Meet Dorothy Wayson, APHIS National Policy Manager
Dorothy’s unconventional career path led her to serve and protect the U.S. wildlife and plants through policies and regulations. Dorothy...
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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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
- Mar 2, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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