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Hello there!
Welcome to our November & December Recap Newsletter! In this issue, we are bringing you the latest updates and insights from the NASA Acres Consortium.
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Using AI and Satellite Data to Transform Agriculture: A Conversation with Alyssa Whitcraft
Check out a recent podcast episode with Harvard Business Schools Business and Environment Initiative's Climate Rising podcast. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa Whitcraft, Executive Director of NASA Acres, explores how AI and satellite technology support climate adaptation by helping farmers make real-time decisions, predict crop yields, and adopt regenerative practices.
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NASA Acres Highlights Innovations at AGU Annual Meeting and Advances Ag Data Collaboration
Last month, NASA Acres and our sister Consortium, NASA Harvest, had a packed week at AGU’s Annual Meeting. Together, we convened a poster session and three oral sessions under the theme “Satellite Solutions: Advancing Agricultural Monitoring Through Remote Sensing.” These sessions showcased new findings, methods, data sources, and challenges across scales and geographies related to the use of Earth observations for agriculture and food security.
We also took advantage of being in Washington D.C. to bring together partners and colleagues from Ag Data Transparent and NASA. We had a great evening of discussion around how we can further transparency, simplicity, and trust in the use of agriculture data for remote sensing.
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NASA’s Bradley Doorn Brings Farm Belt Wisdom to Space-Age Agriculture
Bradley Doorn grew up in his family’s trucking business, which hauled milk and animal feed across the sprawling plains of South Dakota. Home was Mitchell, a small town famous for its Corn Palace, where murals crafted from corn kernels and husks have adorned its facade since 1892—a tribute to the abundance of the surrounding farmland.
“Growing up in South Dakota, I saw firsthand the challenges farmers face. Today, I’m proud to help provide the tools and data that can make a real difference in their lives,” says Bradley Doorn.
We are so grateful to get to work with Bradley Doorn! Learn about how how he is "Bringing Farm Belt Wisdom to Space-Age Agriculture" in this compelling story that traces his path to becoming NASA's Agriculture Program Manager.
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Acres of Potential: How NASA Acres Works to Bring Satellite Imagery to Agriculture
Check out this recent On Orbit podcast, where NASA Acres Deputy Director, Dr. Mike Humber, explores how we’re bridging gaps and building trust to boost satellite imagery adoption in the agriculture industry!
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Research Award:
New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
The New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award provides early-career scientists the investment needed to propel them into successful research careers. Young faculty in the sciences often struggle to secure grant funding. They have established the New Innovator Awards to launch the careers of promising scientists whose research addresses significant food and agriculture challenges. These awards allow the grantees to focus exclusively on research without the pressure of securing additional funding.
Nominations due February 19 by 5 p.m. EST
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Funding Announcement:
New Solicitation Released by NASA Earth Science Division: ROSES24 A60 Earth Action: Ecological Conservation
This program element solicits proposals for projects that apply Earth observations to improve or develop decision-making activities in ecological conservation and management. Any area of ecological conservation is welcome (e.g., invasive species, protected area management, fisheries or wildlife management, habitat restoration, ecosystem services, rewilding, biodiversity protection).
Notices of intent are requested by February 14, 2025, and proposals are due March 14, 2025.
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Internship:
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) - Paid Internships
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. Internships may be full time or part time; and, they may be on a NASA center or facility, or even working from your home or dorm.
2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2025: Feb. 28, 2025
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025
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Commodity Classic
March 1-5, 2025
In-Person | Denver, CO
NASA Acres, will once again attend the annual Commodity Classic, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused, agricultural & educational conference. Check out our demos, panels, and other activities at the NASA booth to learn more about how NASA technology can support farmers and the agriculture industry, at large!
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