Research Activities and Links

The Research Committee, right, oversees one of PMCA's core areas.  From the scholar-ship programs, specialized fellowships and research grants to technical research sympo-siums, the committee promotes basic and applied scientific research in the science of chocolate and confectionery.  It is also closely tied to several leading universities.                   View Research Charter
		Front (L to R): Doug Manning, Mars Snackfood, NA, Marlene Stauffer, Blommer Chocolate Co., Gary Day, Kellogg Company, Adrian Timms, The Hershey Company Corp., Cynthia Kline, Wilbur Chocolate, Yvette Thomas, PMCA, April Bowser, Pennsylvania State Univ.  Back (L to R): John Carpenter, The Hershey Company Corp., Eric Schmoyer, R.M. Palmer Co., Ron Deis, SPI Polyls, Ed Sequine, Guittard Chocolate Co., Greg Ziegler,  Missing from photo: Fred Paulicka, Resources & Assoc., Oddvar Solstad, Al Allured, Manufacturing Confectioner, Doug Manning, Masterfoods, USA, Jeffery Fine, Aarhus United, Kirk Kealey, Pepsi-Cola Co., Bob Williams, Cadbury Trebor Allan, Inc.

Throughout the year the Research Committee offers various learning experiences.  To learn about upcoming events, click the link below.

Upcoming research events

The Research Committee oversees a variety of research grants.  To learn about current grants, what's available and how to apply, click the link below.

Information on grants

Scholarship opportunities involve undergraduate scholarships from the American Association of Candy Technologies (AACT) for students attending Drexel University, University of Georgia and University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as the PMCA graduate fellowship offered at Pennsylvania State University.  To learn more about scholarships, click the link below.

Scholarship opportunities