Planting for the planet
We need look no further than our own yards to make positive change
Forecasting coronavirus outbreaks
UD researchers study wastewater to detect COVID-19, partner with New Castle County
Powerhouse plants
UD research illuminates which native plants best support food webs
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to fulfilling the tripartite mission of land grant institutions – teaching, research and extension.
From wildlife conservation to crop genomics, veterinary medicine to behavioral economics, we explore every facet of our natural world. Join us as we search for solutions to life's grandest challenges.
The future of research
Explore Worrilow Hall, our newly redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities on the University of Delaware campus.
Recent news
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Statistics senior Brandon Wu dives into sports data with UD Athletics
June 10, 2021 | Written by Dante LaPentaUniversity of Delaware senior Brandon Wu was a child of this “Moneyball” era. A fascination with data drove him to major in statistics, where he thrived in coursework in mathematics, computer science, regression and database management. -
THE SOUNDS OF BROOD X
June 07, 2021 | Written by Katie YoungIt’s the roaring twenties again — at least if you live in New Castle County. This summer, residents of northern Delaware will listen to the hip new sound of Brood X, the latest emergence of periodical cicadas that only occurs every 17 years. -
Precision Prevention For Prostate Cancer
June 04, 2021 | Written by Dante LaPentaAditya Dutta and research collaborators found that, under conditions of stress, the NKX3.1 gene, which is critical in prostate biology, moves to the mitochondria — the powerhouse of the cell — in order to protect against prostate cancer.
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Extending education to the public
College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment are essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality.
College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment are essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality.
Featured videos
Behind the scenes at the UDairy Creamery
UDairy Creamery student-employees and staff take you behind the scenes of the ice cream and cheese making process. Funded by grants and private donations, the UDairy Creamery is a nonprofit, student-run entity. Students receive a hands-on, immersive education in the principles of food science, safety and production, dairy science, business management, entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture. .
Behind the scenes at the UDairy Creamery: youtube.com/watch?v=bh40Kr1eYAE
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