WG6 – Dissemination, training, and events
This WG focuses on the dissemination of results and coordination of training and events for members. The training includes 3 training schools (TS). Each of the 3 TSs will be prepared in collaboration with two of the 5 WGs that cover aspects of microbial food development:
TS1 Development of platform strains for microbial food applications (WG1 and 5)
TS2 Up scaling and downstream processing (DSP) of microbial food production processes (WG2 and 3)
TS3 Formulation development and food chemistry for microbial foods (WG 3 and 4)
The TSs are open to all members regardless of their background. Participation will enable members to gain a full overview of the development process of microbial foods. Participating PhD students will be awarded credit points that will be applied towards their graduate school requirements. STSMs will enable researchers to visit partner institutions. STSMs within the same WG will allow an exchange of knowledge within similar backgrounds and will be encouraged during years 1 and 2. STSMs bridging different WGs will facilitate interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and promote understanding of the requirements of neighboring stages of microbial food development, and will be encouraged during years 3 and 4. At any time, 50% of the STSMs will be dedicated to ECIs to promote the career development of the next generation of science investigators. Additionally, Virtual Mobility (VM) grants will support the remote collaboration of participants, e.g. participation in online workshops, collaboration in computational work, or preparation of literature reviews. Dissemination is promoted through different measures, including the preparation and maintenance of a website and LinkedIn page, regular newsletters via email, and publication on the website (details in 3.2.2).
Main Tasks
T6.1 Creation and maintenance of the Mic2Food website and LinkedIn page.
T6.2 Creation and maintenance of the capacity database of the network.
T6.3 Collection of dissemination opportunities to the public, e.g. recruiting members of the network for interview opportunities (popular science articles, radio, TV).
T6.4 Collection of educational material for lecturers and academic teachers.
T6.5 Organization of Management Committees meetings, and WG meetings.
T6.6 Launching of calls for STSMs, VMs, and coordination of their distribution.
T6.7 Coordination of TSs with members of WG1-5.
Main Activities
A6.1 Organization and implementation of bi-annual WG meetings.
A6.2 Participation in public outreach activities, e.g., local science festivals to increase understanding and acceptance of microbial foods and surveys to receive feedback from the public.
A6.3 Active participation and promotion of dissemination opportunities, e.g., interviews, popular science articles, etc.
A6.4 Organization and implementation of MC meetings in coordination with other WGs.
Leader
Dr Nino Inasaridze
Co-Leader
Dr Alexander Schepsky
