Ever wondered what it takes to become a sensory panelist — a trained food industry taster? 🍕🍫🥧

Attribute Analytics is opening the doors to our sensory lab for a special Halloween-themed Lunch + Learn designed just for Illinois Tech Food Science and Nutrition students.

Attribute Analytics is a Chicago-based food technology company that uses trained sensory evaluation panels, marketplace data, to help food companies understand what makes food and beverage products taste different  and what makes them win in the market.

🎃 HALLOWEEN-THEMED SENSORY LUNCH + LEARN
📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ 12–1:30 PM
📍 Attribute Analytics at CoLaboratory @ 1210 W. Lake Street | Chicago, IL 60607 (in West Loop, Morgan Station/Green Line is 4 blocks East )

During this interactive session, you’ll get a crash course in the fundamentals of Sensory Evaluation:

• • Learn what it takes to become a trained descriptive sensory panelist
  • See how sensory science is used in real-world food innovation and R&D
  • Put your own senses to the test by tasting, evaluating, and rating foods
  • Learn more about careers and opportunities in sensory + food innovation