AGENDA:
Welcome
  ~ Kent Schescke, Executive Vice President and CEO, CAST
USDA Greetings
  ~ Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Acting REE Under Secretary & Acting USDA Chief Scientist
Featured Speaker
Bouncing Forward: Capitalizing on the Current Societal Evolution to Strategically Communicate about Science
  ~ Alexa Lamm, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Science Communication, University of Georgia
Announcement of the 2021 Winner
  ~ David Baltensperger, Ph.D., Professor and Department Head, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, and CAST President
Sponsor Comments
  ~ Julie Borlaug, CAST Board of Trustees
  ~ Tricia Beal, Chief Executive Officer, Farm Journal Foundation
Concluding Remarks
  ~ Kent Schescke, Executive Vice President and CEO, CAST

Society has experienced more change in the way we converse, relate, and communicate in the past year than ever before. The global pandemic has brought about an immense amount of loss and created a dichotomous atmosphere where science has either been placed on a pedestal or questioned, thrusting us into what the World Health Organization has named an infodemic. Despite the struggles we have all experienced, there have also been great areas of societal growth and major strides made related to science communication. Dr. Lamm will discuss how the scientific community can capitalize on this moment in time by bouncing forward--showcasing ways to be strategic and proactive as we communicate about science improving food security, food distribution, food safety, agricultural technological advancements, and environmental sustainability.