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Honoring Jack Bobo for His Excellence in Agricultural Science Communication
The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) will present Jack Bobo, director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute, with the 2024 Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) during a special event at the World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa. The award presentation will take place Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. CDT at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center.
Bobo is being honored for his exceptional work in promoting effective communication about agricultural science. Throughout his career, he has delivered more than 500 keynote speeches across 50 countries, inspiring global audiences to engage with the future of food systems and sustainability.
“Communication is powerful—it can either divide us or unite us. As we face global challenges that require collective effort and understanding, I am reminded of the significance of our words and the impact they can have. I’m incredibly grateful to CAST for this award.”
Jack Bobo is the Director of the University of Nottingham’s Food Systems Institute. Before joining the Institute, Jack was the Director of Global Food and Water Policy at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the CEO of Futurity, a food foresight company.
He is the author of the 2021 book ‘Why smart people make bad food choices.’ Recognized by Scientific American as one of the 100 most influential people in biotechnology, he also served as the Chief Communications Officer and SVP for Global Policy at Intrexon Corporation and as a senior advisor for food policy at the U.S. Department of State.
A global thought leader, Jack has delivered more than 500 keynote speeches in 50 countries on the future of food.
Degrees include a J.D. in Law, an M.S. in Environmental Science, a B.S. in Biology, and a B.A. in Psychology and Chemistry.
Established in 2010, the Borlaug CAST Communication Award (BCCA) celebrates the legacy of Dr. Norman E. Borlaug, “The Man Who Fed the World,” and Dr. Charles A. Black, CAST’s first President and founding committee member. Dr. Borlaug authored CAST’s first publication in 1973, and Dr. Black played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s mission. Both men exemplify the passion and commitment to advancing agricultural research and technology, values that the BCCA honors each year.
The BCCA is awarded annually to a scientist, engineer, technologist, or other professional working in the agricultural, environmental, or food sectors who has made significant contributions to science communication, particularly in shaping public policy.
Nomination Criteria
Ideal candidates for the BCCA are individuals who:
Nominations are open to professionals from all nations who have demonstrated these qualities.
The BCCA is presented annually during the World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, Iowa.
Date
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024
Time
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM CDT
Location
Iowa Events Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
730 3rd St., Des Moines, IA 50309
The event is FREE to attend but registration is REQUIRED
*Limited spots
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