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CSU LAND-GRANT e-NEWS
Extension * Teaching * Research
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023
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Welcome to this issue of our bi-weekly CSU Land-Grant e-News. We keep you in the know of happenings in the CSU 1890 Land-Grant Program, Extension, and Agricultural Research and Development (ARD). Each issue brings you new and engaging content. Enjoy! | |
CSU, NIFA seeking to strengthen relationship to promote equity and diversity | |
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Central State University's Interim President Alex Johnson, Ph.D., and Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D., CSU’s vice president for Research and Economic Development and director of the 1890 Land Grant Programs, met with Dr. Mangit Misra, director of the National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and Dr. Michelle Samuel-Foo, chief of staff of NIFA in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 6, 2023, to discuss how NIFA and CSU can further collaborate to address societal issues related to food and agriculture.
Dr. Misra stated that NIFA understands that equity and diversity are the wings on which societal improvement must fly while reiterating support for 1890 Land-Grant universities such as CSU. Dr. Johnson noted that CSU was seeking NIFA support other than capacity funds. "We are interested in resources to enhance CSU’s infrastructure, including systems and additional personnel to increase operational capacity to fulfill our 1890 Land-Grant mission," Dr. Johnson said.
Dr. Kuti stated that CSU fully supports the 1890 Land-Grant universities' request for $5 billion for the Research Facilities Act in the U.S. Farm Bill and Center for Excellence Activities.
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(L-r): Dr. Michelle Samuel-Foo, chief of staff of NIFA; Dr. Mangit Misra, director of NIFA; CSU Interim President Alex Johnson, Ph.D.; and Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, vice president of Research and Development and director of the 1890 Land-Grant Programs. | |
RESEARCH & EXTENSION NOTES | |
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Teaching how to farm in a changing climate
(L-r) Marc Amante, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension educator, Southwest Region, Cindy Folck, Ph.D., interim associate extension administrator, and Sakthi Kumaran, Ph.D., interim associate director of the Agricultural Research and Development Program.
Three CSU 1890 Land-Grant staff attended the 2023 "Climate Smart: Farming with Weather Extremes," a one-day program, organized by Ohio State University Extension and State Climate Office of Ohio Nov. 30. They shared with attendees the challenges posed to farming in Ohio by repeated weather extremes and how to fight back. View photo gallery. Photos by: Cyril Ibe
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Introducing Farmer Veteran Coalition
(L-r): Ed Nicke, owner, Frog Hollow Farm, Michelle Wallace, regional Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) educator, Northwest Region, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo), Cindy Folck, Ph.D., interim associate Extension administrator/ANR Program Leader, and Eric Smith, Regional Extension Associate, Northwest Region.
A ceremony announcing the Ohio Chapter of the Farmer Veteran Coalition was held on Sept. 25 at the Frog Hollow Farm in Stryker, Ohio. Central State University Extension has been working with veteran farmers in Ohio to become part of the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a national organization that cultivates a new generation of farmers and food leaders to develop viable employment and meaningful careers through the collaboration of the farming and military communities. The ceremony provided official notification of the group's status as the Ohio Chapter of the coalition. Official recognition of the group was given at the ceremony by U.S. Rep. Kaptur and representatives for U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio).
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Extension Central podcast resumed Aug. 11 with a focus on "Rural Grocery Stores," presented as part of Extension's community and economic development program addressing stakeholders' needs where they live. Listen on SoundCloud or wherever you get your podcast. | |  |
Research Connection Podcast focuses on research activities and projects that are occupying the attention of CSU research faculty and students. You can listen on SoundCloud or on wcsufm.org. | | |
(L-r) Research Connection Podcast host Cyril Ibe, Ph.D., interviews Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D., vice president for Research and Development and director of the 1890 Land-Grant Programs. | |
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Six Questions for the Researcher
Post-doctorate researcher, Dr. Hend Al Issa from Syria, is an ob-gyn graduate of the University of Aleppo. Read more.
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RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION COMPLEX | |
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AI Guru
CSU's Deng Cao, Ph.D., professor of computer science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, has made remarkable contributions to the fields of next-gen neuromorphic computing, agricultural robotics, and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Read more...
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Caressa Brown, administrative coordinator for CSU Agricultural Research Development Program (ARDP), has been named one of 23 "2024 WiBN Women to Watch" by the Better Business Bureau's Women in Business Networking (WiBN). The honorees are recognized for being
"dynamic professional women who have been recognized for inspiring and encouraging those around them to actively challenge the status quo, working to improve their communities, develop their employees, and advocate for women in general."
You will find Brown's brief biography, along with that of each of the 22 other honorees, by following this link.
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Pratibha Gupta, Ph.D., CSU research associate professor of food nutrition and health, has been approved as an associate member for Wright State University's College of Graduate Programs & Honors Studies for a seven-year term ending Aug. 31, 2030. With the approval, Dr. Gupta will serve as a member of doctoral dissertation committees and also as co-director of doctoral dissertation committees for qualified students. "Graduate faculty members have an obligation to serve as concerned mentors to our students as they begin independent scholarly inquiry and new professional responsibilities," states Shu Schiller, interim dean of the College of Graduate Programs & Honors Studies. | | | |
Tiara Bullock, a former student worker for CSU Land-Grant Communications for two years, is pursuing her film studies at Wright State University. She continues to partner with CSU to direct theatre productions, including her latest play, “Touched by Light,” written and directed by her. The play debuted Dec. 1 at the Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center. CSU’s theater professor, John Flemming, was her show producer. | |
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Hongmei Li-Byarlay, Ph.D., is a recipient of the 2023 Zenith Award Honors from the Association for Women in Science (AWIS), founded in 1971. Award recipients are typically senior career professionals recognized for a “lifetime of innovative achievements and commitment to workplace diversity in STEM.”
Dr. Li-Byarlay is a research associate professor of entomology, project director for CSU Pollinator Health, and director of CSU Bee Research Facility. Read more…
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Farmer Discrimination Financial Assistance Workshop Series at CSU
Three upcoming Discrimination Financial Assistance Program (DFAP) workshops will be hosted in December by Central State University Extension throughout Ohio. The times, dates, and venues are as follows...Read more.
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Land-Grant Communications Team
Lena Fields-Arnold
Communications Coordinator
Cyril Ibe, Ph.D.
Media Relations Specialist/Editor
Crystal Duckett
Media Relations Specialist
Alfred Robertson
Videographer & App Developer
Jesse Montgomery
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Research and Economic Development & 1890 Land-Grant Programs
Morakinyo A.O. Kuti, Ph.D.
Vice President for Research and Economic Development & Director, 1890 Land-Grant Programs
Extension
Cindy (Alcinda) Folck, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Director of Extension
Agricultural Research and Development Program (ARDP)
Sakthi S. Kumaran, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Director of Research & Research Associate Professor
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CSU Extension has offices in five regions in Ohio, covering 66 counties. You can contact Alcinda Folck, Ph.D., interim associate director of Extension, at (937) 376-6101, or via email: afolck@centralstate.edu.
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