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JACK BOBO TO RECEIVE BORLAUG CAST COMMUNICATIONS AWARD
May 20, 2024
Source: Council for Agricultural Science & Technology (CAST)
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The 2024 Borlaug CAST Communication Award will be presented to Jack Bobo, Director of the University of Nottingham's Food Systems Institute. Bobo is globally recognized for his innovative work promoting science communication.
"I am delighted to be the 2024 recipient of the Borlaug CAST Communication Award," said Bobo. "I am passionate about science communication because the words we use matter. The world faces many crises, but all of them require collaboration to resolve," Bobo continued. "The only way we can bring people together is with the words we use, and that's why this award is so important."
CAST's CEO, Chris Boomsma, praised Bobo's accomplishments, saying, "Jack's innovative approach to agricultural and science communication has made a significant impact on our industry in the United States and beyond. CAST is proud to honor his contributions, as his work exemplifies the spirit of the Borlaug CAST Communication Award."
In October, Jack Bobo will receive the Borlaug CAST Communication Award during the 2024 World Food Prize/Borlaug Dialogue in Des Moines, IA.
About Jack Bobo
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 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.
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