Sensory Science Fundamentals and Applications in Dairy Industry

Lunch and Learn webinars starting March 18, 2025, noon-1 (Pacific time).

Length of each webinar: ~45 min + 15 mins Q&A

8 webinars to provide basic background on sensory science and application.

Speakers: Dr. Carolyn Ross and Dr. Soo-Yeun Lee of School of Food Science and WSU. Both have had more than 20 years of research in Sensory Science.

Dr. Soo-Yeun Lee’s research program has aimed to encourage lifelong healthful eating habits by developing health-targeted food product alternatives and understanding consumer behavior in the context of food selection.

Dr. Carolyn Ross’ research objective is to understand the theoretical basis underpinning the sensory perception of foods and correlate these psychophysical attributes with quantifiable characteristics.

Webinar Topic / Presenter / Dates
Sensory Fundamentals-Introduction and Perception / Lee / March 18

Sensory Fundamentals-Psychology, use of human subjects / Ross / April 1

Sensory Fundamentals: Trained panel / Ross / April 15

Establishment of self-sustaining sensory program in dairy companies (internal) / Lee / April 29

Sensory Fundamentals: Difference test / Lee / May 13

Sensory Fundamentals: Consumer test / Lee / May 27

Applications of sensory testing in dairy / Ross / June 10

Strategies to outsource sensory testing needs to universities and dairy companies (external) / Ross / June 17

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