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Solutions magazine is published two times a year for friends, alumni, faculty, staff and students at the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. Like the college, the magazine focuses on how science leads to solutions for today’s problems in food and agricultural systems; global climate and environmental change; biodiversity; and bioenergy and bioproducts. CFANS is composed of six divisions, 13 academic units (two are held jointly), nine research and outreach centers throughout Minnesota, the Bell Museum of Natural History and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. The college also participates in many interdisciplinary centers and cooperatives. Dean: Allen Levine Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Faculty Affairs: Jay Bell Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs: F. Abel Ponce de León Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach: Greg Cuomo Chief of Staff: Lori Engstrom Division of Applied Economics Department of Applied Economics Department Head: Brian Buhr Department of Agricultural Education Division of Bioresources and Bioenergy Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering (jointly with College of Science and Engineering) Department Head: Shri Ramaswamy Division of Environmental Science, Policy and Management Department of Entomology Department Head: Bill Hutchison Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology Department Head: Francesca Cuthbert Department of Forest Resources Department Head: Alan Ek Department of Soil, Water, and Climate Department Head: Carl Rosen Division of Food, Animal and Nutritional Sciences Department of Animal Science Department Head: Jim Linn Department of Food Science and Nutrition Department Head: Gary Reineccius Division of Plant Sciences Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics Department Head: Nancy Jo Ehlke Department of Horticultural Science Department Head: Emily Hoover Department of Plant Biology (jointly with College of Biological Sciences) Department Head: Kate VandenBosch Department of Plant Pathology Department Head: Carol Ishimaru Division for Translational Research and Engagement Cloquet Forestry Center Horticultural Research Center North Central Research and Outreach Center at Grand Rapids Northwest Research and Outreach Center at Crookston Rosemount Research and Outreach Center Sand Plain Research Farm Southern Research and Outreach Center at Waseca Southwest Research and Outreach Center at Lamberton West Central Research and Outreach Center at Morris Tell us what you think. Solutions welcomes readers’ comments and story ideas. Solutions Managing Editor: Becky Beyers bbeyers@umn.edu • (612) 626-5754 Solutions Designer: Sara Specht sspecht@umn.edu • (612) 624-1746 See more about Solutions and the latest news from CFANS online at www.cfans.umn.edu The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. This publication/material is available in alternative formats upon request. Direct requests to CFANS External Relations, (612) 624-0822. ©2011 Regents of the University of Minnesota. All rights reserved. Marchers in last fall’s Homecoming parade carried signs representing CFANS majors. Printed on Minnesota-milled, chlorine-free recycled and recyclable paper with 10% postconsumer material. Photo by Mary Buschette
B iodiversity C 4 Bears from the Air Counting bears to track climate change 7 Angling for Invasion CFANS scientist reaches out to Minnesota anglers to halt the spread of earthworms 8 The Household Pollution Equation Calculating how individual choices affect the urban environment 11 Genetic Preservation 101 CFANS scientist coordinates collection of ash tree seeds 12 Solutions in Brief F B limate & Environment ood & agriculture 16 Out of Africa Paul Porter finished his journey on two wheels 18 Hoop Dreams Research details how high tunnels extend the growing season iofuels & Bioproducts 20 Digestive System Partnership with Fair could boost campus waste-to-energy project 23 Dwelling Within the Forces of Nature What nature can teach us about building better structures 24 Alumni Update A message from CFANS Alumni Society president Val Aarsvold 26 Maine Ideas Robert Kennedy went from CFANS to University of Maine presidency 30 Cooking Up the Future Scholarship supports aspiring nutrition professionals 31 Discover CFANS From the Dean Constants in a time of change Land-grant institutions, contrary to some popular beliefs, are not merely about agricultural development, but rather, about changing the world in a positive, meaningful and enduring way. Land-grant institutions perhaps best represent the very core of what greatness means in American society—namely, equal opportunity for all and, through it, the chance to make our society and the world a better place in which to live. – from “Defining A Great University,” by Robert Sternberg, Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 29, 2010 I’m often asked what our college stands for—are we here to educate students, to do research, to help agriculture and natural resource professionals become more successful? The answer is, of course, all of the above. As we enter a period of significant changes at the University of Minnesota—with new leadership, a tighter budget and, perhaps, new strategic goals—flexibility will be the key to our future. But overall, the quote above is something everyone in our college community should bear in mind. The big picture—that we are the U of M’s most visible example of the land-grant mission—will remain unchanged, even as the details may shift a bit. You can count on that. This edition of Solutions reflects that mission, with stories that cover our wide and varied areas of interest. You’ll read about food production, energy solutions, biodiversity and climate change all through the lens of our faculty, students and staff. I hope you enjoy this issue. As always, I’m eager to hear your thoughts. Allen S. Levine (’73–M.S., botany; ’77–Ph.D., nutrition), Dean Calendar of upcoming CFANS events featured on back cover On the cover: Polar bears provide clues to climate change’s effects. Photo by Seth Stapleton Photo by Patrick O’Leary
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