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CASE Media Fellowship (May 6 – 8, 2004)

KNOXVILLE, Apr 27, 2004 —

Five writers representing news and media organizations such as U.S. News and World Report and The Village Voice will take part in a media fellowship hosted by the UT Food Safety Center of Excellence and UTIA Marketing and Communications Services.

The CASE Media Fellowship, to be held May 6 – 8, offers journalists an opportunity to discover the latest ideas being researched and explored at leading institutions and interact with renowned scholars. Participants will spend several days in one-on-one meetings with senior faculty, engaging in hands-on research on campus and in the field.

The program benefits both institutions and journalists who participate by supplying an opportunity to focus on a subject, meet and talk with the experts, and gain understanding of an issue in a learning environment.

	Dr. F. Ann Draughon Co-Director, FSCoE

“We consider ourselves fortunate to have received the interest of such prominent news media,” said F. Ann Draughon, professor and co-director, UT Food Safety Center of Excellence. “We’re excited about spending time with these journalists and hope they’ll return to their publications with a better understanding of food safety issues and how the Center is positioned to help consumers and producers.”

More than 200 journalists are anticipated to participate nationally through the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s fellowships program. The writers were able to select from 24 subjects, ranging from national security to education legislation.

The Center will spotlight some of its cutting-edge research, including its work in increasing the safety of foods through use of new preservatives and improved food processing; the transfer of food-borne illness from pets; and antimicrobial resistance in bacteria.

News courtesy: Third Thursday