Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:High school students Community College students Undergraduate students Graduate students Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Project funds were used to support travel expenses for students and faculty to attend professional meetings and professional development activities How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results from students' research work were presented during Annual DSU Research Day Symposium and Professional meetings. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and . Structural analysis of njangsa and other edible seeds using confocal imaging. 2nd Conference on Preparing Winning Grants. Dover Downs Hotel and casino, May 10-11, 2018, Dover, DE. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. A Microscopy study of the structure of njangsa and other selected seeds: Method development. 109th AOCS Annual Meeting and Industry Showcase, May 6-9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. Analysis of the microstructure of selected edible seeds using confocal imaging. Research Day, April 20, 2018, Delaware State University Dover, DE What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to develop an articulation agreement (a 2x2 connected degree program) with Camden County College (CCC). We plan to develop a curriculum that will layout courses completed at CCC will be transferred to DSU to complete degree requirement for BS in Food and Nutritional Sciences with concentration in dietetics within two years. The 2x2 connected degree program will facilitate the transfer of students with Associate degree in Dietetics to DSU's Coordinated Program in Dietetics and potentially increase the pool of dietitians. The 2x2 connected degree curriculum will be disseminated via CCC's website and will be to faculty and advisors at CCC.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Course development and evaluation: The Etiology of Obesity and Prevention Approaches course (HMEC-430) was offered in the Fall-2017 semester. Ninety percent of the students who completed the course earned a "B" grade or higher. We offer the HMEC-430 course once a year. At DSU, the project director has awarded financial support to ten academically talented students with GPA ≥ 3.0. Stipend was also offered to a graduate student to mentor and train undergraduate students on sampling and instrumentation in the laboratory. A two-year curriculum for a connected degree program that was established to allow students from Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware to transfer credit hours earned to DSU has strengthened collaboration between these institutions. One student who completed her Associate degree in Food Safety at DTCC will enroll in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program in the Fall-2018 semester. At Camden County College in New Jersey, Karey Fenning who received financial support from this award graduated in May 2017 with an Associate Degree in Dietetic Technology and passed the national Dietetic Technician Registration Examination which is offered by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Karey has expressed her desire to purse a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics and complete the required 1200 hours of practical experience to set for the Registered Dietitian Examination. In the 2017-2018 academic year, Camden County College (CCC), New Jersey, three students with GPA ≥ 3.0 were awarded financial support. Students used awarded financial support towards tuition, books, Academy student membership, and professional meetings and conferences. Students awarded financial support were mandated to participate in CCC Dietetic Technology Club. This project enhanced students' academic performances. Stacey and Alexandra maintained a GPA > 3.0 and have enrolled for the Fall 2018 semester with plans to graduate in December 2018. Project funds in the amount of $1,500 was used to support one full-time faculty member (Ms. Joynes) to attend the Food & utrition Conference & Expo. Dr. Bettina Taylor, Program Director of DSU's Coordinated Program in Dietetics presented information about the program and opportunities to earn a baccalaureate degree and practical experience to meet the requirements to sit for the Registered Dietitian (RD) examination. Dr. Taylor highlighted the unique advantages to earn a degree in a diverse environment. This information was extremely beneficial to the scholarship recipients at Camden County College. The impact of the project has been multifaceted. This project supported faculty professional development activities, enhanced teaching and student learning. This project enabled Dr. Besong, Project Director and Dr. Taylor to serve and participate on DTT program Advisory Board meeting throughout the award period. Faculty members in the DTT program indicated that Drs. Besong's and Taylor's participation on DTT program Advisory Board meeting made a positive impact on teaching, learning, student performance and graduation rates. The project has enabled Delaware Technical and Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware