Alt protein curriculum development and support
Bring more alternative protein content to the classroom using this hub of curriculum materials and resources for members of the academic community.
Develop a curriculum for alternative proteins
Academic institutions are well-poised to accelerate the development of plant-based meat, cultivated meat, and fermentation by building a talent pipeline of scientists and engineers prepared to lead a transition to a sustainable food system.
By creating flagship alternative protein courses, instructors position their colleges and universities to attract top talent increasingly interested in alternative protein education. Universities with more alternative protein courses will also be able to develop full certificate programs and, accordingly, develop a reputation for alternative protein excellence.
One of the highest-impact gifts we can give the next generation of talent is academic curricula explicitly focused on alternative proteins.
Explore our Curriculum Materials Repository
Instructors don’t have to create their curriculum from scratch. You can find the building blocks of alternative protein courses in our Curriculum Materials Repository, including syllabi, powerpoints, recommended readings, and assessment tools from existing alternative protein curricula. All these resources are open-access, ready for an instructor to adapt and transform them to teach students about alternative proteins in new, globally relevant ways.
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Build and teach an alternative protein course
Reach out so we can help you shape your course. Use this form to tell us a bit about yourself and the course you plan to teach.
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Accelerating workforce development
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Cultivated
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Fermentation
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Plant-Based
Increasing the number, quality, and diversity of alternative protein-relevant university courses
There is a significant and urgent need to launch and support university and online courses in order to build and extend the talent pipeline of students going into the alternative…
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Cultivated
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Fermentation
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Plant-Based
Building alternative protein programs and majors at universities
To ensure a strong talent pipeline, there is a need to launch robust university programming, ranging from certificate programs to short multi-course modules, centered around alternative protein. Full majors would…
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Cultivated
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Fermentation
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Plant-Based
Building workforce capacity through vocational programs
Given the strong and persistent growth in alternative protein production, the industry has a pressing need for a trained workforce. Technical colleges should establish programs to help train the next…
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Cultivated
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Fermentation
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Plant-Based
Industry workshops, courses, and training programs
The alternative protein industry has a significant need for workers and innovators with specialized knowledge spanning multiple traditional disciplines. However, since few universities offer alternative protein majors or dedicated subject…
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