CASNR students shine in annual Graduate Research Poster Competition
By: Norman Martin
Five top-flight graduate students from Texas Tech's College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources took high honors earlier this semester at the Texas Tech University Graduate School's 20th Annual Graduate Student Virtual Poster Competition.
“Students get a chance to practice being able to tell someone what they do and why it's important,” said CASNR Interim Dean Cindy Akers of the event.
First Place
- Plant & Soil Science: Kyle Russell, a doctoral student from the Department of Plant and Soil Science. His project was titled, “Cotton Fruiting Response to Low Rates of 2,4-D.” His advisor was Peter Dotray, Texas Techs Rockwell Chair of Weed Science with a Joint Appointment with Texas A&M Agrilife Research & Extension Service.
- Animal & Food Science: David Vargas, a doctoral student from the Department of Animal & Food Science. His project was titled, “In-Plant Validation of Novel On-Site Ozone Generation Technology (Bio-Safe) Compared to Lactic Acid Beef Carcasses and Trim Using Natural Microbiota and Salmonella and E. coli O157 Surrogate Enumeration.” His advisor was Mark Miller, Texas Techs San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Chair in Meat Science, Food Processing and Preservation.
Second Place
- Plant & Soil Science: Ubaldo Torres, a masters student from the Department of Plant and Soil Science. His project was titled, “Herbicide Injury Detection in Cotton Using a UAV. “ His advisor was Peter Dotray, Texas Techs Rockwell Chair of Weed Science with a Joint Appointment with Texas A&M Agrilife Research & Extension Service.
- Natural Resource Management: Tara Durboraw, a masters student from the Department of Natural Resource Management. Her project was titled, “Are Mexican Spotted Owls Bugging Out? Examining How Janets Looper Defoliation Impacts Owl Nesting Habitat.” Her advisor was Nathan Gill, an Assistant Professor with Texas Techs Department of Natural Resources Management.
Third Place
- Plant & Soil Science: Shaida Rumi, a doctoral student from the Department of Plant & Soil Science. Her project was titled, “Cellulose-Based Bioplastic Films Represent an Alternative Solution to Synthetic Plastics.” Her advisor was Noureddine Abidi, Texas Tech Leidigh Professor and Managing Director of the Fiber & Biopolymer Research Institute.
CONTACT: Cindy Akers, Interim Dean, College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources, Texas Tech University at (806) 742-2808 or cindy.akers@ttu.edu
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