to provide financial assistance to needy students. In July 2018, stipend was awarded to fifteen students who met one or a combination of the following eligibility criteria: GPA > 3.0 or above; demonstrated a financial aid need; good academic standing with DTCC; majoring in Food Safety and have completed 30 credits or more. Each student was awarded a $1,500 stipend to assist in their educational goals. The funds assisted multiple students who would not have returned due to a financial hardship. The financial assistance from stipend allowed multiple students to return to complete the remaining courses in the Food Safety Associate degree program. One student was motivated to pursue a BS degree in Food Science at Delaware State University, and twelve students went on to pursue a career in food science upon graduation with local food industry employers. In May 2019, six (6) students were identified to receive stipend because they met one or a combination of the following eligibility criteria: GPA > 3.0 or above; demonstrated a financial aid need; good academic standing with DTCC; majoring in Food Science and have completed 30 credits or more. Each student was awarded a $1,500 stipend to assist in their educational goals. The stipend assisted all six students to register for additional courses during the fall semester; thus, each will be able to complete the degree earlier, resulting in less accumulated debt. The students who received a stipend will be returning to complete their coursework in fall 2019. A total of $9,000 grant funds has been awarded to six students who were eligible based on the criteria listed above. Three students who received the financial stipend in July 2018 to continue their studies in Food Safety Associate degree graduated in spring 2019 and are currently working full time in the food industry. Project funds were used to support students and their academic advisor to attend the 2019 Annual Institute of Food and Technology (IFT) Conference and Expo, New Orleans, LA. Students and instructors were able to meet and establish connection with students studying food science, network, and engage with potential employers across US and globally. Students were able to attend a featured presentation session or lecture to ask questions of experts in the field. Instructors established connections with potential employers and colleagues in the field of food science and discussed potential internships and collaboration with research. Students and instructors attended poster sessions to view current student research in food science. Students and instructors were able to see new food products and ingredients in the development stages. Summer research experience at DSU: Undergraduate and High School students were recruited and assigned worked on the Extraction and Analysis of Phenolic and Antioxidant Compounds in selected Medicinal Plants project. In this project, the phenolic content and antioxidant properties of methanol, ethanol and acetone extracts of the bark and roots of three plants used in traditional medicine (Prunus africana , Pausinystalia yohimbe and Orthero spp.) were evaluated, using the Folin-Ciocalteu, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging (ABTS) assays. Pigment (β-carotene, carotenoids, chlorophyll A and B and xanthophyll A and B) content, were determined by spectrophometric method. To obtain the hydro-alcoholic/solvent crude extract, the dried plants were coarsely powdered using a coffee grinder. These coarsely powdered plants were macerated in 80% (v/v) solvents at room temperature for 24 h, filtered after which the solvents were evaporated. Data from this study was analyzed and results were presented at conferences. The project provided an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to train undergraduate and high school students students how to develop methods/protocols for identifying and extracting flavonoids and phenolic compounds from medicinal plants. Students were trained to use gas chromatography, spectrophotometer and high liquid chromatography equipment to identify phenolic compounds. Graduate student that was funded by the project produced a thesis from her research work as a requirement to complete MS degree in Food Science and Biotechnology program. Impact: This project has strengthened relationships between DSU and two community colleges in Delaware (Delaware Technical Community College, Georgetown) and New Jersey (Camden County College, Blackwood) and increased opportunity to recruit students from these community colleges.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
1) Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. Structural analysis of njangsa and other edible seeds using confocal imaging. 2nd Conference on Preparing Winning Grants. Dover Downs Hotel and casino, May 10-11, 2018, Dover, DE.
2) Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. A Microscopy study of the structure of njangsa and other selected seeds: Method development. 109th AOCS Annual Meeting and Industry Showcase, May 6-9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN.
3) Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. Analysis of the microstructure of selected edible seeds using confocal imaging. Research Day, April 20, 2018, Delaware State University Dover, DE
|
Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:High school students from Kent county Community College students Undergraduate students in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program at DSU Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project funds supported trips for students and faculty to attend professional meetings this summer-2018. Project funds were also used to support faculty professional development activities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Results from students' research work were presented during Annual DSU Research Day Symposium and Professional meetings. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and . Structural analysis of njangsa and other edible seeds using confocal imaging. 2nd Conference on Preparing Winning Grants. Dover Downs Hotel and casino, May 10-11, 2018, Dover, DE. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. A Microscopy study of the structure of njangsa and other selected seeds: Method development. 109th AOCS Annual Meeting and Industry Showcase, May 6-9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN. Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. Analysis of the microstructure of selected edible seeds using confocal imaging. Research Day, April 20, 2018, Delaware State University Dover, DE What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to assist Delaware Technical Community College to completely execute outlined project objectives within the no-cost extension period. We plan to update program brochures and department website to showcase summer research activities and program offerings. We plan to disseminate project activities to educators, and guidance counselors in high schools statewide and in neighboring states via newsletters, flyers, brochures. We plan to analyze students' research data, prepare and present research results at scientific meetings and conferences. We plan to analyze students' research data, prepare and present research results at scientific meetings and conferences, and write a manuscript and submit for publication. We also plan to develop an articulation agree for a 2x2 connected degree program with Camden County College. This articulation agreement will facilitate the transfer of students with Associate degree in Dietetic Technology to DSU's Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Course development and evaluation: The Etiology of Obesity and Prevention Approaches course (HMEC-430) was offered in the Fall-2017 semester. Ninety percent of the students who completed the course earned a "B" grade or higher. At DSU, the project director awarded financial support to five (5) academically talented students with GPA ≥ 3.0. Stipend was also offered to a graduate student to mentor and train undergraduate students on sampling and instrumentation in the laboratory. A two-year curriculum for a connected degree program that was established to allow students from Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware to transfer credit hours earned to DSU has strengthened collaboration between these institutions. One student who completed her Associate degree in Food Safety at DTCC will enroll in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program in the Fall-2018 semester. This project has also strengthened our recruitment effort and enabled the Department of Human Ecology to increase enrollment of white students in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program by 5%. At Camden County College in New Jersey, Karey Fenning who received financial support from this award graduated in May 2017 with an Associate Degree in Dietetic Technology and passed the national Dietetic Technician Registration Examination which is offered by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Karey has expressed her desire to purse a baccalaureate degree in Dietetics and complete the required 1200 hours of practical experience to set for the Registered Dietitian Examination. Karey is currently working as a registered Nutrition and Dietetic Technician for WIC in Philadelphia, PA. In the 2017-2018 academic year, Camden County College (CCC), New Jersey, three (3) academically talented students (Stacey Austin, Alexandra Zepp, and Brooke Brown) with GPA ≥ 3.0 were awarded financial support. Students used awarded financial support towards tuition, books, Academy student membership, and professional meetings and conferences. Students awarded financial support were mandated to participate in CCC Dietetic Technology Club. Participation in the Dietetic Technology (DTT) Club provided more practical experience to the students. Brooke Brown served as the President of the Dietetic Technology Club during Spring 2018 semester. Stacey Austin and Alexandra Zepp were active members of the Club. This project enhanced students' academic performances. Stacey and Alexandra maintained a GPA > 3.0 and have enrolled for the Fall 2018 semester with plans to graduate in December 2018. Project funds in the amount of $1,500 was used to support one full-time faculty member (Ms. Betty Joynes) to attend the Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo. Betty Joynes attended FNCE and presented highlights from the educational sessions to faculty and scholarship recipients. This project has strengthened collaboration between DSU and Camden County College, New Jersey. Dr. Bettina Taylor, Program Director of DSU's Coordinated Program in