AgroTek Program Collaboration Launches with Science Cafes for Teens

A handful of rich garden soil.

“This is literally the coolest thing I’ve ever heard.” That’s what a participant said at the January 27, 2022 VTeen Science Cafe hosted by UVM Extension 4-H, and taught by PSS Associate Professor Eric Bishop von Wettberg and PSS Post-Doctoral Associate Giovanna Sassi. They offered an online evening session called Culturing Cells for Healthier Soils, which provided participating teens with an introduction to the topic, and to the new AgroTek program overall. Continue reading “AgroTek Program Collaboration Launches with Science Cafes for Teens”

January 2022 New Hires

Lisa Flinn, Extension Administrative Assistant, Operations and Staff Support

Lisa FlinnLisa Flinn is an administrative assistant at the St. Johnsbury Extension office, and brings 20 years of experience in the administrative assistant field. Prior to joining Extension, Flinn held positions as an administrative assistant with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont for 20 years, Northern Power Systems for four years, Central Vermont Medical Center for five years and Littleton Regional Health Care for three years. Continue reading “January 2022 New Hires”

December New Hires

Alec Julien, Extension Communications Specialist/Assistant Webmaster

Alec JulienJulien is a graphic designer, web designer/developer, typographer, educator, musician, and mathematical anti-realist.

Before coming to UVM Extension, he was a freelance designer for a decade, working on a broad swath of projects including websites, print projects, book design, game design, and font creation. Continue reading “December New Hires”

November New Hires

Danica Zirkle, CALS & Extension Human Resources Assistant

Danica ZirkleDanica Zirkle recently joined the CALS & Extension Deans Office team as their human resources assistant. Zirkle previously worked at UVM Human Resource Services, where she assisted faculty, staff and retirees with common questions, and supported the benefit operations team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two Boston terriers, reading, film, practicing yoga, and gardening. Continue reading “November New Hires”