Priority was given to projects that support career advancement and projects that could raise NDSU faculty's national visibility or lead to future funding were especially encouraged.
The event will feature research presentations, student competitions and networking opportunities, and it is supported by the North Dakota Soybean Council and industry partners.
The event brings together graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and research staff from multiple disciplines to work in teams on data-intensive challenges.
Author Lance Richey, a long-time Lawrence Welk aficionado, has produced the quintessential biography of Welk’s unprecedented run on network, syndicated and public television.
The honor recognizes faculty who demonstrate innovative teaching, exceptional student engagement and a strong commitment to advancing education in food and agricultural sciences.