Visiting Scientists and Research Students Program: Research collaboration with Institute faculty. Technology Transfer: Dairy short courses and symposia for industry personnel demonstration and testing of new technological advances.Ĭommercial Production: Manufacture of dairy products for retail sale. Research and Development: Dairy foods product/process research and development projects (inter-institutional collaboration, senior thesis projects, graduate student thesis projects, industry sponsored projects, collaborative projects with industry, proprietary research and development projects). This program is supported by a Dairy Science Program Advisory Council. Contact UsĮducation: Bachelor of Science (Dairy Science), Master of Science in Agriculture (Dairy Products Technology) learning about fundamental principles and practices used in dairy products technology, with an emphasis on practical Learn by Doing experiences. The Institute is supported by a seven-member Industry Associates Advisory Council to provide research and industry outreach direction. Our scientists and technologists apply their diverse expertise in fundamental knowledge and applied skills for supporting a sustainable growth of the dairy industry. Our in-house expertise includes but not limited to: dairy ingredients manufacturing/application, dairy foods formulation design/manufacturing, ingredient functionality evaluation, composition analysis, texture and structure characterization, sensory evaluation and food safety. The Dairy Innovation Institute is a home of faculty, research associates, technicians, educational program manager and administrative support staff who are passionate about dairy science and technology.

Institute graduates are known for a possessing leadership skills and practical knowledge in dairy science and technology, and are highly sought after by the dairy industry. The Institute provides a for trade groups, consumers, media, and individual companies. The outreach programs serve the dairy industry through short courses and symposia. The research program currently emphasizes cheese science and technology, dairy foods quality, dairy ingredients technology, and novel process technologies. The Institute has active programs in research, outreach, and training. Missionĭeliver educational programs, industry outreach, and technology transfer to add value to the dairy processing industry, and develop leaders for tomorrow. VisionĪ globally recognized institute for dairy foods research and education. The Institute is not only recognized throughout California, but also nationally and internationally as a center of excellence for research, industry technology transfer, and education in dairy foods. Cal Poly has invested in, and firmly established a solid infrastructure of technical expertise, processing and lab research equipment, and industry partnerships to address current and future needs of the dairy industry.

Our Institute is one of six dairy centers of excellence in the United States. In 2016, this Center was combined with the dairy educational programs and commercial activities at Cal Poly to form the Dairy Innovation Institute. The Cal Poly Dairy Products Technology Center, the predecessor of the Dairy Innovation Institute, was formed in 1986 to meet the growing needs of the dairy industry for relevant research, industry training, and skilled graduates.

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