College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Experiential learning essential to College’s undergraduate education
Experiential learning has long been a part of the philosophy and practice of the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources. In recent years, this component of the College’s undergraduate degree programs has become even more vital as employers seek out candidates with a combination of technical, analytical, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills. “Experience-based […]
Wildlife ecologist assists in statewide bobcat study
After years of hunting and trapping and loss of habitat dwindled their population, Connecticut’s only wildcat appears to be making a comeback. Bobcats were once a rare sight in the state, but residents have glimpsed these predators more frequently in recent years. People across the state have been reporting bobcats in their hometowns to the Department […]
Citrus tree has deep roots in UConn history
An orange tree belonging to Theodore Sedgwick Gold, an advocate for agricultural education and an original Board of Trustees member of UConn's founding institution, the Storrs Agricultural School, continues to thrive on campus.
Economist boosts outcomes of African development projects with community-based initiatives
Northern Uganda has endured protracted conflict and social unrest for decades. This has left communities in poverty and lacking crucial resources to expedite economic development in the region. In 2009, the World Bank supported funding for a massive development program, the Second Northern Uganda Social Action Project Fund (NUSAF2), to improve conditions in the region. […]
Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology says exercise is the future of treating chronic disease
Ask Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology Linda Pescatello her thoughts on treating chronic disease, and she’ll say exercise prescription is the wave of the future. In almost twenty years as a professor at UConn, Pescatello has focused on fitness as it relates to health, particularly the effects of exercise on blood pressure and obesity. Pescatello is committed to […]
SEPM continues to equip students with critical skills that build upon experience
The success of the Sustainable Environmental Planning and Management(SEPM) Online Graduate Certificate Program continues to grow as the program enters its fourth year. There have been fifteen graduates so far, with another eleven students currently enrolled in the program. Additional faculty have also been welcomed into the program since its founding in 2014. Assistant Research Professor Chadwick […]
UConn Expert on National Physical Activity Guidelines Team
Committee members volunteered for the task because of a belief in the impact this report will have on our country’s health as well as internationally for the next 10 years, says UConn's Linda Pescatello.
Horticultural scientist focuses research and extension on greenhouse sustainability
As an assistant professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA), Rosa Raudales focuses on applied research that meets the needs of Connecticut greenhouse growers.
Sports Sampling May Reduce Injury Risk in Young Athletes
UConn study found that exposing children to a variety of sports promotes 'physical literacy,' helping them develop better movement skills and encouraging physical activity in the long term.
Ph.D. candidate studies interaction of intestine and immune system cardiovascular inflammation
In the world of immunology, the gut is garnering new respect. Cayla Rodia, a doctoral student in the Department of Nutritional Sciences, is fascinated with the intestine’s involvement with the immune system. “I love the intestine and I really think it is the most underrated organ,” Rodia says. “People used to think it was simply for […]