109 Carrigan Drive
352 Marsh Life Sciences Building
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- PhD, Food Microbiology, University of Vermont, 1999
- M.S., Food Microbiology, University of Vermont, 1991
- B.S., Agricultural Biochemistry, University of Vermont, 1985
- Advisor for the Catamounts Against Cancer Club
Area(s) of expertise
- Food Safety Plan Development
- Student Engagement
- Career Advising for Food Science Students
BIO
From an early age Todd Pritchard has been engaged with agriculture and food production. Growing up working on a small, diversified farm in northeast Massachusetts taught him the value of hard work, responsibility and in supporting his community. His professional career has included not only working with many Vermont food producers, but with empowering students to enter into the food industry with a strong set of problem-solving skills.
As a Senior Lecturer in the department of Nutrition and Food Sciences his focus is on teaching students the knowledge needed to be successful in the field of nutrition and food sciences as well as advising them through their academic years. Through encouragement and problem solving he works with students to achieve their highest potential.
Dr. Pritchard currently teaches courses ranging from an introductory career exploration course, to food science laboratory courses, to an upper level capstone course on food safety plan development. He is a firm believer that education should be both interactive and fun. His lab related courses are oriented to help students develop not only specific techniques, but also an understanding of the organic nature of learning. He encourages the use of “failure” as a means of learning materials more completely.
Courses
- NFS 1033 What's Brewing in Food Science
- NFS 1034 Food Safety for Food Service
- NFS 1044 Survey of the Field
- NFS 1990 Wide World of Fermented Foods
- NFS 2153 Principles of Food Technology
- NFS 2154 Principles of Food Technology Lab
- NFS 3283 HACCP Theory and Plan
Awards and Achievements
- George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award recipient, 2020
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Teaching Award of Merit, 2019
- Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Educator, 2018
- University of Vermont Fraternity and Sorority Community 2015
- Outstanding Advisor of the Year Recipient, 2015
- Joseph E. Carrigan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching and Advising Recipient, 2005
Bio
From an early age Todd Pritchard has been engaged with agriculture and food production. Growing up working on a small, diversified farm in northeast Massachusetts taught him the value of hard work, responsibility and in supporting his community. His professional career has included not only working with many Vermont food producers, but with empowering students to enter into the food industry with a strong set of problem-solving skills.
As a Senior Lecturer in the department of Nutrition and Food Sciences his focus is on teaching students the knowledge needed to be successful in the field of nutrition and food sciences as well as advising them through their academic years. Through encouragement and problem solving he works with students to achieve their highest potential.
Dr. Pritchard currently teaches courses ranging from an introductory career exploration course, to food science laboratory courses, to an upper level capstone course on food safety plan development. He is a firm believer that education should be both interactive and fun. His lab related courses are oriented to help students develop not only specific techniques, but also an understanding of the organic nature of learning. He encourages the use of “failure” as a means of learning materials more completely.
Courses
- NFS 1033 What's Brewing in Food Science
- NFS 1034 Food Safety for Food Service
- NFS 1044 Survey of the Field
- NFS 1990 Wide World of Fermented Foods
- NFS 2153 Principles of Food Technology
- NFS 2154 Principles of Food Technology Lab
- NFS 3283 HACCP Theory and Plan
Awards and Achievements
- George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award recipient, 2020
- North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Teaching Award of Merit, 2019
- Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Outstanding Dietetics Educator, 2018
- University of Vermont Fraternity and Sorority Community 2015
- Outstanding Advisor of the Year Recipient, 2015
- Joseph E. Carrigan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching and Advising Recipient, 2005