SPREADING THE WORD…! (BRINGING FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY TO SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES)

Judging from the number of visitors visiting this site, and the number of emails received, it is heartening to know that there are a lot of people out there who appreciate fermentation technology. Initially I was under the impression that the interest in fermentation are only shown by wine lovers who loved making and drinking their own wine. Well, I am glad I was wrong…….:)

Partially the success of this site is because the importance of fermentation technology as a biotechnology subject and also because of its huge industrial importance. This is judged by the popularity of certain fermentation articles in this blog.

As far as I know, fermentation technology is a subject though borne as far as the age of human civilization but its future will even be greater. It is very important therefore that the knowledge of fermentation technology should be feely available to all. Fermentation technology should not be regarded as the “lost ark” available to the very selected few.

In view of the importance of this subject concrete steps must be taken to spread and transfer the technology to everyone interested especially students in schools, colleges and universities. After all the future of fermentation technology will be in their hands. The teaching syllabus in schools and universities should incorporate the subject of fermentation technology as one of the integral subjects in their teaching

I do know that to carry out proper fermentation technology is a very heavy investment. But that does not mean that such subjects cannot be taught in schools. It is more of sharing the resources and expertise to bring the subject of fermentation technology to every school in the country. In this sense I must applaud the UK government and NCBE for coming together to create mobile teaching unit that can bring fermentation technology to schools at a minimal payment. Using this mobile teaching unit not only are they prepared with qualified speakers but also all the necessary laboratory equipment to carry and demonstrate fermentation technology

In this age of technology and specialization we do need specialists or experts to enlighten the students on the wonders of fermentation technology. By doing this, there will be the interests in pursuing fermentation technology and biotechnology among the public and students


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