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Lauren Marie Picone

Master's Student| Environmental Sciences and Management at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Sharing my preliminary research results with local growers, professors, and fellow students helped me refine my project goals and better understand my results. It was a great experience to receive feedback from such a knowledgeable audience.

Hovanness Dingilian

Ph.D. Student| Environmental Engineering, Digital Agriculture Fellow, UC Riverside

Sharing my research at the CA ASA Plant and Soil Conference has allowed me to learn how to collaborate with those who may not be directly linked to my research or the topics that surround it. The conference shaped my perception of careers in agricultural and environmental science by allowing me to explore and hear ideas from those who work in those industries and get their perspective of how the world is now and how it can be improved.

Erika Escalona

Master's Student|Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis

As a recent graduate, the conference further solidified my passion for agriculture and provided valuable insights into the diverse career opportunities in the field. Professionally, it inspired me to continue learning about applied agriculture and the incredible sustainable work being done by the community.

Mauricio Soriano

Graduate Research Assistant| Department of Plant Sciences at CSU, Fresno

What I gained from presenting at the conference was the opportunity to have my research judged by professionals, receive feedback on areas that I can improve, and answer questions that have fostered other ideas to investigate.

Sharing my research at the CA ASA Plant and Soil Conference allowed me to witness the importance and immediate impact that research has in the community. It has inspired me to pursue a Ph.D. so that I can one day become a researcher and contribute to the community and scientific research.

Valentina Roel Rezk

Ph.D. Student | Pittelkow Lab|Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis

Presenting my research at the CA ASA Plant and Soil Conference was great! The feedback from experts has improved my work and also expanded my network within the agricultural community. As a PhD student at UC Davis, the conference provided the perfect space to show my work and gain new perspectives.

Maia Crummett

Bachelor's of Science| Agriculture Business; Plant and Soil Science, CSU Chico

William Samson

Ph.D. Candidate| Dr. Kerry Mauck's Lab| Plant Pathology, UC Riverside

The feedback on my project that I received from experts in the field of soil science and agronomy was invaluable and helped me progress in my graduate studies. I hope to maintain these relationships throughout my career and to contribute to the next generation of soil and agricultural scientists by providing mentorship. I feel supported by this amazing group of people who care deeply about agriculture and are willing to share their knowledge.

Jasper Tao

Master's Student |Plant Pathology, University of Minnesota

I enjoyed that the conference was smaller and more intimate since it allowed me to form closer connections with my peers and gave me the ability to speak to a few of the presenters.
Presenting my research for the first time helped me gain confidence in scientific communication. I've utilized the communication skills and networking experiences that I have gained at CPS, which have helped me succeed at other conferences on state and national levels.

Kimberly Renee Holguin

Bachelor's Degree| Agricultural Science and Education, CSU Chico

Presenting research asks you to think about real-world application of your studies and what points are most important in shaping the way soil and plants are managed on working farms.