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Beth Calder

Beth Calder

Extension Food Science Specialist
Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition
5735 Hitchner Hall, Room #232
University of Maine
Orono, ME  04469-5736

 
Phone: (207) 581-2791
Fax: (207) 581-1636
Email: Beth.Calder@umit.maine.edu

  Education
2003 Ph.D. Food and Nutrition Sciences, University of Maine, Orono
1997 B.S. Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Maine, Orono
1990 A.S. Dietetic Technology, University of Maine, Farmington
 

Professional ExperienceResearch Interests | Funded Projects | Publications | Professional Activities  

Professional Experience  
Research consultant, 2003-2005
MOFGA Dairy Inspector, 2003-2004
NSF Teaching Fellow, 2000-2002
Teaching Assistant, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, 1998-2000
Dietetic Technician, Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME, 1993-1997 and
Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport, LA, 1991-1992
Over 20 years dairy management experience, including organic dairy experience

Research Interests
Applied research to support Maine’s food industry
Aquatic foods research
Food product development
Value-added products

Funded Projects
Improving Quality & Survival of Live Shipped Lobster

Recent Publications 
Blouin, N., Brawley, S.H., and Calder, B.L. 2005. Sensory and fatty acid analyses of Porphyra spp. Submitted to Journal of Applied Phycology

Calder, B.L., Bushway, A.A., Bayer, R.C., Davis-Dentici, K.A., and Camire, M.E. 2005. The use of sodium tripolyphosphate to maintain yield and quality of whole cooked, cryogenically frozen lobster (Homarus americanus). In press, Journal of Food Science

Calder, B.L., Brawley, S.H., and Bagley, M. 2003. National Science Foundation graduate teaching fellows promote food science education in K-12 schools in Maine. Journal of Food Science Education. 2:58-60.

Hazen, R.A., Bushway, A.A., Davis-Dentici, K.A., and Calder, B.L. 2003. Effects of chlorine spray and freezing on the microbiological quality of Maine wild blueberries. Small Fruits Review. 2:87-94.

Calder, B.L., Bushway, A.A., Bayer, R.C., Davis-Dentici, K.A., and Camire, M.E. 2005. The use of sodium tripolyphosphate to maintain yield and quality of whole cooked, cryogenically frozen lobster (Homarus americanus). Journal of Food Science. 70(9):C523-C528.

Professional Activities and/or Services
Member, Institute of Food Technologists
Aquatic Food Products Division
Education Division
Member, Phi Tau Sigma Honorary Society
Member, American Dietetic Association

Recent Awards Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer teaching of food science lessons in 2004-2005, Margaret Chase Smith School, Skowhegan, ME

Hobbies
Whitewater Canoeing
Kayaking
Hiking
Hunting
Fishing
Skiing/Snowshoeing
Art
Woodworking
Gardening

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