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It's a wrap! We've only begun to converge - onward we go. Thanks for participating and we look forward to forming teams to achieve sustainable food systems in extreme environments & food deserts. #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator

Don't forget about the Lightning Talks - they'll stay up even after the conference is over. This is a way that we can get out of our silos and find collaborators. #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

We're lucky to have İlkay Altıntaş, who received a Phase 1 #NSFConvergenceAccelerator Award. @ilkayaltintas has multiple responsibilities (@SDSC_UCSD, @WorDS_SDSC, @HDSIUCSD, and @WIFIRELab) and will share her convergence experience with our conference. #ConvergentFoodSystems

We asked what discipline people represented. Out of 241 responses, the #ConvergentFoodSystems conference had representation from Engineering, Geography, Ecology, and many more! Convergence should happen with this kind of representation, right? #NSFConvergenceAccelerator

We asked several polling questions during the #ConvergentFoodSystems conference. We asked if participants felt that transformative solutions to food security in extreme environments & food deserts exist. out of 143 respondents, about 76% said Yes. #NSFConvergenceAccelerator

Luke and Yvonne Rosenblohm describe how Better Earth Logistics is Making composting the norm, not the exception. They offer custom recycling services for food scraps in Central Illinois. Learn more here: #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

Great to hear from @USDA Megan O'Rourke on Opportunities at @USDA_NIFA to Tackle Food Security in Extreme Environments & Food Deserts. The USDA NIFA programs focus on integrated science for transformational change. #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator

Dr. John Cushman (@unevadareno) speaking about Climate-resilient Crops for a Hotter, Drier World. Watch here: #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

Dr. Sruthi Narayanan (@ClemsonUniv, @ClemsonCAFLS) on Sustainability, Profitability & Climate Adaptability of Agronomic Systems. Says need appropriate management practices to improve predictability & profitability of crops. #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator

Crysten Blaby-Haas (@ENERGY @BrookhavenLab) speaking about interdisciplinary work Balancing Trace Metal Nutrition for Food and Fuel. Take a look: #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

Sorry for the delay - we had a technical glitch. Session starting soon.

More on Better Earth Logistics: #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

#ConvergentFoodSystems Convergence #2 starting! Organized by @EngineeringUTEP Dr. @sreenathcm & @utepchs Dr. @GregSchober. Panel incl. @BrookhavenLab, @ClemsonUniv, @unevadareno, @NCState, @ScaleMicrogrids, @NCState, @Illinois_Alma, @IowaStateU, @USDA, &Better Earth Logistics.

The final Day of the #ConvergentFoodSystems conference begins at 12pm EDT. Convergence #3 panel will start the day & followed by Teaming & Collaboration, then Closing Ceremony. More information on speakers: #NSFConvergenceAccelerator

What a day! Lots of good information today & convergence is starting to happen. Please take a moment to peruse the lightning talks at #ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator

RT @environmondal: Honored to present some of the research we are doing at #EASELlab. @udceoe @dsiudel. Great discussion! .

Day 2 Workshops 3 (Sustainable, Integrated and Smart Systems) & 4 (Social Engagement, Policy, Education & Workforce Development) starting now. Will be followed by Integration sessions. Don't forget: Check out lightning talks!.#ConvergentFoodSystems.#NSFConvergenceAccelerator.

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