NEA 2019 Interns |
Kyra Battaglia |
University of Rochester |
Characterization of the USDA Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) Collection in Geneva, NY |
Skills acquired: liquid chromatography, chemistry, statistics, horticulture, pomology, and germplasm |
Lindsay Brown |
Cornell University |
Effect of powdery mildew resistance on phenolic content of inoculated Vitis leaves |
Skills acquired: liquid chromatography, chemistry, statistics, horticulture, viticulture, plant pathology, and germplasm |
Molly Carroll |
Purdue University |
Quantitative determination of anthocyanin compounds during tart cherry maturation |
Skills acquired: liquid chromatography, chemistry, statistics, horticulture, pomology, and germplasm |
Langston Hughes |
Howard University |
Comparison of Curve Number Calibration Methods |
Curve number hydrologic analysis, statistical analysis, Python programming |
USDA-ARS Hydrology and Remote Sensing Laboratory Beltsville, MD |
Lindsey Lesniak |
Hobart and William Smith Colleges |
Understanding grapevine (Vitis) domestication and variation between Vitis species through analysis of polyphenolic and aromatic compounds |
Skills acquired: chemistry, LC/MS and GC/MS, genetics and germplasm, viticulture |
Joshua Lewis and Tristan Johnson |
Oxon Hill Highschool |
Exploring naturally existing genetic variation in grain chalk formation in response to changing climate |
Melissa Feng and Juanita Carballeira |
University of Puerto Rico and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico |
Exploring naturally existing genetic variation in grain chalk formation in response to changing climate |
Oyinlayo Ayankunbi and Karan Cunanan |
Charles Herbert Flowers High School |
Impact of genotype x environment x management (CO2 and water management practices) interactions on rice production and grain quality |