Non-Thesis Master of Agricultural and Applied Economics (MAAE)
Core courses will train students in advanced microeconomics and econometrics, and additional quantitative tools such as data science and system optimization.
Women, Money & Power online course open to public
A course at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign designed to empower women both financially and in the workforce is now being offered to the public.
Mice study suggests metabolic diseases may be driven by gut microbiome, loss of ovarian hormones
The gut microbiome interacts with the loss of female sex hormones to exacerbate metabolic disease, including weight gain, fat in the liver and the expression of genes linked with inflammation, researchers found in a new rodent study.
The findings, published in the journal Gut Microbes, may shed light on why women are at significantly greater risk of metabolic diseases such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes after menopause, when ovarian production of female sex hormones diminishes.
How discrimination, class, and gender intersect to affect Black Americans’ well-being
Black Americans experience racial discrimination as a chronic stressor that influences their quality of life. But it exists in conjunction with other social factors that may modify the impact in various ways.
Despite uncertainties, cellulosic biofuels still a win for ground transportation
Despite the fervor around electric vehicles and their potential to reduce the transportation sector’s carbon footprint, 2023 projections suggest EVs won’t edge out gas-powered vehicles for decades to come.
Common hair loss and prostate drug may also cut heart disease risk in men and mice
The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide.
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Carrying Forward: Emma Hawkinson's Illinois Family Legacy
Illinois spirit flows deeply in the Hawkinson family! Meet Emma Hawkinson, a proud fourth-generation Illinois student, who carries this legacy with passion. For Emma and her family, the connection to Illinois is not a coincidence, but rather an intentional choice by each individual.
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Global Service Learning in Ecuador – A winter break experience
From standing at the midpoint of the globe to visiting museums, hiking, immersing ourselves in local culture with families, milking cows, and learning how to make cane sugar, cheese, and chocolate, I was never bored during the Global Service Learning in Ecuador course (ACE 298) which concluded over the winter break.
I found the most value in being able to engage with the members of the community we were visiting. Our small group travel fostered an environment of openness, curiosity, and endless learning.
ASC announces N2Onet to track nitrous oxide emissions from agricultural systems
Due to its status as a long-lived greenhouse gas, controlling the emission of nitrous oxide (N2O) is recognized as a core component of climate change mitigation. This gas largely comes from nitrogen fertilizer applied to soil in agricultural regions. An international team led by the Agroecosystem Sustainability Center (ASC) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is developing an initiative to better track and understand these emissions.
What are the health benefits of Valentine’s Day chocolate?
Valentine’s Day is here and plenty of couples are celebrating, but for some, chocolate is their one true love.