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GRAD-AID for Ag<\/strong> is a new National Science Foundation (NSF) and NC State funded graduate training program<\/strong> that will recruit and train two cohorts of highly motivated doctoral students at the intersection of plant science<\/strong> and AI<\/strong>. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Selected students will receive a $37,000 annual stipend<\/strong> to support their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GRAD-AID for Ag Attends AI in Agriculture Conference<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

The GRAD-AID for Ag fellows were represented well at this year\u2019s AI in Agriculture Conference led by GRAD-AID for Ag faculty mentor, Dr. Daniela Jones. The conference was held here… \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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GRAD-AID for Ag Shines at BRIDGE Symposium<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

We are thrilled to celebrate four of our standout students who represented the GRAD-AID for Ag program at this year\u2019s NC Plant Science Initiative\u2019s BRIDGE Symposium. This unique event challenges… \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n \n\n

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GRAD-AID for Ag Attends the NRT Annual Meeting<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

From March 22nd-March 24th, GRAD-AID for Ag joined 117 other programs at the largest ever in-person NRT Annual Meeting. Representing GRAD-AID for Ag was our PI, Dr. Terri Long, our… \n \n \n <\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\t \t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Summer Graduate Bridge Program<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

All trainees participate in a 3-week summer program that equips them with a multifaceted foundation in data science, agriculture and lab bench skills.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Program Details<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

Includes a detailed program structure, information on cohorts and the most relevant academic programs for eligibility.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Each semester, students are required to take one course across various disciplines, including a Capstone Project Seminar Course.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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Professional Development<\/h3>\n \n\n \t \t

The myriad professional development opportunities offered by the program include mentorship, internships and externships, networking, and workshops.<\/p>\n\t \t \n

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