President’s Message, September 2026 - Matthew Moore, Ph.D.
Building on a Legacy of Excellence and Growth
In his inaugural message as Phi Tau Sigma President, Dr. Matthew D. Moore reflects on a year of remarkable progress, including new awards, expanded student competitions, growing chapter engagement, strengthened partnerships, and continued support for the next generation of food science leaders.
Make a Year-End Impact: Support Phi Tau Sigma with a Tax-Free IRA Gift
Make a Lasting Impact Through a Tax-Smart IRA Gift
Phi Tau Sigma invites members age 70½ and older to support the future of food science through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). Your tax-free IRA gift helps fund scholarships, recognize excellence, and inspire the next generation of food science professionals.
Celebrating a Lifetime of Impact
From advancing meat science and food safety to supporting scholarships and professional recognition, Dr. Anthony W. Kotula's contributions have left a lasting mark on Phi Tau Sigma and the food science profession. His commitment to mentorship, innovation, and service continues to inspire future leaders.
Food Safety Flash – IAFP Student Professional Development Group (IAFP-SPDG)
Celebrating Excellence in Visual Science Communication
The inaugural IAFP-SPDG Food Safety Flash Competition challenged students to debunk food safety myths through science and design. Congratulations to First Place winner Adenike Onaola Adeyanju (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Second Place winner Akenio Patterson (University of Georgia), and Third Place team Swara Bhatt, Anjana Thankachan, and Arya Niraula (University of Connecticut) for their outstanding visual communication of food safety science.
Three Minute Thesis Live Competition – International Association for Food Protection, Student Professional Development Group (IAFP-SPDG)
Celebrating Excellence in Research Communication
The 2026 IAFP-SPDG 3-Minute Thesis Competition recognized outstanding graduate student researchers. Congratulations to Judge's Choice Winner Johana Lilian John Muthiah (University of Georgia), Audience Choice Winners Birata Mainali (University of Arkansas) and Daniel Leiva (Louisiana State University), and finalists Sanyi Kim (Konkuk University) and Adenike Adeyanju (University of Massachusetts Amherst).
Mentorships
The Mentorship Program matches students and professionals from different institutions to provide experiential learning in Food Science and Technology as well as workplace guidance, perspectives and insights for greater breadth and depth in our discipline.
The primary goal of the program is to ensure both the mentees and the mentors have an enjoyable and career-impacting collaboration. If you wish to participate as a mentor or as a mentee, use our Contact form.
Purposes
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To recognize and honor professional achievements of Food Scientists and Technologists,
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To encourage the application of fundamental scientific principles to Food Science and Technology in each of its branches,
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To stimulate the exchange of scientific knowledge through meetings, lectures, and publications,
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To establish and maintain a network of like-minded professionals,
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To promote exclusively charitable, scientific, literary and educational programs.
Mission
Honor achievement, cultivate mentorship, and empower a connected community of outstanding students and eminent professionals to advance Food Science and Technology.
