# Doctoral Dissertation Research: Societal Impacts of Biotechnology Innovations in Agriculture

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (MI) · $15,338

## Abstract

This doctoral dissertation research project examines the factors that influence the adoption or non-adoption of biotechnological advances in agricultural production. Investigators specifically study how farmers and agricultural scientists manage enhanced food security and the preservation of biodiversity in the adoption of agricultural biotechnologies. Data collection includes interviews with and behavioral observation among research scientists and staff, agricultural workers, marketing experts, and farmers, with an emphasis on observations of scientist-farmer engagement. 

In addition to training a graduate student in anthropological science and expanding the US STEM workforce, broader impacts include collaborative, non-technical reports, outreach to farming stakeholders and other local food producers, and a digital archive of project findings for the public. 

The biotechnology focus on genetically modified agriculture contributes to environmental anthropology, the social science of agricultural technology, and NSF investments in understanding human adoption of biotechnology innovations.

This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2517749
- **Awardee organization:** Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor (MI)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** GNJ7BBP73WE9
- **PI:** Alyssa Paredes
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Biotechnology, GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT
- **Estimated total:** $15,338
- **Funds obligated:** $15,338
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 08/15/2025 → 07/31/2027

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2517749

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2517749, Doctoral Dissertation Research: Societal Impacts of Biotechnology Innovations in Agriculture. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-08 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2517749. Licensed CC0.

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