With over 150 PLANTS alumni, past PLANTS recipients have developed quite a community and network over the years. Through our grant program, we periodically track and survey PLANTS scholars throughout their scholarly and work endeavors. PLANTS alums work in many fields within and outside of the botanical sciences. Many hold positions as professors in academia, as K-12 educators, work in environmental policy, government, for conservation groups and nonprofits or are continuing to pursue higher education degrees.

 
2023 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients

PLANTS 2023 - Boise, Idaho
Botany 2023 in Boise, Idaho


Nico Andrade, University of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Pam and Doug Soltis

Sofia Baez, Old Dominion University, Advisor: Lisa Wallace

Cari DeCoursey, Weber State University, Advisor: Dr. James Cohen

Fitzwilliam Dettmer, Rutgers University New Brunswick, Advisor: Dr. Lena Struwe

Natalie Heaton, University of Florida, Advisor: Lucas Majure

Chinyang Huang, Purdue University, Advisor: Dr. Daniel Park

Anij Mackey, Texas Tech University, Advisor: Matthew G. Johnson

Marife Minaya, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Advisor: Carrie Kiel

Hashel Orquiz, University of Texas at El Paso, Advisor: Dr. Michael Moody

HeavenLee Pagan, Auburn University at Montgomery, Advisor: Dr. Vanessa Koelling

Dominique Pham, University of Richmond, Advisor: Dr. Carrie Wu

Ethan Richardson, University of Pittsburgh, Advisor: Tia-Lynn Ashman

Tajinder Singh, Mississippi State University, Advisor: Dr. Ryan Folk

Isabella Soto, Auburn University at Montgomery, Advisor: Dr. Vanessa A. Koelling

Trinity Tobin, SUNY Cortland, Advisor: Elizabeth McCarthy

 
2022 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2022 PLANTS Cohort
Botany 2022 in Anchorage, Alaska
Luigie Alequín, Haverford College, Advisor: Nathalie Nagalingum
Victoria Clements, Tennessee Technological University, Advisor: Shawn Krosnick
Adalie Duran, Connecticut College, Advisor: Rachel Spicer
Josh Felton, Colorado College, Advisor: Rachel Jabaily
Tori Ford, University of Florida, Advisor: Pam Soltis
Cesar Galan, Cornell University, Advisor: Alejandra Gandolfo
Mayra Hernandez, CSU Dominguez Hills, Advisor: Helen I. Holmlund
Amelie LeTierce, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Advisor: Jessamine Finch
Karina Mendez, Chabot College, Advisor: Mackenzie Mabry
Aadia Moseley-McCloud, Howard University, Advisor: Janelle Burke
Austin Nguyen, University of Kansas, Advisor: Kelly Matsunaga
Inti Quinchiguango Archuleta, SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry, Advisor: Suzy Strickler

 
2021 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2021 PLANTS Cohort
Botany 2021 Virtual!
Anais Barnes, Bucknell University, Advisor: Chris Martine
Serena Blais, California State University, Sacramento, Advisor: Clayton Visger
Jonathan Carcache, Florida International University, Advisor: Daniela Hernandez
Josh Felton, Colorado College, Advisor: Rachel Jabaily
Aaliyah Holliday, Cornell University, Advisor: Chelsea D. Specht
Caitlyn Hughes, University of Georgia, Advisor: Jim Leebens-Mack
Emily Hughes, Rutgers University, Advisor: Suzanne Sukhdeo
Al Lichamer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advisor: Ingrid Jordon-Thaden
Annie Nelson, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Advisor: Katarzyna Glowacka
Matthew Norman, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Advisor: Lauren Eserman
Deirdre O'Malley, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Advisor: Shannon Straub
Ryan Schmidt, Rutgers University, Advisor: Lena Struwe
Madilyn Vetter, University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, Advisor: Nora Mitchell
Jayla Wade, Howard University, Advisor: Janelle Burke
Audrey Widmier, Mercer University, Advisor: John Stanga

 
2020 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients

Botany 2020 - Virtual!

