Human Resources
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Bats protect young trees from insect damage, with three times fewer bugs
URBANA, Ill. – Bats help keep forests growing. Without bats to hold their populations in check, insects that munch on tree seedlings go wild, doing three to nine times more damage than when bats are on the scene. That’s according to a groundbreaking new study from the University of Illinois.
Animal welfare judging team provides unique experiential learning for students
URBANA, Ill. – From zebrafish to chickens to boars, students on the University of Illinois animal welfare judging team learn to evaluate living conditions for a wide range of animal species. That gives them a unique opportunity to put their skills to practice while networking and having fun.
Team members Tawni Williams and Zoey Witruk both received top placements at the 2021 Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Contest (AWJAC).
From seed to spirits, ACES entrepreneurs deliver whiskey and ag education
URBANA, Ill. – What do you get when you combine rich soil and pristine water with a deep knowledge and history of grain production? If whiskey wasn't the first thing that came to mind, you'd be forgiven. But for the founders behind Whiskey Acres Distilling Co., including two College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) alums, it all adds up to a best-in-class spirit.
Global Climate Challenge
The Social Shifters and Rathbones seek applications to the Global Climate Challenge. The program is designed to enable young people (18-30 years) to explore ideas that will help accelerate the shift to net zero emissions. The challenge looks for ideas, projects and business solutions from anywhere in the world that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Participants get free access to a digital Incubator program and compete for an award of US$10 thousand to implement their idea.
https://challenge.socialshifters.co/global-climate-challenge
Conservation, Sustainable Development and Governance program - Madagascar
USAID intends to issue three awards pursuant to this notice of funding opportunity. Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to award up to 3 awards.
Approximately twenty-five million dollars of funding is available for terrestrial activity, approximately fifteen million dollars of funding is available for the marine activity. Approximately two (2) million dollars of funding is set aside for a local entity restricted award. While we have a sense of budget, the finalization of that piece takes place after the co-creation workshop.
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=344080
Voices of ACES Blog
How I Ended Up at the College of ACES
Like most students, my desired career path changed several times from kindergarten to college application day. From a teacher to a nutritionist, I eventually decided I wanted to pursue a career in communications where I could interact with other people.
2022 College of ACES outstanding alumni honored
URBANA, Ill. – Each year the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois honors outstanding ACES alumni. Recipients are chosen in the categories of Outstanding Young Alumni, Career Achievement, Award of Merit, and ACES Family Spirit. The 2022 recipients were honored during the annual ACES Alumni Awards Gala Mon., October 24, at Pear Tree Estate in Champaign.
ACES Alumni Award of Merit recipients:
5 Questions: ACE alum and new faculty member is passionate about agriculture and the environment
This week’s 5 Questions Friday features Marin Skidmore, who received her bachelor and master’s degrees from the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics. After getting her Ph.D. and serving as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin, she recently returned to join the ACE faculty as an assistant professor.
What motivates your work?
Two ACES affiliates receive 2022 Illinois International Achievement Awards
The global impacts of two affiliates of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) were recognized at a banquet during International Education Week at the University of Illinois.
Nominations for the Illinois International Achievement Awards are solicited annually for five award categories. This year’s recipients included: