Immersive Spring Break Experience: Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute
New York City Food System Exploration hosted by Green Bronx Machine
About the Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute
The mission of the Food and Nutrition Innovation Institute at the Friedman School is to foster a robust, science-driven ecosystem of food, agricultural, and wellness innovation and entrepreneurship for a healthier, equitable, and sustainable food system. Activities conceived or supported through the Food and Innovation Institute are driven by the Food & Nutrition Innovation Council, faculty, students, policy makers, and other external stakeholders.
The Institute is hosted by the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University, focused on generating trusted science, educating future leaders, and producing real world impact in nutrition science and policy. The Friedman School engages expertise, perspectives, and resources from diverse sectors in order to create and apply dynamic, interdisciplinary solutions to the most pressing challenges in nutrition science and policy.
This opportunity is offered in partnership and with support from the Friedman School’s Ellie Block and Family Career Services Center.
About Green Bronx Machine
Green Bronx Machine is an impact driven, for-purpose organization with 501(c)(3) status rooted in the belief that we are all Amer-I-Cans! Green Bronx Machine was born via collaboration between life-long educator Stephen Ritz and his students who observed that as waistlines expanded, engagement and opportunities in school decreased, school performance suffered, and hope and ambition became minimized. Originally an after-school, alternative program for high school students, Green Bronx Machine has evolved into K-12+ model fully integrated into core curriculum. Our students grow, eat and love their vegetables en route to spectacular academic performance.
GBM believes that healthy students are at the heart of healthy schools, and healthy schools are at the heart of healthy communities. By engaging a school-based model using urban agriculture aligned to key school performance indicators, GBM is growing healthy students and healthy schools to transform communities that are fragmented and marginalized in neighborhoods that are inclusive and thriving.
Read more about GBM’s work: https://greenbronxmachine.org/
About this opportunity
The Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute in partnership with Green Bronx Machine (GBM) seeks up to two (2) Friedman MS students to participate in an immersive spring break experience, hosted by Green Bronx Machine located in the Bronx, New York City. Hosted by Stephen Ritz, students will engage in a curated program showcasing GBM’s work and visit organizations key to the NYC regional food system. Site visits (to be confirmed) include the local food pantry network, Green Bronx Machine’s work at Yankee Stadium, Hunt Point Market, and Baldor Specialty Foods, among others.
Students will be expected to produce a public-facing piece (i.e., blog post, video, photo collection/commentary) reflecting on their experience.
Up to 2 students will be selected to participate. Round trip train Boston<>New York City and accommodation in NYC from Sunday, March 16 (check-in) through Thursday, March 20 (check-out) will be provided. Students are responsible for all other expenses.
To apply:
Please email your resume/CV and a cover letter to Hallie Maly (Hallie.maly@tufts.edu). Your cover letter should describe why you are interested in this opportunity.
Applications will be considered and spots filled on a rolling basis. The final application deadline is February 14, 2024.
