Accelerate Faculty

Alverno College is one of 16 minority-serving education institutions selected to participate in the 2023 USDA - Foreign Services Agricultural Export Market Challenge. The challenge is an experiential learning opportunity that will simulate the work that Foreign Agricultural Services (FAS) subject matter experts perform every day to increase export opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products. Through case studies and role playing, participating students will gain knowledge and skills in economics, diplomacy, scientific analysis, marketing and trade policy.

Teams that complete the challenge will present their solutions to FAS leadership in late February and early March. The winning team will receive the opportunity to travel to USDA headquarters in Washington, D.C., to meet with FAS leaders. Rebekah Klingler, PhD, assistant professor of Biology, is mentoring a team of four students: Kimberly Watry, Mei Ling Hansen, Brianna Rivera and Allison Goetzke.