cheyenne edmundson
“A degree in dairy manufacturing can lead to work in a variety of careers, including marketing, food safety and regulation, process engineering, operations, management, distribution, sales, and business development,” said Allie Arp , director of marketing and communications for the SDSU College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences . Daybreak Foods, Agropur, USA, Wells Blue Bunny, Fairlife, Bongards, AMPI, Lactalis, Saputo Cheese , and International Flavors and Fragrances are just some of the companies SDSU dairy manufacturing students have pursued careers in post graduation. The department has awarded more than $165,000 in department-specific scholarships sourced from alumni and industry partners each year. For example, Valley Queen Cheese Company offers a $10,000 scholarship for one incoming dairy manufacturing student, says department recruitment coordinator Cheyenne Edmundson . “The department’s scholarship support reflects the success alumni have experienced after graduation, as well as the desire of industry to encourage this field of study for future employment opportunities,” added Edmundson. The David A. Thompson Scholarship in dairy manufacturing annually awards $6,500 to a student for their education in this specific field of study. There are other scholarships sponsored by the same companies hiring students available to dairy manufacturing students, as well as to students in the entire department pursuing food science and dairy production. “We collaborate with our alumni and industry partners to ensure our dairy manufacturing degree meets the interests and demands of industry,” said Dr. Nwadike. “This strategy, and our support of hands-on learning, has secured graduates 100% job placement in this field.” FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT SDSTATE.EDU/DS+
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