Colby Abrams
  • chemical engineering
  • Class of 2018
  • Ames, IA

Colby Abrams earns second place in Iowa State University signature ice cream contest

2017 Dec 19

Colby Abrams of Ames, IA, is on a team that earned second place in an Iowa State University signature ice cream contest.

Abrams is studying Chemical Engineering at Iowa State. As part of the Iowa Magic Creamery team, Abrams created Cardinal Tracks, which includes Iowa-grown sweet corn extract and raspberry pieces, and sports the school colors of cardinal and gold. The team finished in second place.

The contest was open to all Iowa State University students. Judging was based on the flavor, the ice cream name, representation of the Iowa State theme, product feasibility, and the effectiveness of the team's promotional video.

The winning product, Cyscream, will be featured at special Iowa State events.

The contest was sponsored by Iowa State's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Wells Enterprises, and ISU Dining. The winning product is owned and produced by Iowa State's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition.