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What is a land grant university and why does it matter – especially when it comes to Idaho’s agriculture industry? The third and final episode of the Higher Education Series features the programs and groundbreaking research taking place in the University of Idaho’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), arguably the R&D arm for much of Idaho’s ag industry. Learn more about U of I led projects in agriculture like the nation’s largest research dairy, methods to study soil deeper than anywhere in the world, and how U of I CALS is in your backyard, contributing to the health and prosperity of Idahoans statewide. The Higher Education Series is made possible by the generous support of Sparklight! Panelists:
Ariel Agenbroad For over 16 years, Ariel Agenbroad has served southwest Idaho as a University of Idaho Extension professor and educator focused on community food systems, urban agriculture and small farms. Her areas of specialization include home and market vegetable production, food safety, direct marketing of small farm products, organic production and gardening with youth. Mark McGuire Mark McGuire is a University Distinguished Professor and internationally recognized leader in nutrition, lactation, and the sustainability of agriculture. He serves as Associate Dean in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Idaho and directs the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station. Zachary Kayler Zachary Kayler is an assistant professor in the Department of Soil and Water Systems in the University of Idaho College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His projects focus on the understanding of ecosystem biogeochemical cycles within natural and managed ecosystems with an emphasis on sustainability, resilience, diversity and adaptation. Among other projects, Kayler is a co-principal investigator on the $19 million Deep Soil Ecotron project that will study soil at depths greater than anywhere else in the world. Pat Purdy A U of I alum in mechanical engineering, Pat Purdy manages his family’s Picabo-based operation where they raise dairy quality hay, malt barley, and mustard seed in addition to running a cow/calf operation, private fishing club and guiding and outfitting business. Pat is a member of the Idaho Grain Producers Association, previous Idaho Barley Commissioner and currently serves on the U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Advisory Board. Carly Schoepflin (Guest moderator) Carly Schoepflin is the director for communications and strategic initiatives in the U of I College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Raised on a wheat and barley farm in central Montana, Carly received her degree in public relations from Washington State University and has experience working in creative agencies and large-scale events production.
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Panelists discussed artificial intelligence, such as “ChatGPT,” as it applies to higher education.
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This discussion will be moderated by Holly Cook, PR Manager for the Boise Metro Chamber. The Higher Education Series is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Sparklight, and from the support of sponsor IDeal, Idaho's College Savings Program. Original air date: April 27, 2023. Copyright Boise Metro Chamber. All Rights Reserved. Panelists discuss what Idaho colleges and universities are doing to increase students’ access to higher education. Episode 1 Panelists include:
Moderator: Holly Cook, PR Manager for the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce The Boise Metro Chamber Higher Education Series is made possible by our Presenting Sponsor: Sparklight Copyright Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. All rights reserved. Earlier this year, the College of Western Idaho Board of trustees unanimously voted Gordon Jones to be the college's third president. Jones was the founding dean of Boise State University’s College of Innovation + Design and served in that position since since 2015. Prior to Boise State, he was the Evans Family Foundation Managing Director for the Harvard Innovation Lab at Harvard University. Tune into this virtual event to learn more about what is planned for this Idaho institution, which enrolls more than 28,000 students annually.
In the last year, Idaho’s higher education institutions have had to overcome many challenges caused by the pandemic and other critical challenges. Administrators, students, and teachers have all had to adjust to changing circumstances as the state adjusted. As the spring semester comes to an end, we will be hearing from school presidents from several of Idaho’s universities. Join us on May 3rd at noon as we hear from Kevin Satterlee, President of Idaho State University.
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