OCTOBER 6 - 7, 2017
WHEN /
OCTOBER 6th -7th, 2017
WHERE /
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, TX
ABOUT THE EVENT /
The 5th Symposium of Zamoranos in the United States is a scientific and professional development event designed to promote networking and the exchange of innovative ideas in agriculture. At this symposium you will find perspectives of how Zamorano Alumni are contributing to the United States and how, as Zamoranos, we can contribute back to Latin America. You will have the West Texas and Cotton experience as we approach harvest season. Zamoraiders will host an exciting event where private sector meets academia.
We look forward to seeing you in Lubbock!
Zamoranos Contributing to the World
AGENDA/
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 2017
11:00 AM
Registration
Location: Animal and Food Science Building Room 101
2515 19th Street Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States
11:15 AM
Departure for Tour
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Welcome Lunch
Dr. David Weindorf, Associate Dean for Research for the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and Professor & BL Allen Endowed Chair of Pedology
Location: Texas Tech’s Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute
1001 E. Loop 289 – Lubbock, TX
12:30 – 2:30 PM
Tour: TTU Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute
Dr. David Weindorf
3:30 PM
Welcome Remarks to 5TH Symposium of Zamoranos in the USA
Sarahi Morales, Zamo Raiders President 2016 – 2017
Dr. Steve Fraze, Interim Dean College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Texas Tech University
Seminar “Zamorano University: 75 Years of excellence and leadership in the Americas”
Dr. Jeffrey Lansdale, President, EAP Zamorano
Location: Animal and Food Science Building Room 101
5:00 – 7:00 PM
On your own
7:00 PM
Social gathering
Dr. Mindy Brashears and Dr. Todd Brashears’ house
8705 149th Street, Wolfforth, TX
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 2017
Location: Hall of Nations, International Cultural Center (ICC)
Note: Lunch and Coffee Breaks (AM & PM) are included with registration.
9:00 – 9:15 AM
Welcome
Dr. Sukant Misra, Associate Vice Provost for International Programs, TTU
Dr. Carlos Carpio, Zamo Raiders Faculty Advisor, TTU
9:15– 9:45 AM
Zamorano Academic Programs: Progress, Changes and Future
Dr. Jeffrey Lansdale
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Enhancing Collaborations Between Academia and Industry – the Role of AGEAP International
Dr. Luis Cañas
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 – 11:00 AM
Investigating the impact of SOWER program: harvesting Zamorano leaders
Dr. Baleshka Brenes, & Ms. Sarahi Morales
11:00 – 11: 30 AM
Successes of the LSU AgCenter Zamorano Visiting Scholar Program- A 10 Year Impact Assessment
Ms. Susan Karimiha
11:30 – 12:00 PM
Connecting Latin American and the United States through Agribusiness Opportunities: An Entrepreneur’s Journey
Mr. Pedro Pablo Rodriguez
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Lunch, Poster Session & Photo Competition
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Challenges and Opportunities in the Agricultural Industry
Dr. Johnson Zeledon
2:30 – 3:00 PM
Latin American Competition for the US Market of Fruits and Vegetables
Dr. Jaime Malaga
3:00 – 3:30 PM
LSU AgCenter Food Incubator Role in the Louisiana Food Industry
Dr. Marvin Moncada
3:30 – 3:45 PM
Break
3:45 – 4:15 PM
Opportunities and Challenges of the Labor Market in Latin America After Pursuing Graduate Studies in the United States
Dr. Iván Borja
4:15 – 5:00 PM
Panel: Guiding your Career after Graduation
Dr. Samuel Zapata/ Dr. Marcos Sanchez-Plata/ Mr. Emilio Gonzales/ Dr. Diego Roman
5:00 – 7:00 PM
On your Own
7:30 – 10:00 PM
Zamorano Alumni Banquet
Location: Ranching Heritage Center
