Former ASPIRE Interns

CEFS Agroecology Scholars Program in Research and Extension (ASPIRE)

The 2023 CEFS ASPIRE interns and their mentors/research areas are:

	Abigail Lourdes Zorrilla \| Mentor: Alex Woodley \| Research topic: Characterizing Spatial Heterogeneity of Soil Health Metrics Across Diverse Farming Systems Click here to view the research poster.
	Aivry Olivia Coleman \| Mentor: Angela Allen \| Research topic: Initial Study of a Trash Trout’s Impact on Water Quality Click here to view the research poster.
	Brian Ranterapa Marks \| Mentor: Anders Huseth and Emma Schoeppner \| Research topic: Habitat Risk Assessment for M. Communis (Corn Wireworm) Click here to view the research poster.
	Camille Rae Ingram \| Mentor: Micheal Schulman and Andy Smolski \| Research topic: Building Community Networks: The Role of Farmer Organizations and Keystone Leaders Click here to view the research poster.
	Evelyn Margarete Fahlen \| Mentor: Hannah Levenson \| Research topic: Potential for Biological Control of Spotted Wing Drosophila Using Adventive ParasitoidsClick here to view the research poster.
	Gisele Lee White \| Mentor: Ramon Leon and April Dobbs \| Research topic: Comparing the Efficiency of Aerial RGB v.s Multispectral Imaging in Differentiating Weeds from CornClick here to view the research poster.
	Helena Ellen Heiberger \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring How Bacteriophages Infect the Peach Pathogen, Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Click here to view the research poster.
	Joseph Thomas Godwin \| Mentor: David Suchoff and Ashlee George \| Research topic: Analyzing effectiveness of roller crimping and cover crop mulches to suppress weeds in Fiber Hemp Click here to view the research poster.
	Larry Lee McCallum Jr. \| Mentor: Mallory Choudoir and Madaris Serrano Perez \| Research topic: Rhizobia Trait Variation Offers Insights into Plant- Microbe Symbiosis in Agroecosystems Click here to view the research poster.
	Sydney Erin Blair \| Mentor: Amanda Cardoso and Matt Taggart \| Research topic: Characterizing Water Uptake and Transport in crops Cultivated with Biofertilizer Click here to view the research poster.

Former ASPIRE interns video profiles:

Abigail Sherrod2022-11-29T12:33:44-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Maria DiGiovanni

Abigail Sherrod2022-11-29T12:27:02-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Jarin Arline

Abigail Sherrod2022-11-29T12:28:03-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Kate Pottle

Abigail Sherrod2022-11-29T12:29:10-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Brooke Matusko

Abigail Sherrod2022-11-29T12:29:37-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Aiden Fox

Marcello Cappellazzi2022-11-28T13:12:00-05:00

2022 ASPIRE intern: Leah Guercio

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:55:57-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Kayleigh Heather

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:54:33-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: William Fleming

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:53:27-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Wills Franklin Brooks

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:51:54-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Juhi Dattani

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:50:12-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: McKenzie Cummings

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:49:00-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Katina Oxendine

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:47:03-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Kiara McKenzie Perry

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:45:40-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Dakota Moore

Marcello Cappellazzi2021-10-29T09:41:05-04:00

2021 ASPIRE intern: Alexandra Veverka

The 2022 CEFS ASPIRE interns and their mentors/research areas are:

	Aiden Fox \| Duke University \| Mentor: Ramon Leon, Gonzalez, and Sandy Ethridge, April Dobbs \| Research topic: Use of cover crops for weed suppression Click here to view the research poster.
	Audrey Williams \| UC Berkley \| Mentor: Alex Woodley and Henrique Da Ros Carvalho \| Research topic: The potential for using Kelp to amend soil, provide plant nutrients, and mitigate leaching Click here to view the research poster.
	Brittani Meis \| Colorado State University \| Mentor: Stephanie Kulesza and Steven Miller \| Research topic: Poultry Litter Impacts Germination and Increases Abnormal Radicles Click here to view the research poster.
	Brooke Matusko \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Shuijin Hu and Christopher Gillespie \| Research topic: Relationship between fungi colonization and nutrient ratios in MaizeClick here to view the research poster.
	Cassandra Helms \| University of North Carolina at Pembroke \| Mentor: David Suchoff and China Halker \| Research topic: No-till weed management in fiber hemp Click here to view the research poster.
	Howard Jacobs \| North Carolina State University Genera \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring alternative treatments for peaches against bacterial pathogens Click here to view the research poster.
	Jarin Arline \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Hannah Burrack \| Research topic: Pest Management in Blackberries and Impacts on Pollination Click here to view the research poster.
	Joshua Lopez \| University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus \| Mentor: Stephanie Ward and Rose Marie Chunn \| Research topic: Understanding the impact of heat stress on dairy cattle Click here to view the research poster.
	Kate Pottle \| Davidson College \| Mentor: Benjamin Reading and Linnea Andersen \| Research topic: Aquaculture breeding and domestication Click here to view the research poster.
	Leah Guercio \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Mark Hoffmann and Kyle Freedman \| Research topic: Improving grape transplants Click here to view the research poster.
	Maria DiGiovanni \| Cornell University \| Mentor: Michael Schulman and Andrew Smolski \| Research topic: Adaptation and Resilience in Niche Meat Click here to view the research poster.
	Mark Almazo Rosendo \| Robeson Community College \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring alternative treatments for peaches against bacterial pathogens Click here to view the research poster.
	Mika’el Chabeda \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Jim Holland and Eric Butoto \| Research topic: The Effect of Selecting for Early Flowering on Tassel Length in Tropical Maize Click here to view the research poster.

