Author Archives: Debra Heleba

About Debra Heleba

Deb works for University of Vermont Extension where she is the Vermont SARE coordinator and also coordinates eOrganic's dairy team.

Calling All (Current and Wannabe) Women Scientists: You are the Key to Innovation

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Debra Heleba

On my drive home the other night, I heard a story on APM’s Marketplace Freakonomics Radio about the dearth of patents received by women (only 7.5% of all patents filed). The shortage of patents was connected to the age-old (and … Continue reading →

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Corn and Grain Inspiring the Lives of Young Women in Northern Vermont. Really?!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Debra Heleba

Really. When I think of women’s leadership development, large and lofty ideas come mind—things like paradigm shifts, suffrage and empowerment. So who knew that the kernels of leadership sometimes lie within little kernels of corn and grain which were inspiring enough … Continue reading →

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