Delaware State University

Awards Issued Prior to January 20, 2025, Were Funded Under Previous Administrations and May Not Reflect the Priorities and Policies of the Current Administration. Delaware State University (DSU) Engages Students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEM) Learning Programs to Strengthen and Improve Their Career Pathways in Food and Agricultural Sciences. This Program Strategy Will Provide Valuable Opportunities to Enhance the Capacities and Capabilities of Students Training in Food Systems and Agricultural Science Programs. the Program Is Aimed at Producing Graduates Who Are Competent in Skills Required for Entry-level Positions in Agriculture and Related Fields. Over Four Years, Twenty-one Students Will Participate in This Program, Gaining a Wealth of Knowledge and Skills. the Academic Studies Will Orient Students to Interdisciplinary, Participatory Research and Extension on Food Systems, Enabling a Better Understanding of AMERICA'S Agricultural Goals. Students Who Participate in the Program Will Be Exposed to Various Disciplines They Can Consider as Careers in Agricultureand Better Understand Critical National and International Agricultural Issues. They Will Address USDA-NIFA'S Strategic Goals of Capacity Building for Improved Employment Rate, New Business Creation and Job Growth, Global Food Security, Food Safety, Natural Resource Management, and Sustainable Rural Economies. the 1890 Scholarship Program Will Contribute Significantly to Helping the University Address These Goals.