From the farmer’s gate to your plate—that’s the short version of what food science is. The longer version? That’s what researchers, industry leaders and policymakers gathered April 22 to discuss at Mississippi State’s “Food Science and Industry in Mississippi—Adding Value and Feeding the World” symposium.

Mississippi State is celebrating the university’s newest Harry S. Truman Scholarship winner. Claire Green of North Little Rock, Arkansas, is receiving up to $30,000 in graduate-study expenses as part of the highly coveted national award honoring the nation’s 33rd president.