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Qualifications The profile of the position requires the following qualifications: Basic training in chemistry or a related field, with a postgraduate degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in a related area. Preferably with knowledge of agricultural chemistry applied to food systems. Demonstrated teaching excellence (attach evaluations). Fluent written and oral English and Spanish. Excellent abilities in inter-disciplinary […]
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Qualifications Graduate degree (preferably a Ph.D.) in communication sciences, language and education, or related fields. Experience in leadership, critical thinking, educational innovation, or scientific communication. Expertise in emerging social and professional communication media, as well as technological and digital tools. Teaching experience (attach official teaching evaluations). Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken). Excellent
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Karla Mena Soto (Class of 2000, Costa Rica) believes that with the right tools and collaboration, agriculture can be a climate-friendly industry. As the country’s first female National Director of Agricultural Extension and the Climate Change representative to COP, Karla has played a key role in driving Costa Rica’s sustainable agriculture agenda forward. Despite her impressive titles, Karla measures her success based on the impact she has made in the lives of others. Karla’s credits her EARTH education for the ability to accompany producers to implement solutions that are simultaneously beneficial for their production and for the planet.
Supporting Producers and the Planet through Agricultural Extension Read More »
From reducing nutrients in contaminated water to producing biomass with commercial potential, microalgae offer surprising possibilities. Read about how Nelson Esquivel (Class of 2026, Bolivia) is investigating their potential as part of BioEARTH, a platform that drives innovative solutions through these microscopic organisms.
Microalgae: A Sustainable Alternative for Wastewater Treatment Read More »
Juan Claudio De Oliva Maya (Class of 2010, Bolivia) founded his internationally recognized company, GreenCloud, during his fourth year at EARTH. To date, GreenCloud has supported over 150 organizations in 22 countries to achieve and manage carbon neutrality. Juan Claudio credits the impact he has been able to generate to the entrepreneurial spirit and critical thinking skills instilled in him at EARTH. Studying at EARTH allowed him to build an impact startup that focuses not on pure economic growth but achieving sustainable environmental impact.
An Entrepreneur’s Approach to Decarbonization Read More »
Racheal Adol Ajang, fourth-year student and Mastercard Foundation Scholar at EARTH, was born and raised in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya. From teaching in the camp’s secondary school to founding an organization to support young girls, she arrived at EARTH with a demonstrated commitment to getting involved wherever she was needed. Today, as she looks toward graduation day, she plans to continue making an impact as a leader in agriculture. On this World Refugee Day, we honor the stories of young people like Racheal, who show us the power of strength and resilience.
Racheal Adol Ajang: Building a Strong Future While Honoring Her Past Read More »
Love stories that began between classes, sisters who crossed continents to study the same career, and children who chose to follow in their parents’ footsteps. These are some of the families who have made EARTH more than a University: it’s a meeting point between generations.
Back to Their Roots: Families Brought Together by EARTH Read More »
From Cuba to Mexico to the United States, the story of Frankys de la Osa (Class of 2002, Cuba) is one of relocation, learning, and constant reinvention. Frankys transformed his curiosity into practical tools to build, innovate, and begin again, first through a family citrus business and now through a new agricultural project in Florida. His journey reflects how education, memory, and adaptability can take root anywhere.
A Life in Motion: Frankys de la Osa Read More »
Over the past three years, Mastercard Foundation Scholar and fourth year student Damaris Nzala (Class of 2026, Zambia) has developed into the kind of leader EARTH is focused on developing: one prepared to go out into the world and make the changes needed in their communities. From serving as President of the African Student Union to taking leadership in other on-campus groups, she has stretched herself and grown in new ways. She is prepared to return to her community and help address the challenges faced on the African continent.
Damaris Nzala: Prepared to Lead and Make Change in Her Community Read More »
What if rural communities did not depend on external aid, but instead on their ability to compete, grow, and sustain their own processes over time? The AMATE Project by EARTH Futures Developing Solutions introduces a new model designed to strengthen capacities, connect stakeholders, and link territories with new opportunities in agritourism.
A Project Promoting Agritourism and Rural Competitiveness Read More »
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