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North Carolina State University, along with North Carolina Central University, have developed a learning module which focuses on a general understanding of viruses, as well as the implications of norovirus in food safety. North Carolina State University and NCCU presented the module at NC A&T University's Golden Leaf Summer Academy Teacher Workshop in Greensboro, NC on June 19, 2012. There were 52 middle school and high school teachers participating in the workshop, representing over 8 counties within the state. A second workshop was held on August 8, 2012 at North Carolina Central University's Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) facility in Durham, NC. A total of 25 participants, representing nine counties from across the state, attended the workshop. Additional details on the module and can be found here. To request more information, please contact Lynette Johnston lmkleman@ncsu.edu. |
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Texas Wesleyan University held its second annual Teaching Food Safety Workshop for High School Science Teachers on August 6th, 2012, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The workshop was led by Dr. Angela J. Roberts from the Department of Biology. Thirteen teachers, representing ten different high schools and five different school districts, attended the workshop. The teachers participated in hands-on activities and discussions focusing on i) the GAPS Food Safety Investigation Curriculum, ii) the Pathogen Tracker Game, and iii) careers in food safety. A schedule and learning objectives for the workshop can be found here.
Texas Wesleyan University hosted a one-day "Teaching Food Safety Workshop" for High School Science Teachers on August 3rd, 2011 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The workshop was led by Dr. Angela J. Roberts from the Department of Biology. Nine teachers attended the workshop and participated in hands-on activities and discussions focusing on i) the GAPS Food Safety Investigation Curriculum, ii) the Pathogen Tracker Game, and iii) careers in food safety. More information can be found at http://www.txwes.edu/biology/TeachingFoodSafetyWorkshop.htm or by calling Dr. Roberts at (817) 531-6559. |
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