Dundee Science Centre Science Learning Institute working in partnership with the Scottish Food and Drink Federation:
STEM (sciences, technologies, engineering & mathematics) in Food & Drink
Wednesday 20th November 2013 16:00 for refreshments and networking, 16:30 – 18:30
The Food and Drink industry in Scotland is a great success story, demonstrating significant growth year on year. The driving force behind its success is the people behind it. However, the industry continuously faces the challenge of attracting and retaining a secure pipeline of skilled workers to support the industry’s continued growth.
Many young people are unaware of the job opportunities available. In particular those studying sciences, technologies and engineering may never consider the food and drink industry as a career of choice.
There are an exciting range of job roles and career paths available, for example food scientists, food technologists, microbiologists, chemists, engineers and numerous others in distribution, logistics, HR and IT are continuously sought after.
So what can we do? To help young people, teachers and parents better understand the opportunities available, the industry would like to work in partnership with teachers and schools to inform learners about the significant choices available and demonstrate how sciences are the foundation for many of these careers through engaging in science activities. The Scottish Food & Drink Federation (SFDF) is hosting a session at Dundee Science Centre for secondary teachers of sciences, technologies and engineering to explore:
- how can food and drink be used as a context for learning in secondary schools; what do you need to make this happen?
- Scottish Food & Drink Ambassadors – how can they support you in inspiring young people to think about the exciting, innovative and diverse opportunities in food and drink?
- how can the industry work with you to support your learners? What would make a difference in your classroom or school?
Building on the success of our over-subscribed TeachMeet Food and Science in September 2013, we are delighted to be hosting this event and bringing together industry, teachers, and partners in the Science Learning Institute, SSERC (Scottish Schools Education Research Centre), University of Abertay and the University of Dundee. 
Inspiring ideas, networking with representatives from the Food and Drink Industry, and opportunities to shape how the future looks for learning.
Charitable funding is available to support your attendance at this professional learning opportunity. Interested? Call the Science Learning Team on 01382868609 or learning@dundeesciencecentre.org.uk
