Once again, graduating FST students have been given an opportunity to share with us some of their favorite memories of their time at Ohio State in this special edition newsletter. Many also took the opportunity to give a shoutout to those that supported them, befriended them, and helped make the journey one to remember.
Congratulations to all the students from the Department of Food Science and Technology who have graduated this semester. We are proud of all that you have accomplished and hope that you will stay connected. Come back to visit and be sure to meet up with us as we continue to engage in various professional food science forums around the world. Just remember, you’re a #BuckeyeForLife
Be sure to also check out the AU24 Graduate Photo Album.
Undergraduate Students
Jacob Buchmelter – [Food Business Management]
Hailey Egbert – My favorite memories from my time at OSU are going to home football games, doing well on my exams, and meeting some of my best friends. I couldn't have done it without my family and friends' encouragement, and I'm very grateful for the time I spent at OSU! [Culinary Science].
Jalen Hill – [Food Science and Technology]
Graduate Students
Mehr Un Nisa - I have had many good memories here. Few of favorite memories were OSU vs Michigan game and game day tailgate. I got a chance to travel to Mexico with my advisor Dr. Alvarez for an FDA/USDA training in a Dairy Plant. The most memorable experience was working with NASA in Deep Space Food Challenge. I will always look back to the whole experience and the great people I met. Mehr received a master’s degree and was advised by Dr. Valente Alvarez.
Ankur Upadhyay – Ankur received a master’s degree and was advised by Dr. Osvaldo Campanella.
Shreya Nuguri – Shreya received a PhD and was advised by Dr. Luis Rodriguez-Saona.
Thomas Reis - My favorite memory at Ohio State was the time spent with my lab mates at potlucks and happy hours every semester. I also loved being a part of OSU’s College Bowl team and getting to meet and compete with so many great, intelligent people. I’d like to thank Dr. Simons and all my fellow lab mates for all their support over the past 4.5 years. Thomas received a PhD and was advised by Dr. Christopher Simons.
Dan Zhang – Dan received a PhD and was advised by Dr. Osvaldo Campanella.
