CANCELED: RTI Fellow Program Distinguished Lecture

UPDATE - April 10, 2024: Today's event has been canceled and will be rescheduled. We will inform participants of the new date as soon as possible. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Growing a better tomorrow: Penn State’s land-grant mission, interdisciplinary collaborations, and the future of agriculture

As a land-grant institution originally founded as an agricultural school, Penn State University has a long and proud history of fostering innovation in the fields of agricultural education, research, and practice. In this lecture, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi will discuss some of the groundbreaking research underway at the University to enhance global food security, combat emerging threats to agriculture, and advance sustainable, climate-smart agriculture practices. She will also explore how this vital work requires a purposefully interdisciplinary approach that not only crosses fields of study and practice, but actively engages stakeholders across different spheres of influence, including educational and research institutions, private enterprise, and public agencies — reflecting the immense potential of collaboration between institutions like Penn State, RTI, and their various partner organizations.

The presentation will be from 3-4pm, with a reception afterwards from 4-5pm.

More about the speaker

Dr. Bendapudi has also worked in the private sector. She served as executive vice president and chief customer officer for Huntington National Bank, and she has consulted for dozens of the world’s largest companies and organizations, including AIG, Proctor & Gamble, and the U.S. Army.

Dr. Bendapudi is a values-driven leader who develops and articulates clear and compelling visions for success. She believes strongly in the transformative power of higher education and its impact on individuals and communities.

Driven by a commitment to fostering student success and the student experience, a sense of belonging for all Penn Staters, and access and affordability, she continues to advance the University’s values and its land-grant mission of teaching, research, and public service.