Growing crops and careers
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Early Bloomer
March 10, 2026 | Written by Molly Schafer | Photos by Katie Young and Molly Schafer and courtesy of Joseph RomanoHonors plant science major Joseph Romano takes full advantage of UD’s undergraduate research opportunities. Romano studies the interaction between the fungus-like pathogen Pythium and maize plants with Qi Mu, assistant professor of molecular plant breeding and genomics. Romano joined Mu's lab during his first semester at UD. -
Around the world this winter
February 11, 2026 | Written by UDaily staffUD students expand academic and cultural horizons through immersive Winter Session study abroad programs. From interning at fashion companies “down under” to getting a crash course in sustainable development in Patagonia, nearly 1,000 University of Delaware students explored all corners of the globe during the Winter Session. The College of Natural Resources program took students to Chile and Patagonia. -
Envisioning animal care
December 08, 2025 | Written by Nya Wynn | Photos courtesy of Haley DrysdaleAnimal science major Haley Drysdale enhances her degree with research, UD farm experiences and teaching assistantships. Drysdale worked with Hong Li, associate professor of animal science, for 10 weeks over the summer. She investigated how different substances added to the bedding in chicken houses can affect the health of broiler chickens.
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Riding with technology
University of Delaware students enrolled in AGRI 130 spent their third Saturday field trip driving specialized farm equipment (combine and tractor) equipped with precision agriculture. With prices exceeding in some cases more than three-quarters of a million dollars, it was a unique hands-on experience.
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