CALS New Hires-September 2023
Anaka Aiyar, Assistant Professor, Community Development and Applied Economics
Anaka Aiyar is a health economist who is passionate about studying health and food security of people living in resource constrained contexts. Her research program adopts a transdisciplinary perspective in evaluating health interventions and offers actionable recommendations to enhance the efficacy of health interventions. Aiyar’s research explores questions related to access, affordability, availability, of community resources and the impacts of policies on these resources. Continue reading “CALS New Hires-September 2023”
CALS in the News-September 2023
Joshua Faulkner was quoted in a Popular Resistance article about severe storm events and their increasing frequency in the Northeast. His Farming and Climate Change Program at the University of Vermont works with farmers to build climate resilience and adaptation strategies.
The Associated Press of Pakistan reported on speakers who highlighted the growing challenges to river deltas across the world, threatened by sea level rise, flooding, salt water intrusion, forced migration, water scarcity and water security. UVM CDAE Professor Asim Zia was a presenter during this session. Continue reading “CALS in the News-September 2023”
Grass-fed Dairy Production and Swede Midge Grant Recipients Announced
UVM Extension Professor and Agronomy Specialist Heather Darby
Heather Darby has been awarded a USDA NIFA grant for an over $2 million multi-state research project entitled, Enhancing the viability of grass-fed dairy production in the U.S. through comprehensive research and Extension. Continue reading “Grass-fed Dairy Production and Swede Midge Grant Recipients Announced”
Upcoming Cells to Society Events-September 2023
On behalf of Chris Callahan, Hans Estrin, and Andrew May, please join us for the upcoming Cells to Society events. No registration is required. Continue reading “Upcoming Cells to Society Events-September 2023”