3 FUTA alumni Win International Fellowship in the US
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Three Alumni of the Federal University of Technology Akure FUTA have been named among the 30 Fellows Chosen across the United States of America for the 2023-2026 cohort of the Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research, FFAR fellowship, Myschoolnews report.
The Three ,Oluwatuyi Olowoyeye , Oluwafemi Falade and Paul Adunola are the only Nigerians on the List.
According to the FFAR , In the Course of the Fellowship, "Fellows receive grants to pursue research that aligns with our Challenge Areas. Additionally, students are paired with industry mentors who provide career guidance. This mentorship equips students with the skills needed to facilitate their transition to the workforce and prepare future food and agriculture leaders."
Olowoyeye completed his Bachelors of Agricultural Engineering in FUTA in 2016. He is Currently Studying Water Managment Engineering for his Msc at the Iowa State University.
Oluwafemi Falade holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Animal Production and Health from FUTA. Falade is currently pursuing his PhD programme at the University of California-Davis, USA . He specialises in Animal Biology
Paul Adunola did a Bachelors and Masters in FUTA . He finished bachelors in 2014 and completed his Masters in 2018. Adunola did Crop Management/Plant breeding while in FUTA and he is currently on his PhD programme at the University of Florida Specialising in Horticultural Science .
"FFAR ,in partnership with North Carolina State University, launched the FFAR Fellows Program to provide career guidance to the next generation of food and agriculture scientists. Unique to this program, we prepare a career ready STEM workforce by breaking down the disciplinary silos and focusing on professional development and soft-skills.
The Vice Chancellor ,Professor Adenike Oladiji has Congratulated the trio saying their selection for the prestigious Fellowship has again shown the global relevance and excellence of products of the Federal University of Technology Akure. " You are indeed worthy ambassadors of our great Institution. On behalf of FUTA , I Congratulate you and wish you all the best as you work to add value to humanity through the fellowship," the Vice Chancellor Stated.
- Additional Reports from the FFAR website
