Research

The research vision of ALES is focused on sustaining the earth, its natural resources, and the people and communities that depend upon those. Our commitment is to create new knowledge and apply it to policy and practice in order to solve the most pressing issues facing society today. We tackle this challenge through multi- and inter-disciplinary research which spans the natural and social sciences as well as arts and humanities. ALES is a research intensive faculty; in 2008-09 we received over $35 million in research funding, averaging $376,784 per continuing faculty member.

ALES Research Themes

• Global Food Systems: Feeding the Planet 
• Bio-Products: Realizing the Potential of the Earth’s Bounty 
• Sustainable Land, Forests and Water: Conserving, Sustaining and Reclaiming the Land  
• Healthy Human Environments: The Wellness of Individuals, Families and Societies 

Links

• ALES Bio-Based Research Overview 
• Department of Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science Research 
• Department of Human Ecology Research 
• Department of Renewable Resources Research 
• Department of Resource Economics and Environmental Sociology (formerly Rural Economy) Research