Ohio State University. Office of Outreach and Engagement
Abstract
IMPACT. 1: In the past 11 years, more than 400 youth researched and presented their ideas about solving global issues. The OYI introduced them to OSU experts and programs for post-secondary education. -- 2. More than 30 students have represented Ohio at the World Food Prize and Global Youth Institute, learning from and meeting with world leaders and policy experts. -- 3. Ohio Youth Institute participants have been selected for national USDA internships and international internships, increasing the status of OSU and introducing youth to career opportunities.OSU PARTNERS: 4-H Youth Development; College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; John Glenn College of Public Affairs; Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership; Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics; Animal Sciences; Entomology; Food Science and Technology; Food, Agricultural and Biological Engineering; Horticulture and Crop Science; Plant Pathology; School of Environment and Natural Resources; OSU Extension; OSU Peace Corps; International Programs in AgricultureCOMMUNITY PARTNERS: Farm Credit Mid-America; Mid-Ohio Foodbank; Columbus Council on World AffairsPRIMARY CONTACT: Sally McClaskey ([email protected])The Ohio Youth Institute is the outreach program of the World Food Prize, sponsored by OSU's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. Norman Borlaug, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, began the program to build awareness of global food security issues among youth through a research and writing competition. Participants present their papers and discuss their solutions with experts. Selected students and their mentors attend the World Food Prize and Global Youth Institute in Iowa
