Andrea Quezada
Years in the program: December 2023- May 2024
Mentors: Dr. Julie P. Vanegas, Dr. Teresa Feria Arroyo
Title of Projects/Products:
- Andrea Quezada, Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, and Julie P. Vanegas. Evaluating Recyclable Glass Material as a Substitute for Soil in Vegetable Cultivation: An Innovative Approach to Sustainable Agriculture. Awarded 3rd place for Best Oral Presentation at the Subtropical Agriculture and Environments Society 78th Annual Meeting, February 8-9, 2024.
Where I am now:
As of Spring 2024, I am a senior in the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. I will be continuing my graduate studies here at UTRGV completing a master's in Chemical Sciences. As an EFAS Student, I am currently completing an agricultural project related to my chemistry background. This program has allowed me to learn about new fields of study that would correlate with chemistry research. The experience obtained serves as a foundation for my knowledge in agricultural issues. I have no doubt this knowledge will continue to be of great help in my academic career, as I am pursuing a research-centered career.