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| February 22, 2012 | |
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Summer Program July 15 - 21, 2012 Washington, DC Disease outbreaks caused by foodborne organisms frequent the news. How do these organisms cause disease? What measures are being taken by the federal government to prevent transmission of these organisms? What can an individual do to protect themselves from such disease? The science and technology of food production, transportation, storage and preparation has changed to meet the need for safe food products. New research methodologies have enabled scientists to broaden their understanding of food science. Emerging technologies are supportive of individual interests in safeguarding health. Taking advantage of the new understandings, science educators have an opportunity to provide topically relevant lessons in food science for their students. To prepare teachers to do this requires a sustained effort. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have joined as partners to initiate and implement a professional development program in Food Science consistent with the National Science Education Standards. Selected middle-level and high school science educators will have an opportunity to be involved in a multidimensional professional development program. Specific activities are scheduled starting with a summer workshop in July 15 - 21, 2012 and followed by a participant led workshop for colleagues during the following academic year. The FDA/NSTA Professional Development Program in Food Science is supported by the Food and Drug Administration and implemented by the Graduate School. Applicants must be citizens of the United States, be certified, and instruct in a public or private school in the US or US territories. Download the application (in Adobe Acrobat format) by clicking here. Please send to: Graduate School USA Food Science Program 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 301 (IH) Washington, DC 20024 Questions? Concerns? E-mail fdansta@graduateschool.edu. |
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Graduate School USA-FDA
Food Science Program 600 Maryland Ave., SW, Suite 301 (IH) Washington, DC 20024 |
