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Abby Snyder
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Abby Snyder

Assistant Professor of Microbial Food Safety, Cornell University
Knows about: biology, chemistry, food science.
A closer look at food science with T. Marzetti
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A closer look at food science with T. Marzetti

A recent virtual field trip took us behind the scenes at T. Marzetti, where we learned about the world of dressings, dips, and sauces. Marzetti began years ago as a popular restaurant, but transitioned to making dressings. The Innovation Center in…
AFNR food science
unit 6 lessons

AFNR food science

What is food science? We are bombarded by new foods every time we go into a grocery store or watch television. Where are all of these foods coming from? Food science is the answer. This AFNR unit introduces several…
Animal nutrition
unit 3 lessons

Animal nutrition

Which macromolecules are found in animal feed? Animal nutrition focuses on the dietary needs of animals—not just those in agriculture and food production, but also in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife management. Pets need good nutrition, too. In…
Anton Kilburn
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Anton Kilburn

Middle school programming director, Global Impact STEM Academy
Knows about: biology, gisa, food science, genetics, stem.
Aquaculture
unit 3 lessons

Aquaculture

How does aquaculture meet the global demand for protein? Students discover the science and challenges behind global fish farming by completing these three lessons.
Be a food scientist
unit 5 lessons

Be a food scientist

What is your protein IQ? Create a cookbook to learn Standard Operating Procedures for food safety and environmental monitoring. Test for proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids and compare plant and animal protein.
Beans about water: soybeans and food science
unit 1 lesson

Beans about water: soybeans and food science

What role do soybeans and soy products play in my everyday life? Are soybeans everywhere? Really? Check ingredient labels in a variety of cookies, peanut butter, soups, chips, chocolate candy, microwave popcorn and other processed snacks. Many of the foods we eat…
Biofuels: Fuel from Food?
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Biofuels: Fuel from Food?

The question for this experiment was which type of sugar (glucose or sucrose) can produce the most ethanol (greatest ethanol percent) through the fermentation and distillation of different food products (corn syrup, strawberry, molasses, corn, and…
Can you taste the difference? Food science in action
unit 3 lessons

Can you taste the difference? Food science in action

Can you discriminate the difference in taste between two products? When a food company is offering a new product, changing ingredients, or researching potential products, it is important for the company to know what the consumer reaction is likely to be of the…
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Class "trip" expands food science knowledge

GNG teacher leader Shelby Guthrie’s students participated in the recent virtual field trip to T. Marzetti. The students in her food science class enjoyed the presentation: “It was wonderful to see the applications you learn in class in action.” “I…
Donna Meller
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Donna Meller

High school science teacher at Pettisville High School: Science 8, Environmental Science, Physics, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and High School Research Class
Knows about: biology, chemistry, environmental science, food science, stem, anatomy & physiology, physics, renewable energy, science fair.
Doug Grieble
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Doug Grieble

AP Biology, Honors Biology, Science of Food Unwrapped at Hilliard Bradley High School
Knows about: food science, ap biology.
Field to Package: industry leaders share
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Field to Package: industry leaders share

A guest panel during the Field to Package food science workshop gave teachers a first-hand understanding of this important Ohio industry. “The goal of our workshops is to connect your classroom with industry,” Susan Sherer, Educationproject.org’s…
Food processing
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Food processing

Interested in food processing? Watch Dan McGrady, VP of Technical Services and Alicia Sexton, Technologist talk about career opportunities at Wyandot Inc.
Food science
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Food science

Jamie Hannen, from T.Marzetti, talks food science and explains the details that go into creating soy-based salad dressings. Check out all the career opportunities that are available within food science, technology, research and development and many…
Food science careers
unit 3 lessons

Food science careers

What are some careers in food science? The food production sector in Ohio employs nearly 70,000 people and includes some of the biggest food producers in the nation. From developing flavors to checking food quality, there is a lot going…
Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products
unit 1 lesson

Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products

How do scientists and engineers work together to solve problems? Scientists and engineers work together to “industrialize” the use of agriculture products. Oil and protein from plants can be turned into many products. Design some new products using items from…
High-oleic oil: What’s all the fuss?
unit 3 lessons

High-oleic oil: What’s all the fuss?

