues are $20 per year. Lifetime Membership is $300 (just once), until January 1, 2017
when it will rise to $400. Please access the Phi Tau Sigma Membership Renewal Notice at:
www.phitausigma.org/forms.php?do=form&fid=2, and provide the requested profile
information which is needed to update our directory of members. Proceed on to pay by
PayPal. Once you are successful with your PayPal payment, you will receive a receipt. If
you do not receive a receipt, please try again.
Dues can also be paid by check payable to Phi Tau Sigma, (made with U.S. Funds and
drawn on a U.S. Bank). (Do not send a money order.)
Mail your check to: Daryl Lund, Ph.D. (Do not address to Phi Tau Sigma.)
May 1 to October 31: 151 E Reynolds Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.
November 1 to April 30: 11815 N 97th Avenue, Sun City, AZ 85351.
You are welcome at any time to give a donation to the Dr. Carl R. Fellers Award Fund, the
Dr. Gideon “Guy” Livingston Scholarship Fund, Phi Tau Sigma Student Achievement Awards
Fund, Phi Tau Sigma Special Recognition Award Fund, Dr. Daryl B. Lund International
Scholarship Fund, Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship, Phi Tau Sigma Chapter of the Year
Award, Honorary Society Advancement Fund, or the President’s Fund.
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We also ask each Chapter to send a list of their current, and lapsed, members along with
contact information to the Chapter Affairs Committee Chair, Naim Montazeri, Ph.D., at:
[email protected], to help ensure our records are accurate.
About Phi Tau Sigma Communications:
The Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter Committee includes: Kathryn Kotula, Ph.D., Editor-in-Chief,
Chair ([email protected]), Claire Zoellner, B.S., Assistant Editor ([email protected]),
Anthony W. Kotula, Ph.D., Afef Janen, Ph.D., Fanbin Kong, Ph.D., Meredith Meyer, B.S.,
Chelsey Hinnenkamp, B.S. Please be responsive to their inquiries for information for the
Newsletter.
The Newsletter Committee particularly wishes to share news from Phi Tau Sigma Members
and Chapters. Any items for the monthly Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter should be emailed in
Word (97-2003 compatibility mode) to Editor Kathryn L. Kotula, Ph.D. at [email protected]
or Assistant Newsletter Editor Claire Zoellner at [email protected]. Write “Phi Tau Sigma
Newsletter” in the subject line. Please provide the information by the 1st of the month.
Thanks.
Documents:
Phi Tau Sigma Documents can be found on our website at: www.phitausigma.org.
Be sure to log in to access the attachments/forms.
Phi Tau Sigma Membership Nominations
http://phitausigma.org/content.php/264-Membership-Nomination
Phi Tau Sigma Scholarships and Awards Forms
http://phitausigma.org/content.php/3-Awards
Phi Tau Sigma Mentorship Program
http://phitausigma.org/content.php/304-Phi-Tau-Sigma-Mentorship-Program
Phi Tau Sigma Constitution and By-Laws
http://www.phitausigma.org/content.php/201-Constitution-and-By-Laws
Donors and Sponsors:
Phi Tau Sigma accepts donations and has available sponsorships.
Phi Tau Sigma is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your contributions are
tax deductible to the extent provided by U.S. law.
Donations and sponsorships may come from, but are not limited to, Corporations,
Companies, Universities, Government agencies, Associations, Consultants, and individuals.
Contributions are appreciated in any amount, and can be made by way of the Phi Tau Sigma
website (http://phitausigma.org/, click Membership-Dues, then “Industry Sponsors…read
more”), directly at www.phitausigma.org/content.php/142-donate , or by directly
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contacting: Treasurer Daryl Lund, Ph.D. ([email protected]). Please write “Donation” or
“Sponsorship” in the subject line.
