The STEM in Your Apple
Theproduction and processing chains for apple and berry products throughout the continuum from field to table learning how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are intertwined to transform raw agricultural commodities into food products that are consumed daily.
This camp is sponsored by the Kimmel Foundation.
High School Camp
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Residential
Stay and eat on the University of Nebraska - Lincoln campus.
Lincoln, Nebraska
June 4-6, 2025
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Explore
- Apply scientific methods to explore complex topics in food manufacturing.
- Learn about research in areas of food for health, safety, quality, processing and beyond.
- Find out about how work here at UNL could revolutionize the food industry.
Investigate
- Evaluate safety of fruit products using standard methods to detect microbial contamination.
- Learn to evaluate different types of apples.
- Use laboratory methods to assess foods based on their potential health impacts.
Enjoy
- Experience the state-of-the-art food processing facilities at UNL.
- Tour Kimmel Orchards and Vineyards to learn how apples are grown, harvested, and processed.
- Learn how to make baked goods in the small batch production facilities on the Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Nebraska Innovation Campus
Food Innovation Center
The Food Innovation Center is a 178,000 square foot complex serving private/public partnerships. The center provides world-class facilities for the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food Science and Technology Department and private companies in leased space. It features wet/dry lab research space, food grade/non-food grade pilot plant space, a state-of-the-art distance education classroom and office space. The UNL Department of Food Science and Technology has experts in the areas of food safety, health, and nutrition.
Leading this exciting new camp are Dr. Jayne Stratton and Dr. Andreia Bianchini. Dr. Stratton and Dr. Bianchini have led numerous workshops on all topics related to food safety and microbiology, from Better Processing Control School and Food Microbiology workshops to training middle and high school educators on food science curricula.
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