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: Antioxidant Activity and Catalytic Activity. Subtropical Agriculture and Environments, February 27th, 2025
- Brittany Griggs, Dr. Julie P. Vanegas. Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles using Native Plant Extracts and their Antioxidants and Catalytic Activities: Comparison between Reduction Method and Ball Milling. American Chemical Society, March 23rd, 2025
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.