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SUMMARY:Student Night - Beyond the Buzzwords
DESCRIPTION:2026 Student Night & Panel Discussion\n\n\n\nBeyond the Buzzwords\n\n\n\nProcessing\, Additives & the Future of Food\n\n\n\nWhat do terms like clean label\, ultra-processed foods\, and additives really mean for today’s food supply?  \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together experts in food processing\, regulatory affairs\, and consumer insights to explore the essential role of processing in delivering safe\, nutritious\, and sustainable foods—while addressing misconceptions about ultra-processed products and additives. \n\n\n\nMontclair students can share their posters at Student Night\, but cannot participate in the competition. If you’d like to present at Student Night\, contact us so we can have an easel for you. \n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMODERATOR \n\n\n\nDr. Donald W. Schaffner\n\n\n\nDistinguished Professor \n\n\n\nRutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nDr. Schaffner is a Distinguished Professor and Department Chair at Rutgers University\, specializing in quantitative microbial risk assessment\, predictive food microbiology\, and handwashing research. He has authored more than 200 peer‑reviewed publications and served on expert committees for organizations including the National Academy of Sciences\, WHO\, and FAO. He is also a Fellow of multiple scientific societies and co‑hosts the “Food Safety Talk” and “Risky or Not” podcasts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRutgers SEBS\, Mukund Karwe\n\n\n\n\n\nMukund V. Karwe\, Ph.D.\n\n\n\nDistinguished Professor\, Department of Food Science \n\n\n\nSchool of Environmental and Biological Sciences\, Rutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nDr. Mukund V. Karwe is a Distinguished Professor of Food Engineering. Over the last 35+ years\, Dr. Karwe’s research has covered several areas related to food processing\, including extrusion\, high pressure processing\, microwave and hybrid baking. His research has focused on effects of processing on nutraceuticals in foods\, mathematical modeling\, and hydroponics.  \n\n\n\nDr. Karwe has received several teaching excellence awards including the William Cruess award from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and Scholar-Teacher award from Rutgers University. He is a six-time winner of Endel Karmas Teaching Excellence award from Rutgers Department of Food Science. Dr. Karwe is a fellow of the IFT\, a fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST)\, and a recipient of Life Time Achievement Award from the International Association of Engineering and Food (IAEF).  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLauren Swann\, MS\, RD\, LDN\n\n\n\nNutrition Communications Strategist \n\n\n\nFood Facts Work \n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nLauren Swann\, MS\, RD\, LDN\, is a Registered & Licensed Dietitian and B2B consultant specializing in labeling regulations and marketing communications seasoned with a passion for cultural foodways to effectively deliver accurate nutrition messages where food policy\, consumer trends and public health meet\, intersect or collide! \n\n\n\nShe’s managed regulatory compliance at Fortune 50 food companies and advised micro startups\, regional manufacturers and established brand leaders worldwide. Lauren loves helping folks figure out the facts about food so they can decide what’s good to eat! \n\n\n\nShe’s published in the trade and popular press\, appeared on local and national media\, presented at major conferences\, developed online training webinars\, guest lectured at major universities\, served on executive boards\, created and currently moderates LinkedIn’s largest and most active Food Labeling & Advertising and Cultural Foodways groups. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Science In Medical Dietetics from Howard University and a Master of Science in Nutrition Communications from Boston University. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelen Kor\n\n\n\nTechnical Services Executive \n\n\n\nFood Safety\, Quality\, Regulatory & Product Development \n\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nHelen is a strategic\, results‑driven leader with more than 30 years of experience directing product development\, food safety\, quality\, and regulatory programs across global CPG\, emerging‑technology\, and co‑manufacturing organizations. She is highly skilled in commercializing innovative products\, navigating complex regulatory landscapes\, and building high‑performing cross‑functional teams that drive growth. She is also adept at seamlessly pivoting between tactical execution and strategic initiatives to meet evolving business needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nReserve Rutgers Parking\n\n\n\nLimit of 75 People. May not accept walk-ins\n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n\nPoster Session & Career Fair4:00 PMSpeaker Presentations5:45 PMPanel Discussion6:00 PMDinner7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner Buffet\n\n\n\n\nMediterranean Chicken Thighs w/chickpeas and Roasted Tomatoes and Spinach\n\n\n\nBaked Honey Glazed Salmon\n\n\n\nOrecchiette Pasta with Broccoli Rabe and Pesto with White Beans\, Roasted Potatoes in Garlic Broth\n\n\n\nOven Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes\n\n\n\nSeasonal Mixed Vegetables\n\n\n\nMixed Baby Greens with Tomato and Cucumber with Vinaigrette Dressing\n\n\n\nAssorted Dinner Rolls with Butter\n\n\n\nOrchard’s Harvest Fruit Salad\n\n\n\nMini Red Velvet\, Vanilla and Chocolate Cupcakes\n\n\n\nCoffee\, Tea\, Decaf\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nMembers$55Non-Members$60Unemployed\, Retired\, & EXCOM Members$30Rutgers & Montclair Students$15
URL:https://nyift.org/event/2026-student-night-beyond-the-buzzwords/
LOCATION:Rutgers University: New Jersey Institute of Food Nutrition & Health\, 61 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, New Jersey\, 08901\, United States
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