National Needs Fellowship (NNF) Program

The USDA-NIFA NNF Fellows will be exposed to latest concepts and theory in data engineering, data science, and core disciplinary practices. They are expected to inspire and motivate next generation students through their participation in mentoring undergraduate students in programs such as Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF), Purdue Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE), and Data Mine. The NNF Fellows are expected to enhance their leadership and problem-solving skills by getting involved in the organization of hackathon events and participation in BoilerMake or similar events. The NNF Fellows are expected to avail professional development opportunities by participating in industry sponsored projects and interact with a number of stakeholders in events organized by the Open Ag Technology and Systems (OATS) Center to enhance their intellectual capacity.