The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
The annual student field day, headed by CALS Student Services, was held on August 25 at the Paul R. Miller Research and Educational Center (Miller Farm). Several buses brought students to and from the farm to enjoy a fun-filled event that welcomes new first-year and transfer students. Continue reading “CALS New Student Field Day at the UVM Miller Farm”
Trishnee Bhurosy is a behavioral scientist with a research focus on improving nutrition equity and food security. She is addressing the behavioral and social determinants of nutrition behaviors underlying chronic conditions such as cancer.
Bhurosy has specific interests in better understanding how mobile technology and the active engagement of community stakeholders can be leveraged in nutritional interventions. Her scholarly work has been published in flagship journals of nutrition education and behavior and behavioral medicine. Continue reading “CALS New Hires-August 2023”
R. Chris Skinner is joining the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences (NFS) as assistant professor of nutrition. Skinner’s lab will focus on how nutrition impacts metabolic health, as well as investigating the potential of novel functional foods developed from waste. Continue reading “CALS New Hires-July 2023”
On June 1, 2023, the LGBTQIA2S+ Allies of Windsor in partnership with the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation, dedicated a flowering cherry tree planted at the Old Constitution House State Historic Site as a LGBTQ+ Pride Tree. The project celebrated eight months of planning among the partners and aligns with the State of Vermont’s commitment to building on local, state, and national efforts to advance equity and social justice for all people. Continue reading “Urban and Community Forestry Program Plants Pride Tree”