2024 – 2025 Funded Projects

The projects funded by the SSWD Center will build on the progress of the MEA Center and include new objectives such as one with a focus on emerging technologies along with implementation of core services supporting all Center objectives supporting for the 1890 Land Grant system. Center programs will focus on undergraduate research, formalized mentoring programs, student advisory councils, pre-college programs, workforce skills development and emerging technologies.

Project Title

Promoting Experiential Learning among Underrepresented Students to Develop Skilled Workforce in the Areas of Animal and Food Sciences

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Vijay Singh Chhetri, Ph.D. (PI)

Project Title

Ag-STEM Research Workforce Academy – A Potential for Developing Foods and Agricultural Workforce

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Ibrahim Katampe, Ph.D. (PI)

Project Title

Provision of Excellent Learning Experience and Opportunity for Underrepresented Middle and High School Students at Lincoln University

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Tumen Wuliji, Ph.D. (PI)