Dr. Tom Bultman, Professor of Biology, has received a Fulbright US Scholar Award that will take him to the University of Turku, Finland for the second half of the 24-25 academic year. The Fulbright-University of Turku Scholar Award, jointly funded by the Fulbright Finland Foundation and the University of Turku, provides US scholars with the opportunity to conduct research and/or teach in fields represented at the University. As a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Bultman will conduct research with the aim to enhance sustainability of grazing food production in Finland, as well as other parts of the world.
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Congratulations on your award, Tom!