探花楼

探花楼 Assistant Professor Xiaofen Du, PhD, in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences, received the 2020 Outstanding Service Award from the Fruit & Vegetable Products Division of the (IFT) in recognition of her service and contributions during 2019-2020.

Du has served the Fruit & Vegetable Products Division of the IFT since 2018, as a member at large (2018-2019), chair-elect (2019-2020) and chair (2020-2021). She actively led division activities and organized scientific sessions during IFT annual meetings.

鈥淪erving the IFT has been a great opportunity to grow my professional life, and my involvement is a good advertisement for 探花楼 as well as the flavor chemistry program,鈥� said Du.

鈥淲e knew Dr. Du was an outstanding hire, but this award is a reflection of the value she brings to 探花楼 in her research and the expertise she provides to her profession,鈥� said Shane Broughton, PhD, professor and chair of the department.