Hunger Solutions Institute
April 17 | 11am - 5pm | Eccles Conference Center, USU Logan
Join us for the 2025 Utah State University Food Security and Hunger Solutions Symposium, where Utah’s leading voices in food security will deliver inspiring keynotes, students and faculty will showcase groundbreaking research and projects, and attendees can connect over a networking lunch to explore internships, volunteer roles, and job opportunities. The day will conclude with the exciting NourishTank competition, where finalists will pitch their innovative projects to a panel of judges for a chance to win $1,000 and sponsorship support. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, collaborate, and drive real solutions for a hunger-free future!
Theme
Breaking the Cycle: Poverty's Role in Shaping Food Insecurity
Keynote Speeches from Utah Leaders
Student & Faculty Poster Sessions
NourishTank Event
Utah State University Extension | USU College of Agriculture & Applied Sciences | USU Hunger Solutions Institute | USU Center for Anticipatory Intelligence | Create Better Health (Utah SNAP-Ed) | Utah Food Security Council | The Shingo Institute | USU Extension Home & Community Department | Heravi Peace Institute
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Who is invited to the Symposium? Anyone with an interest in food security or those simply curious about the work being done in Utah are welcome to attend. |
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How much does the Symposium cost? Admission is free, but please help us with event preparation by letting us know you are attending. Register here. If you are interested in partnering or sponsoring the event in any way, please let us know by emailing Lea Palmer at lea.palmer@usu.edu. |
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What is the difference between the Food Security and Hunger Solutions Symposium and the NourishTank Event? The Symposium will be an all day event featuring several activities to inspire, connect, empower, and invest in Utah’s food security. The day will start with keynote speakers; attendees will be able to network and browse the poster session during lunch; and the final event will be the NourishTank student competition. NourishTank is a SharkTank-inspired student competition where students from all disciplines come together to pitch innovative, collaborative, and sustainable solutions to combat food insecurity in Utah. This year NourishTank will be the Symposium's finale. |
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What are the different ways to get involved? Register as an attendee and enjoy the different presentations, lunch, networking opportunities, and the NourishTank competition. |
For more information about the Utah Food Security and Solutions Symposium 2025, contact Rose Judd-Murry at rose.juddmurray@usu.edu or Lea Palmer at lea.palmer@usu.edu.
Contact Us
Hunger Solutions Institute
USU Extension Program
8749 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-8749
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