Source: Virginia Tech News
Virginia Tech faculty members Carla Savage and Sophie Wenzel, as 2024 Global Opportunity Initiative fellows, spent two weeks in Ethiopia to forge partnerships and conduct impactful global research. Their journey took them from Addis Ababa to Jimma University, focusing on community-engaged research addressing food insecurity and health challenges. Inspired by a local orphanage, Savage plans to implement aquaponics to improve nutrition and provide skills training.
The trip underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural exchange, shaping their future teaching and research at Virginia Tech. The initiative exemplifies Virginia Tech’s commitment to global engagement.
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