Dietetics presented information about the program and opportunities to earn a baccalaureate degree and practical experience to meet the requirements to sit for the Registered Dietitian (RD) examination. Dr. Taylor highlighted the unique advantages to earn a degree in a diverse environment. This information was extremely beneficial to the scholarship recipients at Camden County College. The impact of the project has been multifaceted. This project supported faculty professional development activities, enhanced teaching and student learning. This project enabled Dr. Besong, Project Director and Dr. Taylor to serve and participate on DTT program Advisory Board meeting throughout the award period. Faculty members in the DTT program indicated that Drs. Besong's and Taylor's participation on DTT program Advisory Board meeting made a positive impact on teaching, learning, student performance and graduation rates. Summer research experience at DSU: Undergraduate and High School students were recruited and assigned worked on the Extraction and Analysis of Phenolic and Antioxidant Compounds in selected Medicinal Plants project. In this project, the phenolic content and antioxidant properties of methanol, ethanol and acetone extracts of the bark and roots of three plants used in traditional medicine (Prunus africana (from Cameroon and Kenya), Pausinystalia yohimbe (from Cameroon) and Orthero spp. (from Cameroon)) were evaluated, using the Folin-Ciocalteu, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl radical scavenging activity (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP), and 2,2′-Azino-bis(3-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging (ABTS) assays. Pigment (β-carotene, carotenoids, chlorophyll A and B and xanthophyll A and B) content, were determined by spectrophometric method. To obtain the hydro-alcoholic/solvent crude extract, the dried plants were coarsely powdered using a coffee grinder. These coarsely powdered plants were macerated in 80% (v/v) solvents at room temperature for 24 h, filtered after which the solvents were evaporated. Data from this study was analyzed and results were presented at conferences. The project provided an opportunity for faculty and graduate students to train undergraduate and high school students students how to develop methods/protocols for identifying and extracting flavonoids and phenolic compounds from medicinal plants. Students were trained to use gas chromatography (GC), spectrophotometer and high liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment to identify phenolic compounds. Graduate student that was funded by the project produced a thesis from her research work as a requirement to complete MS degree in Food Science and Biotechnology program.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2018
Citation:
Bougouneau, B.M., Moore, M., Besong, S.A. and Aryee, A.N.A. A Microscopy study of the structure of njangsa and other selected seeds: Method development. 109th AOCS Annual Meeting and Industry Showcase, May 6-9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN.
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
24) Besong, M., Arrey, I.T., Nguyen, A. and Aryee, A.N.A. (2017). Influence of various enzyme combinations on njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotti) seed oil extraction, recovery and quality. 2017 Undergraduate Research & Service Scholar - Celebratory Symposium, University of Delaware State University, Delaware, August 10th, 2017, Newark, DE.
- Type:
Theses/Dissertations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
33) Arrey, I., Nguyen, A., Aryee, A.N.A., Besong, S., Lumor, S.E. and Ozbay, G. (2017). Enzyme-assisted aqueous extraction of njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotti) seed oil. Inaugural Delaware State University Research Day, April 21st, 2017, Dover, DE.
|
Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:Community college students, and undergraduate and graduate students at Delaware State University Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project funds supported trips for students and faculty to attend professional meetings this summer-2017 Project funds will support one Camden Community College faculty member to attend the Annual Food and Nutrition Conference & Expo (FENCE) in Boston, MA on October 15-18, 2017. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results from her work were presented at the 18th Biennial Research Symposium organized by 1890 Research Directors in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-4, 2017. A poster of results was also presented at the Project Director's meeting in Las Vegas, NV on June 24, 2017 What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We plan to update program brochures and DSU website with project activities to showcase program offerings and summer research activities to enhance recruitment. We plan to encourage students involve in the project to devote 20% time with the DSU's recruitment team to increase awareness of the FNS program in high schools within the state and neighboring states and regions (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia). We plan to disseminate project activities to educators, and guidance counselors in high schools statewide and those in neighboring states via newsletters, flyers, brochures. We also plan to recruit and involve more undergraduate students in experiential learning opportunities during the 2017-2018 academic year and summer-2018. We plan to develop connected degree programs with community colleges in neighboring states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia).
