2018 Student Research Leadership Program—Application Process Now Open
To encourage enhanced student participation within AACCI, the Student Research Leadership Program provides funds to facilitate research in key areas of interest that will have an immediate impact on cereal science. Awards are available up to US$4,000, including funds for scholarships ($500), laboratory supplies ($1,500), and travel to an AACCI meeting ($2,000). Projects are typically expected to run 12 months, but some may be longer or shorter; presentation of work would be expected in 2019. For more information, including research areas and upcoming deadlines, visit aaccnet.org/membership/StudentAssociation/Pages/StudentLeadershipProgram.aspx.
Call for Best Student Research Paper Competition—Show Off Your Hard Work!
The AACCI Professional Development Panel (PDP) is hosting the 10th AACCI Best Student Research Paper Competition, which will take place at Cereals & Grains 18 in London, U.K., October 21–23, 2018. We encourage all academic departments to nominate a student to participate in this year’s competition. The top chosen submissions will compete at the meeting.
This competition is an excellent way for students to hone their presentation skills and showcase their exciting research. Winners will be announced during the meeting, and awardees can receive up to $1,250! All finalists will receive a travel grant to attend the meeting. Visit aaccnet.org/membership/StudentAssociation/BSRPC for information on rules and important dates.
People
DSM has appointed Frédéric Boned as EMEA vice president of its Human Nutrition & Health business. Boned joined DSM in 2012, holding a variety of senior roles in DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients, including EMEA director of personal care, senior director of global marketing and innovation, and vice president of global sales, personal care, and brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from a diverse working background. As well as bringing fresh insights and his own vision for the Human Nutrition & Health business, Boned will be responsible for providing strategic direction to help further accelerate DSM’s development. Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition, and materials.
Companies
Frutarom Industries Ltd. has announced the acquisition of AB-Fortis activities, including a patent-protected microencapsulation technology that enables delivery of iron with increased biological absorption. The advanced AB-Fortis system provides highly stable encapsulation, ensuring no release of free iron in the food matrix. The unique microencapsulation technology stabilizes and protects the iron, rendering it flavorless and allowing for adequate dosages without negative side effects, while maintaining high bioavailability. Frutarom Industries Ltd. is a leading global company operating in the flavors and natural fine ingredients markets.
New Members
Anderson, K. L., project manager, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, U.S.A.
Arbaugh, J., chemist II, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Charleston, WV, U.S.A.
De Beleyr, A., project manager, Lotus Bakeries NV, Lembeke, Belgium
Gulkirpik, E., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, U.S.A.
Nakatsuka, Y., president, Henriette, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
Rao, M. H., process and product development lead, Cargill India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India
Russo, G., Farmer Ground Flour, Trumansburg, NY, U.S.A.
Schaefer, J., Intellifarms, Archie, MO, U.S.A.
Sudhersanana Unni, S., Coimbatore, India
