Sophie Rodea
Years: Summer 2022 – Spring 2023.
Mentors: Dr. Olufemi Alabi and Cecilia Villegas
Title of Projects/Products:
Sophie Rodea, Ghislaine Bourjolly, Cecilia Villegas, Olufemi J. Alabi “Genetic Variability of Malvastrum bright yellow mosaic virus in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of South Texas” 2023 Subtropical Agricultural & Environments Society (SAES) 77th Annual Conference in South Padre Island, Texas.
Where I am now:
After finishing my internship, I was still in my junior year so I’m still completing my degree plan. This coming fall I will be a senior. I plan to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, and I hope to work either with the government or somewhere close to home since this is where I grew up and would like to give back to the community.