Maryland Section IFT

National IFT Update
2024-09-19 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Skinner Building 0104, University of Maryland, College Park, Skinner 0104, College Park, MD, United States
Peggy Poole, who is on the Board of Directors, will provide an update on what National is doing and their strategic plans for the future.
This is in conjunction with the student IFT association at the University of Maryland in College Park.
This will be a hybrid session that will be live at the University and also available via Zoom.

Chevron Decision
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Mamcy’s Kitchen in Leisure World Plaza, 3808 International Dr, Silver Springs, MD, 20906, United States
Come have dinner with us at Nancy’s Kitchen and listen to Ricardo Carvajal from Hyman, Phelps & McNamara discuss the history of the Chevron doctrine ending in the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and specifically its effect on FDA. We will speculate about future court cases on interpretations of ambiguous laws. Reservations with MDIFT are necessary as dinners must be chosen at least 3 days before the meeting.

Releasing Your Inner Power: Finding the Keys to Self-Confidence with Suzanne Johnson
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | McCormick Technical Innovation Center – 204 Wight Ave. Cockysville, MD
Join us at McCormick’s Technical Innovation Center for an inspiring session with Suzanne Johnson, Ph.D., Vice President of Consumer R&D at McCormick & Company. Dr. Johnson will lead us through “Releasing Your Inner Power: Finding the Keys to Self-Confidence,” offering insights on unlocking personal and professional potential.
Link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unlocking-potential-releasing-your-inner-power-with-suzanne-johnson-tickets-1060640497279
Speaker Background
With a career spanning several pivotal roles in flavor product development and chemistry, Dr. Johnson oversees R&D for McCormick’s North American Consumer Division where she provides technical leadership for flavor product development, formulation, compounding and commercialization. Beyond her industry impact, she has served as an Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois and has lectured on flavor chemistry at Purdue University and the University of Illinois.
Recognized as one of The Baltimore Sun’s “25 Women to Watch” in 2022 and former president of FEMA, Dr. Johnson exemplifies leadership and innovation in food science.

MD IFT Holiday Party
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | George Martin’s Grillfire, 7793 Arundel Mills Boulevard, Hanover, MD, 21076, United States
Come join us for our MD IFT holiday party to meet fellow current and past IFT members and to enjoy the delicious cuisine of George Martin’s Grillfire!
Space is limited so please RSVP using the link below by November 28th!
Ticket prices are:

$50 for MD IFT members
$75 for non-FT members
$40 for student IFT members

Look forward to seeing you all there!

Nancy's Kitchen with Cronan McNamara
2025-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Nancy’s Kitchen, 3808 International Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20906, United States
Come join us at Nancy’s Kitchen for a delightful dinner as we are thrilled to welcome Cronan McNamara, Founder and CEO of Creme Global and Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin, as our guest speaker.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow food science professionals and gain valuable insights!
Please use the link below to register for the event as ticket sales will end on January 12th
Speaker Background
Under his leadership, the Creme Global team has built a cloud-based data science platform to aggregate, anonymize, and visualize data and run advanced risk and AI models. The platform is used by major corporations and governments internationally. The Creme Global team has also authored over 85 peer-reviewed scientific publications on food safety, chemical exposure, personalized nutrition, predictive microbiology, machine learning, and computing.

Private Distillery Tour & Tasting
2025-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | McClintok Distilling, 35 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
What to Expect:
🥃 Guided Distillery Tour – Learn about the craftsmanship behind small-batch spirits, fermentation techniques.
🍸 Curated Tasting Experience – Sample a selection of crafted spirits.
🤝 Networking & Industry Insights – Connect with fellow members while enjoying a selection of appetizers.
Whether you’re a spirits aficionado or simply curious about the science behind distillation, this event promises a fun, educational, and flavorful experience!
Parking Information:
Note that parking at the distillery is limited. Metered parking is available on South Carroll Street. Additional parking is available at the All Saints Garage at 125 E. All Saints Street

Suppliers Event
2025-05-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-29 16:00 - 20:00 | Marriot Owings Mills Metro Centre, 10101 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States

Crab Fest
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Captain James Seafood Palace 2127 Boston Street Baltimore, MD 21231 View on map, 2127 Boston Street, Baltimore, MD, 21231, United States

Holiday Dinner & Silent Auction
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Lib’s Grill Maple Lawn, 8191 Maple Lawn Blvd, Fulton, MD, 20759, United States

Webinar: Natural Colors & the MAHA request for removal of Certified Colors from foods by the end of 2026
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 | MD

Science Communication Workshop (Hosted by AIBS)
2026-03-28 10:00 | Skinner Building 0104, University of Maryland, College Park, Skinner 0104, College Park, MD, United States
Join us for a half-day workshop focused on building effective science communication skills. The program will include lectures on core communication techniques and how to work with the media, followed by interactive exercises such as mock media interviews.
Tickets will be available beginning March 21st, with early access reserved for students prior to that date. You can purchase tickets here.

Guinness Brewery
2026-05-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Guinness Open Gate Brewery, 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD, 21227, United States
This will include a plant tour as well as a networking session afterwards

Networking in Frederick at Alive @ Five
2026-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Carroll Creek Park, 50 Carroll Creek Way, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Price:

$5 per person

More details to come
