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8 min

Thoughts on womanhood, gender roles, and agriculture

Recently, we are starting to acknowledge that being a woman is not limited to beauty, gender, anatomy, or sexual orientation. It entails oth

Marlia Bosques-Martínez

Jul 4
8 min

Women Who Revolutionized Agriculture and the World: Part 2

By: Marlia Bosques-Martínez Barbara McClintock • 1902-1992 • Maize Geneticist • American Barbara McClintock’s family thought that getting...

Marlia Bosques-Martínez

Jul 1
8 min

Women Who Revolutionized Agriculture and the World: Part 1

By: Marlia Bosques Martínez From animal lovers to plant enthusiasts, these women have made breakthroughs across multiple disciplines and ...

Women in Ag Science Team

Jun 28
3 min

Murder Hornets? Think again!

Among the common names are Asian giant hornet, Japanese hornet, or Giant sparrow bee but it’s scientific name is Vespa mandarinia and...

Women in Ag Science Team

Jun 9
6 min

Women in Academia: How do we change culture from within?

Many of us know someone or have experienced a form/type of sexual harassment in academia. What does NASEM & research have to say about it ?

Juliana González-Tobón

May 14
6 min

Continuing Ag Science Research From Home

It is evident that the reality in which we are living right now is absolutely new for everyone and very, very challenging. We, as scienti...

Alejandra Chang Colón

Apr 10
5 min

Ag Science in the Midst of a Pandemic: Transitioning to an Online Curriculum

As we transition to an online curriculum in an effort to flatten the curve, those in Ag Science wonder is it even possible to teach Ag?

Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry

Feb 18
5 min

THE VIPs: The Very Important People of your Life

We simply cannot thrive without the support of others; our vitality and prosperity depend on it.

Juliana González-Tobón

Oct 9, 2019
6 min

Writing a Statement of Purpose? 10 Steps That Can Help You Through The Process

Juliana shares her tips on how to prepare a statement of purpose.

Women in Ag Science Team

Sep 3, 2019
7 min

Fake, Fact or What? Evaluating What We Know About GMOs

GMOs are a very controversial and universal topic. In this article, we invite you to learn more about this concept from a scientific and obj

Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry

Aug 6, 2019
5 min

BUY LOCAL: For You, Your Community and the World

Have you ever wondered how you can reduce environmental impact and, at the same time, contribute to your community’s well being?

Marlia Bosques-Martínez

Jul 16, 2019
5 min

Thinking about Grad School? Top 6 Tips for an Outstanding Application

Deciding whether or not to go to grad school is not an easy decision. These tips might help your process go smoother and less stressful.

Women in Ag Science Team

Jul 2, 2019
3 min

Handling Difficult Conversations

As a graduate student, Carolina realized the need to improve having and handling difficult conversations.

noelymargonzalez

May 29, 2019
4 min

10 Things I Learned From My Master’s Program that May Help You in Grad School

Graduate school is a challenging experience. Here are some valuable lessons that may help your transition or your current experience.

Women in Ag Science Team

Apr 9, 2019
4 min

Top 7 Tips on Making the Transition into Graduate School

Graduate school is tough, we all know that. But deep in our hearts, we want to follow the impact incredible role models and trailblazers.

Ana María Vázquez-Catoni

Mar 7, 2019
2 min

Reduce, Reuse and Reduce Plastic

All the current news about plastic pollution has become overwhelming. However, we shouldn’t feel hopeless about this situation.

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