The Oregon Section of IFT (OSIFT) invites you to our November dinner meeting at the Willamette Heritage Center's Dye House in Salem. This month’s program features the second annual OSIFT Flash Talks, a fun way for our community to catch up on what’s happening in Food Science at OSU. We’ll also recognize outstanding students with the annual OSIFT scholarship awards.

Why attend:

Celebrate and support OSU’s Food Science students as we recognize this year’s scholarship recipients.
Experience OSIFT Flash Talks: quick, fun, and insightful 4-minute talks with 2 slides and 1 big idea.
Get caught up on what’s happening in Food Science at OSU—research, projects, internships, and more.
Build connections with Oregon’s food and agriculture community in a relaxed dinner setting.

Schedule

5:00 pm - Social + no-host bar
6:00 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm - Program begins: Scholarship Awards & Flash Talks (approx. 6:30–7:30 pm, may extend slightly depending on number of contestants)

What to expect: The program will highlight OSU undergraduates & graduates sharing projects, research, internships, and community engagement in a fast-paced format. Student presenters compete for cash prizes.

Who it’s for:
Open to anyone working in or supporting Oregon food & ag—producers, processors, food scientists/technologists, operations, retailers/foodservice, agencies, educators, and community partners. This meeting will be of special interest to OSIFT members, OSU Food Science students and faculty, and anyone curious about the latest activities in Food Science at OSU. No membership needed!

Contact the host of OSIFT November 2026 Meeting: OSU Student Scholarships and Speed Talks

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