Andrew Clarke, associate professor of food science, has been named to the UM System Presidential Engagement Fellow Class of 2019-20. This cohort will begin their term in July 2019. The Presidential Engagement Fellows program was established to share accomplishments in teaching, research, creative achievements and engagement with the citizens of Missouri in their own communities. This effort allows faculty to make personal connections and deliver on the system’s important mission to disseminate and apply knowledge for the benefit all Missourians. To participate in the Presidential Engagement Fellows program, faculty members are nominated or can self-nominate at the campus level based on their demonstrated excellence, as well as their ability to communicate their research to the public. Fellows participate in a training and orientation session and represent the UM System at a minimum of three-five speaking events per year. 2018-19 was the inaugural year for the program.