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    Meet Dr. Cristina Chinchilla-Soto, Director of CICA and Agronomy Professor at the UCR
    Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
    • Aug 4, 2020
    • 5 min

    Meet Dr. Cristina Chinchilla-Soto, Director of CICA and Agronomy Professor at the UCR

    Dr. Chinchilla-Soto is a multifaceted agronomist that is centered on the importance of human relationships.
    Meet Ellie Taagen, Plant Genetics Ph.D. Candidate
    Women in Ag Science Team
    • Jul 28, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Ellie Taagen, Plant Genetics Ph.D. Candidate

    Focused, curious, and determined, Ellie seeks to apply her genetics, bioinformatics, and molecular biology skillset to crop improvement.
    Meet Laura Andrea Cabrera, Plant Pathology Master’s Student
    Juliana González-Tobón
    • Jul 21, 2020
    • 5 min

    Meet Laura Andrea Cabrera, Plant Pathology Master’s Student

    Visionary, dedicated and constantly growing, Laura Andrea Cabrera is approaching new frontiers by bringing nanotechnology into the plant...
    Meet Stephanie Cosme-Reyes M.Sc., Research Laboratory Technician at the USDA-ARS TARS in Puerto Rico
    Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
    • Jul 7, 2020
    • 5 min

    Meet Stephanie Cosme-Reyes M.Sc., Research Laboratory Technician at the USDA-ARS TARS in Puerto Rico

    An enthusiastic microbiologist who unexpectedly developed a passion for agriculture.
    Meet Dr. María de Lourdes Lugo Torres, Weed Science Professor
    Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
    • May 28, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Dr. María de Lourdes Lugo Torres, Weed Science Professor

    A loyal and fearless fighter that has battled against stereotypes and injustice.
    Meet Yazmin Rivera,Assistant Laboratory Director at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
    Women in Ag Science Team
    • May 23, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Yazmin Rivera,Assistant Laboratory Director at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

    Dedicated to protect USA agriculture by developing and implementing advanced molecular methods to detect plant pathogens.
    Meet Melinda Knuth, Horticulture Ph.D. Candidate
    Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
    • May 7, 2020
    • 7 min

    Meet Melinda Knuth, Horticulture Ph.D. Candidate

    A flower-loving scientist determined to change the industry, one sign at a time.
    Meet Shelly Pate, Plant Pathologist
    Marlia Bosques-Martínez
    • Apr 30, 2020
    • 5 min

    Meet Shelly Pate, Plant Pathologist

    A plant pathologist by heart, Shelly strives to educate about agriculture and to be a role model for future generations. Shelly Pate...
    Meet Zoelie Rivera-Ocasio, Soil Science Research Associate
    noelymargonzalez
    • Apr 24, 2020
    • 5 min

    Meet Zoelie Rivera-Ocasio, Soil Science Research Associate

    Hard-worker and determined, Zoelie Rivera-Ocasio excels as a creative soil science communicator.
    Meet Renata Belisário, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
    Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
    • Apr 15, 2020
    • 9 min

    Meet Renata Belisário, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student

    An accomplished and enthusiastic scientist, Renata is determined to make a difference in the world one step at a time.
    Meet Dr. Carolina Mazo-Molina, Plant Pathology Researcher
    Juliana González-Tobón
    • Mar 31, 2020
    • 4 min

    Meet Dr. Carolina Mazo-Molina, Plant Pathology Researcher

    Extending her research from the lab bench to the field, Dr. Mazo-Molina is an exceptional example of an integral and hard-working woman...
    Meet Dr. Cecilia Monclova- Santana Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
    Women in Ag Science Team
    • Mar 24, 2020
    • 4 min

    Meet Dr. Cecilia Monclova- Santana Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist

    Empathetic, enthusiastic and passionate, Cecilia educates farmers and students to think outside the box!
    Meet Dr. Hannah Waterhouse, Soil Science Post-Doctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley
    noelymargonzalez
    • Mar 19, 2020
    • 9 min

    Meet Dr. Hannah Waterhouse, Soil Science Post-Doctoral Researcher at UC Berkeley

    Dr. Hannah Waterhouse excels as a scientist and as a health, minority representation, and self-acceptance advocate.
    Meet Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Candidate
    Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
    • Mar 3, 2020
    • 8 min

    Meet Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Candidate

    Māori and first-gen, Hanareia is a microbial ecologist breaking the mold in ag science.
    Meet Dr. Kathleen Sexsmith, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology
    Marlia Bosques-Martínez
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Dr. Kathleen Sexsmith, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology

    From labor to immigration issues, Dr. Kathleen is finding solutions for more fair and just working conditions for farmworkers.
    Meet Dr. Karen Vaughan, Soil Scientist and Creative Science Communicator
    noelymargonzalez
    • Feb 12, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Dr. Karen Vaughan, Soil Scientist and Creative Science Communicator

    Scientist, mother, and equity advocate, Dr. Vaughan thrives as she raises awareness of soil science within and beyond academia.
    Meet Karina Morales, Plant Breeding Ph.D. Student
    Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
    • Feb 4, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Karina Morales, Plant Breeding Ph.D. Student

    From editing genomes to empowering women, Karina builds collaborative scientific communities from the inside of her campus and beyond.
    Meet Jaclyn Wypler, Sociology Ph.D. candidate
    Marlia Bosques-Martínez
    • Jan 30, 2020
    • 6 min

    Meet Jaclyn Wypler, Sociology Ph.D. candidate

    Jaclyn strives towards improving the agricultural sector through creating inclusive and safe places for queer farmers. Jaclyn Wypler is a...
    Meet Dr. Meagan Schipanski, Soil Science and Agroecology Professor
    noelymargonzalez
    • Nov 20, 2019
    • 6 min

    Meet Dr. Meagan Schipanski, Soil Science and Agroecology Professor

    Mother, researcher, and educator, Dr.Meagan Schipanski, excels as an advocate for sustainable agriculture.
    Meet Dr. Irene Grimberg, Associate Research Professor
    Women in Ag Science Team
    • Nov 12, 2019
    • 5 min

    Meet Dr. Irene Grimberg, Associate Research Professor

    Irene’s passion and devotion lies on empowering others and spreading the knowledge to a vast range of communities.
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