Announcements & News
Russell Rouseff, Ph.D. Wins Prestigious Award
Dr. Russell Rouseff, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition, specializing in food chemistry, has won the 2009 Advancement of Application of Agricultural and Food Chemistry Award from the American Chemical Society, ACS. This Award was created to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to pure and/or applied agricultural and food chemistry.
Dr. Rouseff’s work has lead to an increased understanding of flavor components and their differential expression in juices of different citrus varieties. This work has revealed previously unknown compounds present in low quantities in processed juices that contribute both positively and negatively to juice quality and flavor. Dr. Rouseff will receive $3,000, an engraved plaque, and an allowance to cover the traveling expenses to the meeting at which the Award will be presented.
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Maria Ralat Wins the 2009 Davis Productivity Award
The Prudential Davis Productivity Awards is an annual program honoring state government employees throughout Florida. In addition to honoring "innovation, creativity, and smart work," the awards program recognizes individuals and work units that have adapted or implemented previous years' award-winning achievements to create added value.
Laura Garrido Wins the Superior Accomplishment Award at the University Level
On Wednesday April 22, 2009 the Superior Accomplishments Awards at the University level took place in the grand ball room at the Reitz Union, where Laura Garrido won this award for the category of Scientific/Technical. More...
FSHN Members Awarded With The Superior Accomplishment Award
On Tuesday March 24, 2009 two of our members were awarded with the Superior Accomplishment Award for their exceptional service and contributions to the department. These two people were Maria Ralat, and Laura Garrido. For more information please go here...
