Six faculty from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have received funding to further their international work through the longstanding ACES International Seed Grant program.
COVID-19 vaccination rates remain low in many African countries, often because providing access to vaccines is difficult in remote areas.
Today, the Walder Foundation of Chicago announced the recipients of its 2024 Biota Awards, recognizing early-career researchers working to understand, protect, and restore the unique and diverse ecosystems in Chicago and around the world.
Reflecting on my journey in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering's (ABE) Capstone Experience course (ETMA 439), it's clear that it was as enriching as it was challenging. As I near the end of my college career, and transition to the real world as an assistant project manager for a construction management firm in Chicago, I can't help but recognize the profound impact this experience has had on me.
Rodney Johnson has been named associate dean for research and director of the Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Il
Paul McNamara, whose decades of work in developing and strengthening international extension systems has enhanced the lives of millions of smallholder farmers, has been selected as the new director for the ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss (ADMI), which is housed in the College of Agricultural Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
As greenhouse gases go, nitrous oxide (N2O) is a doozy. With a global warming potential 273 times that of carbon dioxide, mitigating N2O could make a big difference. But before mitigation can happen, it’s important to understand where the compound is coming from.
A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert in law and policy explores the history and development of the U.S.
As a college student, Rachel Wyffels made a serendipitous class choice that sparked a passion and shaped her career path.
When scientists look at the Earth’s available water for ecosystem services, they don’t just look at precipitation. They must also account for water moving from the ground to the atmosphere, a process known as evapotranspiration (ET). ET includes evaporation from soil and open water pools such as lakes, rivers, and ponds, as well as transpiration from plant leaves.