CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Maple Specialist and Forest Operations
Job Titles:
- Cornell Maple Program in 2021 As a Product Development Food Scientist
- Research Support Specialist
Catherine joined the Cornell Maple Program in 2021 as a product development food scientist. Her research focus is on developing and improving formulations for maple value-added products including sports drinks, sodas, chocolates, and others. She also participates in extension outreach and is interested in helping maple producers optimize the quality and shelf-life of their value-added products.
Aaron conducts research in all aspects of maple production, marketing and forest management. He also oversees the operation of the 7,500 tap research sugarbush and maple laboratory at the Arnot Forest, and participates in extension and educational programs. Aaron's research interests include improved sap handling processes, maple-based nutritional supplements, sugarbush agroforestry systems, and the development of maple beer, wine and distilled spirits.
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- II and Mildred a. Uihlein Director of the Uihlein Maple Research Forest
Henry Uihlein II and Mildred A. Uihlein Director of the Uihlein Maple Research Forest
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- Technician
- Technician at the Uihlein Maple Research Forest
Keith Otto is the maple technician at the Uihlein Maple Research Forest. He began this role in 2017 after having worked seasonally for the forest in prior years. Keith has over five years of experience with all aspects of maple syrup production, from the tree to value added processing. He also has an extensive background in the brewing industry, having worked for multiple breweries around New York State. Keith teaches the craft brewing course at Paul Smith's College in addition to his work at the Uihlein Maple Research Forest.
Ailis joined the Arnot Forest research team in 2018. Her research interests include forest ecology and sustainable resource management, temperate agroforestry systems, and all things value-added. She works on maple-based fermentation and developing novel maple products including wines, vinegar, and chocolate. Further, she is interested in developing a range of other value-added products from the woods and has played a role in establishing agroforestry research at the Arnot Forest. Ailis produces Cornell Maple Program media including video content, web-based maple calculators, and the program podcast, Sweet Talk: All Things Maple. Additionally, she makes improvements to existing media, including the Cornell Maple Program Website.
Job Titles:
- Arnot Teaching and Research Forest Director
Job Titles:
- Arnot Forest Associate Director