On September 1, the official launch of the ALL4SAN project—Education in Food Safety and Nutrition for Future Generations—took place. This initiative is coordinated by the National Institute for Research-Development for Food Bioresources (IBA Bucharest), in partnership with KLAUS SRL (Artesana) and Laboratorium SRL ( bioresurse).
The project aims to promote scientific education, food safety, and healthy nutrition among students and teachers in both primary and secondary schools ( bioresurse).
Context and Relevance
Food safety and sustainable nutrition are among today’s foremost societal challenges. Young people face vulnerabilities in food systems due to climate change, with direct implications for public health. ALL4SAN responds to this reality by integrating STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with hands-on activities designed to cultivate responsible citizens and future researchers ( bioresurse).
Project Objectives
The project focuses on four main objectives ( bioresurse):
- Promoting research careers through direct interactions with scientists and inspirational presentations.
- Stimulating interest in the sciences via interdisciplinary experiments and projects.
- Raising awareness of food safety and healthy nutrition with workshops and educational materials tailored to students and teachers.
- Enabling practical learning through visits to laboratories and pilot stations, where students engage in food processing and quality analyses.
Key Activities
- School and high school presentations covering topics such as the role of research, food waste, microplastics, and principles of healthy eating.
- Visits to laboratories and pilot stations, where students conduct hands-on experiments, from baking to analytical testing.
- Themed competitions (e.g., “Sugar Detectives”, “Most Creative Bread”, “Food Traffic Light”), designed to foster creativity and learning through play.
- Teacher workshops aimed at integrating STEAM methodologies into teaching practices.
- Science Week in Schools, featuring roundtable discussions, debates, and exhibitions of student projects ( bioresurse).
Beneficiaries
The project directly targets:
- 2,000 students from Bucharest, Prahova, and Ialomița
- 50 teachers in middle and high schools
- Food researchers and specialists
Indirect beneficiaries include parents, schools, educational institutions, and local communities, all of whom will benefit from a culture of responsible food practices ( bioresurse).
Impact and Outlook
ALL4SAN contributes significantly to:
- Increasing students’ interest in applied sciences
- Developing practical skills and critical thinking
- Raising awareness about healthy and sustainable nutrition
- Bridging research and pre-university education ( bioresurse)
Conclusion
The launch of the ALL4SAN project marks a vital step in strengthening scientific education and promoting food safety in Romania. Through its interactive and practice-oriented activities, the project aspires to inspire future generations and support the creation of a safer and more sustainable food system ( bioresurse).
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