Food for thought

The article provides a short biography and career description. One thing that caught my attention is that she points out that this is her second career, that having a degree in science provi... See More

The article provides a short biography and career description. One thing that caught my attention is that she points out that this is her second career, that having a degree in science provided multiple career paths when her first career (teaching) was no longer available. Something we should include when discussing careers with our students, how a good education can lead to more than one possible job.

The Science Behind the Food We Eat

Because people like Kristin Gerard the food we eat is tasty, nutritious, safe and convenient. Developing new ingredients for food is where the role of a food technologist comes into play. ... See More

Because people like Kristin Gerard the food we eat is tasty, nutritious, safe and convenient. Developing new ingredients for food is where the role of a food technologist comes into play. By reading this article we learn what motivated her to enter this field, what a typical day is for her, and what advice she would give to young adults interested in science and food. Since this article was written eight years ago, there are many more resources available to the reader today.