** AWARDS ISSUED PRIOR TO JANUARY 20, 2025, WERE FUNDED UNDER PREVIOUS ADMINISTRATIONS AND MAY NOT REFLECT THE PRIORITIES AND POLICIES OF THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION.** THROUGHOUT THE ACE PROGRAM, STUDENTS WILL BE EXPOSED TO PROFESSIONALS, PRESENTATIONS, ANDHANDS-ON EXPERIENCES THAT DEMONSTRATE THE BENEFITS OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY. TO CULTIVATEINTEREST AND BUILD CONFIDENCE IN THE SAFE AND ENHANCED USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE, ACE WILLLEVERAGE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PARTNERSHIPS.STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS AND DEMONSTRATIONS WITH LOCAL AGRICULTURALEXPERTS AND TECH COMPANIES. THROUGH THESE, THEY WILL BE INTRODUCED TO REAL-LIFE SUCCESS STORIES OFFARMERS, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, AND FOOD PRODUCERS WHO HAVE BENEFITTED FROM INCORPORATINGADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTO THEIR PRACTICES. IN ADDITION, ACE WILL OFFER WEBINARS FOR CAREEREXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF INTERPERSONAL AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.