OVERVIEW

This year SaferFoodCats² is a 2-week virtual program that runs in the afternoons on weekdays from July 6-16 with a culmination ceremony on Saturday, July 17, 2021. SaferFoodCats² is for Freshman & Transfer students interested in digging into the science of what keeps our food safe.

The SaferFoodCats² virtual program welcomes applications from all students, however due to their under representation in STEM fields, students who are of ethnic minority backgrounds (Hispanic, Native American, African American), are first-generation college, or are economically disadvantaged are especially encouraged to apply.

As a participant in SaferFoodCats² summer program you will:

• Learn about cutting-edge techniques used in real-world food safety labs
• Design an innovative team Food Safety project
• Virtually tour Food Safety research laboratories
• Listen and interact with Food Safety professionals and researchers

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

1. Enrolled at University of Arizona or a Transfer College
2. Completed application form, DUE DATE EXTENDED TO June 18, 2021!
3. Essay – 250 word minimum and 500 word maximum
4. One letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor, school counselor, or school administrator
5. Applications to be submitted by email 

Link to application