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Iowa State University, founded in 1858 and located in Ames, Iowa, is recognized as a leading public research university with a strong focus on student engagement. It offers a diverse array of over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs, including fields such as accounting, agriculture, architecture, and business administration. With a vibrant campus life, Iowa State boasts more than 800 student organizations, fostering leadership and personal growth among its culturally diverse student body of over 31,000 individuals from all 50 states and over 110 countries. The university's commitment to academic excellence and a supportive environment empowers students to explore their passions and achieve their potential.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

As the world's population reaches 9.7 billion in the year 2050, global crop production will need to double to meet the projected demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel. AFINGEN® develops novel biotechnology platforms for crops to grow faster and healthier and meet the natural resource demand in new sustainable manners.

Yield10 Bioscience is an agricultural bioscience company dedicated to developing innovative technologies aimed at significantly improving crop yields in the United States and Canada. The company, which was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, operates its Trait Factory to create high-value seed traits for the agriculture and food sectors. Yield10 is particularly focused on optimizing carbon flow in plants, which allows for precise genetic alterations that enhance yields while minimizing the use of land, water, and fertilizers. Its research efforts are supported by collaborations with major agricultural firms to develop traits in crops such as soybean, potato, and forage sorghum. Additionally, Yield10 is advancing the oilseed Camelina sativa as a platform for producing sustainable seed products, including oils for renewable fuels and omega-3 fatty acids for various applications. The company's commitment to innovation is driven by the goal of enhancing global food security through its advanced genetic technologies.