How Fordham IPED Students Are Driving Change in the Philippines

Dr. Henry Swalbenberg with Adriana Curto and Mbekzeli Mazibuko at the Research Day presentation

On April 30, 2025, Fordham hosted its Second Annual GSAS Research Day at Rose Hill Campus, Faber Hall, Bepler Commons from 12:00 pm-2:30 pm. It was a celebration of the groundbreaking work being done by Fordham graduate students. This event allows students to share their discoveries, engage in meaningful dialogue, and educate others. At this event, IPED students had the opportunity to present their research findings from their Project Assessment course in the Philippines.

Here are the IPED presenters and presentation:

Sharan Sekhon, Maria Guran, and Frederic Bomba: How Solar Lights Changed Lalec?

Walamatien Coulibaly, Samantha Ketter, and Luke Olsen: How to Make Organic Farming Financially Viable?

Jesse Young and Leslie Grullon: A New Agriculture Extension Model? Mariwska Integrated Farm Training Program Assessment

Adriana Curto, Mbekzeli Mazibuko, and Luis Pena: The Family Farming Project in Zambales Providence, Philippines

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