Program Overview

Food Science & Nutrition

Health and Innovation with Food

The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences offers various programs and opportunities for students to engage in research, internships, and scholarship opportunities.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP)

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) is an opportunity for undergraduate students to work collaboratively with faculty on cutting-edge research. Students engaged in undergraduate research develop advanced problem-solving and critical thinking skills, learn how to gather information, analyze and evaluate evidence, and gain enhanced communication skills.

Past SURP research topics include:

• Food Science
• Nutrition

Internships

Most FSN students participate in internships during the summer.

Program Details

The Food Science & Nutrition program offers various areas of study, including:

• Academic Advising
• Dietetic Internship
• Pilot Plant & Labs
• Jobs and Internships
• Alumni & Friends
• Student Made Products Information
• Financial Aid Office
• FSN Scholarships
• CAFES Student Ambassadors

Research Areas

The program focuses on research areas such as Food Science and Nutrition.

Giving

The program offers various scholarship opportunities, including FSN Scholarships and Cal Poly Scholarships.