Brittany Griggs


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Years in the program: 2024

Mentors: Dr. Julie Vanegas, and Dr. Teresa Feria Arroyo

Title of Projects:

  • Brittany Griggs, Dr.Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, Dr. Julie P. Vanegas. Green Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles Using Native Rio Grande Valley Plant Extracts: Applications as Antimicrobial Agents, in Environmental Remediation, and Photovoltaic Materials
  • Brittany Griggs, Dr.Teresa Patricia Feria-Arroyo, Dr. Julie P. Vanegas. Recyclable Glass Material as a Substitute for Soil in Vegetable Cultivation

Where I am now: 

By the fall of 2024, I will be in my senior year at UTRGV pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Taking advantage of the lighter course load, I am finally engaging myself with my interest in research through the EFAS program . My initial interest in agricultural research began when I first attended Texas A&M University in Kingsville. Through EFAS and my mentors, I am finally pursuing my interest, and know I will gain many essential skills to proceed in this career path. I am eager to expand my knowledge under the instructions of my mentors and intend to use such knowledge to continue my growth through agricultural science.