Page 2 - Impact Summer 2021

A NOTE FROM
DEAN BUHR
Best wishes to you from CFANS as the summer begins to wind down and we look with anticipation to being back on campus with our students this fall semester.
In this issue of Impact, we share stories of how your support and investment in CFANS are advancing our students, science, and solutions for a healthier, more sustainable Minnesota and world.
Dive into two compelling pieces about science and bodies of water
— from the Pacific Ocean to the freshwater lakes of our great state. You’ll meet researchers Rose Jones from the Department of Soil, Water and Climate, and Gretchen Hansen from the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, to explore seafloor ecosystems and learn how climate change is impacting oxygen levels in lakes.
You’ll also enjoy reading a personal reflection from one of our students, Alina Smolskaya, a senior in the plant science program. She shares perspectives on her rewarding experience in the CFANS Mentor Program with alumni Tabare Abadie. I’m inspired by their great partnership and hope their story moves you to consider becoming a mentor yourself. This program is just one of a variety of opportunities for alumni to interact directly with students to enrich their learning experience at CFANS and share career advice.
If you’ll be in the Twin Cities between August 26 and September 6, be sure to come see us in the Agriculture Horticulture Building at the 2021 Minnesota State Fair. We’re thrilled to be back at the Great Minnesota Get-Together in person to share CFANS research on climate adaptation and solutions and would love to have you visit.
Thank you for your continued support. Please take care and enjoy the beautiful days of summer transitioning to fall.
Sincerely,
Brian Buhr
Dean, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
GRETCHEN HANSEN CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON MINNESOTA'S BIG SANDY LAKE. READ ABOUT
ONE OF HER FRESHWATER PROJECTS ON PAGE 7.
ON THE COVER: ROSE JONES AND TEAM WORKED WITH THE REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE (ROV), JASON, TO EXPLORE HYDROTHERMAL VENTS ON THE SEAFLOOR.
PHOTO COURTESY OF WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION.