Are you thinking about what to study after high school? If you’re into science, tech, engineering, or math (STEM), you might be imagining careers in fields like computer science, biology, or engineering. But have you ever thought about agricultural science? It’s a field where you can use your STEM skills to help solve real-world problems—like making sure the world has enough food to eat, while protecting the environment at the same time.
The OAC Awards for student, staff and faculty were presented at OAC’s annual Welcome Back BBQ held on September 20, 2023. Each year, the OAC Alumni Foundation presents the G.P. McRostie Faculty Award to a faculty member who plays a significant role in education and the OAC Alumni Association chooses three faculty members who have made outstanding contributions in teaching, research or extension.
OAC's Dr. Amar Mohanty is the recipient of a new $1-million, 10-year gift to the University of Guelph for an inaugural Distinguished Research Excellence Chair in Sustainable Materials.
Crop Science student Sophie Van den Borre and her team participated in the National Weeds Science Contest in Tennessee, placing 1st in the undergraduate portion of the competition.
Cultivating the careers of professionals in the agriculture sector is the focus of a new master’s program in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC).
Stewart Skinner (OAC BComm FAB and MSc FARE ’07) and Jessica Kelly (OAC MSc FARE ’14) of Imani Farms in Listowel are Ontario’s 2023 Outstanding Young Farmers.
OAC's Dr. Madhur Anand was named one of 10 fellows to join the invitation-only Wrigley Institute Storymakers Program.
University of Guelph’s weeds team were big winners at the Weed Science Society of America’s National Weed Science Contest in Union City, Tennessee last week