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Sean Posey CAES News
Student Profile: Passion for math applied to ag productivity questions 04/21/21
Sean Posey didn’t see how agricultural economics would feed his love of math, but a decade into his grad school journey, he’s using those skills and interests to help improve farming practices in Africa. From information communication technologies to gender roles in information-sharing and incentivization programs that will improve groundnut health, Posey has been focused on improving agricultural practices and public safety for the past four years. At the University of Georgia completing his PhD, Posey is
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Research Program allows students the opportunity to conduct studies under the direction of a CAES faculty member, giving them hands-on research experience during their undergraduate years. CAES News
CAES undergraduate student researchers showcase results at annual event 04/20/21
Undergraduate students learned valuable lessons about the research process while gaining personal and professional benefits from conducting research.
Adam Belflower, a third-year agribusiness student from Cochran, Georgia, won the inaugural University of Georgia Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet's grand prize of $500 and will represent UGA at the state contest this summer. (Photo by Josh Paine) CAES News
UGA Young Farmers and Ranchers club hosts first discussion contest 04/15/21 Josh Paine
Adam Belflower, a third-year agribusiness student from Cochran, Georgia, took home the grand prize.
FABricate is an entrepreneurial pitch contest hosted by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Proposals are due Feb. 20 for the 2021 contest. CAES News
Entrepreneurial competition accepting proposals for $10,000 prize 02/10/21 Josh Paine
FABricate is hosted by CAES but is open to UGA students from all backgrounds and colleges within the university.
The Shanghai skyline is often clouded with smog from industrial air pollution. CAES News
Poor air quality can dampen childhood spirit, study finds 02/10/21 Sean Montgomery
Study of Chinese adolescents shows that air pollution has adverse effects on soft-skill development.
A net full of jellyfish is emptied onto the ship as fishermen begin to process the haul. (Photo by Bryan Fluech) CAES News
Grant boosts development of novel food ingredients from jellyfish 02/05/21 Sean Montgomery
A team of UGA researchers has set in motion a plan to begin developing novel food ingredients from jellyfish harvested in coastal Georgia.