The annual Borlaug Memorial Lecture commemorates the contributions University of Minnesota alumnus Dr. Norman Borlaug made to fighting world hunger and celebrates those who follow in Dr. Borlaug's footsteps.
The 19th Annual Borlaug Memorial Lecture will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026 at 3:30 PM CT on the University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus. RSVP to attend in person or join via zoom.
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Prabin Bajgain selected as the 2026 Emerging Leader in Plant Sciences
The 2026 Borlaug Memorial Lecture Planning Committee is excited to announce that Dr. Prabin Bajgain has been selected as this year's Emerging Leader in Plant Sciences (ELIPS). Dr Bajgain is a 2014 graduate with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics and a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Today is Norman Borlaug Day in Minnesota!
Since 2004, the governor has proclaimed one day a year to be Norman E. Borlaug Day in the state. This year, Governor of Minnesota Tim Walz declared October 16 Norman E. Borlaug Day, so we honor his legacy today and in the years going forward.
Congratulations to Amy Jacobson, the 2025 Emerging Leader in Plant Sciences!
The 2025 Borlaug Memorial Lecture Planning Committee is excited to announce that Dr. Amy Jacobson, has been selected as this year's Emerging Leader in Plant Sciences (ELIPS). Dr Jacobson is a 2014 graduate with a PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics and is currently a corn breeder at Corteva Agriscience.