Author: slquinlan

The University of Georgia has nine new Graduate Research Fellows this fall. Including two from the Integrated Plant Sciences department, Kelly Goode, Cohort 2019, and Summer Blanco, cohort 2021.  The students received the prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program, (GRFP), which recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines (STEM)who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.

WASHINGTON (August 11, 2021) – Climate change, a growing population and evolving pests and pathogens threaten the security of our global food supply. Employers need trained scientists to conduct research that helps farms and food systems adapt to these challenges. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and North Carolina State University are excited to announce the 26 students selected for the 2021 FFAR Fellows Program. This unique three-year program provides professional development training and mentorship to doctoral students conducting research in alignment with FFAR’s six Challenge Areas.