April 22, 2003
AWARDS CEREMONY OF THE YOUNG SCIENTIST PROGRAM
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Romania, Ministry of Agriculture Food and Forestry (MoAFF) and World Bank are pleased to announce the Awards Ceremony of the 2002-2003 Young Scientist Program.
The program is co-sponsored by the USAID, through the "Agribusiness Development and Policy Support Project (ADAPS)" and MoAFF, through the "Agricultural Support Services Program" financed by the World Bank. During 2002-2003 the program provided 10 scholarships at Iowa State University in US, for highly talented young agricultural scientists.
This type of partnership exemplifies the coordination of donors and the active participation and involvement of the Romanian government. Such coordination and program development reflects shared values in exchanging the latest scientific development and encouraging Romania to use science as a tool to become more internationally competitive.
The program offers highly skilled young Romanian scientists an opportunity to work with American agricultural leaders from Iowa State University. It also provides hands-on learning opportunities for the Romanian visitors to the U.S. in understanding the latest developments in agricultural science in areas such as farm management, marketing, biotechnology, international trade and policy.
The new knowledge will enable the participants to respond promptly to the challenges faced by Romanian agriculture and equip them with necessary tools of perspective and scientific application as they embark on careers and become leaders in their professional areas.
The Secretary of State Valeriu Steriu and USAID Mission Director, Denny Robertson will give opening remarks, followed by presentations about the program achievements and the award of graduation diplomas to the Romanian fellows who have successfully completed one month fellowships at Iowa State University.
A press conference will conclude the event.