Heilyn Calvo Vargas (Class of 2022, Costa Rica) decided she wanted to dedicate herself to science at a young age. Now, only 22 years old, she has achieved impressive results through extensive research that has positively impacted her community, Costa Rica, and EARTH. Her dreams are big, and her desire to fulfill them is even greater. To celebrate Women and Girls in Science Month, we share her story.
In partnership with the CRUSA Foundation, EARTH Futures worked together with different stakeholders from Hojancha, Nicoya, and Santa Cruz counties in Costa Rica to strengthen the management strategies of the Potrero Caimital Biological Corridor, a vital space for the conservation of regional biodiversity and water resources.
After several years of research and collaboration, it has been found that it is possible to produce high-quality coffee in Costa Rica’s Caribbean region, a low-altitude area not traditionally used for this crop. Learn more about the results recently published in the scientific journal Agriculture by MDPI…
The Graduation Project of Romina Ovelar González (Class of 2024, Paraguay) seeks to identify and characterize ectoparasites to understand their relationship with diseases in sheep, in the hope of finding solutions to recurrent and circumstantial problems in the Caribbean region. Through careful research, Romina has been able to achieve promising results…
Lucia Epur Lebasha (Class of 2017, Kenya) has transformed her community by introducing sustainable agricultural practices in arid lands to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. Her work has impacted thousands of farmers and brought about significant change in a region deeply affected by climate change…
The Seedbed of Rural Youth Entrepreneurs created by the Colombian Alumni Association (AGEARTH) is an initiative that seeks to reduce youth migration to cities and promote a healthy generational transition within agricultural entities. The project has impacted hundreds of young people in remote rural areas by providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural sector…
Marianela Ubilla (Class of 1998, Ecuador), is a prominent leader in Ecuador’s banana industry, the world’s largest exporter of the crop. In 2020, she became the first woman to chair the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and has been distinguished for her leadership, perseverance, and ability to face global challenges through innovation and resilience…
EARTH’s e-Learning by Doing Program, created in response to the pandemic and in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has transformed the University’s hands-on approach into a virtual experience accessible to users worldwide. Since its launch in 2023, more than 1,000 people in 49 countries have used the free micro-modules on precision agriculture, sustainable production, and renewable energy, among others…
Ten years ago, Candelaria Saloj joined the Oxlajuj E Association, an organization in Guatemala that produces amaranth. Since she began mentoring with EARTH Futures, she has overcome her shyness and has developed skills to improve sales and management. Now, as a Production and Commercialization Technician, she empowers Mayan women and expands the Association’s client network…
Through leading the CACPROSA biofactory, José Aguilar has channeled what was initially a curiosity into a true passion for sustainable agriculture. Thanks to the support of EARTH Futures, he has learned to develop biofertilizers that improve soil health and increase agricultural productivity, transforming not only his own professional career but also the region’s agricultural practices…
In the Tropical Forestry course, our students learn about practices that allow for optimal management of forest plantations and natural forests, promoting sustainability using new agricultural technologies.
El Proyecto RTEP de EARTH Futures empodera a más de 70 mujeres del departamento de Sololá, capacitándolas en la crianza de gallinas y venta de huevos a comedores escolares y comunidades. Con el apoyo y financiamiento de Cargill, el proyecto mejora la nutrición y diversifica ingresos familiares, creando un modelo sostenible y fortaleciendo el rol de las mujeres productoras.
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