Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean, Global Engagement, and Shelley Taylor, Director CALS Global Programs, hosted a networking event on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, geared toward connecting faculty, staff, and graduate students interested in or actively engaged with work in Asian countries. The event featured presentations from CALS faculty and a visiting scholar currently conducting research and work in Asian countries. Following the presentations, attendees had time for discussion, mingling, and exchanging of contacts.
Presentation Materials:
| Presentation Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Welcome | Shelley Taylor, Director, CALS Global Programs |
Research and other initiatives with Asian Countries, especially current ongoing projects in India and Cambodia. Global Engagements with Asia* -current projects in India and Cambodia | Rameshwar Kanwar, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering |
A two-year grant from the USDA’s Foreign Agriculture Service is enabling the Seed Science Center to strengthen the capacities of national seed and biosafety authorities in Asia to conduct research on biotechnology applications, spearhead biotech-related policy reforms, and advance seed production and trade. | Lulu Rodriguez, Seed Science Center |
| Maize Haploid Inducer Development for Tropical Environments in Thailand | Abil Dermail, visiting scholar from Khon Kaen University |
| A robust visiting scholars program focused on livestock genetics. General discussion on hosting international visitors through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. | James Reecy, Associate Vice President for Research |
Interventions to Assist Smallholder Dairy and Poultry Farmers in Bangladesh | Curtis Youngs, Animal Science |
| Leading faculty-led study abroad programs in China | Kevin Duerfeldt, Horticulture |
Those interested in staying connected to the topic should email Nicole Hurlburt at nicolerh@iastate.edu or Shelley Taylor at sztaylor@iastate.edu.