Leadership, innovation and the journey to the no. 1 ag school with CAES Dean and Director, Nick Place

Cultivating Curiosity

In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we sit down with Nick Place, Dean and Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. Follow along as we learn about his journey from a Pennsylvania dairy farm to leading the forefront of agricultural and environmental science research, education and outreach. Hear about the dean's experiences in Extension work, international collaborations in Poland and the transition from being a Florida Gator to a Georgia Bulldog. Listen now to discover his achievements and aspirations in shaping the future of CAES, paving the way for innovation and impact in the ever-evolving fields of agricultural and environmental sciences.

Resources:

• The economic impact of CAES
• A Sense of Place
• The new Poultry Science Building is open for business
  • It's not too late – donate to the Poultry Science Building fund today!
• UGA's Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
• Podcast episode: Shaping the future of sustainable farming technology through integrative precision agriculture (IPA)
• UGA's Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
• Video: Plant breeding at UGA
• Podcast episode: Transforming medicine with biotechnology

See how we have fun while making an impact!
Video: Dawg Day of Giving 2022
Video: Dawg Day of Giving 2023
Dean Place sits down with Joyro the Joro spider
Dean Place is the 2021 milking champion

Edited by Jordan Powers
Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Davenport
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.

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