Shannon Combest
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist @Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service
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WORK HISTORY
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist @Texas A&m Agrilife Extension Service
College Station, TX, US
As the new Assistant Professor and Extension Food Specialist, Dr. Schmidt-Combest will lead the development of educational, outreach, and training programs focused on food processing, with a strong emphasis on food safety, regulations, and quality. Key Responsibilities:1. Provide expert advice to new and existing food companies on food safety regulations and processing practices for food manufacturing enterprises in Texas.2. Collaborate with faculty, county Extension Agents, and external stakeholders to address the needs of the food industry.3. Develop and deliver workshops and training sessions on food processing, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.4. Partner with food industry professional organizations, trade associations, food businesses, and university faculty subject matter experts to deliver timely solutions to industry challenges.Foster the growth of future food scientists and industry professionals through hands-on research activities and educational programs.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Nutrition
Texas A&M University
Masters, Food Science and Technology
Texas Woman's University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Nutrition Sciences
SKILLS
ABOUT SHANNON COMBEST
Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist with a demonstrated history of conducting feeding studies and clinical trials in human subjects and teaching undergraduate courses in the higher education industry. Strong administrative professional skilled in Nutrition and Food Science Related Research, Experimental Design and Data Analysis, Product Development, Higher Education Teaching and Presenting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Blackboard, and Canvas.
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