AASIO Webinar

Global Scientists and Technocrats Forum, USA in association with Association of Agricultural Scientists and Engineers of Indian Origin is organizing a webinar on July 20, Sunday. This webinar aims to empower Indian researchers with innovative ideas, collaborative strategies, and proposal-writing insights to address pressing challenges in nutrition, climate adaptation, and income generation. This session will bring together leading agricultural scientists, development experts, and funding advisors to explore cutting-edge research innovations, scalable interventions, and practical pathways… Read More

AASIO Webinar

Our second webinar is scheduled for June 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time.  Speaker: Dr. Nithya Rajan To learn more about Dr. Rajan, please visit her website (https://www.nithyarajan.com/) or LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithya-rajan-a39b2812b/).  The Zoom meeting link has been emailed to all the AASIO members. If you did not receive an email or are interested in joining AASIO, please get in touch with rahulr@vt.edu. Also, encourage your team members to attend and engage. If you… Read More

Congratulations to Dr. Rajeev Varshney elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS)

Heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Rajeev Varshney on being elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS)—a well-deserved recognition for his outstanding contributions to genomics and molecular breeding. His research has been instrumental in advancing crop productivity and global food security, making a profound impact on agricultural science. The Australian Academy of Science is an independent institution dedicated to championing science for the benefit of all. Its mission is to advance Australia as… Read More

Remembering Dr. Manjit Singh Kang: A Pillar of Agricultural Excellence

Ludhiana, May 03, 2024 – Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Manjit Singh Kang, esteemed alumnus and former Vice-Chancellor, on May 02, 2024. A pioneer in quantitative genetics and crop improvement, Dr. Kang’s contributions profoundly impacted agricultural science. Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, current Vice-Chancellor, expressed deep sorrow, praising Dr. Kang as an inspirational leader and dedicated academician whose work significantly advanced agricultural practices.            … Read More

2020 Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award: Dr. Vijay Gopal Kakani

Dr. Vijay Gopal Kakani is one of the two recipients of the 2020 Outstanding Agricultural Scientist Award. Dr. Kakani is the Warth and Sarkeys Distinguished Professor of Crops, Energy, and Climate in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences at Oklahoma State University. He received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agronomy from Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, and a doctoral degree in agriculture from the University of Reading in England. He has research experience across continents,… Read More