{"id":5846,"date":"2022-07-20T09:03:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-20T13:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/?page_id=5846"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:47:05","slug":"global-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/cegfsd\/global-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Global Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Google Tag Manager -->\n<script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':\nnew Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],\nj=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src=\n'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);\n})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-TPSQ54N');<\/script>\n<!-- End Google Tag Manager -->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none; 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West\/Central Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Developed a certificate program to help students acquire specific knowledge and experience in international agriculture to increase their career competencies and workforce competitiveness.<br>2. Develop and expand new collaborations with Cote D\u2019Ivoire\u2019s Agricultural Institution (the Fonds Interprofessional pour la Recherche et le Conseil Agricole) to offer students firsthand experience in food production and environmental stewardship, and the opportunity for cultural immersion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Brou Kouakou | College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fort Valley State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Alabama A&amp;M University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Knowledge on global competency requirements, and competency in a foreign language gained through the certificate program.<br>2. Knowledge in tropical agriculture and insight on small manufacturing operations and women\u2019s cooperative activities gained.<br>3. Knowledge on export control and requirements gained. 4. Certificate program established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To develop a three web-interactive storytelling maps\/posters and a dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To collect data through interviews by foreign students for mapping patterns of sea level rise, loss of invasive species that provide potential resource opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To create a pilot dashboard to inform immediate context of maps, real-time data, emerging trends, and identify immediate scalable recovery measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop detailed training plans for first responders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To address food insecurity issues as a result of catastrophic disasters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"enhancing-international-competence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Enhancing international competence in agricultural science education and experiential research<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-11.-Kentucky_Malik-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jamaica, Dominica \/ Caribbean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.Provide international experiential learning opportunities for U.S students in the use of geospatial data science and its application in the agricultural and related disciplines (e.g. environmental ecotourism and nature tourism, land use planning and change, conservation of natural resources, etc.), as well as in the agricultural commodities sector<br>2.Develop collaborative research and education partnerships that address trans-boundary and multidisciplinary research and produce \u201cshared goals\u201d and solutions for a sustainable world, among faculty from three U.S and five foreign academic institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Buddhi R. Gyawali | School of Agriculture, Communities and the Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kentucky State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;West Virginia State University, Alabama A&amp;M University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. More internationalized academic programs at KSU and AAMU in the fields of agriculture, environment, climate change, geospatial technology, natural resource policy, and forest recreation made available. 2. A revised syllabi of at least five courses with the addition of international course materials and\/or components produced. 3. At least two online courses to be taught to students from collaborating institutions developed. 4. At least eight experiential research reports by participating U.S students to be presented in seminars and at ARD conference where feasible created. 5. An international experiential learning mechanism and strategies, in a virtual setting, that can be used by other universities developed. 6. Teaching and communication capacity with a higher level of understanding of global agricultural policies, issues, and impacts enhanced. 7. At least two articles in collaboration with participating faculty and selected students for publications in peer-reviewed journals developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"increasing-globally-trained-degrees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Increase the supply of globally trained degree recipients in the FANRHS disciplines: Enhancing global competency<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-7._Delaware_-Global-Education_EXAMPLE.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13273\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-7._Delaware_-Global-Education_EXAMPLE.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-7._Delaware_-Global-Education_EXAMPLE-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Costa Rica \/ Latin America<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A. Development of Means and Framework for Global Curricula<br>1. Establish framework for 1890 Foreign Service development opportunities.<br>2. Enhance curricula and training programs in collaboration USDA agencies, international partners, and sister 1890 institutions to expand international career opportunities for students.<br>3. Increase number of 1890 faculty members with proven skills and knowledge to provide enhanced global education to students.<br>B. Experiential Training and Student Recruitment<br>1. Promote and provide internships for students to work with USDA agencies either domestically or internationally.<br>2. Provide international experiential learning opportunities to students and faculty by introducing them to selected target regions of Latin America, and the Caribbean.<br>3. Assist in recruiting efforts at the 1890 Universities to expand the number of incoming students who will be trained in various disciplines of the FANRHS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Marikis Alvarez | College of Agriculture, Science&nbsp;and Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Delaware State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Alabama A&amp;M University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Tuskegee University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. The development of a cadre of young agriculturalists achieved: a total of 10 students entering the program at each partner institution during the first period. At the end of the one year, at least 40 students. 2. Courses with strong multi-disciplinary perspectives\/contents\/contexts by faculty members who are involved in the program enhanced. 3. Developed seminars and webinars provided by students and faculty and invited speakers on international opportunities\/orientation. 4. The number of minority students interested in career at the USDA increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"opening-doors-globally\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Opening doors to global opportunity for students in FANRHS degree programs at 1890 land-grant institutions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-9._UAPB-2048x1463.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kenya, Ghana; East\/Southern Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. To enhance and integrate global learning into existing department curriculum, student research and student focused practicum experiences<br>2. To strengthen and expand faculty engagement in education abroad programming to facilitate the incorporation of global perspectives into ongoing teaching, research and extension activities<br>3. To provide degree related experiential learning opportunities to strengthen workforce preparation in a global economy.