{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Exploring Opportunities in Food Science with Prairva (Summer) Plepalakon, UC Davis Food Science and Technology Graduate (#112)","description":"Prairva Plepalakon, also known as \u201cSummer,\u201d is a recent Food Science and Technology graduate from the University of California, Davis, one of the most respected food science programs in the world.  UC Davis has a big reputation in food science, pairing strong academic programs with deep industry and research networks.  In this episode of That\u2019s a Food Job!, Summer shares what it\u2019s like to study food science at UC Davis and reflects on the co-op positions she\u2019s taken on (including one with a company making protein from air). We talk about her advice for students who want to stand out, what she learned from attending the IFT First Conference, and how hands-on experiences have shaped her career goals. Summer was the winner of the Voices of the Future Podcast Challenge we hosted during our visit to IFT First.  **  Shownotes Prairva Plepalakon: LinkedIn UC Davis Food Science Program: Website *** #92 \u2013 Davis Jaeger, R&D Leader, Culinary Expert and Food Scientist *** SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY FOOD INDUSTRY CAREER TIPS  \u2192 Sign up for the newsletter  *** COOL THINGS TO CHECK OUT \ud83d\udcd6 Explore FoodGrads Career Guides (Ebooks) \ud83d\udcdc Get Career Advice (Blog) *** CONNECT \ud83d\udc26 Connect on Twitter \ud83d\udcf8 Connect on Instagram \ud83d\udcbc Connect on LinkedIn \ud83c\udfb5 Connect on TikTok \ud83d\udcf9 Subscribe on YouTube *** SAY THANKS \ud83d\udc9c Leave a review on Apple Podcasts \ud83d\udfe2 Leave a rating on Spotify ","author_name":"That's a Food Job!","author_url":"https:\/\/foodgrads.com\/","html":"