About
The ESCOP Science and Technology Committee (STC) is charged with promoting and enhancing science and technology in the Land-grant university system. The committee assists ESCOP to identify future directions and anticipate and respond to research needs and opportunities for funding. The committee assists in linking science and technology programs to multistate and national research initiatives. The committee recommends how ESCOP will respond to reports, recommendations, and planning documents from the national science community. This committee provides guidance to ESCOP strategic planning and priority setting.
Resources
Files
- 2025 Innovation Award of Excellence Call For Nominations
- 2025 Multistate Research Excellence Award Call for Nominations
- 2025 Leadership Excellence Award Call For Nominations
- Science and Technology (STC)
- Example of Successful Multistate Research Award Nomination (2023)
- ESCOP STC 2022 Work Plan Outline_20211026
- ESCOP STC Work Plan Slides 2022
- ESS Climate Change Strategies
- A Science Roadmap for Food & Agriculture (Full Document)
- AES Message Document (Single-sided PDF)
- AES Message Document (Double-sided PDF)
- STC Rules of Operation Updated 12/5/2017
- Science and Technology Committee Operating Guidelines
- A Science Roadmap for Food and Agriculture (2010)
- A Science Roadmap for Food and Agriculture (2006)
- A Science Roadmap for Food and Agriculture (2001)
- Peer Assessment of ARS National Program 301, October 2005
Links
2024 Grand Challenge Templates for State, Regional Use
Video Link to STC Work Plan Presentation by Bernie Engle
A Science Roadmap For Food & Agriculture – Briefs (Image version)
A Science Roadmap For Food & Agriculture – Briefs (Text version & Canva Templates)
GC1.) Sustainability, Competitiveness, & Profitability of Food & Agriculture
GC2.) Adapting to & Mitigating the Impacts of Climate Change
GC3.) Supporting Energy Security & Developing the Bioeconomy
GC4.) Ensuring a Safe, Secure & Abundant Food Supply
GC5.) Improving Human Health, Nutrition & Wellness
GC6.) Environmental Stewardship & Sustainable Practices
GC7.) Strengthening Individual, Family & Community Resilience
Public Access to Results of USDA-funded Research- Cyndy Parr
Members
| Name | Committee Position | Affiliation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Slaton | Chair | agInnovation South | nslaton@uark.edu |
| TBD | Incoming Chair | ||
| Bernie Engel | Past Chair | agInnovation North Central | engelb@purdue.edu |
| John Yang | Member | ARD | yangj@lincolnu.edu |
| Alton Thompson | Member | ARD | athompson1@ncat.edu |
| Frank Casey | Member | agInnovation North Central | francis.casey@ndsu.edu |
| Shibu Jose | Member | agInnovation North Central | JoseS@missouri.edu |
| Diane Rowland | Member | agInnovation Northeast | diane.rowland@maine.edu |
| Lee Hecker | Member | agInnovation Northeast | lee.hecker@maine.edu |
| Jason Hubbart | Member | agInnovation Northeast | jason.hubbart@mail.wvu.edu |
| David Monks | Member | agInnovation South | dwm@ncsu.edu |
| Tom Zimmerman | Member | agInnovation South | tzimmer@uvi.edu |
| Gene Kelly | Member | agInnovation-West | Eugene.Kelly@ColoState.EDU |
| Greg Cuomo | Member | agInnovation-West | greg.cuomo@usu.edu |
| Matt Yost | Member | agInnovation-West | matt.yost@usu.edu |
| Ada Szczepaniec | Liaison | NIPMCC Chair | a.szczepaniec@colostate.edu |
| Corinne Valdivia | Liaison | SSSC | valdiviac@missouri.edu |
| Kevin Kephart | Liaison | NIFA | kevin.kephart@usda.gov |
| Megan O'Rourke | Liaison | NIFA | Megan.O'Rourke@usda.gov |
| Tara Mchugh | Liaison | USDA ARS | tara.mchugh@usda.gov |
| Bret Hess | Executive Vice-Chair | agInnovation-West | bhess@unr.edu |
| Jennifer Horton | Administrative Management | agInnovation-West | jennhorton@unr.edu |