Sat, May 10
|Dallas County Government Building
Cultivating Fungi for Food Security & Mycoremediation
Join the North Texas Mycological Association this Saturday from 10 am to 12 pm at the AgriLife Extension Office in the North Dallas Governmental Center for an inspiring and informative class presented by four exceptional young mycologists: Zaynab Abbas, Jerusha Abrams, Raina Hasan, and Gloria Zhang.
Time & Location
May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dallas County Government Building, 6820 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
Guests
About the event
These talented and bright individuals are the recent winners of the 2024 Texas High School Science Fair, where their groundbreaking presentations on mycology garnered top honors.
Now, they will share their recent achievements in two vital areas of fungal research:
Cultivating Fungi for Food Security: Learn about their innovative approaches to cultivating edible fungi in impoverished nations, offering a sustainable and nutritious solution to combat hunger.
Mycoremediation: Discover the fascinating potential of using fungi to decontaminate environments polluted by harmful substances, showcasing nature's own clean-up crew.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from these rising stars in the field of mycology and learn about the impactful ways fungi can contribute to a healthier planet and a more food-secure future!
Date: Saturday, May 10th
Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Address: 6820 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, Dallas, TX 75230, USA
Presenters: Zaynab Abbas, Jerusha Abrams, Raina Hasan, and Gloria Zhang
Sorry, there will not be any Zoom options available for this presentation.