The people who make up the UT Institute of Agriculture are the driving force behind the Real. Life. Solutions. we create and deliver. Learn more about some of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni whose work sets them apart.
Faculty
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Christopher Sneed
Family and Consumer Sciences associate professor and consumer economics specialist delivers educational programs that help individuals and families build strong financial skills
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Chetan Badgujar
Biosystems engineering and soil science assistant professor advances agricultural innovation through robotics and automation
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Angela Smith
Construction Science and Management senior lecturer prepares students for success through hands-on teaching and real-world industry insight
Staff
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Ally Lay
Senior academic advisor at Herbert empowers students to navigate their academic journeys and achieve their goals
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Kevin Thompson
Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Centers at Spring Hill and Lewisburg director facilitates impactful precision livestock research and data-driven innovation
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Kyra Barrier
Herbert study abroad coordinator connects students with life-changing global learning opportunities
Students
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Mason Dunlap
Animal science senior pursues a lifelong passion for veterinary medicine through hands-on learning and global service experiences
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Katherine López
Future veterinarian overcomes adversity to pursue her passion for animal welfare at the UT College of Veterinary Medicine
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Jacob Friedrich
Plant sciences graduate student investigates controlled environment solutions to improve global food security
Alumni
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Haley Williamson
Animal science alumna (’20) champions species conservation through wildlife education and outreach
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Craig Bacon
Food science alumnus (’87, ’90) earns Meat Industry Hall of Fame honors after decades of industry leadership
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Rachel Smith
Food science alumna (BS ‘16) drives product innovation and flavor development at Newly Weds Foods
