CIFST Student Committee Event: Virtual Tour of the University of Guelph Sensory Facility

Event Description

Discover the science of flavour and food experience in this engaging online event! Led by Professor Lisa, an expert in sensory perception and consumer liking, this interactive session will show how consumers, panelists, and anyone curious about food experience evaluate and perceive taste, aroma, and texture. After her insightful presentation, enjoy a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the sensory facility at University of Guelph.

Join us for a fun and interactive online sensory session designed for students, professionals, R and D specialists, and anyone curious to learn more. You will explore how food tasting really works, learn how experts evaluate flavour, aroma, and texture, take part in engaging activities, and enjoy a lighthearted quiz with prizes. Discover how sensory science is used in real world applications, all from the comfort of your own space.

Agenda highlights:

• Welcome and introduce panelists (5 min)
• Introduction presentation (20 min)
• Virtual tour (10 min)
• Q & A from Audience (5 min)
• Activities (10 min)
• Prize announcing and thank you note (5 min)
• End

Panelist:

• Professor Lisa Duizer, Department chair, University of Guelph

Moderators:     

• Farah Al Qudsi, University of Guelph
• Vithushana Anushan, University of Guelph

Organizers:

• Farah Al Qudsi, PhD candidate, University of Guelph
• Vithushana Anushan, PhD student, University of Guelph
• Felix Ayiera, PhD student, University of Alberta