Ethiopian scientist awarded National Medal of Science in the US for outstanding contribution to plant science and genetics
WHEN Gebisa Ejeta was awarded the National Medal of Science in October by US President Joe Biden - the highest state honour attainable by scientists in the United States - he was being recognised not only for his contribution to science but also to a subject that is of increasing importance to Africa: the study of Africa's ancient grains. "There's nothing more noble to serving humanity, nothing more important than helping people feed themselves,” Ejeta stated in a televised interview distributed by Purdue University. Ejeta, who holds the position of Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics and International Agriculture…