NSAC Graduate Research Day highlights innovative work of upcoming leaders in agriculture, agri-food and environment.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College graduate students will have a chance to showcase the valuable work they are doing on behalf of the environment and the agri-food industry at the 11th Annual Graduate Research Day, Friday, April 9th, 2010. The event, which promotes current graduate student research, gives students an opportunity to inform and interact with the NSAC community, industry and general public about their exciting, innovative research.

Nineteen graduate students will present their research during oral and poster presentations on such topics as the effects of biofertilizers and organic soil amendments on plant growth, reducing early poultry mortality and nutrient flows on maritime dairy farms.

Graduate Research Day runs from 10 am to 4 pm in Cumming Hall beginning with greetings from Heather Hughes, Manager of Graduate Studies followed by presentations throughout the day.

NSAC Graduate Research Day began in 2000 as part of the NSAC Graduate Communications Skills and Seminar Methods class. The day is sponsored by the NSAC Association of Graduate Students, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and NSAC Research & Graduate Studies Office.

NSAC offers a Master of Science Program in Agriculture, in partnership with Dalhousie University, in the following disciplines: Plant Sciences, Animal Sciences, Agricultural Resources and Environmental Sciences.

The event is open to the public.

NSAC is a specialized university that cultivates learning and research, focusing on improving and sustaining our environment for the health and well-being of society.