National Potato Council awards academic scholarship
Ding is an enthusiastic researcher and dedicated student, who has proven to be a leader both inside and outside of the classroom. Her extensive research experience, combined with memberships in several professional organizations, demonstrate that Ding has invested heavily in becoming an expert in her field of study. Her current focus is on enhancing control of the potato early blight complex (EBC), which is a common fungal disease that results in significant annual loss to the potato industry. NPC anticipates that her current and future research into potato diseases will greatly benefit the industry by offering insight into this ongoing issue the industry faces.
The NPC Scholarship Committee determined that Ding was the strongest candidate for the scholarship based on both her academic record and professional recommendations. In her recommendation letters, Ding was described as having a strong work ethic and her application reflected a desire to focus on helping to improve the U.S. potato industry.
Ding is currently an elected member of the Plant Pathology Student Council, which is responsible for organizing student activities, coordinating seminars, and interaction between faculties and students. She has also served as a mentor for the Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program (YAP). Ding is a graduate of Henan University in China and the University of Hong Kong.
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