Dena Bunnel has rejoined Kansas State University's College of Agriculture to serve as the associate director for research and international initiatives.
In this role, Bunnel will focus on strategic investments in international agricultural programs and research programs for the college. The position will support the associate dean and director for research and graduate programs, Jane Schuh, and the associate dean for international agricultural programs, Nina Lilja. Bunnel will assist faculty with international special projects, coordinate international visitors and scholars, and facilitate interdisciplinary research through collaboration events and identification of funding opportunities. Bunnel will also teach the capstone course for the global food systems leadership secondary major in the fall semester.
"I'm thrilled to be back at K-State at such an exciting time for our university, supporting research investments and international opportunities in agriculture," Bunnel said. "International reach is a key component of K-State's mission, and we face unprecedented challenges and opportunities in our global food and agriculture system. K-State is well placed to lead cutting-edge research in agriculture that will benefit global communities and Kansas communities alike. I'm grateful to be able to support these investments at my alma mater."
Bunnel previously served as the assistant director of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for the Reduction of Post-Harvest Loss in the College of Agriculture from 2016-2020.
Source: k-state.edu
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