Meet Skye Blackburn
Harvester
About Skye
Skye is an Entomologist and Food Scientist who is passionate about sustainable food processes. Ever since she was a child, Skye has been fascinated with insects and she used to explore creeks with her brothers, catching bugs and exploring her natural environment. Skye studied Entomology at University, but combined it with a degree in Food Science to increase her job prospects. Skye wants to ensure a secure food future for everyone and she believes that incorporating alternative proteins like insects, cellular-based agriculture, algae, and seaweed into our diets will be essential. Skye developed a cricket protein powder that can be seamlessly added to various foods. Skye is a dedicated advocate for sustainable and bug-based food products.
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Sky Blackburn, Harvester
Find out more about Skye and her delicious food, and you might discover your own passion to become a harvester.
“I can actually make a difference for my children and my grandchildren.”
Resources
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For students
Capability Conversations – Skye
Career pathway infographic – Food scientist/entomologist
Poster – Skye
Skills Colouring In – Skye
Student Activity Pack – Skye
Wordsearch – Skye
For teachers
Capability Conversations – Skye
Career Information Sheet – Skye
Career pathway infographic – Food scientist/entomologist
Comprehension Questions – Skye
Pathfinder Census
Poster – Skye
Skills Colouring In – Skye
Teacher’s Pack – Skye
For parents
Career Information Sheet – Skye
Career pathway infographic – Food scientist/entomologist
Poster – Skye
Skills Colouring In – Skye
Future You was funded by the Australian Government as part of the Women in STEM Ambassador Initiative from 2019 to May 2024, delivered through a grant with UNSW Sydney. The program is hosted at UNSW Sydney and co-funded by the Optiver Foundation and the Faculties of Science at UNSW Sydney and The University of Sydney.
