The prestigious USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship offers the most promising college students in America the opportunity to collaborate with world-renowned scientists, policymakers and public servants through paid internships with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In the Summer of 2015, thirty-one fellows are stationed at USDA research centers and field offices across the country to analyze agricultural and economic policy; assist in the management of food, nutrition and rural development programs; and take part in groundbreaking field and laboratory-based research.
APARNA AJJARAPU "The Wallace-Carver fellowship has given me the powerful insight that even young people like me can make a positive difference through science and research." |
RACHEL ANDERSON "My experience has been an outstanding opportunity to see all of the impressive and important work that USDA is doing for agriculture and rural areas across the country. " |
MIGUEL BEAN "My internship taught me the true meaning of 'service above self' learning to conduct research to help our military was a life changing experience." |
CATHERINE CHIODO
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TRISHA COLLINS "Working with the USDA allowed me to learn more about the animal vaccine industry to prepare me for my veterinary career down the road." |
HANNAH ERLBACHER "Through the USDA Wallace-Carver Fellowship, I have not only acquired knowledge, new experiences, and strong friendships, but I have also been inspired to make a difference in the world." |
LAUREN FILLEBROWN "Interning at the USDA, I discovered that agriculture is more than just farming; agriculture encompasses knowledge, understanding and passion." |
DERRICK FRESHCORN "My experience as a Wallace-Carver Fellow has really showed what I want for my career and has helped me get closer to finding my passion" |
SAMUEL GOSTOMSKI "Working with the USDA has opened my eyes to the truly diverse and rewarding nature of work in the field of agriculture." |
SYDNEY GRAHAM "Through the Wallace Carver Fellowship I became aware that crucial research is being done in a large range of fields-- many of which people are unaware of--, and that the sum of all the work being done within the USDA truly enriches the lives of people throughout the world." |
BRANDON HANSON "Being a Wallace-Carver Fellow has shown me how profound of an impact research can have on everyone" |
CHARLES HERRERA Being a Wallace-Carver Fellow gave me a deeper understanding of the importance of U.S. Trade Policy to global markets and gave me a lot of good connections with experts on foreign trade." |
EMILY HUGEN "I've learned that agriculture is a field of work that everyone can play an important role in." |
JANE HULSE "My experience at the USDA allowed me to participate in ground-breaking research that impacts food safety around the world.” |
QUINN INWARDS "I really enjoy working with different scientists and have had the opportunity to work on research projects that play a big role to agriculture world wide." |
JESSICA KOHNTOPP "This has been an invaluable experience that allowed me to be a part of an amazing research team who inspired me to follow my passion for agriculture." |
SREHITA KOTLA "Through my fellowship I was able to research soybean genetics to develop increased resistance to iron deficiency." |
ANGELICA LEE "The Wallace Carver Fellowship program demonstrates the diversity of agricultural careers by placing students with USDA employees of varying educational backgrounds." |
NATE MEMBA "Working at the NRCS gave me great great experience and exposed me to conservation practices that I can use at school and in life." |
GLEN MORRIS "Through the Wallace-Carver Fellowship, I've had the privilege to work on environmental health concerns such as Acid Mine Drainage and find ways to combat other pressing issues." |
CARRIE O'CONNOR-WALKER "Working at the USDA has showed me the numerous links between science, agriculture and food security" |
DAKOTA OLSON "Working at the USDA's headquarters in Washington, DC gave me a unique insight to our federal government and allowed me to interact with many outstanding individuals who shape agriculture and policy in the United States and the around the world." |
ANDREW PASQUIER "Working at the ERS gave me insight into the world of academic economics research and how it connects with important policy decisions. Small changes in USDA policy can cause huge micro and macro effects in markets and communities around the country" |
THOMAS POOLE "The Wallace-Carver Fellowship has provided me a greater motivation to understand my role in food security. The people I have met, the work I performed, and the places I traveled to left a lasting impression in my agricultural studies." |
DARA ROBERTSON "The Wallace Carver Fellowship is one of my best life experiences thus far. I have gained knowledge I never thought I could gain, met people I never thought I'd meet, and ultimately gained a sense of independence and responsibility I never knew I lacked." |
SUSAN SCHWICKERATH " The USDA and the World Food Prize has opened my eyes to different opportunities to help change the world." |
MATHILDA SCOTT "I have gained an amazing appreciation for those who wake up every morning to perform the tedious field work that will one day impact the lives of millions." |
AMELIA TANNER "The opportunity to work as a WC Fellow has opened my eyes to new potential careers in science that significantly impact global food security." |
ALEX VILLARREAL
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LINCOLN WELLS "Working at the USDA in Puerto Rico not only broadened my knowledge of agriculture, but it also exposed me to new cultural experiences." |
MIKEL WRIGHT "The Wallace-Carver fellowship opened my eyes to careers and opportunities I previously had not considered. I found a new passion in agriculture and cannot wait to use the skills I learned this summer." |