The Sweetest Generation: The History and Future of Maple Syrup Using Data Science

Event Details

What is the fascinating history and science behind maple syrup production and why is it important to preserve this cherished tradition for future generations? Explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Discover how climate change is threatening the production of real maple syrup, leaving this generation potentially the last to savor this delicacy and learn how data science can revolutionize the way we communicate with the trees that produce it. Don’t miss out on this journey into the heart of one of North America’s most beloved traditions. There’s something in this for everyone but maple syrup producers, wholesale and retail, home based vendors, hobbyists, and emerging producers should all find this particularly worthwhile.

This event will be held in the Purdue Extension Building at the Parke County Fairgrounds in Rockville. Pre-registration is required by January 26, 2024 using the link above. For questions or verbal registration call 765-569-3176.

Aaron Ellis, Ph.D. is an independent researcher and data analyst with a background in anthropology and food studies. He has a diverse range of professional experience, including working as a data analyst for a digital marketing company, instructing courses in Anthropology of Food, lecturing on craft beer, and starting a maple syrup company. Dr. Ellis has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work, including the Kovener Teaching Fellowship at Indiana University, the Brantlinger-Naremore Essay Prize conferred by the Cultural Studies Program at Indiana University for his writing, the William H. Neukom Institute for Computational Science Research Grant from Dartmouth College and having his brewing recipes published in Zymurgy.