Jason Watt

Jason

Bühler Instructor of Milling

Shellenberger 103
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-4063
785-532-7010 fax
jwatt1@ksu.edu

Area(s) of Specialization

  • Technical Milling
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)

 

Bio Brief

Jason Watt joined the Department of Grain Science and Industries at Kansas State University in 2015 as the Buhler instructor of milling. Watt splits his time between teaching undergraduate classes, teaching short courses at the IGP Institute and assisting with milling related research. Watt graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in milling science and operations.

Watt graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. in Milling Science and Operations in 2008 and an A.S. in Mathematics from Butler Community College in 2006.

Watt brings in seven years of industry experience. Watt worked for ConAgra Foods from 2008-2014 first serving as an associate head miller and then moving on to be a head miller at multiple locations. In 2014, Watt became the head miller for Ardent Mills at the Colton, California location. Watt is highly involved with the IAOM serving on the Education Committee and helping develop short courses. He is currently assisting with research in flour safety, micro mitigation, as well as sorghum milling for food consumption.

Classes Currently Taught:

  • GRSC 101 – Foundations of Grain Science
  • GRSC 500 – Milling Science 1 Lecture
  • GRSC 501 – Milling Science 1 Laboratory
  • GRSC 502 – Milling Science 2 Lecture
  • GRSC 503 – Milling Science 2 Laboratory
  • GRSC 580 – Milling of Specialty Grains
  • GRSC591 – Internship in Grain Science