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Lincoln University, PA – Students passionate about science and agriculture met on March 16, for the 13th annual Science Conference and Agricultural Pitch Competition held at the Ivory Nelson Center for the Sciences. Lincoln’s LEAPS-T program partnered with MidAtlantic Farm Credit to host the annual event.
Winners of the AgPitch Competition pose for a group photo with Dr. Monica Gray. Photo by Madelynn Mitchell.
Using knowledge gained in the classroom, teams of students gathered to plan innovative ways to combat agricultural and environmental issues affecting the Chesapeake Bay area. Students were challenged to develop solutions that were environmentally, economically and politically sustainable.
Dr. Monica Gray, an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, coordinated the day’s activities.
“By 2050, the global population is projected to be about nine billion, resulting in significant increases in the demand for food and sustainable solutions to subsequent environmental challenges,” said Gray. “Lincoln University is therefore excited to partner with Mr. Andrew Rose and the MidAtlantic Farm Credit to expose our students to agricultural-related industries as well as connect them to professionals in this field.”
Six teams participated in the competition, and the first place team was awarded a $600 check from MidAtlantic Farm Credit. The winning team members were:
- Mary-Pearl Ojukwu (Freshman, Biology)
- Adachukwu Njoku (Freshman, Biology)
- Emmanuella Ojukwu (Junior, Biochemistry)
During the science conference, students gained an insightful look at how to succeed in graduate school and excel in their future careers. The guest speakers and mentors were:
- Andrew Rose, Director of Innovation, Strategy, and Development MidAtlantic Farm Credit
- Dr. Ryan Deering, Director of Quantitative Development at Chatham Financial
- Covahna Bollar, Lincoln University Alumna and Master of Science Graduate from University of Delaware
- Sara Brenner, EHS Regional Manager, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
- Courtney Allen, Senior Engineer at PECO, an Exelon Company
- Paul Rosenberger, Managing Principal of GreatAlga LLC
- Dr. Pervaiz Ali, Visiting Scientist at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science
The next AgPtich competition will be held in fall 2019. For more information please contact, Dr. Monica Gray at mgray2@lincoln.edu or Room 328 of the Science Building.
Article by Devin Bonner, Office of Communications and Public Relations