--- title: IFT | What Drives You? description: Join IFT and become part of our forward-thinking, science of food community leading the way toward the future of food. --- [![IFT Logo_No Tag_Standard_RGB](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT%20Logo_No%20Tag_Standard_RGB.png) ![IFT Logo_No Tag_Standard_RGB](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/IFT_August2019/images/IFTlogosmall.svg) ](https://www.ift.org/) ![0122_MEM_What-drives-you-Landing-Page](https://info.ift.org/hubfs/0122_MEM_What-drives-you-Landing-Page.jpg) IFT supports science of food professionals like you every day. Let us support you too. **Expectations are high. To-do lists are long. Time is at a premium. You have things to accomplish and when you need something, there's not a moment to lose.** IFT members have 24/7/365 access to a comprehensive content library designed to help them quickly and efficiently solve problems, innovate, and build new skills. They also have direct access to a vast network of science of food professionals. And while they may be at different stages in their careers or work in different disciplines, they share the same goal: to make food that is safe, nutritious, tastes great, and feeds our growing population.  Explore all the ways IFT can help you address complex challenges, advance your career, and be more successful in the following drop-downs. ![Untitled design (8)](https://info.ift.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8).png?width=300&name=Untitled%20design%20(8).png)   Are you driven by a need for time-saving resources? IFT members have access to the resources they need to quickly and efficiently solve problems and build new skills. Resources like: - More than 100 [on-demand webcasts](https://www6.ift.org/Ecommerce/meetings/LearningProductsListing?TabId=WEB_ON_DEMAND) - Multiple [online courses](https://www.ift.org/career-development/learning-opportunities/courses) - Current and past issues of [*Food Technology* magazine](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine) - IFT's peer-reviewed journals [*Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/crfsfs) and [*Journal of Food Science*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/journal-of-food-science) - IFT Connect, IFT's members-only [online community](https://www.ift.org/community/online-community) Are you driven by a desire to connect with experts and peers? IFT members have access to our expansive community of science of food professionals, which spans every career stage from student to retiree and nearly every role across the food supply chain. There are a number of venues to make these connections, including: - 25 topic-based [IFT Divisions](https://www.ift.org/community/interest-groups-divisions) - 47 regional and international [IFT Sections](https://www.ift.org/community/regional-sections) - 2 member-led, identity-based [resource groups](https://www.ift.org/community/member-resource-groups) - IFT Connect, an [online community](https://www.ift.org/community/online-community) exclusively for members - [IFT FIRST](https://www.iftevent.org/), an annual in-person and virtual event and expo Are you driven by an interest in the latest research and trends? IFT members have access to the latest research, innovation, and trends, thanks to resources and events such as: - IFT's scientific journals[* Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/crfsfs) and [*Journal of Food Science*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/journal-of-food-science) - [*Food Technology* Magazine](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine)  - [IFT FIRST](https://www.iftevent.org/): Annual Event and Expo - Division-hosted [webcasts and fireside chats](https://www.ift.org/events?type=Webcast&q=&page=1) For those interested in showcasing their research, IFT offers members a number of opportunities, such as: - Presenting your research in a scientific session or technical research poster at [IFT FIRST](https://www.iftevent.org/) - Sharing research and insights in IFT's online community, [IFT Connect](https://www.ift.org/community/online-community) - No page charges for IFT Premier Members when selected to publish their research in [*Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/crfsfs) and [*Journal of Food Science*](https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/scientific-journals/journal-of-food-science) ### Sound too good to be true? Hear from current IFT members who share their thoughts on the value of this community.  ![IFT_What Drives You_Landing Page](https://info.ift.org/hs-fs/hubfs/IFT_What%20Drives%20You_Landing%20Page.jpg?width=400&height=381&name=IFT_What%20Drives%20You_Landing%20Page.jpg "IFT_What Drives You_Landing Page") ## ![Untitled design (8)](https://info.ift.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(8).png?width=300&name=Untitled%20design%20(8).png) ## Take the next step. Become part of this vibrant community collectively working to advance the science of food and help each other succeed. ## [Join IFT ](https://www6.ift.org/Ecommerce/Membership/JoinRegistration?utm_campaign=MEM%202022%20What%20Drives%20You&utm_source=email&utm_medium=LP-link&utm_content=MEM%202022%20What%20Drives%20You)or [renew your IFT membership](https://www.ift.org/membership/renew-membership?utm_campaign=MEM%202022%20What%20Drives%20You&utm_source=email&utm_medium=LP-link&utm_content=MEM%202022%20What%20Drives%20You) today! 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