From the invisible to the visible world and back...

I will talk about the nanotechnology and its use in the fields of food.

Nanotechnology has many applications in the field of food as the detection and elimination of pathogenic microorganisms in food, improve food production by increasing the mechanical and
thermal resistance, extend the shelf life of food by implementing this technology in packaging , etc.

I think that nanotechnology will have in the future a great importance, not now, because in these moments are just discovering and implementing their uses, but in the future we can see the results and the difference that will mark nanotechnology in food.

I chose this topic because I think is very relevant to the future, in  aspects of human life like food, health, production of goods, war, etc. I learned about nanotechnology because in school my biology teacher told me about it.

The advantages would be that could improve the quality of life of people in a way never seen before, and could end the same way with the creation of weapons of destruction on a large scale that would fit in a pants pocket.

The most enjoyable subject thus far ...

The subject i choose is "Introduction to food engineering", because I feel that is one of the most fun classes.

I usually pay attention to the class because it is quite dynamic, especially the different people who come each week to talk about his life (food engineers talking about their work experience).

The importance of this subject is quite remarkable, because as its name says "introduction to food engineering" explain and teach us about our career and how will be our work in the future. In class we are more or less about 45 people, some have left for various reasons, but we are still several.

What makes this class be fun, is the combination of many factors like the teacher and his way to run the class, the time in which it is taught (about 5 pm) because it is generated in a more relaxed atmosphere and finally the various activities that take place every week.

I think the class combines theory and practical work, but it is mostly theoretical. The only practical work we have done is the creation of ricotta cheese, everything else is mainly create and deliver reports and presentations.