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CBEAR Postdoctoral Fellows

We established the CBEAR Fellows Program to provide career guidance to the next generation of food and agriculture scientists.  Our research projects expose each scientist to state-of-the-art methodologies and leading experts in their fields.

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Additionally, our fellows run seminars on agri-environmental research that reinforces scientific leadership and teamwork together with professional experience in addressing conservation challenges within farming systems. 

 Our Current Fellows

The next generation of scientists bringing behavioral insights to agri-environmental research.

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware

Ph.D. Agricultural & Environmental Economics

I received my Ph.D. in Economics from Binghamton University (State University of New York). I am passionate about social and environmental justice, and my research delves deep into the policies and externalities affecting minorities, women, and underserved populations. With prior experience at the Asian Development Bank and the National Economic and Development Authority in the Philippines, I bring a blend of academic rigor and real-world research expertise.

Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Delaware

Ph.D. Environmental Economics

Kaylee Wells is an environmental economist with expertise in the valuation of ecoystem services.  Dr. Wells received her PhD from the University of Illinois.​

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The Center of Behavioral & Experimental Agri-Environmental Research (CBEAR) is a global community of scientists studying what leads to the adoption and persistence of conservation most effectively.  We also test to determine whether simpler application processes can deliver higher levels of program participation and landowner satisfaction. 

 

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© 2026 The Center for Behavioral and Experimental Agri-Environmental Research (CBEAR) is a USDA Center of Excellence.

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