MES Students Present at Association of Research Directors Symposium
May 10th, 11
MES student wins prize.
Masters in Environmental Studies students Jacob Botkins and Michael Ward were among eight Kentucky State University students selected to speak about their research at a symposium in Atlanta, Georgia in April. Botkins received a cash award and certificate for delivering one of the best graduate student presentations on "Sustainable Plant and Animal Production Systems."
The biennial symposium brings together students and scientists who conduct research at 1890 Land Grant Universities. KSU is one of 18 Historically Black Institutions across the southeast that share the land grant mission of teaching, research and extension. This year's symposium theme was "Sustainable Solutions for Current and Emerging Issues."
Botkins' presented on "Genetic Diversity and Geographic Differentiation in Pawpaw Populations from Six States as Revealed by DNA Markers," based on work he conducted with his mentor, Dr. Kirk Pomper.
Ward presented on the "Effect of Row Covers on High Tunnel Soil Temperature," (see slides) based on work he conducted with his mentor, Dr. Michael Bomford.