Institute of Water Research

Biography:

David DeYoung is a Project Manager with the MSU Institute of Water Research (IWR), where he leads stakeholder‑engaged research and outreach initiatives aimed at improving agricultural production and water quality. He also serves as an Impact Specialist with the Research Evaluation and Data Analytics team at MSU AgBioResearch.

Before joining IWR and AgBioResearch, David managed a portfolio of research, training, and outreach projects focused on grain legumes. His work supported value‑chain stakeholders, policy makers, and development practitioners by advancing innovations and addressing key challenges in international agriculture.

General areas of expertise:

• Research Project Management
• Impact Evaluation
• Grower Technology Adoption
• Scaling Innovations
• International Agriculture Research and Development
• Agricultural Economics