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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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CAES Student Awards and Leadership Recognition

Each year we recognize the amazing accomplishments of students in the following programs:

  • Outstanding Seniors
  • E. Broadus Browne Award for Graduate Research
  • Undergraduate Research
  • University or National Recognition
  • CAES Leadership and Internship Recognition

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Events at CAES

Guest lecture by Julie Borlaug, vice president of external relations for Inari Agriculture: "Using Innovation and Technology to End Hunger and Poverty" Borlaug is the granddaughter of American biologist, humanitarian and Nobel laureate Norman E. Borlaug. As the vice president of external relations for Inari Agriculture, she is continuing the Borlaug legacy and inspiring the next generation by advocating for innovation and technology to end hunger and poverty. Borlaug has developed agricultural partnerships between public, private and philanthropic groups to expand the mission to feed the world’s hungry. She previously served as director of strategic initiatives for Texas A&M Agrilife Research, associate director of external relations for the Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture, and director of development for the American Cancer Society. The D.W. Brooks Lecture is named for the late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist, Inc. Brooks started Cotton States Mutual Insurance Companies in 1941. He advised seven U.S. presidents on farm and trade issues. Among his many honors, he was the first inductee into the University of Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Nov 10
3:30PM - 5:00PM D.W. Brooks Lecture featuring Julie Borlaug https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZkaqWgvNQu6El7QhgaB84w
Students can join to learn more about the FABricate pitch contest and find resources to help them develop their business idea.  Link to join the session: https://zoom.us/j/3405647164?pwd=Y3hkOElaWFJzWUZ3RVdrQ1lRWWJ3UT09
Nov 12
5:00PM - 6:00PM FABricate Info Session (online)
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CAES Student News

Hannah Connor is a fourth-year student interning at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel as part of the Hospitality and Food Industry Management program, getting hands-on experience in departments like food and beverage operations. CAES News
Hannah Connor is a fourth-year student interning at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel as part of the Hospitality and Food Industry Management program, getting hands-on experience in departments like food and beverage operations.
Hospitality program thriving in the 'new normal'
Students get firsthand learning as industry adapts during COVID-19.
"Hearts of Glass" will be available to the UGA community for viewing Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. A free and interactive discussion will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on Zoom. CAES News
"Hearts of Glass" will be available to the UGA community for viewing Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. A free and interactive discussion will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, on Zoom.
Award-winning documentary guides conversation about growing plants, community and inclusion
UGA horticulture offers viewing and discussion of film about Vertical Harvest, a Jackson, Wyoming, agribusiness that facilitates high-quality food production while providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
A supergene is a collection of neighboring genes located on a chromosome that are inherited together due to close genetic linkage. Studying these unique genes is important to understanding the potential causes for differences among the social structure of fire ants, specifically for controlling the species and building upon the existing knowledge base. CAES News
A supergene is a collection of neighboring genes located on a chromosome that are inherited together due to close genetic linkage. Studying these unique genes is important to understanding the potential causes for differences among the social structure of fire ants, specifically for controlling the species and building upon the existing knowledge base.
Supergene in fire ants may lead to understanding of developmental behaviors
Newly discovered supergene in fire ants leads to variation in long-term behavior.
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Our majors. Your future.

Agribusiness Agricultural Communication Agricultural Education Agricultural and Applied Economics Agriscience and Environmental Systems Animal Health Animal Science Applied Biotechnology Avian Biology Biological Science Dairy Science Entomology Environmental Economics and Management Environmental Resource Science Food Science Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Horticulture Hospitality and Food Industry Management Poultry Science Turfgrass Management Water and Soil Resources