Meet Asmita Khanal, Ag Engineering Ph.D. Student ​
Focused and hard-working, Asmita Khanal, moved from Nepal to the USA with the goal of helping developing countries achieve ag sustainability
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Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
- Sep 24, 2019
- 9 min
Meet Dr. Lina Quesada, Plant Pathology Associate Professor
With one of the largest and most productive vegetable extension programs and empowering others through mentorship, Lina shares her impact.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
- Sep 16, 2019
- 7 min
Meet Dr. Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, Food Studies Assistant Professor
Laura-Anne explores the interactions between food & racial justice to create a more sustainable, and inclusive place for immigrant farmers.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Aug 26, 2019
- 11 min
Meet Dr. Lindsey du Toit, President of the American Phytopathological Society
Dr. Lindsey du Toit is ready to move forward the American Phytopathological Society as their new president.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Aug 21, 2019
- 3 min
Meet Johannah Hamilton, Public Policy Ph.D. Student
Devoted and self-confident, Johannah seeks to listen to the community and provide practical solutions to preserve farmlands.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
- Aug 13, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Patrice Lazard, Agricultural Economics Master’s Student
Driven by her family and agriculture upbringing, Patrice is breaking barriers in the sector not only by being an economist, but as mom.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Jul 30, 2019
- 7 min
Meet Krystel Navarro-Acevedo, Plant Pathology Ph.D. Student
As a thriving scientist and mother, Krystel is an amazing example of self-empowerment and perseverance against all the odds.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Jul 24, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Terry J. Torres-Cruz, Plant Pathology and Biogeochemistry Ph.D. Student
Moved by her passion and her country’s interest in conservation, Terry is contributing to the discovery of different fungi species.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
- Jun 17, 2019
- 6 min
Meet Kaitlyn A. Murray, Science and Agricultural Education Ph.D. Student
Kait is a resilient and devoted community leader whose life mission is to make agriculture a more inclusive and diverse space.
noelymargonzalez
- Jun 10, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Carolina L. González-BerrÃos, Animal and Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. Student
Hard-worker, persistent, and courageous, Carolina works on improving the dairy industry through biology research and outreach.
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
- Jun 4, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Dr. Helene Dillard, Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis
Leader and trailblazer, with a career spanning more than 30 years, Dr. Helene Dillard paves the way for young agricultural scientists.
Women in Ag Science Team
- May 21, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Ilse Huerta Arredondo, Ag Extension and Education Ph.D. Student​
Researcher, mother and wife, Ilse, is committed to helping the Hispanic/Latinx farmers and making agriculture easier and accessible.
Marlia Bosques-MartÃnez
- May 6, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Kara Fikrig, Entomology Ph.D. Student
Bug lover, science policy advocate, and hiking enthusiast are some of the things that make Kara an incredible scientist and community...
noelymargonzalez
- May 1, 2019
- 5 min
Meet Dr. Rachel Seman-Varner, Natural Resource Scientist in the Public Service
Devoted to public service, Dr. Seman-Varner helps growers build healthy soils for sustainable agroecosystems.
Ana MarÃa Vázquez-Catoni
- Apr 30, 2019
- 4 min
Meet SofÃa Macchiavelli-Girón, Plant Pathology PhD Student
Passion, resilience and commitment distinguish SofÃa, as she strives to impact agriculture through research, outreach and mentorship.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Apr 23, 2019
- 3 min
Meet Alejandra RodrÃguez-Jaramillo, Future Plant Pathologist
Influenced by women in science, Alejandra seeks to empower other women through her work in the Ag sector.
noelymargonzalez
- Apr 1, 2019
- 4 min
Meet Dr. Christine Sprunger, Soil Science Assistant Professor
Dr. Sprunger excels as a committed rhizosphere ecologist, an accessible mentor and an accessible mentor and an advocate for inclusion.
Women in Ag Science Team
- Mar 7, 2019
- 3 min
Meet SofÃa González-MartÃnez, Horticulture Graduate Student
Driven and auto-proclaimed crazy plant lady, SofÃa shows her passion for agriculture through her journey of self-fulfillment.
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