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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Discovery: Germinating a Thriving Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Terri A. Long\, Professor of Plant Biology and Platform Director for Education and Workforce Development for the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative\, North Carolina State University \nAgriculture/agribusiness is the number one driver of North Carolina’s economy. But did you know that in 2023\, for the first time in history\, the US imported more agricultural goods than we exported? Did you also know that today\, agriculture requires expertise in everything from horticulture to engineering\, mathematics\, AI and beyond? Join Dr. Terri Long to learn about how scientists and staff at NCSU are working to chart new territory in translational plant science and outreach to bring new solutions to the growing challenges facing NC agriculture and agriculture workforce development. \nJoin us on YouTube!\n\nLive Virtual Presentation hosted by NC Museum of Natural Sciences’ SECU Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the NC Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. \nYou can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE. \nBrought to you by the NC DEQ Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
URL:https://naturalsciences.org/calendar/event/lunchtime-discovery-germinating-a-thriving-workforce/
LOCATION:Virtual\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults,Discussions,Downtown Raleigh,Lectures,Lunchtime Discovery,Teens,Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris%20Smith":MAILTO:christopher.smith@naturalsciences.org
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