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Keith and I were recently reminiscing about summers of the past.  We both have fond memories of the weekly radio show Kasey’s Top 40, hosted by Casey Kasem, that highlighted the Top 40 biggest hits on the pop music charts.  We both remember enjoying tuning into this show on Saturday mornings.  

It got us thinking of WDFS Top Hits.  For summer 2023 we are counting down our own Top 10 hits (we are a young podcast so the top 40 seemed ambitious!).  Join us as we count down our top 10 downloads. 

Here’s number 10: The Sometimes Rocky, Sometimes Smooth Road from Student to Scientist (S5:E2)

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What a season it has been!  We have had the privilege of interview 11 amazing food scientist from different disciplines and careers.  Join us as we close down the career fair for the summer in this recap and reflect episode.

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Tawanda Muzhingi is the new Director of International Programs for the Plant Based Foods Institute, an Adjunct Professor in the Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Department, and the Dogwood IFT President-Elect.  His joyful approach to balancing family and community with a career that spans Food Science and Nutrition is a fitting final interview for Season 5.

The Good Food Institute  

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We all love a good story, and Dr. Leann Jaykus, a professor emeritus at NC State University, has some good ones to tell.   As a virologist she has unique insights into food safety.  We talk to Leann about food safety, norovirus,  COVID-19 and mentoring on this episode.

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Dr. Arnie Sair has worked for General Mills, Signature Brands and now, Bugne.  Throughout his career one thing has held constant, his focus on food safety and quality.  As a Ph.D. recipient at NC State University, an outstanding alumni award winner, and who started out as a high school student working at McDonalds, Arnie has great insight into the food industry.  Join us as we talk about carrying on the legacy of being a 3rd generation, Ph.D. food scientist (which makes him a bit of a unicorn in our book!) to what a large agribusiness like Bunge does in the world of food.

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Brittany takes us on her journey from soccer cleats to nerding out over microbiology to her current role in technical sales for the food industry.  She and her husband are the proud owners of the TK Family Farm, where they intensively grow 3,000 apple trees (that’s not a misprint) in a space of just two and a half acres using some very cool vertical farming techniques.  Tiffany shares her enthusiasm for the friendships, problem solving skills, curiosity, and patience she’s had to cultivate to be successful in food science and in farming.

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We talked with Dr. Leann Barden in this episode.  She has a breadth of experience working with large and small start-up companies.  Join us as we talk about the re- in research, advantages and challenges in small and large companies, volunteering and mentoring, and overcoming the dreaded imposter syndrome.  

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After graduating from NC State, Mandy Taylor spent time in product development for a variety of food companies.  Her years of experience gave her the knowledge and desire to foster career growth in others by managing the summer intern program in research and development at Mars Wrigley.  We talk to Mandy about her time in product development and what she sees as the most challenging and rewarding parts of working with and fostering new food scientists. And we have a good laugh about whether dogs and cats are the best pets!

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From poultry science to food science via microbiology, Jane Caldwell is a woman of many talents who is ever curious.  We discuss her journey through life, family, and career to her current role as a science communicator writing articles for publications like Food Technology.  Hear about her philosophy and tips on writing, including her thoughts on AI. She shares her life wisdom garnered from facing challenges head-on with curiosity and wit.  Jane is a voracious reader and talented musician and composer.  Check out her folk music band, The Bold Deniers and her podcast, On Medical Grounds.

The Bold Deniers, Victory Waltz  Victory Waltz

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Chief Warrant Officer 4 Terrence Ward is a year 2016  alumnus of the Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences Department at NC State University.  He discovered his interest in food science while in the army.  Today he audits food processing facilities, and even grocery stores, to be sure the food produced and sold is safe for the US Armed Forces.  We talk about his o food science story, travels, joys and challenges of a career as a food auditor.

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