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Course development and evaluation: The Etiology of Obesity and Prevention Approaches course (HMEC-430) that was developed and approved by Faculty Senate and Administration is used as an elective course in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program. At DSU, the project director awarded financial support to academically talented students with GPA ≥ 3.0. Stipend was also offered to a graduate student to mentor and train undergraduate students on instrumentation in the laboratory. A two-year curriculum for a connected degree program has been established to allow students from Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware to transfer credit hours earned to DSU. This project strengthened our recruitment effort and enabled us to increase enrollment of caucasian students to DSU's Food and Nutritional Sciences program by 10%. Co-project director at Camden County College (CCC), New Jersey identified three (3) academically talented students GPA ≥ 3.0 and awarded them financial support. Scholarship funds awarded to students went towards books and tuition. Students awarded scholarship funds were mandated to participate in CCC's Dietetic Technology Club. Participation in the Dietetic Technology Club adds more practical experience and opportunities to utilize scholarship funds. We have updated our program brochures and DSU website to showcase program offerings and summer research activities to enhance recruitment. Summer research experience: One undergraduate student identified and offered an opportunity to work with a faculty and graduates student in the Food Chemistry Laboratory. The student evaluated the antioxidant activity of phenolic compounds in njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii), seed cake. The results from her work were presented at the 18th Biennial Research Symposium organized by 1890 Research Directors in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-4, 2017. The project provided funds that enabled faculty and graduate students to train undergraduate students how to develop methods/protocols for identifying and extracting flavonoids and phenolic compounds from oil seeds. Students were trained to use gas chromatography (GC), spectrophotometer and high liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment to identify phenolic compounds. Funds were used to purchase an evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) from Shimadzu for our HPLC system to improve detection of flavonoids.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2017
Citation:
18th Biennial Research Symposium organized by 1890 Research Directors in Atlanta, Georgia on April 1-4, 2017
|
Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:High school students and undergraduate students Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project funded trips for students and faculty to attend professional meetings this summer-2016 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We are updating our program brochures and DSU website to showcase program offerings and summer research activities to enhance recruitment. Students who receive tuition assistance will be expected to devote 20% time with the DSU's recruitment team to increase awareness of the FNS program in high schools within the state and neighboring states and regions (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia). We plan to disseminate project activities to educators, and guidance counselors in high schools statewide and those in neighboring states via newsletters, flyers, brochures. We also plan to recruit and involve more undergraduate students in experiential learning opportunities during the summer-2017. We plan to develop articulation agreement with community colleges in neighboring states (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia).
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Course development and evaluation: The Etiology of Obesity and Prevention Approaches course (HMEC-430) that was developed and approved by Faculty Senate and Administration was taught in Fall-2015. Course syllabus was developed. Assignments, tests and term paper were used to evaluate students' performance. At DSU, the project director awarded financial support to academically talented students. Students awarded scholarship funds mandated to participate in the Food and Nutrition Club. Project directors from DSU and DTCC developed a two-year curriculum for associate degree in Food Safety to allow students from Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware to transfer credit hours earned to DSU. Two students white students from DTCC transferred to DSU and enrolled in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program this Fall-2016 semester. Co-project director at Camden County College (CCC), New Jersey identified academically talented students and awarded them financial support. Scholarship funds awarded to students went towards books and tuition. Students awarded scholarship funds were mandated to participate in CCC's Dietetic Technology Club. Participation in the Dietetic Technology Club adds more practical experience and opportunities to utilize scholarship funds. We have updated our program brochures and DSU website to showcase program offerings and summer research activities to enhance recruitment. Summer research experience: At the end of the Spring-2016, two students were identified and offered an opportunity to work with a faculty and graduates student in the Food Chemistry Laboratory. Students were trained to develop methods/protocols for identifying and extracting flavonoids and phenolic compounds from medicinal plants. Students were trained to use gas chromatography (GC), spectrophotometer and high liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment to identify phenolic compounds. Funds were used to purchase an evaporative light scattering detector (ELSD) from Shimadzu for our HPLC system to improve detection of flavonoids.
