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ACES researchers among recipients of 2025–26 Chancellor’s Research Program

Two researchers from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences are among the recipients of the 2025–26 Chancellor’s Research Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Two ACES faculty recognized as AAAS Fellows

Two ACES faculty members have been named 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest general scientific society. Animal sciences professors Isaac Cann and Matthew Wheeler are among the 471 scientists, engineers, and innovators chosen by their peers for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements. 

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Illinois researchers receive SARE grant to reduce milk waste in childcare settings

More than two-thirds of U.S. preschoolers attend childcare, where they consume daily meals and snacks. Part of the meal requirements include serving milk. However, up to 40% of the milk served by childcare staff is wasted. Wasted milk has obvious financial consequences, but there are also important nutritional and environmental concerns.

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Parents’ advice benefits African American youth – when they seek support

Adolescence is a critical time for developing social skills and youth often navigate difficult peer experiences. Parents can help their children by giving advice on how to deal with challenges, but it matters whether youth want support or not.

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