Contributions of $500 or more will be recognized publicly by the Society at the annual
meeting, on the Phi Tau Sigma website, in printed material associated with relevant
programs and events, and in the Phi Tau Sigma monthly Newsletter. Sponsorships of
awards and scholarships are also available at levels of contribution sufficient to cover the
cost of the award or scholarship. Endowments are also accepted.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Phi Tau Sigma Annual Recognition Event, Phi
Tau Sigma Special Recognition Award, Phi Tau Sigma Student Achievement Award (up to 3
will be awarded), the Dr. Gideon “Guy” Livingston Scholarship Fund, the Phi Tau Sigma
Founders’ Scholarship, the Dr. Daryl B. Lund International Scholarship Fund, and the Phi
Tau Sigma Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award. Donations can be made towards the
awards and scholarships listed above, as well as the Program fund and the General fund.
There are also endowment opportunities for student scholarships named for the sponsoring
company.
Some corporations will match individual contributions of their employees, so check with
your company about matching funds.
For more information contact the Treasurer, Daryl Lund, Ph.D. ([email protected]), or the
Executive Secretary, Kathryn L. Kotula, Ph.D. ([email protected]). Please write “Donation”
or “Sponsorship” in the subject line.
2015-2016 Donors:
Dr. Daryl and Mrs. Dawn Lund. Dr. Lund is a past President of Phi Tau Sigma, a Lifetime
Member, and current Treasurer; and is an Emeritus Professor, University of Wisconsin.
(Donation to support the Dr. Daryl B. Lund Student International Travel Scholarship.)
Dr. Mary K. Schmidl is the 2013-2014 President of Phi Tau Sigma, a Lifetime Member, a
Past President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Adjunct Professor, University
of Minnesota.
Dr. Theodore P. Labuza is a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma serving on the Audit
Committee, a Past President of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Morse
Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of Food Science and Engineering, University of
Minnesota.
Dr. Janet Collins is the current President of Phi Tau Sigma and Lifetime Member. Past
President of IFT, she is Senior Vice President of Science and Regulatory Affairs at CropLife
America, Washington D.C. where she leads Ph.D. scientists in human health and
environmental/ecological risk assessment and pesticide registration, and develops strategic
direction and regulatory policy approaches for the organization. (Donation to support the Phi
Tau Sigma Chapter of the Year Award.)
The Center for Meat Safety & Quality
(CMSQ), in the Department of Animal Sciences
at Colorado State University, consists of a
multidisciplinary group of scientists, staff, and
students that have a common goal of addressing
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global issues related to meat safety and quality. The CMSQ is uniquely positioned, staffed,
and equipped to respond rapidly and competently to meat safety and quality issues with
research and education, no matter where the need may arise. A new facility—the Gary &
Kay Smith Global Food Innovation Center—will facilitate hands-on learning for the world’s
industry. (Donation to support a Phi Tau Sigma Student Achievement Scholarship.)
Dr. Anthony W. Kotula, former Co-Editor of the Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter, continuing
member of the Newsletter Committee, and a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma. Retired
from the Meat Science Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service of the USDA in
Beltsville, MD. (Donation to support the Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship.)
Dr. Kathryn L. Kotula is the Executive Secretary and Newsletter Editor of Phi Tau Sigma,
and a Lifetime Member. Founder of Investigative Food Sciences is a consultancy working
with industry, and the attorneys and insurance companies which represent these
companies, providing sound science based evaluations in foodborne illness outbreaks, and
spoilage issues. Farm to table expertise, including: production, processing, regulations,
distribution, warehousing, and consumption. The ability to explain complex scientific
concepts to non-scientists sets this company above and beyond. (Donation to support the
Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship.)
Micha Peleg, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. His field of study is the rheology of brittle foods; squeezing flow
viscometry; physical properties of powders; texture perception; microbial population
dynamics; and microbial survival and growth kinetics.
International Food Network, LLC is a contract research and
development consultancy with laboratories, test kitchens and
pilot plant facilities in Ithaca (New York), Reading (England),
and Naples (Florida). IFN is best known for their product
development work in the areas of naturalization and enhanced
nutrition. They are engaged by multi-national food and drink
companies to support efforts across a broad range of product
technologies. IFN’s staff have strong backgrounds in food
chemistry, food microbiology, nutrition, process engineering
and the culinary arts. In October 2015, IFN became part of Covance Labs, a leader in
nutritional chemistry and food safety. (Donation to support a Phi Tau Sigma Student
Achievement Scholarship.)
Learn more about IFN at www.intlfoodnetwork.com and www.intlfoodnetwork.co.uk
Short video from Peter Salmon, President IFN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfKeJeF_Hpk&feature=youtu.be
A donation was made to support a Phi Tau Sigma Student Achievement Scholarship by a
Phi Tau Sigma Lifetime Member who wishes to remain anonymous.
Dr. Russell Cross is the President Elect of Phi Tau Sigma, Lifetime Member and currently
serves as Professor & Head of the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University.
(Donation to support a Phi Tau Sigma Student Achievement Scholarship.)
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Dr. Fergus Clydesdale, a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma, is the Distinguished
Professor and Director of the UMass Food Science Policy Alliance, University of
Massachusetts Amherst and a member of Phi Tau Sigma since the 1960’s.
Dr. Ken Lee, a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma and a past President, is the Director of
the Food Innovation Center at Ohio State University.
Catherine Adams Hutt, Ph.D. is delighted to revive her membership in Phi Tau Sigma and
Peter Barton Hutt, LL.M. is pleased to be elected a new member. Both are now Lifetime
Members and have chosen to make an additional donation to commemorate the occasion.
Hawkins, Inc. is a progressive concern that manufactures
and distributes specialty chemicals and provides functional
solutions for a wide variety of industries. The Food
Ingredient Group is a leading provider of innovative
pathogen control technologies for the food industry. The
recent formation of Ingredient Works, an entity conceived
to capitalize on our expertise in functional ingredient
applications, food industry knowledge, technical service,
and extensive product portfolio, is focused on the comprehensive science of shelf-life,
providing customized solutions to both the common and the highly complex issues faced
every day by food manufacturers. The ultimate goal for the Hawkins Food Ingredient Group
is to re-define the concept of shelf life and become a complete solution provider to the food
industry, addressing processing issues surrounding pathogen control and microbial
protection, color and flavor oxidation, moisture management and texture optimization.
2016-2017 Donors:
International Food Network, LLC is a contract research and
development consultancy with laboratories, test kitchens and
pilot plant facilities in Ithaca (New York), Reading (England),
and Naples (Florida). IFN is best known for their product
development work in the areas of naturalization and enhanced
nutrition. They are engaged by multi-national food and drink
companies to support efforts across a broad range of product
technologies. IFN’s staff have strong backgrounds in food
chemistry, food microbiology, nutrition, process engineering
and the culinary arts. In October 2015, IFN became part of Covance Labs, a leader in
nutritional chemistry and food safety. (Donation to support a Phi Tau Sigma Student
Achievement Scholarship.)
Learn more about IFN at www.intlfoodnetwork.com and www.intlfoodnetwork.co.uk
Short video from Peter Salmon, President IFN:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfKeJeF_Hpk&feature=youtu.be
Dr. Anthony W. Kotula, former Co-Editor of the Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter, continuing
member of the Newsletter Committee, and a Lifetime Member of Phi Tau Sigma. Retired
from the Meat Science Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service of the USDA in
Beltsville, MD. (Donation to support the Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship.)
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Dr. Kathryn L. Kotula is the Executive Secretary and Newsletter Editor of Phi Tau Sigma,
and a Lifetime Member. Founder of Investigative Food Sciences is a consultancy working
with industry, and the attorneys and insurance companies which represent these
companies, providing sound science based evaluations in foodborne illness outbreaks, and
spoilage issues. Farm to table expertise, including: production, processing, regulations,
distribution, warehousing, and consumption. The ability to explain complex scientific
concepts to non-scientists sets this company above and beyond. (Donation to support the
Phi Tau Sigma Founders’ Scholarship.)
