WHAT THE FERMENTATION TECHNOLOGY BLOG ‘REVEALS”

Being the owner of this fermentation technology blog, I have the opportunity to analyse the data or some surprises that show not only the interests of the blog readers but also the problems they are facing in the understanding the field of fermentation technology.
With currently over 50,000 unique visitors and more than 80,000 pageload activity the conclusions or observations of the blog readers warrant some serious considerations.
Firstly even though the prime intention of this blog is to promote exchange of ideas and discussions among the various people involved in fermentation technology, it is sad to see that most visitors to this blog are more interested in getting ‘free information’ without trying to contribute to the over all well being and understanding of the field of fermentation technology.
Secondly, it is sad to observe that most of the blog readers seems to be lacking the basic understanding of the fermentation technology process. Is this attributed to the poor understanding of the subject by the students or the failure of the College or university lecturers to teach properly the subject of fermentation technology?
The purpose I am having this blog is not so much as trying to teach the students as they should be getting enough of the subjects from books, lectures and laboratory practicals. My intention is to encourage deeper thought on aspect of the subject and to look at the subject from a different perspective so as to give a deeper insight or perspective on the subject.
I have received many emails mostly commenting on the stereo approach of subject as taught by their lecturers or taking notes directly from standard textbooks. The students complained of the lack of hands on or problem approach to the subject. They just were not shown from how the subjects can be applied. In certain instances it is a sin to ask the salesmen who sell the fermentors to teach the students! Is it this predicament associated with little or no knowledge of their lecturers to understand the subject?
Time and again too much stress are given to the yeast growth curve in fermentors ( conical flasks) without knowing the applications or implications
It is such a tragedy as the subject of fermentation technology is so vast and goes beyond plotting growth curve or producing ethanol!





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