The International Weed Genomics Consortium, comprising 17 academic partners across seven countries, assembles a global community of experts who will develop genomic tools that fundamentally advance humanity’s approach to weeds and crops.
In addition to receiving $4,000 for travel and research expenses, the new fellows will engage in professional development workshops and leadership and mentorship opportunities.
The first discussion, on the topic of DNA synthesis and the risks of attacks on DNA databases, will take place on March 23, 4-5 p.m., via Zoom.
Nearly a year of social distancing and economic disruptions has triggered both subtle and seismic shifts in how Americans are buying or getting food, and researchers from the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics have documented those shifts.
CSU's Nathan Mueller focused on how the land was targeted for acquisitions by foreign investors.
The event is being led by the Ogallala Water Coordinated Agriculture Project team, headquartered at CSU and funded by the National Institute for Food and Agriculture.
Biosecurity, infectious disease and the animal-human interface will be the spotlight of the CERES symposium on Jan. 28.
The application period for CSU Extension internships, which give students applied research opportunities, opens January 19.