CANR honors Filice, Warwick and Wolfe as 2025 Global Scholars in Extension
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EmailThe CANR has named Paige Filice, Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension. The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards on May 8
The Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources has named Paige Filice, Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., and Samantha Wolfe as the 2025 Global Scholars in Extension. The scholars will be honored at the CANR Faculty and Staff Awards reception on May 8.
The Global Scholars Program supports established, early and mid-career faculty members with seed funding and travel support for two years. Selected annually by the CANR International Programs Office, scholars work to strengthen and expand their global linkages, networks and collaborative programs across the college's core missions in research, education and outreach.
Paige Filice is an Ingham County MSU Extension natural resources educator. Her role encompasses promoting the use, protection and restoration of Michigan’s freshwater ecosystems. She supports initiatives such as the Reduce Invasive Pet and Plant Escapes (RIPPLE) and Clean Boats, Clean Waters programs. Filice also serves as the associate director for Extension’s Center for Lakes and Streams, advancing conservation and stewardship of Michigan’s inland lakes and streams.
Alexa Warwick, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. She works as a wildlife participatory engagement and collaboration specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and MSU Extension. Her expertise includes program development, science education and conservation biology. Through her work, Warwick aims to improve the quality and outcomes of engagement on the sustainability of environments and wildlife resources in Michigan.
Samantha Wolfe is a MSU Extension agricultural occupational health educator in Benzie County. Her expertise includes rotational grazing management for beef operations and collaborating with verification programs to mitigate on-farm environmental risks. Wolfe supports Michigan AgrAbility, a program that assists farmers with disabilities by developing and implementing equipment and tools to help overcome challenges. With a background in environmental education and outreach, Wolfe enjoys collaborating with growers and producers of all sizes and sectors to develop solutions and enhance operations.
The Global Scholars Program began in summer 2019 after Karim Maredia was named director of CANR international programs. The program focuses on faculty development initiatives that grow the college’s global footprint and form lasting international partnerships.
