UGA HORT / Plant Center / IIPA member Dr. Rhuanito Ferrarezi has been named to the 2026-2027 Aspire Fellows cohort. The Fellows represent a diverse cross-section of the university, encompassing six distinct schools and colleges, including the IIPA, the UGA Libraries, and the Center for Applied Isotope Studies. Established in 2017, the Aspire Fellows program …
From developing improved blueberry varieties to preserving the harvest at home, University of Georgia experts share the science behind blueberries and a flavorful blueberry-spice jam recipe.
What began as a coastal challenge ultimately formed the foundation of University of Georgia startup, JellyCoUSA. During the summer and fall, cannonball jellyfish are abundant along Georgia’s coastline. In fact, cannonball jellyfish can make up over 16% of the region’s biomass. When Kevin Mis Solval, food scientist in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences, began …
IIPA member Dr. Beiwen Li recently received the 2026 Photonics Young Investigator Award. The award was established in 2022 by the journal Photonics to acknowledge the achievements of young investigators in the field of optics and photonics. Dr. Li is an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering at the University of …
The Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference, to be held online on May 6, 2026, will bring together researchers, extension specialists, and industry professionals to explore the latest innovations and data‑driven approaches shaping modern poultry production. Hosted by the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science, in collaboration with the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture (IIPA) …
