Ethiopian Scientist Who Helped Save Millions From Hunger Inducted Into U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame
An Ethiopian-born scientist whose research transformed food security across Africa and helped protect millions from starvation has been inducted into the prestigious National Inventors Hall of Fame.
, a globally celebrated plant geneticist and former professor at Purdue University, was officially inducted into the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 during a ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on May 7.
The recognition honors Ejeta’s groundbreaking work in developing drought-resistant and disease-resistant sorghum hybrids — innovations that dramatically increased crop yields and strengthened food security in some of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions.
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