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Platform Vision:
Train young scientists, business and health professionals to collaborate in sustainable grain-based, multidisciplinary research projects that promote public health.
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Platform Mission:
• Examine models for training young scientists, business and health professionals to develop and deliver products that are sustainable and healthier for consumers.
• Establish team environments (pilot) for students to participate in real-world case studies that examine the development, marketing, distribution and delivery of healthier grain-based products.
• Develop recommendations for interdisciplinary and experiential learning environments that prepare future leaders by linking schools of agriculture, public health, medicine and business.
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Platform: Sustainable Training
(20% Effort)
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Current State
- Rigid Silo/Inbox training program that lack:
- Experiential learning
- Teamwork
- Interdependent communication
- Exposure to other:
- Disciplines
- Cultures
- Outside sectors
- Sustainability
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Desired Outcome
- Flexible training program that emphasizes:
- Experiential learning
- Teamwork (interdependence)
- Interdependent communication
- Collaboration with other disciplines/cultures
- Provide mentors/internships through industry, government, non-profit, academia
- Emphasize WG* product development based on sustainability
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Benefits
- Develop visionary/future oriented leaders who can directly apply issue-based research opportunities
- Develop skills to execute collaborative / innovative research projects across sectors, disciplines and cultures
- Directly apply skills in navigating the supply chain through WG product development, delivery and recovery
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*WG = grain, whole grain, grain components, and fiber