See how Vipin Kumar uses big data to study the intersecting fields of food production, water, energy, and climate change.

The big deal with big data

See how Vipin Kumar uses big data to study the intersecting fields of food production, water, energy, and climate change.

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U scientists are working together to develop the next generation of crops. Learn more about the initiative.

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An accountant who’s fighting global hunger

U of M graduate student Caroline Jones wants to use her accounting skills to help people in need. Read more about Jones.

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