b'wheat, but it has beneficial traits for theAll of his hard work really benefited in world. So I looked at how, based on ourthe end. program at KWS, we could implementI was really proud to get this title, general programs in hybrid wheat bree- Foucault says. It was two years of ding around the world. This included thecourses and a huge final project, but in challenges and benefits of the program,the end, I was recognized for my perse-but in the end, I really think it would be averance.positive change for the world. Foucault says one thing that has When it came to Foucaults final pro- propelled him through the last two years ject and overall grades, Gjuric says thatis staying positive, even when difficult Foucault stood out above this years class.problems arose. It wasnt a difficult decision award- I try to keep positive and find solu-ing Benot, he says. He talked about histions to problems, he says. I like being work in hybrid wheat, and how we wouldchallenged with problems because approach developing new heterotic poolsafter I solve the challenge, I feel really with all challenges in a crop without aaccomplished.history of hybrid breeding and withoutThis view doesnt only fit into his per-heterotic pattern as defined as in a fewsonal life, but also his work life.other crops, like corn. When you have a problem and over-For the final project, students at thecome it in wheat, youre finding solutions EPBA are challenged to look at how manyFoucault was awarded his diploma as wellto possible global issues, like food insecu-new projects you can apply to your pro- as the Outstanding Student Award.rity, Foucault says. gram and job. Im thankful to have had this oppor-It really helped because Benot is work- rest because it was a really difficult subject,tunity, he says. Its so important to con-ing in a new hybrid crop that really chal- and hes really had the opportunity to thinktinuously share science and research, and lenges these aspects, Gjuric says. Thatabout how to develop new gene pools in athe EPBA was a fantastic way to learn really separated his project apart from thenew hybrid crop. and gain more experience.SWOCTOBER 2019SEEDWORLD.COM /23'