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Sharon Jean-Philippe
School of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests
School of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests
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Carragan Fields
Small town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert
Small town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert
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Isha Poudel
Plant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change
Plant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change
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Phil Myer
Associate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition
Associate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition
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Kayela Statom
A love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement’s passion for veterinary education
A love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement’s passion for veterinary education
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Will Freeman
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alum (’16) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alum (’16) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA
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Luke Hadden
Forestry alum (’14) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee
Forestry alum (’14) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee
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Samantha Beaty
UTCVM alum (’01) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health
UTCVM alum (’01) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health
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Rebecca Trout Fryxell
Associate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health
Associate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health
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Aaron Onufrak
PhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens
PhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens
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Ella Pollock
Inspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Inspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture
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Jimi Miller
Urban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas
Urban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas
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Jordan Richardson
Undergraduate’s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Undergraduate’s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture
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Hao Gan
Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology
Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology
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John Sorochan
Distinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf
Distinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf
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Toni Wang
Institute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production
Institute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production
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David Mercker
UT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact
UT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact
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David Anderson
UTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals
UTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals
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Cymone Merritt
UT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections
UT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections
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Mary Passmore
Senior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians
Senior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians
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Creig Kimbro
UT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders
UT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders