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The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is an engine of scientific discovery, with researchers working across the spectrum of agricultural and life sciences. Academically, the college offers research-based, hands-on teaching of undergraduates; world-class graduate programs rich in research and project assistantships; and short courses, workshops and other programs. Our outreach activities bring the work of the college to Wisconsin businesses, organizations and communities throughout the state. Learn more about CALS.
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- Feb25 Dire Wolves, Dodos, and Dinosaurs: Media Messages and Public Perceptions of De-Extinction Virtual Speaker: Paul Brewer – Professor, Department of Communication, University of Delaware
- Feb25 Healthcare Connector Student-Employer Networking Event
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Society is becoming more health conscious with what they eat, and there is a lot of misinformation floating around. I think it’s imperative for educators and experts in the industry to inform consumers about health, food safety and quality.
Aaron Bodie
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Aaron Bodie
Aaron Bodie PhD’22 began his college career as a biology major at the University of Arkansas (UA). His fascination with food science started with a talk given by Steve Ricke. Ricke was a professor at UA at the time, and he hired Bodie as an undergraduate laboratory assistant. When Ricke took a position at CALS in 2020, Bodie enthusiastically accepted an offer to join Ricke’s lab there. Bodie focused his research on Campylobacter, a foodborne pathogen found in raw foods and became the first from Ricke’s MSABD lab to graduate with a Ph.D. Before accepting his current professorship at the University of Georgia, Bodie served as a food safety consultant. During that time, he also launched @dr.microfoodsafety on social media, where he posted information to help inform consumers. In 2023, the Alliance to Stop Foodborne Illness awarded Bodie a “40 Under 40” award. He recently launched @thebodielabgroup on Instagram to get his research out to the public.
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The populations of amphibians are disappearing as fast as—or faster than—any other class of animals around the world, succumbing to a variety of threats, like emerging infectious diseases. According to new research from forest and wildlife ecology professor Jessica Hua, one promising way to protect frogs from a particularly deadly fungal disease may be less useful than previously thought thanks to waterways polluted by a treatment for infections: antibiotic drugs. This work is supported by the National Science Foundation.
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Four exemplary CALS alumni were honored at our 116th Honorary Recognition Ceremony for their outstanding achievement, leadership, and support of the CALS mission and the Wisconsin Idea. Congratulations again to this year’s honorees: Bill Kennedy, Tom Kennedy, Dantrell Cotton, and Maya Warren, pictured with CALS students Molly Keebler, Adam Schaik, Grace Voss, and Maye MacLean, who introduced them during the ceremony.
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The fall 2025 issue of Grow magazine is out now! Stories include the latest research at UW’s agricultural research stations, the UW Badger Pulling Team’s performance at an international competition, a new CALS program that immerses rural Wisconsin high school students in the campus experience, and so much more. Read it now at grow.cals.wisc.edu.
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Congratulations to the @badgerdairyclub Senior Dairy Judging Team for their spectacular performance at the All-American Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest! The team placed 1st Overall and 1st in Reasons, and each team members placed in the top 10 individually both Overall and in Reasons. This hands-on judging experience tested the team’s evaluation and decision-making skills. 🐄 Congratulations again to Clarissa, Sara, Jenna, and Lauren!
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