For the second year in a row, NCERC was honored to see one of its own recognized with scholarships from the agriculture and ethanol industries. NCERC Graduate Assistant Krista Russell was recognized twice in February, receiving the Renewable Fuels Association National Ethanol Conference scholarship as well as the National Corn Growers Association William C. Berg Academic Excellence in Agriculture scholarship award.
Krista’s academic background, experience, extracurricular achievements, and all around passion for the industry have already positively impacted agriculture, an impact that is sure to grow alongside her career. While pursuing her Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Systems at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Krista maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA and Dean’s List Honors. She has been honored with several prestigious awards including an American FFA Degree, the Illinois FFA State Degree, and the Illinois Agriculture Association Foundation’s Top Scholar award, and nominated by her peers to represent the College on the SIU Homecoming Court.
Today, Krista is pursuing her Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she is working as a graduate assistant on the Fueling Growth: E3 USDA project to extend agriculture education and outreach in Southern Illinois.
On behalf of NCERC, thank you to the Renewable Fuels Association and the National Corn Growers Association for recognizing Krista’s achievements.
