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Sharon Jean-Philippe

School of Natural Resources professor educates communities on the benefits of healthy and diverse urban forests
Carragan Fields

Small town undergraduate student finds a home, passion for law and agriculture advocation at Herbert
Isha Poudel

Plant physiology PhD student develops Real. Life. Solutions. to address food security concerns in response to climate change
Phil Myer

Associate professor of animal science studies gut microbiology of beef cattle to help increase feed efficiency and improve overall nutrition
Kayela Statom

A love for students and agriculture fuels UTCVM coordinator of recruitment and student engagement’s passion for veterinary education
Will Freeman

Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications alum (’16) supports rural small businesses and farmers with USDA
Luke Hadden

Forestry alum (’14) works to protect more than 200,000 acres of forest in East Tennessee
Samantha Beaty

UTCVM alum (’01) protects Tennessee animals as the state veterinarian and assistant commissioner for animal health
Rebecca Trout Fryxell

Associate professor of entomology is studying ways to minimize the negative impacts of arthropods on human and animal health
Aaron Onufrak

PhD candidate studies the diseases of trees to protect forests against the threat of deadly pathogens
Ella Pollock

Inspired undergraduate pursues an education in animal science in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Jimi Miller

Urban Forestry student wants to educate communities on the importance of trees and green spaces in urban areas
Jordan Richardson

Undergraduate’s passion for agriculture and communications finds a home in the Herbert College of Agriculture
Hao Gan

Assistant professor of biosystems engineering is working to improve food production through precision agriculture technology
John Sorochan

Distinguished professor of turfgrass science is researching ways to improve safety and wear tolerance of sports turf
Toni Wang

Institute professor of food science addresses challenges in food and biomaterial production
David Mercker

UT Extension Forestry Specialist David Mercker shares his knowledge of sustainable forestry through educational programs that make a big impact
David Anderson

UTCVM Associate Dean helps to innovate new tech that improves the healthcare of people and animals
Cymone Merritt

UT Extension agent inspires healthy lifestyle choices through education and community connections
Mary Passmore

Senior veterinary technician provides nursing care to large animals and educates the next generation of veterinarians
Creig Kimbro

UT Extension county director supports producers and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders