UC Davis grad student wins thousands for almond research
Graduate student Aileen Salas has won the Milton D. and Mary M. Miller Plant Science Award, granting her $3,000 for her almond research. Salas is a part of the horticulture and agronomy graduate group, based in the UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences.
“I grew up surrounded by agriculture, especially almonds,” said Salas, who is from Fresno, California. “Each spring, almond trees blossom in Fresno and are celebrated in annual trail events, where people admire the beauty of active orchards. Now, I could contribute to that same industry through research.”
The Miller Award supports students interested in careers with the University of California’s Cooperative Extension (UCCE) program, as well as scientists already active in UCCE. Candidates are chosen based on how much their research will advance the university’s agricultural mission…