Melani Duffrin, Professor at Northern Illinois University, will speak on "Organic Food as a Tool for STEM and Health Learning: Building Programs for Educators and Communities." Explore how food can serve as an engaging, hands-on tool for connecting STEM learning with nutrition and health. Drawing on more than two decades of NIH- and USDA-funded work through the FoodMASTER Initiative, including recognition by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2024, the presentation will highlight adaptable educational resources, educator professional development, and partnerships. Participants will also be invited to consider opportunities for adapting this approach to support educators, students, and communities in Idaho. RSVP Now