Future Agriculture and Science Workforce
Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (FAST鈥擱EEU)
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture funded FAST REEU Fellowship program will provide both Native American and economically challenged students with research and educational experiences for two summers. During the first summer, students will receive research experiences at 成人视频 to develop a strategy for increasing competitiveness for graduate school or careers in FANH industries or teaching agriculture or science in schools. Over the subsequent second summer, they will participate in a career-oriented internship at a place of their choices. This project aligns with 成人视频鈥檚 Wokini (鈥淣ew Beginnings鈥) initiative through opportunities to enhance research and outreach collaborations with tribes and tribal colleges. Project outcomes will address critical needs of the future STEM workforce challenges in FANH (Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences) areas with the emphasis on gaining 21st Century skills.
Oglala Lakota College students Candy DuBray, left, and Charles Bush prepare to do DNA extractions in Associate Professor Madhav Nepal鈥檚 lab through the Future Agriculture and Science Taskforce Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates fellowship program.
Who Should Apply
- U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or permanent residents
- American Indian students or students from an economically challenged background
- Current college student pursuing an undergraduate degree in any life science majors or one of the FANH (Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences) areas
Funding
- Each student will receive $6,000 traineeship stipend for the first summer.
- Housing will be made available at South Dakota State University.
- Additional $6,000 will be provided in the second summer in lieu of industry (or academic) internship.
Program Applications: Closed.
FAST Alumna ShaTeal Pearman welcomes 2019 cohort of FAST scholars
Faculty Collaborators/Mentors
A. Project Director
B. Education, Extension and Career Development Areas
Kay Cutler
Professor, Research and Professional Development Leader at the Fishback Center for ECE
School of Education, Counseling and Human Development
Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education
Teacher Education
Christopher Graham
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist-Agronomist
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
成人视频 West River Research and Extension
成人视频 Extension
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at 成人视频
C. Plant Health and Production Areas
Shaukat Ali
Professor Emeritus of Plant Pathology
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
D. Natural Resources and Biotechnology Areas
Nicholas Butzin
Associate Professor of Synthetic Biology
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Biology and Microbiology Department Research
William Gibbons
Distinguished Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Emeritus
South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station at 成人视频
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
E. Food Chemistry and Safety Areas
Srinivas Janaswamy
Associate Professor
Department of Dairy and Food Science
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Padmanaban Krishnan
Professor Emeritus of Dairy and Food Science
Department of Dairy and Food Science
Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science
Maristela Rovai
Associate Professor/Extension Specialist-Dairy
Department of Dairy and Food Science
成人视频 Extension
Program Contacts
- Dr. Madhav Nepal (Program Director)
- Dr. Rebecca Bott-Knutson (Co-PD)
- Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy (Co-PD)
- Dr. Febina Mathew (Co-PD)
- Dr. Troy White (Co-PD)
This project is funded by USDA-AFRI Education Literacy Initiative (Award # 2018-67032-27712)