<br>4. To expose students to the global reach of USDA\/land grant programs, specifically the Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) and the 4-H Program, as a means of illustrating potential FANRHS related career pathways<br>5. To strengthen knowledge and skills requisite for success and productivity in global FANRHS related industries, including cross-cultural competency, critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork communication skills and professional ethics<br>6. To deepen students\u2019 knowledge and appreciation of FANRHS sector-related practices in the sub-Saharan African context while also deepening knowledge of sub-Saharan African history and cultural. 7. Additional: to enhance school and institutional international risk management protocols to ensure safe and secure travel in a highly dynamic global context<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Pamela D. Moore | School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Delaware State University, North Carolina A&amp;T State University, Tennessee State University, University of Maryland Eastern Shore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Aticipated student outcomes that will contribute towards academic achievement and retention, personal growth and professional development. 2. Skills developed in the areas of personal and professional growth may also include an enhanced awareness or personal\/regional history as influenced by African culture and the African diaspora experience, cross-cultural competence, team-building skills, adaptability and flexibility to new environments and enhanced personal confidence. 3. Faculty-led education abroad programs achieved. 4. Anticipate reinforcement of knowledge gained through classroom instruction, acquisition of new knowledge and skills in FANRHS related disciplines, enhanced capacity to function professionally in global and\/or multicultural environments, globally focused content on resumes, and enhanced competitiveness in the professional marketplace. 5. Global content in faculty teaching, research and extension assignments, achieved and faculty collaboration with 1890 and overseas colleagues increased. 6. The number, strength and sustainability of linkage relationships between UAPB, 1890 institutions and global partners increased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"certificate-global-perspectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Strengthening the certificate of global perspectives<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-10._Alcorn_Certificate-program-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-10._Alcorn_Certificate-program-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-10._Alcorn_Certificate-program-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-10._Alcorn_Certificate-program-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-10._Alcorn_Certificate-program-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Barbados \/ Caribbean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Student recruitment into the Certificate Program, curriculum mapping in the relevant B.S. degree programs, and study abroad and global engagement integration<br>2. Study abroad or study at home, language and culture immersion and global engagement via an ASU faculty-led program in Costa Rica<br>3. Foreign Service Officers\u2019 training, career pathways tours, and professional and peer- mentoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Dovi Alipoe | School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Alcorn State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;North Carolina A&amp;T State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Updated brochure, completed pull-out poster, and expanded online promotional presence of project to agriculture majors. 2. A comprehensive curriculum mapping of study abroad destinations developed for agriculture majors, and possible implementation timeframe during the student\u2019s matriculation at the university. 3. At least 8 pairs of mentor-mentee in the two year project cycle and a minimum of 8 pairs of peer mentor-mentee ( domestic + international students) created. 4. A least three students received internship or job offers each year, and at least three students received admission into a graduate program with career potential at FAS or APHIS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"education-infrastructure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Strengthening the infrastructure for global education at 1890 universities through teaching collaboration and virtual engagement&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-16._FAMU-300x256.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-16._FAMU-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-16._FAMU.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kenya\/East Africa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:&nbsp;<\/strong>1. Expand the international content in the FANR curricula, including the development of hands on training workshops using virtual platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Ms. Harriet Paul | College of Agriculture and Food Sciences<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To develop a three web-interactive storytelling maps\/posters and a dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To collect data through interviews by foreign students for mapping patterns of sea level rise, loss of invasive species that provide potential resource opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To create a pilot dashboard to inform immediate context of maps, real-time data, emerging trends, and identify immediate scalable recovery measures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To develop detailed training plans for first responders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To address food insecurity issues as a result of catastrophic disasters&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"training-competent-workforce\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br>Training globally competent students for the food, agricultural, natural and human sciences workforce; an 1890 and Latin American institutional partnership<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-12._Global-Education_EXAMPLE-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-12._Global-Education_EXAMPLE-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/141\/2025\/05\/PIC-12._Global-Education_EXAMPLE.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Period:<\/strong>&nbsp;2021-2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Country\/Region:<\/strong>&nbsp;Guyana \/ Caribbean<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Conduct cross-curricular course delivery in FANRH sciences at VSU, UG and GSA<br>2. Develop a Global Seminar Series on Emerging Issues in FANRH sciences for students at VSU, FAMU, UG and GSA<br>3. Conduct a Virtual Research Summer Institute in FANRH sciences for students and faculty at VSU, FAMU, UG, GSA and at USDA-APHIS in US, Guyana and Guatemala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding:<\/strong>&nbsp;USDA\/NIFA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Principal Investigator (PI):<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Shobha Sriharan | Department of Agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1890 University Name:<\/strong>&nbsp;Virginia State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Partner(s):<\/strong>&nbsp;Florida A&amp;M University<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expected Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Globally Competent Workforce in FANRHS sciences from US (1890 Institution), Guyana, and Guatemala and Partnership between 1890 institution (US) and universities in Guyana and Guatemala created.<br>2. Synchronous delivery of FANRHS sciences courses: Climate Change, Food Safety, Animal and Plant Health at participating universities in the US, Guyana, and Guatemala enhanced. 3. A framework built for global curricula for domestic and international partners and 1890 students with global experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Back to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!-- Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->\n<noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/ns.html?id=GTM-TPSQ54N\" height=\"0\" width=\"0\" style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\"><\/iframe><\/noscript>\n<!-- End Google Tag Manager (noscript) -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global Education Projects: Developing global-ready agriculturist through experiential learning and certification Project Period:&nbsp;2021-2023 Country\/Region:&nbsp;C\u00f4te D\u2018Ivoire; West\/Central Africa Objectives: 1. Developed a certificate program to help students acquire specific knowledge and experience in international agriculture to increase their career competencies and workforce competitiveness.2. 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