April 2024 Macy Award Meeting

Programming Committee

MONDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2024 @ 6:00 PM

MACY AWARD & STUDENT RECOGNITION MEETING - In-Person

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Time to celebrate and recognize their achievements! Come and join us in honoring the 2024 Macy Award Recipient, Dr. Muthu, MN IFT student scholarship winners, MN Academy of Science award winners and Phi Tau Sigma inductees at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 551037

2024 Macy Award Recipient

Speaker: Dr. Kasiviswanathan (Muthu) Muthukumarappan
Klingbeil Endowed Department Head & Distinguished Professor
Dept of Agricultural & Biosystem Engineering
South Dakota State University

Meet Dr. Muthu!

Dr. Kasiviswanathan (Muthu) Muthukumarappan is a Maynard A. Klingbeil Endowed Department Head and Distinguished Professor in the agricultural and biosystems engineering department at South Dakota State University. He has led several research projects and advised more than 40 graduate students in academic and research activities. His work focuses on food and bioprocessing standards development, resulting in over 225 peer-reviewed publications and 350 presentations.

He has revised three ASABE standards, served on various committees, and held leadership roles within the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), MN-IFT Section (including serving as MN-IFT President), IFT-Great Plains subsection and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). Dr. Muthukumarappan has received numerous awards for his contributions to research and education in food and bioprocess engineering at national and international levels.

Title: “Advancing Food Science and Technology through Research and Workforce Development”

This presentation explores the forefront of innovation and progress in food science and technology, highlighting the crucial role of pioneering research and the development of a skilled workforce to meet future challenges. As the global population grows, the demand for sustainable, safe, and nutritious food increases, necessitating advancements in food processing, preservation, and packaging technologies.

We will explore research that spans fruit juices' rheological properties, coproducts' value addition, and efficient biomass conversion that has significantly influenced national and international standards in bioprocessing and bioenergy. Additionally, the presentation addresses the imperative of workforce development, emphasizing the need for interdisciplinary education and training programs that equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required for the rapidly evolving food sector.

By fostering a collaborative ecosystem that bridges academia and industry, we aim to accelerate innovation and ensure the resilience and sustainability of food systems worldwide. This session is not only a showcase of the latest scientific achievements but also a call to action to invest in the future of food science and technology through education, collaboration, and research excellence.He served as President and COO of public food safety and testing company Neogen and of early- stage pharmaceutical company St. Renatus.

He held several leadership roles at Cargill where he led the launch of Truvia™ brand natural sweetener (the first natural, zero calorie, high-intensity sweetener) and Corowise™ Naturally Sourced Cholesterol Reducer™ ingredient featured in Coca-Cola’s Minute Maid HeartWise™ orange juice and Wyeth’s Centrum Cardio™ multivitamin. He also led the innovation for re-purposed oil seed products into sustainable industrial applications in Cargill’s Industrial Specialties business.

About Macy Award

The Macy Food Science & Technology Award, “Macy Award,” was established in 1981, and is given annually to recognize an outstanding example of food technology transfer or cooperation between scientists or technologists in any of the following settings: academic, government, and private industry. The purpose of the award is to advance the profession and practice of food technology and to honor Dr. Harold Macy, Dean Emeritus of the University of Minnesota and Founding Member of IFT. The award consists of a plaque, $2500 honorarium, and travel expenses.

Location

Como Park Zoo & Conservatory - Bullard Rainforest Auditorium
1225 Estabrook Drive
St. Paul, MN 55103

Interested in going to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory?
The zoo and conservatory is open, FREE to the public until 6 PM. We encourage you to come to the event early to tour the zoo and the conservatory, which include the well known Sunken Garden that include beautiful seasonal floral shows. Its ever-changing display is as artful as it is fragrant. Perfect for a walk or a curious exploration.

Reservations

Registration will stay open until Sunday, April 21st, at 5:00 PM. Registration is capped. Please register today if you are interested in attending! If you have additional questions, please email Lindsay Budin (Lindsay.Budin@agropur.com).

Registration costs will include dinner and drinks.

Schedule

Monday, April 22, 2024

5:00 – 6:00 PM Board of Directors Meeting**
6:00 – 6:55 PM Networking with Heavy Appetizers and Refreshments
6:55 – 7:30 PM Speaker and Macy Award Recipient – Dr. Muthu
7:30 – 8:15 PM Student Scholarship & MN Science Fair award winners & Phi Tau Sigma inductees
8:15 PM Closing Remarks

Cost:

Type Until End of Day April 10th Starting April 11th
In-Person Member $35 $40
In-Person Non-Member $40 $45
In-Person Student/ Free Free

**High School and Middle School Student Science Fair award winners will also be able to bring up to two family members to attend. Please register them as additional students or reach out to Lindsay.Budin@agropur.com
Reservations must be made by Sunday, April 21st at 5:00 PM.

 

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