UT Tyler Engineering Professor Earns Prestigious NSF CAREER Award to Advance Precision Farming Technology

The University of Texas at Tyler announced that Dr. Shawana Tabassum received a $583,047 National Science Foundation CAREER Award to support innovative research in precision agriculture. Her work focuses on developing biodegradable sensors that can monitor plant health in real time, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use and reduce environmental impact. The project aims to improve sustainability and efficiency in agriculture while providing students with hands-on research experience.