Future Leaders Forum 2013

Participants' Haiku

"Powerful thoughts rain, 
Heating up the minds of you. 
It is time for work."

~Christopher Bielecki  
Texas AA&M University

"Demand and supply
Examine effects on both sides properly
In a changing climate!!!"

~Pratikshya Sapkota Bastola
Washington State University

"Climate and research
Networking with new colleagues
Future Leaders rocks!"

~Dana James
Pennsylvania State University 

"I really love idea 
Of Climate Change preparedness 
Through right communication massage 
And smart-planning tools."

~Suzanna Windon
The Ohio State University

"Shed filters to see.
Local wisdom is not free.
Swap shoes, and relearn."

~Rob Norris

"Wonderful opportunity
Everyone who made this happen
Thank you so much."

~Umesh Bastola
Washington State University 

"Stronger partnerships
Key to bigger impacts
While responding to climate change."

~Mphatso Nabanda Mbulukwa
Purdue University 

"A diverse problem
Climate collaboration
Diverse solutions."

~Amanda Ramcharan 


"Soil, plant and water
You, me and AIARD
To feed the future."

~Sushil Thapa
West Texas A&M University 

"Two to four degrees 
Does not seem like a lot, but...
It does to our crops."

~Tyson Deal
University of Georgia