Upcoming Events

Pasteurization Short Course 2026

When October 20, 2026 7:30 AM to October 22, 2026 3:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus

Prospective Student Event: “A Taste of Food Science”

When October 27, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When October 30, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Applied Evolution Fall Symposium

When November 6, 2026, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Where 252 Food Science Building

Join us for a day of talks, discussion, and brainstorming about research in Applied Evolution at Penn State.
Prospective Student Visit: Food and Health Interest Area

When November 6, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Interest Area

When November 9, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Ag Sciences Student Panel: A Day in the Life and Q&A

When November 10, 2026, 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM

Curious what it’s like to be a Penn State Ag Sciences student? Hear directly from current students! Join the Ag Advocates—official student ambassadors of the College of Agricultural Sciences—for a look at life in Ag Sciences.
Prospective Student Visit: Plants and Green Industry Interest Area

When November 13, 2026, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Ag Excellence in Motion: Inter-Institute Seminar Series

When November 13, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where Zoom

Presenter: Dr. Momtanu Chaktraborty, NC A&T
2026 Dairy Nutrition Workshop

When November 18, 2026 8:00 AM to November 19, 2026 6:30 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area

When November 30, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Visit: Animals Interest Area

When December 4, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

Prospective Student Event: “A Taste of Food Science”

When December 8, 2026, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Where 252 Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802

Are you curious about earning a degree in Food Science? Join current students and professors to learn about classes, research opportunities, internships, careers, scholarships, alumni network, and more.
Ag Excellence in Motion: Inter-institutional Seminar Series

When December 11, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where Zoom

Presenter: Dr. Yadira Malavez, University of Puerto Rico
Ice Cream Short Course 2027

When January 10, 2027 8:00 AM to January 16, 2027 9:00 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

2027 Ice Cream 101: Introduction to Frozen Desserts

When January 29, 2027 9:00 AM to January 31, 2027 5:00 PM
Where Penn Stater Conference Center and PSU Campus

Principles of Sensory Evaluation Short Course 2027

When April 20, 2027 9:00 AM to April 22, 2027 12:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

This 2.5 day workshop addresses the basic principles of sensory science from discrimination and acceptance testing to good laboratory procedures to the theoretical underpinnings for these practices. The course is delivered in a classroom and laboratory environment, and includes a mixture of theory, demonstrations, and laboratory activities using Compusense Cloud.
Chocolate Short Course 2027

When June 21, 2027 7:30 AM to June 25, 2027 4:00 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus