https://qanr.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/index.xmlView the current news for iPace in the the department of Plants, Soils & Climate in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Utah State University. https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://qanr.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/strengthening-collab-econometrics.phpIn December, Dr. Man-Keun Kim (Applied Economics) visited National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) under the iPACE program, advancing Utah State University’s global academic collaborations.Monday, 16 December 2024https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/bridging-climate-science-policy.phpWe are excited to announce a significant visit to Utah State University (USU) as part of our ongoing commitment to international collaboration in climate science and policy. Mr. Kueg-Yueh Chao, Executive Director of the International Climate Development ITuesday, 24 September 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/2025/ipace-scholar-wildfire-studies.phpUtah State University's iPACE program celebrates the successful research visit of Dr. Chen-Chia Ku, a scholar from National Chung Hsing University, Taiwan.Tuesday, 20 August 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/2024/successful-collaboration-usu-nchu.phpThe 2024 Summer Uni+ Program has proven to be a fruitful collaboration between Utah State University (USU) and National Chung Hsing University (NCHU). Dr. Shaw-Yhi Hwang, a representative from NCHU, recently conveyed his gratitude to Dean White for the suTuesday, 13 August 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/2024/dr-man-keun-kim-impactful-summer.phpThis summer, Utah State University's distinguished professor, Dr. Man-Keun Kim, engaged in an enriching academic collaboration with National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) as part of the iPACE program. His visit was marked by a series of impactful teachingMonday, 12 August 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/wildfires-join-forces.phpThe high-impact research led by USU Professor Simon Wang, which revealed the increasing risks of wildfires in Taiwan due to climate change, not only garnered extensive media coverageFriday, 29 March 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/first-dual-degree.phpCongratulations to Mila Li-Ting Yen for being our first iPACE-sponsored dual-degree student with NCHU to successfully complete her PhD defense! Mila has shown remarkable dedication.Wednesday, 20 March 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/forests-in-silence.php"When Forests Hold Their Breath", a collaboration between Academia Sinica, National Chung Hsing University, and Utah State University, investigates the severe effects of the 2020–2021 drought on Taiwan's subtropical forests. Saturday, 17 February 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/forests-fires-taiwan.phpIn a fruitful collaboration, Utah State University and Taiwan National Chung Hsing University have conducted a comprehensive analysis on the future risk of forest fires under various climate scenarios. Friday, 16 February 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/nchu-masters-agribusiness.phpn an exhilarating development for academic collaboration, Utah State University (USU) and National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) have once again joined forces. The sister institutions are thrilled to announce their latest venture - the "3+x Master's ProgrSaturday, 27 January 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/international-academic-exchange.phpUSU's own Dr. James A. Lutz made a significant impact during his recent visit to Taiwan's National Chiayi University. From December 9th to 29th, Dr. Lutz engaged in an enriching academic exchange with the Forest & Natural Resources Department at Chiayi UnWednesday, 3 January 2024https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/climate-change-economics-event-recap.phpIn December 2023, Dr. Man-Keun Kim delivered an enlightening lecture at National Taiwan Chung-Hsing University. The event, which focused on "Climate Change Economics," provided valuable insights and sparked engaging discussions among attendees.Saturday, 23 December 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/spotlight-dr-warnick.phpIn a collaborative initiative spearheaded by iPACE Director, Dr. Simon Wang, Dr. Brian K. Warnick, a distinguished professor and the interim Department Head for Technical Education at Utah State University, was extended a warm invitation to share his expeMonday, 30 October 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/ipace-empowers-highschool-in-taiwan.phpThis summer, Utah State University's 4-H extension, in collaboration with its sister institution, National Taiwan Chung-Hsing University, embarked on a trailblazing journey. Sponsored by iPACE, the first-ever high school language learning tour in Taiwan wSaturday, 3 June 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/rekindle-academic-bonds.phpFollowing a three-year pause attributed to COVID-19, Utah State University (USU) and National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taiwan have rejuvenated their long-standing academic partnership. Marking a significant stride since the 2018 landmark visit by Wednesday, 3 May 2023https://caas.usu.edu/news/_archive/taiwan-rich-agri-culture.phpUtah State University (USU) students embarked on an