09/01/2024
Join us next Wednesday, September 4 when Syngenta takes over East Campus! There are multiple opportunities to interact with Syngenta professionals and learn more about their company and the jobs and internships they have available.
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. CASNR Coffee Club Dinsdale Learning Plaza (west side of the building)
This is an opportunity to connect with Syngenta professionals in a casual setting over coffee and pastries.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Syngenta Information Booth Nebraska East Union, 1st floor (outside the Dining Center)
Stop by to learn more about Syngenta’s mission and culture, as well as jobs and internships that are available.
1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream with Syngenta Plant Sciences Hall lawn (west side of the building)
Come enjoy music, games, and ice cream courtesy of Syngenta.
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Lightening Round Talks Nebraska East Union Great Plains Room
Hear from Syngenta professionals and ask any questions that you have about their organization. Food will be served!
Round 1: Preston Hurst (UNL Alum) and Donna Delaney will talk on corn trait introgression, where they will explore the innovative techniques and benefits of integrating valuable traits into corn varieties. Discover how this process enhances crop resilience, yield potential, and overall agricultural sustainability in just a few minutes!
Round 2: Benjamin Ford (UNL Alum) will discuss sustainability and the roles of farmers, agricultural companies, and others in the supply chain as we consider how to form new partnerships in developing more sustainable systems. To feed the projected 9.7 billion people by 2050, and to do so while addressing increasing pressure on our water resources and climate will require the engagement of all stakeholders in the food production chain.
Round 3: Adam Whitacre (UNL Alum) will talk about the transition from college to work life and beyond. He will discuss how to leverage your college education, student networks, and leadership experience to land a job in agriculture and succeed in the real world.