The 2021 CEFS ASPIRE interns and their mentors/research areas are:

	Shachar Berkowitz-Regosin \| Barnard College \| Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Boys \| Research topic: Food Safety and Supply Chain Economics Click here to view the research poster.
	Wills Franklin Brooks \| University of Mount Olive \| Mentor: Dr. Miguel Castillo \| Research topic: Crabgrass Forage Production Click here to view the research poster.
	McKenzie Cummings \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Ward \| Research topic: Dairy Fly Control Click here to view the research poster.
	Juhi Dattani \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Shuijin Hu \| Research topic: Soil Health and Microbiology Click here to view the research poster.
	William Fleming \| West Virginia University \| Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Huerta \| Research topic: Bacterial Plant Diseases Click here to view the research poster.
	Kayleigh Heather \| Virginia Polytechnic Institute \| Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Kulesza \| Research topic: Impact of Cover Crop Type and Management on Efficacy of Urease Inhibitors Click here to view the research poster.
	Abel Locklear \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. David Suchoff \| Research topic: Cover Crops Click here to view the research poster.
	Kiara McKenzie-Perry \| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University \| Mentor: Dr. Mark Hoffman \| Research topic: Small Fruits Click here to view the research poster.
	Dakota Moore \| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University \| Mentor: Dr. Alex Woodley \| Research topic: Sustainable and Organic Soil Fertility Click here to view the research poster.
	Katina Oxendine \| University of North Carolina at Pembroke \| Mentor: Dr. Ramon Leon \| Research topic: Weed Science Click here to view the research poster.
	Joe Pellegrino \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Francesco Tiezzi \| Research topic: Farmer Welfare during COVID-19 Click here to view the research poster.
	Roxanne Reyes \| Cornell University \| Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Huerta \| Research topic: Bacterial Plant Diseases Click here to view the research poster.
	Alexandra Veverka \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Ramon Leon \| Research topic: Weed Science Click here to view the research poster.

	Abigail Lourdes Zorrilla \| Mentor: Alex Woodley \| Research topic: Characterizing Spatial Heterogeneity of Soil Health Metrics Across Diverse Farming Systems Click here to view the research poster.
	Aivry Olivia Coleman \| Mentor: Angela Allen \| Research topic: Initial Study of a Trash Trout’s Impact on Water Quality Click here to view the research poster.
	Brian Ranterapa Marks \| Mentor: Anders Huseth and Emma Schoeppner \| Research topic: Habitat Risk Assessment for M. Communis (Corn Wireworm) Click here to view the research poster.
	Camille Rae Ingram \| Mentor: Micheal Schulman and Andy Smolski \| Research topic: Building Community Networks: The Role of Farmer Organizations and Keystone Leaders Click here to view the research poster.
	Evelyn Margarete Fahlen \| Mentor: Hannah Levenson \| Research topic: Potential for Biological Control of Spotted Wing Drosophila Using Adventive ParasitoidsClick here to view the research poster.
	Gisele Lee White \| Mentor: Ramon Leon and April Dobbs \| Research topic: Comparing the Efficiency of Aerial RGB v.s Multispectral Imaging in Differentiating Weeds from CornClick here to view the research poster.
	Helena Ellen Heiberger \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring How Bacteriophages Infect the Peach Pathogen, Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni Click here to view the research poster.
	Joseph Thomas Godwin \| Mentor: David Suchoff and Ashlee George \| Research topic: Analyzing effectiveness of roller crimping and cover crop mulches to suppress weeds in Fiber Hemp Click here to view the research poster.
	Larry Lee McCallum Jr. \| Mentor: Mallory Choudoir and Madaris Serrano Perez \| Research topic: Rhizobia Trait Variation Offers Insights into Plant- Microbe Symbiosis in Agroecosystems Click here to view the research poster.
	Sydney Erin Blair \| Mentor: Amanda Cardoso and Matt Taggart \| Research topic: Characterizing Water Uptake and Transport in crops Cultivated with Biofertilizer Click here to view the research poster.

