Envision is a three-year undergraduate research experience funded through the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) focused on generating the next generation of Agricultural Scientists. As minorities are underrepresented in these disciplines and research target areas, this project was developed to address this disparity.
With partnering institutions (Lincoln University, Delaware State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore), at minimum of ten (10) undergraduates will work with project investigators to develop their own hypothesis-based research project, document this using video production training, and present on this work at both public (Delaware State Fair) and scientific (UD Symposium) audiences. The summer includes training in video equipment, editing and storytelling, industry trips, laboratory and safety training, and participation in team-building activities.
Participants will be paired with faculty members in the areas of Animal Health and Disease; Bioenergy and the Environment; Food Microbiology and Safety; Genetics and Genomics; or Physiology, Immunology, and Animal Nutrition based on student interest and faculty availability.
Students from the University of Delaware and the list partner institutions are encouraged to apply. The 10-week, 2019 ENVISION program will be held on the University of Delaware campus in Newark, Delaware. Students will each received a $4,000 stipend for personal and food expenses and can be provided on campus housing by request.
Contact Dr. Mark Parcells, Animal and Food Sciences Faculty Coordinator at parcells@udel.edu
To apply, visit the application process page at https://canr.udel.edu/envision/ Applications will be accepted through March 18, 2019
