MikeTrendsTrends right now

✉news ScienceScience first seen 9 h ago, last 6 min ago, peak #3

UMass launches $120 million Future of Food initiative

Original: $120 million “Future of Food” initiative seeks to improve food science department

UMass Amherst is backing a $120 million 'Future of Food' initiative aimed at strengthening and expanding its food science department, one of the country's oldest programs in the field. The effort is expected to fund faculty hiring, research and facilities as the university positions itself around growing interest in sustainable food systems and food technology.

Why now: The large investment and focus on food science amid rising attention to sustainable food systems is drawing attention in the campus and higher education community.

UMass AmherstFuture of Food initiativefood science department

Open on news →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 8 snapshots from 9 h ago to 6 min ago.

Evidence

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1058626