In this engaging conversation, Jack Madden shares his journey from being a graduate student at Cal Poly to discovering his passion for food science. He discusses the influence of his famous grandfather, John Madden, on his life and career choices, the importance of effective communication in both sports and science, and how he found his niche in the food industry. Jack also reflects on his experiences in the food science department, the challenges he faced, and the opportunities that arose from his involvement in research and community activities.

In this conversation, Jack Madden shares his journey through food science, discussing his passion for culinary innovation and the importance of research. He reflects on his experiences in graduate school, his aspirations for a doctorate, and the insights gained from internships in the food industry. Jack emphasizes the value of hands-on experience and involvement in academia, offering advice for aspiring food scientists.

Jack Madden is a 1st year food science graduate student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. His current research is in the valorization of carrot pomace. Jack's looking at incorporating the carrot juice byproduct into burger patties as well as making an extruded puffed snack with bean and rice flour along with the carrot pomace. Jack completed his undergraduate at Cal Poly in food science, and during that time he was heavily involved in research, ranging anywhere from determining functional properties of carrot pomace to incorporating insect protein into Italian food. He was also heavily involved in the sensory team at Cal Poly. Outside of school, Jack enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen and playing cards with friends to unwind. In his undergrad he was hosting Sunday night dinners where he tries out new dishes and shares them with others. He finds that cooking and card games offer a creative and social balance to his research work

Jack's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmadden9/

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