President Joe Biden awards geneticist Gebisa Ejeta National Medal of Science

Addis Ababa, October 25, 2023 (FBC) – Yesterday, President Joe Biden awarded the National Medal of Science to the Ethiopian-born distinguished professor of plant breeding and genetics, Dr. Gebisa Ejeta, for his outstanding contributions to the science of plant genetics.

By developing sorghum strains that withstand droughts and parasites, Prof. Gebisa has improved food security for millions.

His advocacy for science, policy, and institutions as key to economic development has lifted the fortunes of farmers and strengthened the souls of nations, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa said.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia congratulated Prof. Gebisa Ejeta over the National Medal of Science award.

The National Medal of Science is the highest recognition the United States confers upon scientists.

By Wondesen Aregahegn