Grain science doctoral student at K-State receives 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting Graduate Research Grant
Monday, April 29, 2024
MANHATTAN — Kansas State University graduate 1xbet online sports betting Rania Marie Espeso Buenavista is one of only 20 students to receive a 1xbet online sports betting Research Grant from the Honor Society of 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting .
The grants of up to ,500 are designed to support graduate students who are active 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting members seeking funding for research in support of career development opportunities.
Buenavista, doctoral 1xbet online sports betting in grain science, San Pedro, Philippines, will use funds 1xbet online sports betting the award to present at the 2024 Institute of Food Technologists First Conference in Chicago, Illinois.
"Attending the IFT First Conference and Food Expo will enable me to stay informed about current trends and challenges in sustainable protein production, which is of particular interest to me," Buenavista said. "I am looking forward to this exciting opportunity and eager to make the most out of it."
Buenavista is a 1xbet online sports betting research assistant and 1xbet online sports betting teaching assistant for the Processing Calculations in Food Systems course in the department of grain science and industry, and her major professor is Kaliramesh Siliveru, associate professor of grain science and industry. She is in the inaugural cohort of Food Security Scholars at 1xbet online sports betting .
Her research is focused on the development and modification of alternative protein ingredients derived 1xbet online sports betting pulses through dry fractionation, air classification and cold plasma technology. She aims to use these pulse proteins to formulate protein-enriched baked products. This research is especially significant with the increasing demand for plant-based diets, which require diverse food options and improved functional protein ingredients.
Her leadership roles on campus include Honor Council representative, Graduate 1xbet online sports betting Council; social chair, Philippines 1xbet online sports betting Association; and event chair, Grain Science Graduate 1xbet online sports betting Organization. She is also a member of the Graduate 1xbet online sports betting Ambassadors and the Global Engagement Committee of the Young Professionals Community in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
"Personally, receiving recognition and support from this prestigious honor society has been a great boost to my morale," Buenavista said. "I am honored to be a member of 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting and grateful for the opportunities it presents for my academic and professional growth."
In addition to 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting , Buenavista is a member of several honor societies, including 1xbet online sports betting Tau Sigma, the honor society of food science and technology, Alpha Mu, K-State's honorary grain science society; and Gamma Sigma Delta, an international honorary society of agriculture.
Buenavista is the incoming College Bowl Chair of the Institute of Food Technologists 1xbet online sports betting Association and the incoming 1xbet online sports betting liaison of the Kansas City section of the institute for the 2024-2025 term.
Her many accolades include the Extraordinary Student Award from K-State's Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs, the Outstanding Graduate Student Scholarship in the Ph.D. category from the Kansas City Section of IFT, the Mortar Board Outstanding Student Award from the XIX Chapter of Mortar Board and the Love of Learning Award from 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting .
Buenavista earned a bachelor's degree in agricultural and biosystems engineering 1xbet online sports betting University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, and a master's in grain science 1xbet online sports betting Kansas State University.
"K-State's 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting chapter is very proud of Rania's achievements and pleased that she is receiving this national recognition for her work," said Shawna Jordan, president of the K-State 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting chapter. "She is joining a long legacy of K-State students winning awards from 1xbet online sports betting Kappa 1xbet online sports betting ."
Kansas State University students interested in applying for nationally competitive scholarships should contact Beth Powers, director of Scholar Development and Undergraduate 1xbet online casino and the Nationally Competitive 1xbet sports betting, at bethpowers@1xbet online sports betting edu.
