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Discovering Alternative Careers in Agriculture through the E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship

A longtime biology instructor at Yakima Valley College (YVC) in Washington state, Claire Carpenter works with YVC students throughout their undergraduate research. She has led small summer research projects and was interested in bringing more agriculture into both those projects and her classes.
Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Posted in Equity Initiatives Research and Science
Dec 08, 2023
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Associate Professor Making a Better Way for Students Through E. Kika de la Garza Fellowship

Dr. Engil Pereira, Associate Professor of the School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), was selected as a fellow in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 2022 E. Kika de la Garza fellowship program. Dr. Pereira initially learned about the fellowship through her subscription to USDA mailing lists.

Marquita Bady, Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement Posted in Equity Initiatives Research and Science
Oct 17, 2023
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