At CALS, Food Science students are gaining skills and advancing the knowledge necessary to make meaningful contributions toward ensuring that all people have access to a safe, healthy, affordable, and sustainable food supply.? Cornell faculty and students are engaged in cutting-edge research designed to:
- Identify and prevent outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
- Develop improved preservation methods to expand the available food supply.
- Evaluate the role of fruit and vegetables in preventing cancer.
- Reduce nutrient losses during processing, storage, and transport of foods.
- Improve the effectiveness of food fortification.
- Develop foods that may someday travel to other planets with astronauts.