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Kriza Calumba on community, research, and graduate life at UT

Kriza Calumba smiles in front of a camera wearing her UT food science shirt in front of a smokey grey background.

Kriza Calumba is a doctoral student in food science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She is graduating in May 2026, and has shared about her experience at UT!

She dedicated her time as a graduate student to scientific communication, research, and the community found in graduate spaces. Kriza was involved with various research and scientific engagements including the Three Minute Thesis competition, Graduate Student Research Awards, and the Institute of Food Technologists, Inc. Graduate Research Video Competition.

Congratulations to Kriza Calumba as she graduates this spring with her PhD in food science!

Watch the video to hear more about her time at UT!