Christina Andreski, Plymouth State University, Advisor: Diana Jolles
Juan Angulo, University of Georgia, Advisor: James Leebens-Mack
Sarah Ashlock, University of California, Santa Cruz, Advisor: Kathleen Kay
Trinity Depatie, Florida Atlantic University, Advisor: James K. Wetterer
Kandiss Dowdell, Montana State University Billings, Advisor: Jason Comer
Miyauna Incarnato, The College of Wooster, Advisor: Jennifer Ison
Maia Jones, California Academy of Sciences, Advisor: Nathalie Nagalingum
Sofia Ocampo, Florida International University, Advisor: Suzanne Koptur
Michelle Pham, University of California, Los Angeles, Advisor: James Cohen
I. Jason Rose, Cornell University, Advisor: Chelsea D. Specht
Vida Svahnstrom, University of St Andrews, Advisor: Susan Healy

 
2019 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients

Tucson, Arizona
Austin Betancourt, San Jose State University, Advisor: Benjamin Carter
Charles Bush, Oglala Lakota College, Advisor: Madhav Nepal
Talbrett Caramillo, Fort Lewis College, Advisor: Ross McCauley
Jovan Coleman, Mesa Community College, Advisor: Sean Whitcomb
C.J. Copper, College of the Redwoods, Advisor: Maria Friedman
Lisa Danback, Webster University, Advisor: Nicole Miller-Struttman
Marco Donoso, University of Central Oklahoma, Advisor: Chad King
Candy DuBray, Oglala Lakota College, Advisor: Madhav Nepal
Ana Flores, Florida International University, Advisor: Jennifer Richards
Mari Irving, University of Central Florida, Advisor: Chase Mason
Chazz Jordan, Georgia State University, Advisor: Lauren Eserman
Matthew McCarthy, Citris College, Advisor: Marianne Smith
Cristina Raya, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Advisor: Rupesh Kariyat
Marcus Reid, Phoenix College, Advisor: Matt Haberkom
Rachael Snodgrass, Gonzaga University, Advisor: Stephen Hayes
Tatyana Soto, Mills College, Advisor: Sarah Swope
Emily Swindell, Fort Lewis College, Advisor: Ross McCauley
Dannielle Waugh, University of Central Florida, Advisor: Chase Mason
Danielle Weaver, CSU-Fullerton, Advisor: Joshua Der

 
2018 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2018 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2018 in Rochester, Minnesota
Liliana Benitez, New College of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Emily Saarinen
John Christman III, Christopher Newport University, Advisor: Dr. Janet Steven
Inesha Ellis, Widener University, Advisor: Dr. Katherine Goodrich
David Flanery, South Dakota State University, Advisor: Dr. Maribeth Latvis
Andrew Gonzalez, California State University - Sacramento, Advisor: Dr. Thomas Peavy
Alexis Kantor, University of Colorado-Boulder, Advisor: Dr. Stacey Smith
Carina Motta, University of California-Santa Barbara, Advisor: Dr. Susan Mazar
Simone Oliphant, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
Asa Peters, Connecticut College, Advisor: Dr. Chad Jones
Megan Rasmussen, SUNY-Farmingdale, Advisor: Dr. Eric Morgan
Keana Tang, California State University - Long Beach, Advisor: Dr. Amanda Fisher
Nicole Tineo, The College of New Jersey, Advisor: Dr. Wendy Clement
Matthew Treanor, Plymouth State University, Advisor: Dr. Diana Jolles
Delecia Utley, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke

 
2017 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2017 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2017 in Fort Worth, Texas