enlightening journey to Taiwan, showcasing their robust curiosity, enthusiasm, and adaptability. They delved into the heart of Taiwan's agriculture and lifestyle, gaining invaluable insights into the praWednesday, 3 May 2023https://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-college-of-agriculture-leading-thai-university-sign-collaboration-agreementRepresentatives of Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, and Utah State University's College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences have signed an agreement to establish academic exchanges and research collaborations between the two institutions.Monday, 24 April 2023https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/rose-society.phpiPACE-initiated graduate student JJ Chen was invited to present at the Utah Rose Society on February 16.Thursday, 16 February 2023https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/world-food-problems.phpUSU Professor Dr. Kim taught World Food Problem at NCHU in December 2022. Friday, 30 December 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-phd-program.phpUSU signed a historic collaboration bolstering a dual degree PhD program with National Chung Hsing University that unites engineering disciplines.Tuesday, 13 December 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-aviation.php NCHU and USU collaborate to bring a bilateral aviation program to life. Monday, 12 December 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/planthopper-pests.phpUSU and Taiwanese researchers published a study about how climate variability affects southern Taiwan's rice pest planthoppers. Tuesday, 11 October 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/thailand-student-exchange.phpiPACE Director Dr. Simon Wang visited the College of Agriculture at Kasetsart University in Bangkok, Thailand, to discuss student exchanges.Wednesday, 7 September 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/bilateral-mou.phpiPACE Director Dr. Simon Wang (middle) visited the National Taipei University to discuss international exchange and pave the way for a bilateral MOU.Wednesday, 17 August 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/climate-lecture.phpUSU professors gave climate lectures at the Taiwan Association of Environmental and Resource Economics 2022 summer school. Wednesday, 13 July 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/aviation-lectures.phpDr. Chi-Chien Wei was invited to speak about aviation during June and July 2022.Tuesday, 28 June 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/chinese-learning-initiative.phpiPACE Director Dr. Simon Wang worked with NCHU's International Office and Language Center to coordinate the Extension Mandarin Chinese Learning initiative.Monday, 6 June 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-agreement-aca.phpUSU and NCHU signed a new agreement extending faculty and student exchanges between the two universities.Wednesday, 23 March 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-agreement-stu.phpUSU President Noelle Cockett met with iPACE students Carolyn, Mila, Bonny, and JJ during a historic MOU sighting Wednesday, 23 March 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-agreement-soc.phpAttendees gather at reception and social before a historic MOU signing between USU and NCHU, extending collaboration between the two universities.Wednesday, 23 March 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-collab.phpMila Yen has published the first paper in iPace history as a result of NCHU and USU collaboration.Wednesday, 2 February 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/cultural-ecosystem.phpDr. Man-Kuen Kim joined the project "Cultural Ecosystems Services from Agroecosystem in Nantou County in Taiwan" with NCHU Drs. Chifumi Takagi, Kuo-Jung Chao, and Wen-Ching Chen. Tuesday, 11 January 2022https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/kim-visiting.phpProfessor Man-Keun Kim is currently visiting NCHU, strengthening ties with the APEC and IBPA departments while delivering seminars.Thursday, 4 November 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/encompass-fellowship.phpUSU graduate student JJ Chen is selected as an Encompass Scholar, giving him access to leadership trainings, a paid membership to Soil Science Society of America, and paid webinars. Sunday, 31 October 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/kim-seminar.phpProfessor Man Keun-Kim delivered a seminar on U.S. students perceptions of non-native English speaking teachers to NCHU studentsSunday, 12 September 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/as-strategies.phpDr. Simon Wang (USU), alongside Drs. Wan-Yu Liu and Chien-Chen Wu (NCHU) publish a paper on the public's perception and support for forest management regarding the impact of climate change on forests. Tuesday, 17 August 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/prediction-model.phpParichart Promote, Simon Wang, and Paul Johnson (USU) team up with Yuan Shen and Ming-Hwi Yao (NCHU) to develop a seasonal predictional model.Monday, 12 July 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/ug-student-returns.phpHsuan (Bonny) Lu, came to USU on an exchange study abroad program in the Fall of 2018 and now has returned to seek a graduate degree. Monday, 18 January 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/student-defense.phpDr. Man-Keun Kim (APEC, USU) has supervised two MS graduate students, Jinny Punnaros Pisarn and Jennie