Clint Stevenson Ph.D.

Clint Stevenson, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Food Science Education and Distance Education Coordinator in the Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences at North Carolina State University. He began his academic career as a freshman studying food science and earned his B.S. degree at the University of Idaho, an M.S. at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. at North Carolina State University. Prior to his current position, Clint worked in quality control and quality assurance through internships and positions with Nestlé, Kraft, General Mills, Heinz, and Schreiber Foods. Dr. Stevenson manages an instructional design lab that creates innovative learning objects and assesses their impacts on students' knowledge, skills, interests in food science careers, and behavioral intentions.

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Addressing the Workforce Shortage in Food Safety: A Critical Challenge for a Secure Food System

Despite growing demand for rigorous oversight, the food safety sector faces a significant workforce shortage, particularly in roles related to auditing, inspections, and assessments
Clint Stevenson Ph.D.
April 11, 2025

This article discusses the development of a USDA-NIFA funded project aimed at solving the problem of the dire workforce shortage of food safety inspectors, auditors, and managers through a paradigm shift in food safety education in higher education.


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