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November 14, 2018

Maureen Olewnik elected president of global cereal grain science association

Submitted by Sarah Hancock

Olewnik

Maureen Olewnik, Global Food Systems Initiative coordinator, was elected president of AACC International, formerly American Association of Cereal Chemists. 

AACC International is a global nonprofit association of scientists and food industry professionals working to advance the understanding and knowledge of cereal grain science and its product development applications through research, leadership, education, superior technical service and advocacy. Olewnik assumed the role at the association's 2018 meeting in London.

Olewnik also received the association's William F. Geddes Memorial Award in 2012.