Contributions from the University Communal Work project of the University of Costa Rica: “Promotion of the teaching of food science and technology” during the period 2007-2021 ; Aportes del proyecto de Trabajo Comunal Universitario de la Universidad Costa Rica: “Promoción de la enseñanza de la ciencia y tecnología de alimentos” durante el periodo 2007-2021

Students at the University of Costa Rica, as part of their training process, must carry out community work, they must participate in projects coordinated by professors. The aim of this research is to present the contributions of the project “Promotion of the Teaching of Food Science and Technology”, number TC8, in the period 2007-2021.15 annual reports of the project were reviewed, to identify the type of activities carried out. For one of the activities, a survey was applied to the beneficiaries. And, finally, to kwon about of the experience of the students who participated in TC8, a sample of 30 of their reports was taken. The project has offered activities focus on children, although the adult population has been incorporated. Activities include theater piece and food processing demonstrations, science´s club, and trainings on topics related to food technology. University students who have participated in the science´s club pointed out that it is a very useful activity. Students who did their community work at TC8 point out that the experience allowed them to contribute to the community, learn, develop skills and enjoy the process. ; Los estudiantes de la Universidad de Costa Rica como parte de su proceso de formación, deben realizar trabajo comunitario; por lo tanto, deben participan en proyectos coordinados por docentes universitarios. El objetivo de esta investigación es presentar los aportes del proyecto “Promoción de la Enseñanza de la Ciencia y Tecnología de Alimentos”, código TC8, en el periodo 2007-2021. Se hizo una revisión de los 15 informes anuales del proyecto para identificar el tipo de actividades realizadas. Para conocer el impacto de una de las actividades se aplicó una encuesta a los beneficiarios. Y, por último, para conocer la experiencia de los estudiantes que participaron en el TC8, se tomó una muestra de 30 de sus informes. El proyecto ha ofrecido actividades dirigidas especialmente a personas menores de edad, aunque se ha incorporado población adulta. Las actividades incluyen obras de ...