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The College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences (CALES) celebrates this year’s award recipients, whose exemplary research focuses on solving some of the most challenging problems facing the Southwest and its people.

Integrated Pest Management takes a holistic, environmentally sensitive approach to pest management, which saves growers money while minimizing impact on the environment, from agricultural fields to school grounds and around the home.

Mark Smith, a distinguished CALES alumnus and lifelong advocate for Arizona agriculture, will receive an honorary doctorate for his decades of leadership in sustainable farming, water conservation and community development across the Southwest.

Seven years ago, Rivas was lying in a hospital bed recovering from emergency surgery. After being forced to put her studies on hold, she is now set to earn a degree in animal sciences from the U of A.

Rachel Laura, a doctoral student in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, is answering fundamental questions about the southwest spring firefly.

The Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences and Cooperative Extension (ALVSCE) is home to some of the University of Arizona’s best and brightest.

Gayatri Vedantam, V.K. Viswanathan and their research team are conducting pre-clinical tests on two potential treatments for a disease that affects nearly half a million Americans each year.

The Center for Urban Smart Agriculture brings together University of Arizona research, government resources and other stakeholders to help new and small farmers thrive.

Thanks to support from Schwab Advisor Services and the Charles Schwab Foundation, the new lab will prepare students for career success with state-of-the-art technology and experiential learning opportunities.

Using realistic, data-driven computer simulations, students can better understand how consumers shop and experience products.