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A Message from the Student Division Chair
I consider it to be a great privilege to be this year’s AACC International Student Division chair. I am really excited and sincerely look forward to building a great team. I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. at Rutgers State University in the Food Science Department, working on studying molecular mobility in amorphous solids. My involvement with Student Division started with participating in product development competition and then serving as the vice-chair for the division. AACC International membership has helped me grow professionally and has offered great networking opportunities both in the industry and academic. The mentoring program has provided me with valuable career guidance and the annual meetings have exposed me to high quality and cutting-edge research. Today's food industry professionals are not just expected to focus on a niche market of consumers but also focus on global development of products, and as such, they need to build up a strong, up-to-date knowledge in science and technology, and at the same time build a network on a global level. AACC International is definitely a place that offers both.

Rashmi Tiwari
AACC International Student Division Chair
 

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Scholarships and fellowships are supported by endowment funds of the AACC International Foundation, and from annual contributions by companies and AACC International divisions. Awards are paid directly to the winners in September after AACC International receives verification of registration for the fall semester or quarter from the appropriate department head. You must be student member of AACC Intl. to receive an award.

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New Fellowship from Kellogg Co.
AACC International Foundation recently received a $42,000 donation from the Kellogg Company to establish the Kellogg Co. R&D Fellowship. This generous donation from Kellogg will fund a permanently endowed graduate fellowship that will be awarded annually to an eligible graduate student who is pursuing a degree in grain science.

“This fellowship is a small thank-you from the Kellogg Company to students around the world who continue to drive science and technology forward and, in turn, make the entire food industry stronger,” said Margaret Bath, vice president, corporate research, quality, and technology at Kellogg Company.

“The Kellogg Company has a rich history of corporate social responsibility. Our founder, W.K. Kellogg, sought to ‘invest my money in people.’ That legacy continues to guide Kellogg’s today,” Bath said.

The first Kellogg Co. R&D Fellowship will be awarded in September 2008.
 

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Students Create Innovative, Healthy Foods in New Product Competition
This year marked the seventh AACC International Student Division Product Development Competition, held during the AACC International Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Thirteen teams entered the competition, preparing a report discussing product description, rational/target market, and processing/packaging procedures. Six teams were selected to present their products to the judges at the annual meeting.

Team “Globix” from the University of Manitoba was awarded first place ($3,000), with Cornell University’s team “BlueberryCrisp” taking second place ($2,000). Third place ($1,000) was awarded to team “Hi-Be Bread” from Purdue University. Teams “Olla” from Rutgers, “Cran Cranberries Mini©” from Michigan State University, and “Start Right Cereal” from Texas A&M also competed in the competition. All the finalists were awarded with travel award of $300 each.

Watch for Team Globix's product report in the January/February issue of Cereal Foods World! A slideshow of this year's competition is available online.

Show off your product development skills - watch for information about the 2008 Product Development Competition next spring and enter your product during the 2008 AACC International Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii!

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7th Young Cereal Scientists & Technologists Workshop
The Call for Papers is launched for the 7th European Young Cereal Scientists and Technologists Workshop, to be held in Kaunas, Lithuania on May 19-21, 2008. This affordable workshop is intended for any Ph.D. student or young professional from anywhere in the world. Active participation by presenting your research work is the only condition! More information can be found on www.cerealsandeurope.net.

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Silent Auction Raises $3,500 for Foundation
More than $3,500 was raised during the 16th Annual Silent Auction, held during the AACC International Annual Meeting. The silent auction is organized by the Student Division with the money raised going to the AACC International Foundation; directly benefiting students with scholarships and fellowships. Ten percent of the proceeds go to support the Student Division’s activities.

The silent auction has become a tradition during the annual meeting, and this year drew more than 100 donations from 32 companies. Student member Govindarajan Suresh Babu, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, chaired this event. In 16 years, the silent auction has raised more the $75,000 for the Foundation.

Plans are being put in place for next year's silent auction and your help is needed! Volunteers are needed during the meeting itself to set up display and help bidders; watch for call for volunteers in Summer 2008. Students are also invited to donate items - university apparel is always popular.  
 

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Time Is Running Out - Recruit New Student Members Today!
As a student member, you have the ability to earn scholarship money, gain hands-on leadership skills, and collaborate with leading professionals from around the world. Now is the time to share these benefits with you nonmember friends and be rewarded for your participation!

Recruit new members by December 31, 2007 and you will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card! The more new members you bring in, the higher your chances are of winning. If you successfully recruit five or more new student members, you will be eligible to receive free membership dues for one year!

Visit the Member-Get-A-Member webpage to access a list of recruiting tips, download the special membership applications, or complete the online referral form. Remember, your name must appear in the member referral area of the application. Check the Membership Directory to see if your friend is already a member.

Contact the membership department at +1.651.454.7250 or aaccinfo@scisoc.org with questions regarding this campaign. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing the value of membership with your friends!
 

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What Grain Science Professionals Are Reading
Two new books were best-sellers at AACC International meeting.

Dietary fibre components and functions covers the most up-to-date research available on dietary fibre. This book is based on selected papers presented at the Dietary Fibre 2006 – Multifunctional Complex of Components conference. The book covers the whole journey of dietary fibre from its synthesis in the plan, through food processing and digestive processes to its role in human health. It represents a broad range of disciplines including plant science, chemistry, microbiology, food technology, nutritional sciences, and medicine. Read more about this new book.

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November/December CFW Online
The November/December issue of Cereal Foods World (CFW), featuring trends in grain, is now available online. All student members have online access to CFW.

Back issues, starting with January/February 2006, are available and you have the ability to search features as well as research and review articles and columns.
 

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