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William Singer

Program Manager, CALS Office of Research and Innovation

As the Managing Director of CALS Office of Research and Innovation, his responsibilities include:

  1. Serving as a steward of collaborative research efforts with other VT Centers and external stakeholders
  2. Managing and advancing research and technology initiatives
  3. Acting as a primary point of contact for external collaborators and sponsors
  4. Facilitating interactions with affiliate faculty and graduate students within CALS ORI
  5. Adapting plans as necessary to meet evolving sponsor or programmatic needs and ensuring the successful execution of projects. 

Expertise:

  • Plant Breeding and Genetics 
  • Agricultural and Food Systems 
  • Science Policy

Education and Experience: