College Connections
Your insider connection to all things Ag Sciences
College Connections is a webinar series designed to give you a unique, inside perspective of the programs, people, priorities, and partnerships of the Penn State College of Ag Sciences. Learn how the college is impacting Pennsylvania agriculture and communities across the Commonwealth.
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November 15, 2023
A Walk in the Woods - A Look into Private Forests in PA and Beyond
The James C. Finley Center for Private Forests at Penn State is an academic facility focused on applied research, education and engagement at the intersection of people and forests. Allyson Muth, director of the center and assistant research professor, discusses the importance of private forests to the Commonwealth and the eastern United States, the management opportunities and challenges, and the research and programs positively impacting their trajectory.
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October 18, 2023
The Science Behind Food Preferences
Food sensory analysis uses human senses to measure food characteristics such as taste, texture, smell, and appearance, which helps the food industry understand consumer demands and develop new and improved products.
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September 20, 2023
Bugs in Your Food
Students from primary undergraduate institutions have few opportunities to engage in hands-on research and are often unaware of career opportunities in agricultural sciences.
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August 8, 2023
Ag Progress Days Town Hall with PDA Secretary Redding
Dean Rick Roush is joined by Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding at Ag Progress Days to discuss the current state of Pennsylvania agriculture, including emerging issues and opportunities.
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