Participant Support - Developing Future Leaders in Agriculture: Bridging the Gap Between AI and AgriFood Science Education in United States URM

The food industry currently faces unprecedented challenges due to changing consumer preferences, climate change, regulatory demands and increasing need for sustainable and healthy food. The application of AI technology can provide solutions to some of these issues. However, the development of AI technologies requires a skilled workforce that can lead innovative research within the industry. There is an underrepresentation of minorities in AI, especially in Agrifood sciences, which needs to be addressed considering the pace of AI technology development. Therefore, the overall objective of this traineeship-project is to build an inclusive workforce in AI that serves the food industry