World Food Prize Foundation Guest Lecture: Dr. Hale Ann Tufan
DATE
October
21,
2026
TIME
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
LOCATION
701 N C St, Indianola
Event Details
The Department of Life Sciences and the John C. Culver Public Policy Center present the 2026 World Food Prize Foundation guest lecture by Dr. Hale Ann Tufan, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University. Tufan leads the Equitable Agricultural Research (EQUAL) Lab. In her work with plant breeders, social scientists, and research institutions, Tufan explores how agricultural research processes and outputs can positively contribute to gender equality and social inclusion. Tufan is the 2019 recipient of the Norman Borlaug Field Award. She completed her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the John Innes Centre, UK.
Hubbell Hall,
701 N C St
Indianola, IA 50125 United States
Indianola, IA 50125 United States
Organizer
Name: Seth Andersen
Email: seth.andersen@simpson.edu
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The Department of Life Sciences and the John C. Culver Public Policy Center present the 2026 World Food Prize Foundation guest lecture by Dr. Hale Ann Tufan, associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science, Section of Plant Breeding and Genetics at Cornell University. Tufan leads the Equitable Agricultural Research (EQUAL) Lab. In her work with plant breeders, social scientists, and research institutions, Tufan explores how agricultural research processes and outputs can positively contribute to gender equality and social inclusion. Tufan is the 2019 recipient of the Norman Borlaug Field Award. She completed her Ph.D. in molecular biology from the John Innes Centre, UK.