Agriculture

Tom Gill is an expert in international agriculture, global food security and sustainable development programs.

Sharon Jean-Philippe is an expert on urban forestry.

Rebecca Trout Fryxell is an expert in entomology and vector biology, the study of how infectious diseases are transmitted between organisms. Her research focuses on disease-carrying insects, notably ticks, mosquitoes and flies.

Phillip Myer is an expert in cattle gut microbiomes, feed efficiency and overall nutrition of grazing beef cattle.

Natalie Bumgarner is an expert in residential and consumer horticulture.

Liz Eckelkamp is an expert in dairy management and works with farmers to maximize dairy efficiency through precision technologies and animal health.

Laura Russo is an expert in plant pollinator interactions, including planting for native bees, and promoting pollinator biodiversity.

John Sorochan is a leading expert on turfgrass science and management.

John Stier is an expert in turfgrass science and specializes in sports turf and environmental issues including pesticides, water quality, invasive species and carbon sequestration.

Jennifer DeBruyn is an expert in environmental microbiology, biodegradable plastics and soil health.