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Graduate students from Cornell University presented a workshop on foodborne outbreak investigation on November 2, 2014 at STANYS conference in Rochester, NY. 14 science teachers attended the workshop. In this interactive workshop, teachers were introduced to general steps involved in an outbreak investigation along with specific materials that could be tailored to their classroom settings. Learning objectives were also developed and communicated to science teachers to emphasize that the workshop content is consistent with the Next-generation science standards. Materials for the workshop can be found here. The Department of Food Science at Cornell University hosted a one-week workshop for middle and high school science teachers July 7-11, 2014. The department of Food Science at Cornell University hosted a workshop titled “Food Safety Detectives” through the Cornell Institute of Biology Teachers (CIBT) on April 26, 2014. In this 1.5 h workshop, 16 teachers from NY state played the role of foodborne pathogen epidemiologists to investigate an unusual number of potentially linked gastrointestinal illnesses using the combination of epidemiological and microbiological information. The workshop activity was followed with a discussion on ways to improve the activity for an effective implementation in a classroom setting. |
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During the summer of 2014, North Carolina State and North Carolina Central Universities partnered to present a norovirus learning module for middle and high school teachers and students. “Attack of the Norovirus!” is a learning module developed for teachers which aligns with National Education Standards and addresses the fundamentals of norovirus and its role as a major contributor to foodborne disease. Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Norovirus is also the most common cause of food borne disease outbreaks in the United States. Each year as many as 1 in 6 people get sick from eating contaminated food. Over 50% of all recognized outbreaks of food-related illness are caused by norovirus. Learning Objectives:
On June 30, 2014, a teacher workshop was given at North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE). There were 22 participants (19 teachers; 5 middle school teachers and 14 high school). The BRITE Futures program collaborates with educational leaders from universities and K-12 teachers to foster North Carolina’s understanding of scientific concepts and skills. Teachers agreed that the workshop was an excellent use of their time and were pleased with the module. |
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A food safety workshop for middle and high school teachers was conducted by members from North Carolina A&T State University on April 1st, 2014 at the NC FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Greensboro, NC. The workshop included several presentations and a group discussion as part of the Career and Technical Education Program for the Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
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