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Beltsville Distinguished Senior Research Scientists Committee About the Committee Beltsville’s ARS research centers are home to more than one-third of the nation's USDA-ARS Distinguished Senior Research Scientists. In 2020, they formed a committee to promote discussion and collaboration among the agency’s most accomplished scientists across a range of research areas. The group serves as an in-house think tank for the convergence of resources, priorities, and innovation.
 Vision Global leadership in scientific discovery to transform agricultural practices Mission Statement Solve agricultural problems through cutting-edge research and development and improve productivity, quality, and safety of food, feed, fuel, and fiber to benefit producers and consumers through efficient and sustainable systems Impact Statement Beltsville can have a profound impact on agriculture globally through multi-disciplinary and transformative research and innovative applications.
 Areas of Expertise Soil health
Plant biology
Food quality, nutrition, and safety
Water management
Animal health and welfare
Remote sensing
Genomics
Immunology Committee Initiatives Advocate for high risk/high return, transformational science
Develop and execute cross-cutting and integrated research projects
Mentor future Beltsville Supergrade scientists
Broadcast Beltsville’s accomplishments and impact through a variety of outlets
Digital media
Workshops and seminars
Stakeholder visits
Sponsoring award nominations
Enhanced educational outreach
 Members
 Wade Crow Jitender Dubey Naomi Fukagawa Moon Kim Bill Kustas Hyun Lillehoj
 Joan Lunney Yaguang (Sunny) Luo Autar Mattoo Yakov Pachepsky Curt Van Tassell
 Contact ***To get in touch with the Committee, please contact ORISE postdoctoral fellow, Abbey Boyd, at Abigail.Boyd@usda.gov***


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