Trang Vo from International Master Program of Agriculture (IMPA) at NCHU.Monday, 18 January 2021https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/climate-course.phpFor the third consecutive year, USU offers popular Climate and Climate Change course to 30 students at NCHU.Monday, 14 December 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/nchu-usu-publication.phpDr. Man-Keun Kim (USU) has published an journal article alongside NCHU faculty, Shang-Ho Yang, and his MS student, Punnaros Pisarn about community supported agriculture. Tuesday, 27 October 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/dual-degree-arrives.phpLi-Ting “Mila” Yen is a Ph.D. student from National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) in Taichung, Taiwan, majoring in Soil and Environmental Sciences. Wednesday, 12 August 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/teaching-science.phpNational Chung Hsing University (NCHU) students learned about teaching science subjects using English Language from USU Professor Simon WangWednesday, 5 August 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/organic-farming-publication.phpProfessor Chifumi Takagi (NCHU) Man-Keun Kim (USU) along with Sutrisno Purnomo (Sebelas Maret University) team up to study Smart Agriculture adoption in Taiwan’s organic farms.Tuesday, 28 July 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/professor-supervises-grad-student.phpAssociate professor Man-Keun Kim (USU) has supervised MS graduate student Jonathan Vivas (NCHU) throughout his research experienceSaturday, 20 June 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/faculty-collaborations.phpPast support of faculty participating in the 2019 Asia Pacific Climate Service Workshop sees recent publication in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society.Thursday, 4 June 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/study-abroad-taiwan-20.phpUSU students are invited to experience agricultural and lifestyle practices of Taiwan through National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) courses, field trips, site visits, lectures by experts, food demonstrations, hiking, and group discussions. Sunday, 10 May 2020https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/ntu-talk.phpProfessor Simon Wang gave a invited talk to faculty and students at National Taiwan Normal University.Sunday, 22 December 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/jj-presentation.phpThe presentations, life and research at USU, was given in the IBPA and horticulture science department of NCHU to share live, studies, and researches at Utah State University. Besides, a discussion session was held after each presentation to answer the quWednesday, 18 December 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/data-mining.phpProfessor Simon Wang teaching Climate Data Mining with 30 students, a one-credit course taught in the night for three weeks.Sunday, 15 December 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/development-seminar.phpAGNR Associate Dean of Student Recruitment and Retention, Brian Warnick, will work with faculty members in NCHU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources to help improve their teaching competencies. Monday, 9 December 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/gillies-climate.phpProfessor Rob Gillies teaches Climate Change for 20+ students, a two-credit course taught in the evening for three weeks.Sunday, 1 December 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/ap-workshop.phpThe first workshop on Asian Pacific Climate Services addresses 'Current Trends and Future Challenges of Climate Services'. Monday, 28 October 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/econ-collab.phpDr. Man-Keun Kim (Applied Economics) visited National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) to attend research meetings with faculty in the Department of Applied Economics and International Bachelor Program of Agribusiness.Monday, 14 October 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/ecology-disturbance.phpDr. Guo-Zhang Song (NCHU) visited Dr. Patrick Belmont’s (Watershed Sciences) study site in Fishlake National Forest and Dr. Curtis Gray’s (Wildland Resources) site in Wood Camp Hollow. Saturday, 6 July 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/kj-visiting.phpDr. Kuo-Jung Chao (NCHU), a researcher in forest dynamics, is visiting USU for three months. Saturday, 6 July 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/study-abroad-hosted.phpUSU undergraduate students experienced agricultural and lifestyle practices of Taiwan through field trips, site visits, lectures by experts, food demonstrations, hiking, and group discussions. Monday, 24 June 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/econ-short-course.phpMan-Keun Kim (Applied Economics) visited National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) as a Visiting Professor in May. Wednesday, 15 May 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/invasive-plant-collab.phpDr. Steve Young (Plants, Soils and Climate) establishes relations regarding invasive plant research at National Chung Hsing University (NCHU).Tuesday, 7 May 2019https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/student-internship.phpUSU climate MS student Tonia Chien, a Taiwan national, conducted a comprehensive internship at the Chung-Hua Institution. Saturday, 1 December 2018https://caas.usu.edu/psc/ipace/news/test.php