The Invisible Chefs: Microbes in Your Meals with Rowida Mohamed
- Day: Tuesdays
- Dates: January 7 – February 11, 2025
- Time: 9:30am – 11:30am
- Location: Online, via Zoom
- Price: $175+HST
Zoom Information will be sent by email 1-2 days prior to the lecture date.
Overview
Over six weeks, this fun and interactive course will take participants on a journey into the microscopic world of food microbiology. Learn how bacteria, viruses, fungi, and prions influence the food on our plates, from creating delicious flavors to causing spoilage and foodborne illnesses. Each week, we’ll explore a different aspect of food microbes through engaging discussions, real-world examples, and practical activities.
About the Lecturer
ROWIDA Mohamed currently works as an instructor the biology, chemistry and health science departments at Carleton University. She is also a Research Associate at the Institution of Biochemistry at Carleton. She received teaching excellence in science 2022 and EDI in teaching excellence in 2023.