John R. Whitaker College of Letters and Science Food Science and Technology Recipient 2004-2005

Professor of Food Science & Technology Emeritus Whitaker has been associated with UCD for nearly 50 years. During this time, he compiled an outstanding record of scholarly service to foreign students, universities, and institutions through teaching, outreach, and research. He established formal linkages with universities in China, Thailand, and Mexico, serving as the Director of the UC MEXUS Program during its inception. Over the years, he has been instrumental in the education of many leaders in the agricultural sciences in developing nations.