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...
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Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
May 28, 20206 min read
Meet Dr. María de Lourdes Lugo Torres, Weed Science Professor
A loyal and fearless fighter that has battled against stereotypes and injustice.
Patricia Marie Cordero Irizarry
May 7, 20207 min read
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, 20205 min read
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...
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Apr 24, 20205 min read
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, 20209 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
Meet Dr. Cecilia Monclova- Santana Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist
Empathetic, enthusiastic and passionate, Cecilia educates farmers and students to think outside the box!
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Mar 19, 20209 min read
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, 20208 min read
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, 20206 min read
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.
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Feb 12, 20206 min read
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, 20206 min read
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, 20206 min read
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...
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Nov 20, 20196 min read
Meet Dr. Meagan Schipanski, Soil Science and Agroecology Professor
Mother, researcher, and educator, Dr.Meagan Schipanski, excels as an advocate for sustainable agriculture.
Women in Ag Science Team
Nov 12, 20195 min read
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.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Nov 4, 20199 min read
Meet Dr. Soledad Benítez-Ponce, Plant Pathology Assistant Professor
Soledad’s research focus, tenacity, and captivating motivation move the field of plant pathology to a newer and sustainable direction.
noelymargonzalez
Oct 29, 20195 min read
Meet Dr. Kelly Wilson, Agricultural Development Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Kelly Wilson works towards facilitating and developing information, as well as creating tools for female smallholder farmers.
Ana María Vázquez-Catoni
Oct 15, 20194 min read
Meet Marcela G. Marrero, Animal Sciences Ph.D. Student
Passionate for the welfare of dairy cows, Marcela is excelling in research, as well as staying motivated through the grad school experience.
Women in Ag Science Team
Oct 10, 20194 min read
Meet Juliana González-Tobón, Plant Pathology Ph.D. student
Disciplined and committed through academia, Juliana is fulfilling her goals of becoming a plant doctor and communicating science.
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