Disaster Microbiology
Speaker: Daniel Smith, Ph.D.
Natural and human-made disasters can cause tremendous physical damage, societal change, and suffering. In addition to their effects on people, disasters have been shown to alter the microbial population in the area affected. Studying microbial adaptation in disaster sites can reveal new biological processes, including mechanisms by which some microbes could become pathogenic and others could become beneficial (e.g., used for bioremediation). Given the accelerating pace of human-caused climate change and the increasing encroachment of the natural word by human activities, it is likely that this area of research will become increasingly relevant to the broader field of microbiology.
Date
Tuesday April 22, 2025 @ 2 PM EST
Location
Online
Price
Free
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Mentorships
The Mentorship Program matches students and professionals from different institutions to provide experiential learning in Food Science and Technology as well as workplace guidance, perspectives and insights for greater breadth and depth in our discipline.
The primary goal of the program is to ensure both the mentees and the mentors have an enjoyable and career-impacting collaboration. If you wish to participate as a mentor or as a mentee, use our Contact form.
Purposes
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To recognize and honor professional achievements of Food Scientists and Technologists,
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To encourage the application of fundamental scientific principles to Food Science and Technology in each of its branches,
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To stimulate the exchange of scientific knowledge through meetings, lectures, and publications,
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To establish and maintain a network of like-minded professionals,
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To promote exclusively charitable, scientific, literary and educational programs.
Mission
Our mission is to elevate awareness of our discipline and formally recognize academic students and working professionals in Food Science and Technology.
This mission is fulfilled by teaching Food Science students and mentoring professionals through the collective knowledge, skills and resources of the Phi Tau Sigma member network.
