Graduate Training in Translational Convergent Research - Harnessing AI and Data Science for Sustainable Agriculture
GRAD-AID for Ag is a new National Science Foundation (NSF) and NC State funded graduate training program that will recruit and train two cohorts of highly motivated doctoral students at the intersection of basic and applied plant science. The program’s goal: develop a skilled, diverse workforce capable of solving societal grand challenges in global ag sustainability and food security.
Students in fundamental and applied plant sciences will be equipped with the ability to integrate lab-derived multi-omics datasets with field data, leveraging the statistical analyses, machine learning (ML), artificial neural networks, and other artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies to accelerate translation of basic plant science research to the field.
Selected students will receive a $37,000 annual stipend to support their studies.
