Plants are the source of today s wonder drugs, and are an important part of occupational and physical therapy programs. They enhance our environment and social condition through their presence in outdoor and indoor landscapes, and they will ultimately travel with us into space. An overview of food science and opportunities within this field will be explored along with laboratory sessions dealing with food chemistry, food engineering and sensory evaluation of foods. This component of the school is designed to provide scholars with a practical, hands-on research experience. Using scientific writing methods, each scholar will also prepare a final report and a presentation on their research.
Most research is conducted in pairs or small groups.
Topics to be covered include general Windows skills, word processing, presentation software, and the use of Internet resources including electronic mail. They will learn many useful computer tips and resources for research and communication. Scholars will have the opportunity to explore Penn State resources.