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Illustrations for Fatma Kaplan's seminar on Dec. 1 to the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology
Bug Squad: Article

UC Davis Speaker: Fatma Kaplan, A Go-Getter and Maybe a Genius

November 29, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
There's no doubt--no doubt at all--that Fatma Kaplan is a go-getter. And maybe a genius. Born on her family's 40-acre farm in Turkey, where they grew hazel nuts, Kaplan went from farmer to scientist to entrepreneur. Today Kaplan is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Pheronym, Inc.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study suggests that a strong drive for thinness during adolescence can lead to weight gain and compulsive eating in women in their adult years

November 29, 2021
By Danielle Lee, Lorrene D Ritchie
A new study from University of California and University of Michigan researchers suggests that a drive for thinness during the critical developmental years of adolescence may have long-term effects in adulthood, contributing to a greater drive for thinness and weight gain in midlife in women.
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Igor Lacan looks into a net while standing in a stream.
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Water Wizards will reach out to Bay Area kids

November 29, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC Davis and UC ANR receive $10 million for water research and education; Bay Area children will be invited to learn about water's importance to life A new University of California Cooperative Extension program will teach Bay Area schoolchildren about water through hands-on activities.
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In 1971, Nadav Aharonson began working at the Agriculture Research Organization (ARO), Volcani Institute, and established the Department of Environmental Chemistry. He managed the lab until 1997.
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Prominent Scientist and UC Davis Alumnus Nadav Aharonson: 1934-2021

November 29, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Internationally known scientist Nadav Aharonson of Israel, a UC Davis alumnus celebrated for his expertise on pesticides and their impact on agricultural crops, died recently in his hometown of Ramat Ha-Sharon at age 87.
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UCCE Siskiyou: Article

FSA Program and Deadlines for Livestock Producers

November 29, 2021
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 8:00 am 9:00 am Drought Relief Programs Details on NEW and existing programs for livestock producers of all sizes. Providing drought relief support for: Water hauling, Feed transportation, and Decreased forage production due to drought.
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