ARTICLE Alternative Proteins Magazine April 2024 55 ing expertise in this burgeoning field (Rumpold and van Huis, 2021). ADDRESSING EDUCATIONAL GAPS WITH ONLINE COURSES Insect Academy is a pioneering web platform dedicated to promoting the potential of insects as food, feed, and various other applications. Our values include a commitment to educating people about this innovative topic with the utmost passion and rigour. At Insect Academy we strive to develop high-quality, research-based courses with passion and, most importantly, a constant drive to promote insects as sustainable food and feed alternatives. Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we offer courses entirely online, available on demand and at minimal cost. By removing barriers to access, we aim to reach a wider audience and enable people from all over the world to enter this field. Looking ahead, at Insect Academy we want to forge partnerships with key stakeholders in the insect production sector. These collaborations will not only reinforce the credibility of our courses, but also ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices. Together, we want to create a community dedicated to advancing the use of insects for sustainable food and feed solutions. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INSECT PRODUCTION INDUSTRY The insect production industry offers a wide variety of career opportunities in fields as diverse as life sciences, engineering, agriculture and livestock management (Table 1). Imagine learning about the insect production industry not just as a niche topic, but as a fundamental component of our sustainable future. By adopting this education, individuals gain the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a global shift towards more environmentally friendly and nutritious food and feed sources, as well as alternative nonfood ingredients. Students become pioneers in the field, leading the way toward a future in which insects play a vital role in addressing food security challenges and promoting responsible consumption and production practices. As they learn, they move closer to a future in which insect farming is not just a novel concept, but a cornerstone of agricultural sustainability. Animal Behavior, Biochemistry, Biology, Dermatology, Entomology, Medicine, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, Software Agronomy, Animal Nutrition, Aquaculture, Farm Management, Insect Farming, Livestock, Poultry, Zootechnics Conservation Science, Ecology, Environmental Consulting, Renewable Energy, Waste Management Biotechnology, Data analysis, Data Science, IT Project Management, R&D Anthropology, Communication, Pedagogy, Psychology, Sociology, Writing Food Quality, Food Science, Food Supply, Gastronomy Academic Research, Architecture, Cosmetology, Education, Industrial Design, Marketing Life Sciences Engineering Agriculture and Livestock Environment Data and Technology Social Sciences and Humanities Food Others Table 1. Disciplines involved in the insect production industry
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