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ARS's Young Scientists

Young, bright scientists are flocking to ARS to work on revolutionary science projects, combat the effects of climate change, ensure the sustainability and safety of our food supply, and prepare to meet the agricultural demands of a growing population.

In this section, we will be highlighting 20 of our young, promising scientists.  Take a peek inside their innovative work and check back often. 

 
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Lauren Hale

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Soil scientist at the Water Management Research in Parlier, CA

Matthew Hillyer

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Research Chemist at the Cotton Chemistry and Utilization Research in New Orleans, LA

Learn more about Matthew Hillyer's research. 

Mackenzie Tietjen

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Entomologist at the ARS Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit in Kerrville, TX

Perot Saelao

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Molecular Biologist at ARS’s Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit in Kerrville, TX

Lidong Li

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Research Associate at the Agroecosystem Management Research Unit in Lincoln, NE

Colton Flynn

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Soil Scientist at the Grassland Soil and Water Research Laboratory in Temple, TX

Pratik Parajuli

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Agricultural Engineer at the Quality and Safety Assessment Research Unit in Athens, GA

Emily Watkins de Jong

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Biological Technician at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona

Samuel Ramsey

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Entomologist and Former Research Fellow at ARS’s Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville, MD

Jacqueline Serrano

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Entomologist at ARS’s Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research Unit in Wapato, WA

Alison Gerken

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Quantitative Ecologist at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research in Manhattan, KS

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The Future Is Now