How does chemical structure affect chemical performance? Trans fat is out, so back to the drawing board. In this unit, students will explore the chemical behavior of molecules related to the structure by 1) examining how the structure of high-oleic oil…
International agriculture development
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International agriculture development

Are you interested in travel and helping others? Then a career in international agriculture development may be for you.
International trade
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International trade

A career in global ag trade relies on strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the food system. Could this career be for you?
Jamie Hannen
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Jamie Hannen

Senior Food Scientist—Retail R&D at T. Marzetti Company
Knows about: food science, research and development.
Let’s eat! Exploring food science
unit 4 lessons

Let’s eat! Exploring food science

How is science in everything we eat? What is your favorite food? Chances are a soybean product is being used to process it or, if it’s a meat dish, was used to feed the animal. Other living things (microbes) help to make our food, too.…
Oh soy good! Milk types and food security
unit 6 lessons

Oh soy good! Milk types and food security

How might soymilk, and other types of milk, help ensure food security? Investigate various milk sources and their composition through core disciplines of Science, Math, Social Studies and Language Arts to discover the availability of milk types within multiple cultures…
Plenish® of ways to use oil
unit 2 lessons

Plenish® of ways to use oil

Can you transform fats in your diet? Current trends in consumer behavior show that people want to eat healthier and are looking for simple ways to transform their diets. High oleic soybean oil features lower saturated fat while…
Rachel Sanders
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Rachel Sanders

Science Instructor and FFA Advisor at Global Impact STEM Academy
Knows about: agriscience, biology, biotechnology, career tech, food science, science fair, stem, biofuels.
Rebecca Singer
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Rebecca Singer

President and CEO, CIFT
Knows about: food science, food technology, careers, credentials.
Shelby Guthrie
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Shelby Guthrie

Teacher at Greenfield Exempted Village Schools
Knows about: food science, ag ed, physical science, FFA, animal science, plant science.
Soy and world hunger
unit 3 lessons

Soy and world hunger

How can soybean products help solve world hunger? Have you ever heard students utter the words “What’s the point? What does this have to do with anything?” This lesson is an engaging 3 part challenge in which students apply their knowledge to…
Soybeans: from ballast to biotech
unit 5 lessons

Soybeans: from ballast to biotech

What is the future of biotechnology? Create models to understand DNA and the gene transfer process used in biotechnology. Explore questions: Are there harmful side effects of biotechnology? Can biotech solve world hunger? Should GMO…
Soybeans as a chemical feedstock
unit 4 lessons

Soybeans as a chemical feedstock

Can agriculture provide greener, more sustainable products? Soybeans contain several components which innovators and entrepreneurs find valuable when creating greener products. What are the chemical building blocks in a soybean?
Soy in food: What is that doing in there?
unit 4 lessons

Soy in food: What is that doing in there?

How does the chemical composition of soybeans impact the characteristics of soy-containing foods? Have you ever looked on a food label and seen soy products on it, even though it wasn’t made from soybeans? This unit explores the various uses of soy in foods and how soy can be used to accomplish…
Soy McCoy coloring book
unit 1 lesson

Soy McCoy coloring book

What is a soybean? What value does it have? For younger students, a coloring book that introduces soybeans: the history and the uses in animal agriculture, bioproducts and the local grocery store. This is perfect for ag days, camps or after…
Trevor Horn
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Trevor Horn

Farm Director at Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Knows about: food, food science, nutrition, farm to table, culinary.
World Food Prize program participant fights anemia and malnutrition
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World Food Prize program participant fights anemia and malnutrition

Soy is high in protein and provides good nutrition. This scientist has developed a product that will enhance health by improving the nutritional value of a common food. Soy-Gari Research Opens New Opportunities By Leticia Amoakoah Twum • From Summer…
World hunger and soy
unit 3 lessons

World hunger and soy

How is international agriculture addressing world hunger issues? Students explore international organizations working to address hunger challenges and the growing demand for protein in these three lessons.