This is a continuation of our "IANR is Global" series, which highlights the many ways internationalization is woven through the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: through research collaboration, government and private industry partnerships, extension work, student educational experiences and the IANR community from around the world.
This is a continuation of our "IANR is Global" series, which highlights the many ways internationalization is woven through the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: through research collaboration, government and private industry partnerships, extension work, student educational experiences and the IANR community from around the world.
Name: Nikhitha Gangavarapu
Hometown: Andhra Pradesh, India
Graduate Program: Ph.D. in Entomology
Expected Date of Graduation: May 2027
Why did you choose the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Via Agronomy and Horticulture
Milos Zaric began Jan. 18 as an assistant professor and precision application technology specialist in agronomy and horticulture at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte. Zaric has a 50% research and a 50% extension appointment.
Zaric is engaged in a multifaceted endeavor to enhance the precision of pesticide application technology, which involves accumulating extensive data to better inform stakeholders and the industry.
Name: Sanket Shinde
Hometown: Washim, Maharashtra, India
Graduate Program: Ph.D. Student
Expected Date of Graduation: May, 2025
Why did you choose the University of Nebraska-Lincoln?
Our world is more interconnected than ever. Crises like disease outbreaks, feeding a growing world using limited resources, climate change, race and gender-based violence, economic inequality, access to education, and water insecurity are shining light on the fact that these issues affect many, if not all people, throughout the world.
Collaboration also means speaking the same language when it comes to naming and framing these wicked issues.
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Global Learning Hub is excited to announce another semester of globally themed programming for students, faculty, staff and the broader IANR community in Spring 2024. With a focus on a broader definition of what a “global” experience means, the events and opportunities will include a mix of information about physical travel opportunities, in-person events, and hybrid programming.
Editors Note: The following was written by Byron Chaves, assistant professor of food science and technology at Nebraska.
This is a continuation of our "IANR is Global" series, which highlights the many ways internationalization is woven through the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources: through research collaboration, government and private industry partnerships, extension work, student educational experiences and the IANR community from around the world.