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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Hello Fellow Phi Tau Sigma Members:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">As you may know, the IFTSA proudly hosts eight competitions and awards at the IFT Annual Meeting. These programs range from three product development
competitions to two research competitions and leadership awards. The crown jewel of this programming is the College Bowl, which will be returning this year in full force.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">While the pandemic has led to the postponement or cancellation of many events within the field of food science, the IFTSA competitions have nimbly
persisted in their ability to challenge and excite young food scientists. The IFTSA competition chairs have enacted new rules for every competition that facilitate a fully virtual experience and accommodate the variety of pandemic response plans implemented
in institutions throughout the world.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">With this continued operation comes a continued opportunity for volunteering.
<b><u>The competitions still need judges for both their preliminary and final rounds.</u></b> Additionally, IFTSA is offering a new “coach” position this year that pairs a professional with a finalist team working in a similar subject matter. The hope is that
this position will foster worthwhile connections between new professionals and up-and-coming students in both the product development and research fields.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">The diverse members of Phi Tau Sigma are well-suited to serve as judges and coaches, so if you are also a member of IFT, consider applying:
</span><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fwww6.ift.org*2FEcommerce*2FVolunteer*2FVolunteerOpportunityDetail&data=04*7C01*7CClaire*40ifoodds.com*7Cbe8045726ad74bb7cbd108d8b64a7d67*7Ccc2b2ec0df664cd988133e26906b4ee4*7C0*7C0*7C637459778383653629*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C1000&sdata=C*2F29HGFUCGgmQn1PYytJz8GR8lzSi9fqZWnpBenBsYY*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSU!!KGKeukY!nbvymOY1tAC03DMTJkmO57r2thGsoyKYaIM463CdmMY1dMG_-qw5ACqZ0v_SLHnMmT8-cw$"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;background:white">please
click on this link to the application</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">. While this year has been characterized by isolation and doubt, the IFTSA is eager to ring in 2021 with the promotion
of meaningful networking and engaging competition. The Phi Tau Sigma <i>ad hoc</i> Student Relations Committee is dedicated to supporting our student members, including IFTSA.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Any questions regarding the competitions and volunteer opportunities may be directed to Julia Schmidt, IFTSA VP of Competitions,
</span><a href="mailto:schmidt.juliap@gmail.com"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">schmidt.juliap@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Claire Zoellner, PhD<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Associate Editor, Phi Tau Sigma Newsletter<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow",sans-serif">Chair,
<i>ad hoc</i> Student Relations Committee</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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