This $996,251 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant aims to establish a regional model for cross-training and experiential learning in data science and artificial intelligence applied to agriculture for underrepresented students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, and Texas A&M...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) has awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) to Florida International University (FIU). The goal of this 4-year grant is to build institutional capacity at FIU by promoting high quality education through innovative teaching, academic development, and career attainment of underrepresented groups. Key objectives include improving...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) awarded a $1,199,937 Project Grant under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) to Texas A&M University. The grant, titled "The Soil Science Integrated Learning and Career Opportunity Partnership (SSOIL-COP)," aims to attract underserved students to pursue soil science careers and increase enrollment and retention in undergraduate and graduate soil...
This $1,200,000 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223) will train underrepresented students in addressing emerging concerns around micro-nano-plastics (MNPs) in agriculture and food systems. The award will fund a collaborative educational program between two Hispanic-Serving Institutions and an elite research university to develop a student-centered model. This will...
This $400,000 Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223), aims to develop an inclusive model for investing in Hispanic students at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The key products and services to be delivered through this 4-year grant include: Targeted scholarships to increase recruitment, retention, and graduation of...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) awarded a $199,370 Project Grant to Sam Houston State University under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will fund a 4-year project to develop strategic linkages with the Houston Hispanic community, bolster Hispanic student recruitment in the School of Agricultural Sciences, and deliver transformative learning experiences to enhance agricultural literacy...
The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded a $999,979 Project Grant to the University of California, Santa Barbara under the Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.223). The grant will support the Equitable Agriculture and Environmental Management program from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2026. The program aims to promote curriculum design, experiential learning opportunities, and student recruitment/retention in the...
The University of Houston (UH) and Texas A&M University (TAMU), two Hispanic-Serving Institutions, have been awarded a $995,803 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (USDA-NIFA) Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The purpose of this 4-year grant, awarded on September 15, 2023, is to develop a diverse workforce in food and agricultural sciences to address climate change challenges. The project...
This $243,007 Project Grant from the Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Hispanic Serving Institutions Education Grants program (CFDA 10.223) will support the California State University Fresno Foundation's efforts to address the rise of artificial intelligence and big data in agricultural technology. The funding will provide undergraduate research experiences for underserved students in applying AI and big data techniques to agriculture, with a focus on...
This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223), will fund a $399,506 program over 4 years from September 15, 2023 to September 14, 2027. The program aims to train a new generation of young people for careers in food and agriculture-related fields through intensive community engagement. It will provide funding for 27 undergraduate...
This $1,200,000 Project Grant was awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program (CFDA 10.223). The grant aims to provide underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students from Hispanic-serving institutions a comprehensive, multidisciplinary experiential learning opportunity in areas such as economics, precision agriculture, remote sensing, soil science, and AI/big data. Key products and services to be delivered include joint curriculum training, professional development workshops, research involvement in sustainable and AI-enabled agriculture technology, and a 10-week summer internship program. The project will directly support at least 47 underrepresented minority students and engage over 200 students across the three collaborating Hispanic-Serving Institutions - Texas State University, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and Florida International University. The grant aims to enhance long-term collaborative research, education, and outreach efforts on climate-resilient agriculture practices.