About This Lesson
"Which came first—the engineer or the scientist? Scientists find out why things happen. Engineers solve problems to make particular things happen." In this story, students learn about the interplay between science and engineering in fermentation research—from the discovery of pasteurization in the 1800s to current efforts to produce efficient biofuels with biotechnology. Research stories give students a window into the work of professional scientists and engineers. This allows students to see how the processes of school science are reflected in the real world while building literacy skills with science-specific content. This research story can be used in conjunction with GLBRC fermentation activities, such as Fermentation in a Bag, Fermentation Challenge, and CB2E: Converting Cellulosic Biomass to Ethanol.
