Welcome to our new research associate Samantha Simard

Welcome to our new research associate Samantha Simard!

Originally from San Luis Obispo, Sam earned a BS in Agriculture Science and minor in Biology from Southern Utah University (where she also ran track and cross country). She then returned to California's central coast to began graduate school at Cal Poly. She is working towards a Master's in Agriculture with specialization in Plant Protection Science.

Sam really "enjoys having the opportunity to work with students, and there is nothing I find more rewarding than sharing knowledge and seeing students get excited about learning." In her new role, Sam is able to assist with lab management, facilitate student projects, run diagnostics, and manage her own field experiments. She is finding that having these diverse responsibilities continues to build her skills as a well-rounded researcher.

Welcome Sam!