INFORM February 2026

4 INFORM FEBRUARY 2026 , VOL. 37, NO. 2

THIS MONTH IN INFORM

6 EDIBLE APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY DIVISION MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS Roberta Claro da Silva and Nuria Acevedo

9 FROM THE FRYER TO THE WIRE: TECHNICAL SERVICE NEWS YOU CAN USE AOCS Technical Services team launched two important additions to the Laboratory Proficiency Program (LPP): Avocado Oil Series and Lecithin Series.

12 On the Cover TIPS FOR STAYING RESILIENT IN TURBULENT TIMES FOR SCIENCE

In the wake of budget cuts, especially for federal employees, many scientists are experiencing unprecedented restrictions on travel and publishing or, at the worst extreme, termination. This article describes how best to deal with upheavals in your scientific career.