College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Meet undergraduate student Hannah Desrochers
Hannah Desrochers became a natural resources major after her first semester at UConn. She was looking for an exciting path that would take her coursework and career outdoors. Interested in wildlife conservation, she had the chance to study animals and their ecosystems during an education abroad trip to South Africa. The experience confirmed her passion […]
Meet alumna Mackenzie Beckwith
Mackenzie Beckwith knew she wanted to do something that would combine her love of the outdoors with the property her family has owned for generations in North Franklin, Connecticut. As a little girl, she rode horses and pitched in on the farm, which included a large auction house operated by her grandmother. Over time, that […]
Meet undergraduate student Maussi Arrunategui
Maussi Arrunategui hopes to stay at UConn after completing her undergraduate studies and earn a master’s degree in plant science, working toward a career in sustainable agriculture. She’s fond of the faculty, staff and students at the College and enjoys the family-like atmosphere, as well as the many resources available on campus. Read more about […]
Allied health major prepares students for wide range of careers in healthcare
Careers in the medical field are on the rise, with a predicted growth of about 14 percent from 2018 to 2028. A major that encompasses every aspect of the healthcare industry is allied health sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. The term allied health refers to the professions that support the […]
Meet undergraduate student Dante Vittor
Dante Vittor would love one day to open a rehabilitation clinic serving the sports population. As a lifelong athlete, he’s suffered his share of sports injuries and his advice for young athletes is to diversify and try various sports to prevent overuse injuries, as well as to treat their bodies properly and not overlook symptoms. […]
Plant Diagnostic Lab’s leader solves biological puzzles
When Assistant Extension Educator Abby Beissinger took over leadership of the UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab in the spring of 2019, she dove into a job that seems tailor made for her interests, background and skills. As is often the case with extension educators, the path to her current position was not necessarily direct. Born and […]
Meet undergraduate student Alexa Kugler
In May 2020, Alexa Kugler will graduate with a major in both pathobiology and German studies, along with a minor in molecular and cell biology. She plans to take a gap year as a research intern, then attend graduate school. Her long-term career goal is to secure a research position with a facility such as […]
Natural Resources and the Environment and USGS study groundwater nitrogen in Farmington River watershed
In May 2019, Janet Barclay received her Ph.D. in hydrology and water resources science from the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. She is currently a hydrologist with the New England Water Science Center of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and continues to collaborate on an ongoing research project with the College. Funded […]
Meet undergraduate student Maia Moscova
In high school, Maia Moscova suffered from a concussion. The effects of her injury lasted for months and inspired her to follow a path to provide care to others. Currently a sophomore in allied health sciences, she is interested in becoming a physician’s assistant. She hopes to use her own experiences to help patients who […]
Nutritional sciences researcher studies sugar kelp to prevent and treat obesity
Nutritional Sciences Assistant Research Professor Young-ki Park says his recent research shows that fucoxanthin, a carotenoid from sugar kelp, may have benefits for human health. Carotenoids are pigments produced by plants and algae and they can have powerful antioxidant properties. Park studies bioactive compounds in foods as part of his research in molecular nutrition. Bioactive compounds […]