The students of the McGill Food Science Association can’t wait to welcome you to the beautiful city of Montreal! Don’t be a stranger. Visit them in booth 305 titled “Students helping Students” in the Exhibit Hall to find out more about the student evening events and don't forget to register for them.

During the congress, students are also welcome to use the Young Scientist and Student Room (room 514ab) to connect and share ideas and experiences. With more than 300 students attending, this congress is an ideal venue to make connections with peers from all around the world.

TIME TO LEARN

Start off strong and make friends on Day ONE! The Young Scientists and Students Workshop takes place on Sunday, August 17 from 09:00 to 12:30.Students can attend the IUFoST sessions on “Food Science and the Consumer – Developing Strategies to Communicate”, as well as the “IUFoST Forum / Town Hall Meeting”.

If you have not pre-registered yet, it's not too late! Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to update your registration profile.

TIME TO PLAY

August 18
Taste of Québec – Student Night at the MacDonald Campus.
Two bus departures leave from the Palais (Montreal Convention Centre) at 19:30 and 19:45
Tickets: $10 (Purchase at booth 305)

August 20
Student Night at Pub St-Paul
Three Departures leave from the Palais (Montreal Convention Centre) - meet in front of Tim Hortons – at 20:00, 20:30 and 21:00 OR meet us at Pub St-Paul (124 rue Saint-Paul Est) at 20:00
Tickets: $15 (Purchase at booth 305)

Tickets for both events: $20

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IUFoST Organized Activities

IUFoST has designed a dynamic program for students and young scientists alike.

The Young Scientists World Food Congress Award winners will be announced shortly. All competitions are now closed.

Here is how you can participate and help shape the future of our profession.

Bookmark your agenda to arrive at the Congress on Sunday, August 17!

Young Scientists and Students Workshop

Sunday, August 17 – 09:00-12:30

The workshop will feature Young Scientists Issues and Career Development and Future Leaders in Food Science and Technology.

• Click here for more details on the workshop.
• Click here to register. Note that IUFoST will email you additional information on the student and young scientist program as these activities are shaping up.

IUFoST Competitions

IUFoST Competitions for Students and Young Scientists are now closed. Applications were possible in the following categories:

• Young Scientists World Food Congress Award
• Food Safety without Borders | Graduate Student Paper Competition
• Food Science Students Fighting Hunger | Global Student New Product Development Competition

 

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CIFST Organized Activities

As the Canadian host of the IUFoST World Congress, the student members of the Canadian Institute for Food Science and Technology are looking forward to welcoming you to Montreal.

The students of the McGill Food Science Association will host a Student Lounge in the EXPO and are also organizing evening activities. Stay tuned for more details.

Student Challenge CIFST Feature Event

• The CIFST Student Challenge brings together food science students from across Canada to compete against each other in a test of their food science knowledge. The Jeopardy-style format will challenge students’ understanding in many fields of our flourishing industry. Each team consists of four students (of which one may be a Masters level graduate student), one school advisor and one industry sponsor. The competition takes place in Montreal on August 17th and 18th, 2014, as part of the 17th World Congress of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST 2014).

Team	Sponsor
University of Guelph	Agropur Ingredients
McGill	Campbell
British Columbia Institute of Technology	Compusense
University of Manitoba	Continental Ingredients
University of Alberta	Nestle Purina
University of British Columbia	Dempsey Corp
University of Saskatchewan	International Sugars

 

For more information, please contact by email.