“TO FULFILL HUMAN NEEDS FOR A QUALITY FOOD SUPPLY THROUGH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION.“
This is the mission of the Southern California Institute of Food Technologists Section, and of its members. In keeping with this mission, SCIFTS is proud to bring you the latest advance in OUR journey toward its fulfillment.
OCTOBER DINNER MEETING
STUDENT RESEARCH POSTER SESSION
| DATE: | October 21, 2026 |
| LOCATION: | Orange Coast College 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
| TIME: | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
The Research Symposium will be in the College Center (Building 189 on the map) on the Third Floor Ballroom. There will be signage as you enter the building. The best door to use will be the doors closet to Pirate Way, for elevators and direct staircase access.
Free Parking is available in LOT C on the map.
DINNER MEETING
| DATE: | October 21, 2026 |
| LOCATION: | Newport Rib Company 2196 Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Directions |
| TIME: | 4:30 – Executive Meeting 5:30 – Networking 6:00 – Dinner and Presentation |
| TOPIC: | Student 3M Pitch Contest |
The dinner meeting will feature the Student 3M Pitch Contest. Students will have 3 minutes or less to present their research pitch to the dinner attendees. This session is an opportunity for students to showcase the innovation and impact of their research. The challenge is to present complex technical information in an engaging, accessible, and compelling way.
Click here to make your reservation and pay at the door.
| Member with Reservation: | $40.00 |
| Emeritus Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Student Member with Reservation: | $25.00 |
| Non-Member with Reservation: | $50.00 |
$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door
MEMBERSHIP:
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), the national organization, was founded in 1939 as a non-profit society. Today, this proactive scientific and educational organization has over 13,000 members working in food science, technology, nutrition and related professions in industry, academia and government. As the authoritative voice of food science and technology, IFT brings sound science to the public discussion of food issues.
The Southern California Institute of Food Technologists (SCIFTS) is one of the largest sections of the international society of professional food personnel involved or interested in any of the various aspects of the field of food.
Whether you are a food technologist, researcher, scientist, engineer, executive, administrator, educator, author, marketer, consultant, student, or salesperson, there is a place for you in this multi-faceted organization.
SUBSCRIBER:
If you are not a member of IFT, but wish to receive the SCIFTS Newsletter, purchase an annual subscription. and receive the 10 issue annual newsletter.
Subscription Costs:
- $ 25.00 – Regular subscription
- $ 20.00 – Senior subscription (65+ years old)
- $ 15.00 – Student subscription
Subscribers will also receive special pricing at local SCIFTS events.
Dinner Meetings:
Non-Member Dinner Price is $50.00*
Subscribers will receive a discount on the Non-Member Dinner Meeting price as follows:
- Regular – discount of $10.00 (Subscriber price $40.00*)
- Senior 65+ – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
- Student – discount of $25.00 (Subscriber price $25.00*)
*$5.00 Discount with Cash/Check Payment at Door