Gifts in Action - Dr. Steven T. Sonka

MEET DR. SONKA

The Soybean Industry Endowed Chair in Agricultural Strategy allowed Dr. Sonka to play a gratifying role. This gift allowed him to work closely with faculty and industry leaders to identify, initiate and conduct research on topics of strategic importance to the soybean industry. It also gave the National Soybean Research Laboratory (NSRL), located on the U of I campus in Urbana, freedom for its research activities.

WHAT HE SAYS

“This gift allows us to be a catalyst for numerous research projects and programs,” said Sonka on receipt of the gift. “It has brought organizations together, eased communication and assisted in bringing in larger resources.”