Congratulations to (L to R) Lily Childes, Ailie McLaren, Andrew Beeman, and David Mawia, who were named Borlaug Scholars and earned $1,000 scholarships to Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences for their participation in the World Food Prize’s Iowa Youth Institute on April 29. These four students wrote research papers about solving food security challenges around the world, presented their work to panels, and learned from global experts to earn this distinction.

“The World Food Prize allowed me to discover new areas of interest in a college environment and experience a leadership role with peers who had new ideas and viewpoints,” said Ailie McLaren.

The Iowa Youth Institute is a life-changing experience at Iowa State University where high school students engage with leading experts on critical global challenges, participate in hands-on activities, and explore exciting ways to make a difference in Iowa and around the world. Since 1994, over 2,000 Iowa high school students and 400 teachers from across the state have participated in the Global Youth Institute. In addition, more than 200 Iowa high school students have traveled to Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East through the Borlaug-Ruan International Internship program to work alongside renowned scientists at leading research centers.

Join us in congratulating these four students on this exceptional achievement. Great job! We are #proudofU #UBelongHere

This opportunity is open to any student; if you’d like to participate next year, contact Mrs. Forristall at bairdforristallc@urbandaleschools.com

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