Iowa State University Plant Breeding Student Juan Panelo Selected as 2024-2025 Encompass Fellow by Tri-Societies

Ames, Iowa – September 17, 2024 – Iowa State University is proud to announce that Juan Panelo, a Plant Breeding PhD candidate in the Department of Agronomy, has been selected as a 2024-2025 Encompass Fellow by the American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). This fellowship, sponsored by Bayer Crop Science, recognizes outstanding graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the field of agronomy, crop science, and soil science.

The Encompass Fellows Program, aims to support and develop the next generation of leaders in agricultural sciences. Despite being a relatively new initiative, the program has already garnered significant interest, with nearly 100 applicants applying for the fellowship this year. The selection of Juan Panelo highlights his exceptional academic achievements, research contributions, and potential for future impact in the field. Juan currently works in Dr. Maria Salas-Fernandez’s lab doing research on sorghum.  

As an Encompass Fellow, Juan will have the opportunity to deliver a presentation in the Tri-Societies Meeting in San Antonio, engage with leading experts in the field, participate in professional development activities, and contribute to the advancement of agriculture. Congratulations to Juan!