5 questions: Wheat breeder's mission? To sustain people and the environment
This week’s 5 Questions Friday features a faculty member in the Department of Crop Sciences. As a small grains breeder, Dr. Jessica Rutkoski goes against the corn-and-beans norm in Illinois to improve important staple crops for societies around the world.
What motivates you in your work?
iSEE, NRES Seeking Levenick Resident Scholar for 2022-23
The Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE), in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES), invites applications and nominations for the Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick Resident Scholar in Sustainability Leadership for the 2022-23 academic year at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Do bikeshare systems complement or replace public transit?
URBANA, Ill. – Bikeshare systems have come a long way since they were first introduced in the Netherlands in the 1960s. They are popular in cities around the world, but how do bike systems affect existing public transportation? That’s the topic of a new paper from the University of Illinois, published in Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice.
Thompson serves as agricultural and consumer economics interim head
URBANA, Ill. – In her return to the University of Illinois, Sally Thompson is serving as the new interim head of the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics (ACE). She started in the position on Jan. 16, 2022.
Alumna with resilience mentality serves as diversity, inclusion thought partner
URBANA, Ill. - Doris Houston’s experience growing up in Chicago, and the influence of her family, “planted the seeds” of her passion for equity, diversity and inclusion, a passion that would take her from a legislative internship to championing diversity at the university level.
FSHN professor Yong-Su Jin named University Scholar
Yong-Su Jin, a professor of food science and human nutrition, is among the five University of Illinois professors who have been named University Scholars in recognition of their excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.
How machine learning can improve food insecurity predictions
URBANA, Ill. – Food insecurity in low-income countries is on the rise as climate variation and economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, take their toll. Accurately predicting when and where hunger crises occur is critical to effective humanitarian aid response. A new study from the University of Illinois explores how machine learning can help improve forecasting when used appropriately.
NRES professor named associate director for campus sustainability
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Associate Professor Jennifer Fraterrigo has been named Associate Director for Campus Sustainability in the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment (iSEE).
5 questions: Emergency room doctor keeps himself connected to U of I roots
This week’s 5 Questions Friday spotlight shines on an alum who remains very connected to campus, but in ways he might not have imagined. In addition to a host of other roles, Dr. Michael Smith serves as an emergency medicine physician.
What is your agriculture background?
Food education promotes healthy cooking in low-income families
URBANA, Ill. – Fruit and vegetable consumption is an important part of a healthy diet. But low-income families face unique obstacles to healthy eating, including higher cost of fresh foods and limited resources for cooking.