AgDiscovery 2022: Investing in the Future of American Agriculture

Learn about careers in plant science, including entomology (the study of insects), plant pathology (the study of plant diseases), botany (the study of plants), agronomy (the science of soil management and production of field crops), and animal science. Students learn field and laboratory research techniques from university professors and practicing entomologists, botanists, plant pathologists, and veterinarians who work for the U.S. Government. Students who have completed a freshman science course will benefit most from the program’s activities. The Science House at North Carolina State University (NCSU) facilitates this program.

With more than 31,000 students and nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, NCSU is a comprehensive university known for its leadership in education and research and is globally recognized for its science, technology, engineering, and mathematics leadership. As one of the leading land-grant institutions in the Nation, NCSU is committed to playing an active and vital role in improving the quality of life for the citizens of North Carolina, the Nation, and the world. Consistently ranked among the Nation’s top 50 public universities and ranked by The Princeton Review and Money Magazine as a best value for students, NCSU is a place where students can fit in—and dig in. NCSU students start work on their major as freshmen, whether it’s conducting research alongside faculty or starting a challenging co-op or internship.

Grade Level(s): Currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th Grade

Location: On campus at NC State

Contact(s): Sharon Scott, sascott7@ncsu.edu, 919-515-9402

Application Deadline: March 31, 2022 by midnight, Eastern Standard Time You will be notified by the university the week of May 2, 2022 if you have been selected to participate. Non-selected applicants will receive a letter in the mail at the end of May.