Taste Testers Needed for Consumer Research Study in Harrisburg!

April 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Taste testers are needed to help Harrisburg University’s Food Science & Technology Center launch its first consumer research study. HU students are learning how to plan and implement sensory science research projects, so sign up to help with this learning experience!  The University will be conducting consumer testing from Monday, April 18th through Wednesday, April 27th. As a part of the HU Food Science and Technology Center, the Consumer Insights Research Laboratory is focused on student education and economic development of food companies within the region by providing consumer research support and academic programs.

For more information or to sign up for the upcoming studies, please contact Pam Ibric, CIRL Research Coordinator, at CIRL@HarrisburgU.edu or 717-901-5155.  Or go online at www.HarrisburgU.edu/FSTC/CIRL . Participants will have the opportunity to sign up for the current and future taste testing opportunities for a variety of foods including chocolate, salty snacks sweet snacks, or a variety of other types of prepared foods.

Harrisburg University is located at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg, PA.

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