Prairva Plepalakon, also known as "Summer," is a recent Food Science and Technology graduate from the University of California, Davis, one of the most respected food science programs in the world. UC Davis has a big reputation in food science, pairing strong academic programs with deep industry and research networks.

In this episode of That's a Food Job!, Summer shares what it's like to study food science at UC Davis and reflects on the co-op positions she's taken on (including one with a company making protein from air). We talk about her advice for students who want to stand out, what she learned from attending the IFT First Conference, and how hands-on experiences have shaped her career goals.

Summer was the winner of the Voices of the Future Podcast Challenge we hosted during our visit to IFT First.

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Shownotes

• Prairva Plepalakon: LinkedIn
• UC Davis Food Science Program: Website

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#92 – Davis Jaeger, R&D Leader, Culinary Expert and Food Scientist

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