2019 Virginia Tech REEL Fellows
Fellow Mentors Fellow's Home Institution
M. Jaret Arnold D. Haak & J. Derr Kent State University
Project: Examining herbicide resistance and chemical use in the Poaceae family
Mallory Cerkleski M.A. Saghai-Maroof & M. Reiter Guilford College
Project: Impact of protein-controlling genes and soil sulfur fertility on soybean yield and quality
Ethan Dorman J. Westwood & J. Samtani Pennsylvania State University
Project: Investigation on parasitic weeds, pollinators, insect pests and fruit quality in agri-environments
Madigan Hawkins A. Stevens & C. Wilkinson University of Idaho
Project: A tale of two cash crops: Stewart's Wilt in corn and Tobacco Mosaic Virus in flue-cured tobacco
Logan Heflin B. Vinatzer & L. Strawn University of Idaho
Project: Exploring the importance of rain as a source of plant-associated bacteria
Rosa Houchins M. O'Rourke & C. Wilkinson VA Highlands Community College
Project: Bees and RT-qPCR: Integrating wildflowers into pastures and tracking Tobacco Mosaic Virus infections
Tahja Stewart B. Zhao & H. Frame Norfolk State University
Project: An exploration into the different ways bacteria can contribute to agriculture
Rachael Walcheck D. Tholl & H. Mehl Iowa State University
Project: Collection of volatile compounds from peanut (Arachis hypogaea) infected with Sclerotium rolfsii
The VT-REEL program started on May 28, 2019 with an all-day orientation (lunch provided), followed by a lab tour in Latham Hall. New this year - a graduate student mentorship program! Other program-affiliated events included: a visit to a local farm, multi-day AREC tour and the annual Summer Research Symposium. The gallery below provides highlights of the summer.
M. Jaret Arnold D. Haak & J. Derr Kent State University
Project: Examining herbicide resistance and chemical use in the Poaceae family
Mallory Cerkleski M.A. Saghai-Maroof & M. Reiter Guilford College
Project: Impact of protein-controlling genes and soil sulfur fertility on soybean yield and quality
Ethan Dorman J. Westwood & J. Samtani Pennsylvania State University
Project: Investigation on parasitic weeds, pollinators, insect pests and fruit quality in agri-environments
Madigan Hawkins A. Stevens & C. Wilkinson University of Idaho
Project: A tale of two cash crops: Stewart's Wilt in corn and Tobacco Mosaic Virus in flue-cured tobacco
Logan Heflin B. Vinatzer & L. Strawn University of Idaho
Project: Exploring the importance of rain as a source of plant-associated bacteria
Rosa Houchins M. O'Rourke & C. Wilkinson VA Highlands Community College
Project: Bees and RT-qPCR: Integrating wildflowers into pastures and tracking Tobacco Mosaic Virus infections
Tahja Stewart B. Zhao & H. Frame Norfolk State University
Project: An exploration into the different ways bacteria can contribute to agriculture
Rachael Walcheck D. Tholl & H. Mehl Iowa State University
Project: Collection of volatile compounds from peanut (Arachis hypogaea) infected with Sclerotium rolfsii
The VT-REEL program started on May 28, 2019 with an all-day orientation (lunch provided), followed by a lab tour in Latham Hall. New this year - a graduate student mentorship program! Other program-affiliated events included: a visit to a local farm, multi-day AREC tour and the annual Summer Research Symposium. The gallery below provides highlights of the summer.
