This Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) will provide $749,772 to Kansas State University (KSU) to train 50 undergraduate students in agricultural research and extension. The 9-week summer program will include independent research projects, professional development, field trips, and workshops in areas such as genetics, crop production, data visualization, and gene editing. The program aims to create a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary training environment to equip students with skills in research, communication, and leadership. KSU, a land-grant university, will leverage its expertise in agricultural sciences, veterinary medicine, and STEM education to deliver this comprehensive training initiative over the 5-year period from September 2024 to August 2029.
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