	Aiden Fox \| Duke University \| Mentor: Ramon Leon, Gonzalez, and Sandy Ethridge, April Dobbs \| Research topic: Use of cover crops for weed suppression Click here to view the research poster.
	Audrey Williams \| UC Berkley \| Mentor: Alex Woodley and Henrique Da Ros Carvalho \| Research topic: The potential for using Kelp to amend soil, provide plant nutrients, and mitigate leaching Click here to view the research poster.
	Brittani Meis \| Colorado State University \| Mentor: Stephanie Kulesza and Steven Miller \| Research topic: Poultry Litter Impacts Germination and Increases Abnormal Radicles Click here to view the research poster.
	Brooke Matusko \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Shuijin Hu and Christopher Gillespie \| Research topic: Relationship between fungi colonization and nutrient ratios in MaizeClick here to view the research poster.
	Cassandra Helms \| University of North Carolina at Pembroke \| Mentor: David Suchoff and China Halker \| Research topic: No-till weed management in fiber hemp Click here to view the research poster.
	Howard Jacobs \| North Carolina State University Genera \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring alternative treatments for peaches against bacterial pathogens Click here to view the research poster.
	Jarin Arline \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Hannah Burrack \| Research topic: Pest Management in Blackberries and Impacts on Pollination Click here to view the research poster.
	Joshua Lopez \| University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus \| Mentor: Stephanie Ward and Rose Marie Chunn \| Research topic: Understanding the impact of heat stress on dairy cattle Click here to view the research poster.
	Kate Pottle \| Davidson College \| Mentor: Benjamin Reading and Linnea Andersen \| Research topic: Aquaculture breeding and domestication Click here to view the research poster.
	Leah Guercio \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Mark Hoffmann and Kyle Freedman \| Research topic: Improving grape transplants Click here to view the research poster.
	Maria DiGiovanni \| Cornell University \| Mentor: Michael Schulman and Andrew Smolski \| Research topic: Adaptation and Resilience in Niche Meat Click here to view the research poster.
	Mark Almazo Rosendo \| Robeson Community College \| Mentor: Alejandra Huerta and Katherine D’Amico-Willman \| Research topic: Exploring alternative treatments for peaches against bacterial pathogens Click here to view the research poster.
	Mika’el Chabeda \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Jim Holland and Eric Butoto \| Research topic: The Effect of Selecting for Early Flowering on Tassel Length in Tropical Maize Click here to view the research poster.

	Shachar Berkowitz-Regosin \| Barnard College \| Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Boys \| Research topic: Food Safety and Supply Chain Economics Click here to view the research poster.
	Wills Franklin Brooks \| University of Mount Olive \| Mentor: Dr. Miguel Castillo \| Research topic: Crabgrass Forage Production Click here to view the research poster.
	McKenzie Cummings \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Ward \| Research topic: Dairy Fly Control Click here to view the research poster.
	Juhi Dattani \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Shuijin Hu \| Research topic: Soil Health and Microbiology Click here to view the research poster.
	William Fleming \| West Virginia University \| Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Huerta \| Research topic: Bacterial Plant Diseases Click here to view the research poster.
	Kayleigh Heather \| Virginia Polytechnic Institute \| Mentor: Dr. Stephanie Kulesza \| Research topic: Impact of Cover Crop Type and Management on Efficacy of Urease Inhibitors Click here to view the research poster.
	Abel Locklear \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. David Suchoff \| Research topic: Cover Crops Click here to view the research poster.
	Kiara McKenzie-Perry \| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University \| Mentor: Dr. Mark Hoffman \| Research topic: Small Fruits Click here to view the research poster.
	Dakota Moore \| North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University \| Mentor: Dr. Alex Woodley \| Research topic: Sustainable and Organic Soil Fertility Click here to view the research poster.
	Katina Oxendine \| University of North Carolina at Pembroke \| Mentor: Dr. Ramon Leon \| Research topic: Weed Science Click here to view the research poster.
	Joe Pellegrino \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Francesco Tiezzi \| Research topic: Farmer Welfare during COVID-19 Click here to view the research poster.
	Roxanne Reyes \| Cornell University \| Mentor: Dr. Alexandra Huerta \| Research topic: Bacterial Plant Diseases Click here to view the research poster.
	Alexandra Veverka \| North Carolina State University \| Mentor: Dr. Ramon Leon \| Research topic: Weed Science Click here to view the research poster.