Continuing Education
Please note that The Society of Sensory Professionals provides information on upcoming conferences, symposia, and commericial courses for member
information purposes only, with no intention of recommending or endorsing anything listed.
Submissions to the CE area may be made by using either the conference
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Software
June 2013
A Powerful Framework for Improve Sensory Measurement
In this 2-day course, you will achieve a deeper understanding of traditional discrimination and rating methods by learning a common framework in which to interpret results across methodologies. In particular, you will learn how to select the most suitable and powerful discrimination methodology based on project objectives, how to develop standards to detect when sensory differences and ratings exceed a consumer-relevant acceptability threshold, how to assess and manage risks in product testing decisions, and effectively use the “no preference/difference” option.
Invited speakers include Bert Borggreve - Consumer Insight Manager of H.J. Heinz Continental Europe, Pieter Punter - co-owner and research director of OP&P Product Research, and Frank Rossi - Associate Director of Statistics, Kraft Foods.
Location: The Radisson BLU EU, Brussels, Belgium
From: June 10, 2013 to June 11, 2013
Offered by: The Institute for Perception
Target audience: Intermediate
Cost: €750; 50% discount applied to each additional registrant from the same company, Academic discount available
Further information: http://ifpress.com/short-courses/brussels-2013/
Drivers of Liking® and Emotion Mapping
In this 2.5-day course, learn to “see” the market from your consumers’ perspective as you develop an understanding of similarity, Drivers of Liking®, and Landscape Segmentation Analysis®. You will also be introduced to recently developed novel combinatorial tools, which can enhance the use of the TURF technique and guide the optimal selection of products for consumer category appraisals.
Invited speakers include Bert Borggreve - Consumer Insight Manager of H.J. Heinz Continental Europe, Pieter Punter - co-owner and research director of OP&P Product Research, and Frank Rossi - Associate Director of Statistics, Kraft Foods.
Location: The Radisson BLU EU, Brussels, Belgium
From: June 12, 2013 to June 14, 2013
Offered by: The Institute for Perception
Target audience: Intermediate
Cost: €950; 50% discount applied to each additional registration from the same company, Academic discount available
Further information: http://ifpress.com/short-courses/brussels-2013/
September 2013
Statistics, Data Exploration, and Infographics
In many modern companies, sensory scientises are required to integrate and explain complex information from multiple sources. In this course, participants will learn advanced statistical approaches that will enable them to statistically integrate 1) descriptive and consumer data and 2) descriptive and instrumental data. In addition, applicationa of advanced experiemental designs such as response surface and mixture designs will be covered. Sessions will include instruction on how to graphically display information and build infographics to enable wide audiences to understand complex data. Participants will be exposed to "freeware" software that can facilitate productivity and generate explanatory graphics. Instruction in recent advances in sensory science will give participants' companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Location: Sensory Spectrum, 554 Central Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey, United States
From: September 9, 2013 to September 11, 2013
Offered by: Sensory Spectrum
Target audience: Beginner
Cost: $2250 USD
Further information: See page 10 in the 2013 Course Booklet;
2013 Sensory Spectrum Course Booklet
