ACES hosts Illinois Ag Leadership Program for international perspectives training
Twenty-five members of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Program participated in two days of seminars at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Feb. 6-7 to broaden their international perspectives and understanding of Illinois’ place in global agriculture.
Hybrid job training improves participation for women in Nepal, study finds
Globally, women’s workforce participation is about 25% lower than men’s, often due to barriers such as domestic responsibilities and cultural norms. Vocational training can increase employment opportunities, but women may not be able to attend training programs that require them to be away from home.
Global Partnerships: ACES grad students work towards food security through fellowship program
Four exceptional graduate students from the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) have received funding to conduct doctoral research related to food security in a developing country, in collaboration with an International Agricultural Research Center, as part of the ACES Global Food Security Fellowship program.
Faculty receive funding for new projects in Kenya, Mexico, Sierra Leone, and UK
Four 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, facilitated by the Office of International Programs.
ACE academic advisor participates in U. of I.’s Staff Global Exchange Program
Chaya Sandler’s return from Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, brought with it an abundance of experiences, stories, and knowledge to share back on campus.
ACES students among top global contenders in agribusiness challenge
A team of undergraduate students from the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Four ACES undergraduates selected to work with faculty on international food and nutritional security projects
Through the innovative Global Food Security Internship program, selected undergraduates in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) are working with faculty mentors on specific projects towards global food and nutrition security in low- and middle-income countries.
ACES hosts delegation from Argentina’s Córdoba province
A delegation representing Argentina’s Córdoba province visited the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Nov. 6 as part of a tour to learn how industry, government, and start-ups interact in the U.S. university ecosystem.
Symposium explores food systems for humans and wildlife
Food systems for humans and wildlife was the theme of a symposium held Oct. 17-18 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The annual symposium focuses on a particular aspect of international food security each year.