Integrative Precision Agriculture Student Club -IPAC

We successfully wrapped up our IPAC Hands-On Workshop on CAD Design and 3D Printing for Precision Agriculture on April 3 at the Tifton Campus.

It was great to see strong participation from the Tifton community, with active engagement throughout the session. From learning the fundamentals of CAD design to exploring real-world applications of 3D printing in precision agriculture, the workshop delivered a truly hands-on and practical experience.

A special thank you to Shekhar Thapa Magar for leading the session as our instructor, and to Dr. Glen Rains for providing the equipment and 3D printers that made this workshop possible.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event impactful. We will be organizing an advanced training on this soon.

⚠️ IMPORTANT UPDATE:
A new QR code has been issued due to earlier access issues. Please make sure to scan the UPDATED QR code on the latest flyer to complete your registration.
✅ Note: If you have already registered, no need to register again.

Intro to CAD Design & 3D Printing for Precision Agriculture (no experience needed)

📅 April 3, 2026 | ⏰ 1:00–5:00 PM
📍 NESPAL 126, Tifton Campus

🚨 IPAC Hands-On Workshop Announcement

Join us for a hands-on workshop on Introduction to CAD Design and 3D Printing for Precision Agriculture—no prior experience needed!

👥 Who can join?
Students, faculty, researchers, and technicians are all welcome.

📅 Date: April 3, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: NESPAL 126, Tifton Campus

🔗 Spots are limited — register by Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 PM.

This is a practical opportunity to gain skills in CAD design and 3D printing with direct applications in precision agriculture.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register.

🌱 Where Agriculture Meets Innovation 🚀

IPAC @ UGA is now accepting:
→ New members (all colleges welcome)
→ Board applications for 2026-27

⏰ Apply by March 20
📝 Scan the QR codes in the post or check the link in bio!

Agriculture × Engineering × Data Science & more — this is where it all comes together.

Please join us in congratulating the winners of the IIPA Retreat 2026! 🎊
We are so proud of everyone who stepped up to share their research this year. Distilling years of work into a single poster or a three-minute talk is no easy feat! A huge round of applause for our standout presenters:
Poster Competition:
▪ ​🥇 Winner: Shekhar Thapa Magar
▪ ​🥈 2nd place (tie): Binita Ghimire & Amrinder Singh Jakhar
​3MT Presentation:
▪ ​🥇 Winner: Sara Maktabi
▪ ​🥈 2nd place: Mizero Polycarpe
▪ ​🥉 3rd place: (tie): Aleena Rayamajhi (award accepted by advisor) & Thevathayarajh Thayananthan

Day 3 is off to a great start! ☕️💡

Fuelled by coffee and cutting-edge research! 💡

The morning session of the IIPA Retreat has been packed with brilliance as our FY26 Seed Grant recipients present their ideas. It’s been an inspiring morning hearing from Anderson Alves, Liang D**g, Beiwen Li, Md Sultan Mahmud, Baviththira Suganthan, and Xin Zhang.

Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day!

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Day 2 at the UGA IIPA Retreat 2026! 🐾

*Happening NOW*

​Building connections, tackling grear ideas, and making the most of every session.💡✨

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# # Day 1 of the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) Retreat 2026 started this evening with great energy!

We kicked things off with IIPA T-shirt distribution, followed by a refreshing 5K run, and wrapped up the day with a dinner together. It was wonderful to see all the faculty members and students of IIPA come together, connect, and enjoy the time as a community.

And this is just the beginning — two more days to go with many exciting activities ahead.

Stay tuned… more interesting moments are coming!

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✨ The 2026 IIPA Spring Retreat is happening! ✨

Our club is hosting student-led panel discussions, innovation showcases, and fun activities to bring our community together!
📅 March 9–11 | 📍 UGA Griffin Campus
🏨 Hotel reservations close February 12
All details and registration are in the flyer below 👇

🌟 IPAC Board Spotlight 🌟
Meet Md Ariful Islam Sohag - Treasurer

"Serving as the Treasurer of IPAC has taught me the importance of accountability, transparency, and teamwork in maintaining a strong and active organization. Through managing finances and working closely with a diverse group of members, I have learned that responsible use of resources helps transform ideas into meaningful initiatives that benefit both our members and our student club."

🌟 Fun Fact 🌟
"When I’m not busy managing responsibilities or working on deadlines, I like to unwind by playing FIFA and other games. A quick match helps me relax, clear my mind, and come back with more energy and focus.” 🎮⚽

🌟 IPAC Board Spotlight 🌟
Meet Nushrat Niva – Communication and Networking Coordinator

“Effective science communication and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential for advancing innovation in precision agriculture. My role with IPAC has shown me that when we bridge the gap between different fields, we unlock new potential for sustainable solutions that benefit both the industry and the environment.”

✨ Fun Fact ✨
“I might be too busy cooking and cleaning, but I am never too busy for a quick few-mile run! Whether I’m organizing my home or my schedule, staying active helps me keep the momentum going for everything else.”