International Student Association Elects SA University Student As ...
Chicago, United States (02 May 2024) – The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), has elected Jana Schreuder from Stellenbosch University in South Africa as its next Board President. Schreuder is the first President-Elect from a non-U.S. institution in the history of IFTSA. Schreuder will spend the next year serving as President-Elect when the next Board cycle begins on September 1, 2024, and will then assume the role of Board President the following year starting on September 1, 2025.
IFTSA is a mission-driven organisation that supports student members and chapters and aims to develop the leaders in the future of the science of food.
A graduate student, Schreuder is currently a Harry Crossley research fellow investigating the use of near-infrared hyperspectral imaging for rapid pathogen detection. She is passionate about the food industry including the development of new technology that will ultimately make food production systems safer, less wasteful, and more effective. In 2023, she was one of the recipients of Stellenbosch University’s prestigious Rector’s Award for Excellent Achievement in the Academic Excellence category.
“It’s an incredible honor to represent Stellenbosch University in this journey and I am grateful for the support from academic staff in achieving this milestone for our local food science department,” said Schreuder.
“I am excited to start my next chapter within the office of the president of IFT and I especially look forward to learning from the accomplished leaders in the food industry that currently serve on our Board of Directors. I hope to contribute an international perspective to IFT’s diverse leadership team and play a role in expanding our global membership base over the next few years.”
Schreuder will have the opportunity to attend her second IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo, on July 14-17, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. IFT FIRST (Food Improved by Research, Science, and Technology) includes the largest global food science and innovation expo with more than 1,000 exhibitors offering the latest in ingredients, food and food tech trends, food tastings, and exposure to global innovations in food.
Another highlight of the popular annual food-science event is the IFTSA Student Competitions and Awards, which include:
IFTSA & Mars Product Development Competition Developing Solutions for Developing Countries Product Development Competition Smart Snacks for Kids Product Development Competition Undergraduate Research and Graduate Research Video Competitions College Bowl Competition Excellence in Undergraduate and Graduate Leadership Awards Chapter of the Year Award Sources: Brahman Hills Don’t ever miss the Good Things. Download the Good Things Guy App now on Apple or Google. Do you have something to add to this story? Please share it in the comments or follow GoodThingsGuy on Facebook & Twitter to keep up to date with good news as it happens, or share your good news with us by clicking here or click the link below to listen to the Good Things Guy Podcast with Brent Lindeque – South Africa’s very own Good Things Guy. He’s on a mission to change what the world pays attention to, and he truly believes there’s good news around us. In the Good Things Guy podcast, you’ll meet these everyday heroes & hear their incredible stories: Or watch an episode of Good Things TV below, a show created to offer South Africans balance in a world with what feels like constant bad news. We’re here to remind you that there are still so many good things happening in South Africa & we’ll leave you feeling a little more proudly South African. Facebook Comments
