Samuel Alcaine joined the Department on January 1 as a Research Scientist and will move into an Assistant Professor of Dairy Fermentations position on July 1 with a 50% research and 50% extension appointment.  During his months as a Research Scientist, Sam is spending his days in Denmark at Chr Hansen, a Silver member of CIFS-IPP.  There, Sam is expanding his expertise in dairy cultures to better serve the dairy industry.  This faculty position is supported by the New York State Dairy Promotion Board.