Category: Professional Development

UF/IFAS postdoctoral researcher recognized for standout leadership in management and mentorship

by Robin Koestoyo

February 29, 2024

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---A woman in science with expertise in nanotechnology for crop production has been honored with a prestigious award. Xiaoping Xin is a postdoctoral research associate at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Crop Production, Nanotechnology, Natural Resources Protection, Postdoctoral Researcher, Soil And Water Science, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida/IFAS, Women In Science

Grace Amponsah is a change agent for Ghana’s women in agriculture

by Robin Koestoyo

August 1, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Born in Nigeria, a lifelong citizen of Ghana, a graduate of Costa Rica’s EARTH University, and now a graduate student in the United States, every pace Grace Amponsah takes will help to advance women’s economic status ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Professional Development,

An interview with graduate student Sheri Holmes

by Robin Koestoyo

July 13, 2023

Q: How did you hear about UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center? A: I was doing a bachelor’s degree at Indian River State College, and I needed an internship. An entomology internship popped up with Dr. Patricia Prade (UF/IFAS-IRREC ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources, Professional Development, Wildlife

UF/IFAS Professor selected for American Society for Horticultural Science Leadership Academy

by Robin Koestoyo

July 1, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Lorenzo Rossi’s role with the American Society for Horticultural Science will begin to increase. Recently selected for the organization’s Leadership Academy, Rossi will commence training to support and lead agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: #UF_Hort

Biological Scientist Recognized by UF/IFAS With Superior Accomplishment Award

by Robin Koestoyo

January 26, 2023

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---An emerging scientist who took the lead for an experiment to identify natural beneficial fungi occurring in citrus grove soils that protect high-value citrus crops has been recognized by UF/IFAS officials. Laura Muschweck ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
Tags: #UF/IFASSuperiorAccomplishmentAward 2023, @UFRootBioLab, Laura Muschweck

University of Florida professor garners national recognition from American Society for Horticultural Science

by Robin Koestoyo

January 7, 2023

A University of Florida professor celebrated for his gift to mentor graduate students was selected for the American Society for Horticultural Science for its Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2022 Award. Lorenzo Rossi advanced the American ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development,
Tags: @UFRootBioLab, ASHS, ASHS UF_IFAS PlantRootBiology, PlantRootBiology, UF, UF_IFAS

An interview with summer intern Taylor Dishon

by Robin Koestoyo

July 25, 2022

Following is an interview with Taylor Dishon, a junior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in marine science at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina. A summer intern in Dr. Lorenzo Rossi’s Plant Root Biology Laboratory, Taylor ... READ MORE

Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS Research, , Welcome

Grove manager turned University of Florida Citrus manager honored

by Robin Koestoyo

March 1, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- A lifelong commitment to Florida's citrus industry gave Thomas "Tom" James the skills to manage citrus groves with the finest of the industry's best practices. A native of Vero Beach who earned the respect of local grove ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Professional Development

COVID-19 and UF/IFAS Extension

by Nick Place

March 15, 2020

Updated 03/15/20 As we continue to monitor COVID-19 in Florida, I wanted to take a moment to update our UF/IFAS Extension community about our current status, best practices and next steps. Please call your local UF/IFAS Extension office ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, Coasts & Marine, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Crops, Curriculum, Disaster Preparation, Events, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Forests, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Invasive Species, Lawn, Livestock, Money Matters, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Professional Development, Recreation, Relationships & Family, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
Tags: Covid-19, Featured Hot Topic, Hot Topic

IRREC’s Dr. Rhuanito “Johnny” Ferrarezi Wins International Award

by Robin Koestoyo

December 18, 2017

A University of Florida research professor has been recognized along with a team of international scientists with a prestigious award for water and energy conservation in irrigation practices. The National Water and Energy Conservation Award ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Professional Development,

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