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Accelerate your professional development with AOCS education programs, taught by industry experts, top scholars, scientists, and engineers from around the world. Everything you need to succeed is right here!

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned expert, AOCS offers tailored educational programs for every career stage. With live and on-demand options to fit your schedule, learn on your terms – anytime, anywhere.

Masterclasses

February 04, 2026

Valorization of Biobased Feedstocks: Lignin Trash to Treasure

This content is an exclusive benefit for Society members. If you’re a…

Webinars

February 13, 2026

Manuscript and Grant Writing Webinar

Strengthen Essential Skills for Academic and Research Success: Join the Student Common Interest Group for an engaging and informative webinar designed to help graduate students and early career researchers strengthen two of the most critical skills in academia: manuscript writing and grant proposal development. Through practical advice, real world examples, and open discussion, you will gain insights into what reviewers and funding agencies look for and how to communicate your research clearly, confidently, and competitively. FREE for AOCS members.

Webinars

February 17, 2026

Rotunda Sponsored Webinar: Tracking Edible Oil Quality with Magnetic Resonance

Free Webinar – Sponsored by Rotunda Scientific Technologies LLC Webinar Description: Join…

INFORM seminars

February 18, 2026

How Stereoisomerism Affects Molecular Assembly

Through a focused discussion of sugar alcohol–based oleogelators, this seminar offers insight into how subtle molecular differences can significantly impact performance and formulation decisions in food systems and soft materials research.

Short Courses

May 02, 2026 - May 03, 2026

2026 Edible Oils Refining: Basic Principles and Modern Practices Short Course

This in-person, two-day short course offers a clear, structured foundation in modern refining, connecting essential unit operations with the performance, quality, and economic considerations that drive today’s edible oils and biofuel sectors.