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Students have an outsized influence on shaping the academic ecosystem from the inside out, but their power is largely untapped. The Alt Protein Project is a global community of student groups that seeks to change that. We inspire, train, and empower students to transform their universities into engines for alternative protein research, education, and innovation, and—in so doing—we propel students to the forefront of the alternative protein movement. Read more about our community and apply to join. If you have any questions, join one of our information sessions for interested student organizers on March 31st at 12 pm EDT or 8 pm EDT to learn more about what it takes to join this vibrant community of leaders and change-makers.

  • Register here for the March 31st information session at 12 pm EDT.
  • Register here for the March 31st information session at 8 pm EDT.

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Amy huang

Amy Huang

UNIVERSITY INNOVATION MANAGER

Amy leads GFI’s university-level engagement to catalyze alternative protein R&D and cultivate an inclusive workforce to power the future of food. She led the establishment of GFI’s Alt Protein Project and continues to support students and faculty as they build research and training ecosystems to reimagine our protein supply.

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Students play a pivotal role in building the alternative protein ecosystem. Explore how you can start a student group at your university to accelerate the global transition to the future…

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