Publications
- Type:
Other
Status:
Other
Year Published:
2016
Citation:
Honors day presentation
|
Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience for this project are: high school students, undergraduate and graduate students, and cooperative extension specialistsat Delaware State University, and health professionals in the state of Delaware. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project funded trips for students and faculty to attend professional meetings this summer-2015 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?We are updating our program brochures and DSU website to showcase program offerings and summer research activities to enhance recruitment. We also plan to actively involve with student recruitment. Students who receive tuition assistance will be expected to devote 20% time with the DSU's recruitment team to increase awareness of the FNS program in high schools within the state and neighboring states and regions (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and the District of Columbia). We plan to disseminate project activities to educators, and guidance counselors in high schools statewide and those in neighboring states via newsletters, flyers, brochures. We also plan to recruit and involve more undergraduate students in experiential learning opportunities during the summer-2016.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
We developed a 3-credit hour Food Analysis course (HMEC-440) and 2) a 3-credit hour Etiology of Obesity and Prevention Approaches course (HMEC-430). These courses will be taught in the Fall-2015 semester. We developed and established an articulation agreement with Delaware Technical Community College (DTCC) in Georgetown, Delaware. Students who have completed an associate degree inFood Safety are able to transfer to the Food and Nutritional Science program at Delaware State University to complete their baccalaureate degree within two years. Two whitestudentsfrom DTCC transferred to DSU and enrolled in the Food and Nutritional Sciences program this Fall-2015 semester. A two week summer camp was organized to introduce high school students to the sciences by involving them in research investigations in the laboratory. Our expectation was that over the course of the program, students would get to appreciate the role that food science, especially food chemistry, plays in their daily lives. Participants were four female high school students recruited from a local chapter of The Girls Scout. Activities: As part on the program, students watched a series of videos from www.ift.org on what food science is, and how it affects our daily lives. The videos covered areas such as food safety, food packaging, food laws and the role of the FDA, specialty and designer foods, and the NASA food science program, to mention a few. Students were taught how to extract lipids from animal and plant tissues, and how to use thin-layer and gas chromatographic techniques to separate lipid components. After these exercises, students worked on a group project to quantify the cholesterol contents of egg yolk, milk, and beef. Their findings were presented orally on the last day of the camp. Program Evaluation: Students' impressions of the program were recorded on the last day of the camp. Generally, they believed it was a good program and had learned new things. They now have a better appreciation for the role of food science in their lives. As to what they liked the most about the program, most of the students mentioned the use of analytical instruments. The students also indicated that they are more likely to attend college as result of the program, but only one is most likely to pursue a science major in college. Consequently, we plan to involve the student who is interested in a science major in our research program as a guest during the course of the year. Overall, the students were impressed with the program, and are looking forward to participating in the program next year. In addition, two undergraduate students who maintained a GPA greater than 3:0 at the end of the Spring-2015 semester were hired and assigned to work in the summer with our research faculty (one student with Dr. Jung-Lim Lee in the food microbiology lab and another student with Dr. Stephen Lumor in the food chemistry lab). As part of a retention and rewarding strategy, we identified five students at Delaware State University who have maintained a GPA greater than 3:0 at the end of the Fall-2014 and offered them tuition assistance in the Spring-2015 semester. At Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ, scholarship letters and application forms were developed and provided to ten students. Students were selected based on the number of credits completed and a cumulative GPA of >3. 0 at the time of transcript review. Three students were selected for the scholarship and were offered $3,500 each. Recipients of the scholarship were to use the money for tuition, books, Academy student membership, and professional meetings and conferences. We also mandated that each recipient participate in our Dietetic Technology Club.
Publications
- Type:
Conference Papers and Presentations
Status:
Accepted
Year Published:
2015
Citation:
DIFFERENTIAL GENE EXPRESSION INDUCED BY AFLATOXIN B1 CONTAMINATED PEANUT SLURRY IN HEPG2 CELLS
Prince G. Boakye, Stephen E. Lumor, Samuel A. Besong
USDA NIFA Food Safety Project Directors Meeting, Portland, Oregon, July 24, 2015
|
|