The Sensory Evaluation Facility at WSU contributes to the wider body of knowledge of sensory science through research, teaching and service. At the SFS sensory facility, research within the field of sensory science is conducted, as well as research supporting other projects in the fields of food science and other related fields such as Horticulture, Animal Science and Marketing.
The sensory facilities are used for the education of students, formally in-class, as well as through club activities such as the Product Development Team and Food Science Club. These facilities have also been used for the support of numerous service projects.