Tag: Dijon

French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)

by Rich, posted in Collaborations in Science, France (Dijon, Other Borgogne Towns and Villages, and Paris)

The second half of my sabbatical has brought us to Dijon, France, where I've been working with colleagues at the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA). INRA is akin to our USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and has research facilities all across France. My host here is Dr. Stephane Cordeau, pictured below standing in … Continue reading French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA)

Goodbye, Australia… Hello, France.

by Rich, posted in Experiences In Transit, France (Dijon, Other Borgogne Towns and Villages, and Paris), Perth, Australia

We ended the first chapter of our sabbatical adventure on Sunday night at 11:05 pm. That is the precise time that our Qatar Airways flight departed Perth International Airport. On one hand it was a relief because prior to that moment, we had spent the entire day frantically trying to get ready to go. This … Continue reading Goodbye, Australia… Hello, France.