About
The University of Houston (UH), in collaboration with Texas A&M University (TAMU), is developing SynBio and plant biotechnology approaches that will help expand the workforce in food and Agriscience. This will create a sustainable agricultural economy and resilient communities.
The program objectives are to:
- Design and develop new synthetic biology and plant biotechnology courses.
- Create experiential and project-based learning opportunities for the students.
- Improve research, leadership, and communication skills in Agriscience.
Through this USDA-HSI initiative, we will provide experiential learning (EL) and project-based learning (PBL) activities by involving BS/MS students in advanced research on plant growth and physiology, crop production, genetic engineering, plant biotechnology, microbial biotechnology, cell culture, breeding, and biocontrol areas. We will focus on developing technical and non-technical skills such as leadership, entrepreneurship, communications, problem-solving, and decision-making to enable job-ready human resources for Agriculture and sustainable livelihood goals.
