Meet Dr. Melissa Muñoz, Postdoctoral Researcher in Phytopathology
Enjoying the process and flourishing in her profession, Melissa develops high-impact solutions for farmers.
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Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
Feb 275 min
Meet Courtney Meeks, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
Driven and compassionate, Courtney is working towards her vision where plant pathology and the welfare of farmers go hand in hand.
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
Dec 6, 20238 min
Meet Dr. Leslie Holland, Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology
Starting with a proactive and transparent mentorship approach, Leslie established a lab that bridges the gap between research and growers.
Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
Nov 3, 20216 min
Meet Dr. Taylor Pini, Faculty Lecturer in Veterinary Reproduction
Science discovery and generating new knowledge drives her to pave the road for cracking how to improve artificial insemination in sheep....
Juliana González-Tobón
Sep 21, 20215 min
Meet Helena Jaramillo Mesa, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
Strong and determined, Helena is paving her path as a plant pathologist one virus at a time. Helena Jaramillo Mesa is a Colombian...
Juliana González-Tobón
Jul 13, 20215 min
Meet Daniela Orjuela-DÃaz, Soil Sciences M.Sc. and incoming PhD student
Passionate and persistent, Daniela works closely with farmers and their needs in the field to make her research work useful and...
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Jun 2, 20218 min
Meet Dr. Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, Soil Science Professor
From soil to social justice, Dr. AA Berhe is an advocate of soil health, anti-racism and equity.
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
May 19, 20214 min
Meet Katherine Rivera-Zuluaga, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
With sheer tenacity and contagious excitement, Katherine transmits her passion for science and self-empowerment.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
Apr 23, 20216 min
Meet Dr. Paige Castellanos, Gender & Agriculture Assistant Research Professor
Whatever the future holds for Dr. Paige, one thing is clear: she will keep working with marginalized agricultural communities and...
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
Mar 24, 20218 min
Meet Dr. Emma Hernández-Sanabria, Microbial Ecologist
From uncertainty to adventure, from macro to micro, from challenge to triumph, Emma's pursuit of science is nothing short of bold.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
Feb 24, 20218 min
Meet Dr. Athena Ramos, Assistant Professor who focuses on Agricultural Health and Safety
Athena’s strong connection to the Latinx community has guided her to improve Latinx health and wellbeing.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Feb 8, 20213 min
Meet Dr. Xiaodan Gao, Assistant Professor of Soil Chemistry at the Shenyang Agricultural University
An eager poetry-loving soil advocate spreading the value of agriculture one lecture at a time.
Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
Dec 8, 20209 min
Meet Dr. Verónica M. Negrón-Pérez, Assistant Researcher
Her tenacity has brought her to roam the road less traveled but it has also made her fearless to embark on the recurrent uncertainty.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Dec 3, 20205 min
Meet Dr. Erika MarÃn-Spiotta, Professor and Activist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Committed to creating a better scientific community by bringing together history, politics, sustainability, human rights, and ethics.
Alejandra Chang Colón
Nov 7, 20206 min
Meet Alana Bayne Hernandez, Meat Science Master’s Student
Charismatic, hard working and passionate for social issues, Alana uses science as a starting point to educate others.
Carolina Gonzalez-Berrios
Oct 27, 20209 min
Meet Dr. RocÃo M. Rivera, Animal Science Associate Professor
Grit and passion define RocÃo’s non-traditional journey through science that led her to research in the fields of animal reproduction and...
Juliana González-Tobón
Sep 22, 20208 min
Meet Dr. Morgan Carter, Plant Pathologist
Dr. Carter’s innovative research and vision of Academia have led her through an ongoing path of collaboration and community outreach.
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
Sep 15, 20206 min
Meet Dr. Renée Rioux, Assistant Professor in Plant Pathology
Between academia and industry tracks, Dr. Renée Rioux excels as a scientist and an advocate for herself and others.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
Aug 4, 20205 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, 20206 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.
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