Growing up in rural Ontario, Emily Miller-Cushon had a fascination for the animals that roamed the farmland near her home. Her path took her far from agriculture – into physics and math – but looped back in a way that melded her dual loves: data and animal welfare.
Scientists like Miller-Cushon, a UF/IFAS associate professor of animal behavior and welfare, are shaping the future of animal sciences and inspiring the next generation of women researchers.
“My best advice for the next generation of women in science is to prioritize curiosity and creativity,” she said. “There are so many fascinating paths of study if you try to look at the world differently and ask questions about things you care about.”
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