Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and MSU AgBioResearch to partner with Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV)
Date
2nd January 2020
Area of Interset
Education
Institution(s)
Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy
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Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and MSU AgBioResearch to partner with Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV)
Mumbai 2nd Jan 2020: Michigan State University’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) and MSU AgBioResearch to collaborate with Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV) for Global Alliance on Sustainable Development. This alliance aims to contribute towards achieving sustainable human development and work on the Carbon-Energy-Food-Water nexus in an interdisciplinary global collaborative fashion.
Few of the projects that would be included are Bioenergy, Microbial Solutions, Soil Health & Mapping, Healthy Recipes, Eco-Friendly packages, and Farmer's wallet.
Samir Somaiya is the Vice-Chancellor of the university, fulfilling a promise to his grandfather to create Somaiya Vidyavihar University. The mission of the institution is to become a destination for a scholarship for students from around the world.
“It was an honour to meet with staff from SVV and learn more about how we can work together,” said Doug Buhler, director of MSU AgBioResearch. “Bringing our world-renowned education, research and outreach programs together with the expertise at SVV, we can take on some of the foremost global challenges.”
Samir Somaiya, Vice-Chancellor, Somaiya Vidyavihar University said 'As our world grows increasingly smaller, our problems and solutions to them need to be addressed together. It is my hope and belief that this partnership between Michigan State University and Somaiya Vidyavihar will bring a fresh perspective and approach to attempt to solve many problems that the world faces today.'
Michigan State University engages in innovative, multidisciplinary research that combines scientific expertise with practical experience to generate advancements in food, health and the environment that will contribute to economic prosperity, sustainability and quality of life in the world.
The tie-up unfolds manifold opportunities for both faculty & students. It will encourage and enable:
- Capacity building & Development of skill sets
- Inter & multidisciplinary projects
- Research projects with an outcome towards on-ground applications
- Student exchange programmes for academic / research projects
- Opportunity to be part of mega-projects funded by global funding agencies and foundations
- Global exposure for our faculty & students
- Adapt research culture and work ethics
- Inculcate research vigour in faculty and students