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On July 1-3, 2014, the Department of Food Science at Cornell University hosted 11 (9-12th grade ) students and 4 chaperones for the 4-H career Explorations conference. This 3-day workshop introduced the use of DNA finger printing techniques in the investigation of a potential foodborne outbreak scenario and included several hands-on lab activities such as DNA extraction, restriction digest, PCR, and gel electrophoresis. In addition, instructors and students discussed different career options in food safety.

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On February 8, 2014, the Department of Food Science at Cornell University hosted 48 (9-12th ) students and 8 chaperones from Upward Bound, a free college preparatory program where students develop the skills and motivation necessary to ensure their high school graduation, college enrollment, and success in pursuing a higher education.
The Food Science program included rotation through four modules: (1) Sensory Evaluation, (2) Food Safety Detectives, (3) Milk processing, and (4) Dairy Plant Tour, and ended with Ice Cream Tasting.