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Graduate students

Groundbreaking discoveries start here

Our graduate research assistants and advisees are discovering actionable solutions for our global food systems. Their research covers a wide range of topics, from circularity to economics and governance, conservation to ruminant nutrition, and more. Follow along on their path to success!

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Ph.D. Student, Development Studies, Department of Global Development
Advisee
Graduate Research Assistant, Virtual Fencing

Clark Halpern

Ph.D. Research's Farming System Ecology, Wageningen University
Advisee

Wendy Jenkins

Ph.D. Research's Farming System Ecology, Wageningen University
Advisee

Agustin Olivo

Ph.D. Animal Science
Advisee

Avery Sirwatka

MPH
Graduate Research Assistant, Gender in the Food System

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Ph.D. Student, Development Studies, Department of Global Development
Advisee

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Ph.D. Natural Resources and the Environment
Advisee

Wolfram Simon

Ph.D. Research's Farming System Ecology, Wageningen University
Advisee

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