Kefren Arjona, University of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Doug Soltis
Laymon Ball, Long Beach State University, Advisor: Dr. Amanda Fisher
Nana Britwum, Cornell University, Advisor: Dr. Rena Borkhataria
Michelle Gray, University of Maryland College Park, Advisor: Dr. Maile Neele
Monique Harvey, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke
Rebecca Hayes, University of Pittsburgh, Advisor: Dr. Tia-Lynn Ashman
Lillian Hendrick, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
Glen Morrison, California State Polytechnic University, Advisor: Dr. Amy Litt
Jocelyn Navarro, Connecticut College, Advisor: Dr. Kristine Hardeman
ShaunAnn Peters, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
Kasey Pham, Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Alan Prather
Melissa Vergara, University of California-Santa Cruz, Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Kay
Sienna Wessel, Northern State University, Advisor: Dr. Jodie Ramsay

 
2016 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
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2016 in Savannah, Georgia
Timothy Batz, California State Polytechnic University, Advisor: Dr. Bharti Sharma
Janet Mansaray, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Janelle Burke
Corey Milligan, Harris-Stowe State University, Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown
Brooke Palmer, Colorado State University, Advisor: Dr. Stacey Smith
Vivianna Sanchez, Mount St. Mary's University, Advisor: Dr. Adriane Jones
Jaime Schwoch, Portland State University, Advisor: Dr. Mitch Cruzan
Evelyn Valdez-Rangel, University of Houston-Downtown, Advisor: Dr. Michael Tobin
Rebecca Valls, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Eric von Wettberg
Nathan Vega, California State University-Fullerton, Advisor: Dr. Joshua Der
Monica Warner, California State University - Dominguez Hills, Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Thiess
Shan Wong, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Hong Liu

 
2015 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2015 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2015 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Alicia Butko, Widener University, Advisor: Dr. Kate Goodrich
Emma Fryer, Humboldt State University, Advisors: Drs. Michael Mesler and Alexandru Tomescu
Patrick Gallagher, The College of New Jersey, Advisor: Dr. Wendy Clement
Jose Miguel Hernandez Ochoa, University of Wisconsin, Advisor: Dr. Juan Zalapa
Angelina Viviana Martinez, University of Florida, Advisors: Drs. Christine Davis and Pamela Soltis
Jesus Medina, California State University - Los Angeles, Advisor: Dr. Craig Barrett
Madeline Metten, University of Northern Colorado, Advisor: Dr. Mitchel McGlaughlin
Andre Naranjo, University of Miami, Advisor: Dr. Barbara Whitlock
Chelsea Pretz, Harris-Stowe State University, Advisors: Drs. John MacDougal and Allison Miller
Mercedes Santiago, Kansas State University, Advisor: Dr. Carolyn Ferguson
Maryan Sedaghatpour, George Mason University, Advisors: Drs. Jorid van der Ham and Andrea Weeks
Gary Sur, University of Hawaii - Hilo, Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Stacy
Imena Valdes, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
Joshua Wiese, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Advisor: Dr. Bryan Drew

 
2014 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients

2014 in Boise, Idaho

Marilyn Creer, Alabama A&M University, Advisor: Dr. Tatiana Kukhtareva
Gemma Dugan, Bucknell University, Advisor: : Dr. Chris Martine
Shawna Faulkner, Humboldt University, Advisor: : Dr. Alexandru Tomescu
Michelle Garcia, University of Texas-El Paso, Advisor: Dr. Michael Moody
Aidee Guzman, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Advisor: Dr. Eve Emshwiller
Timothy Hieger, University of Kansas, Advisor: Dr. Thomas N. Taylor
Shayla Hobbs, University of Illinois, Advisor: Dr. Tina M. Knox
Michelle Jackson, Smith College, Advisor: Dr. Jesse Bellemare
Claudia Christine Marin, University of Califormia Riverside, Advisor: Dr. Milton McGiffen
Sean Pena, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Suzanne Koptur
David Pozo Garces, Central Michigan State University, Advisor: Dr. Anna Monfils
Yisu Santamarina, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Bradley Bennett
Samuel Torpey, University of Idaho, Advisor: Dr. David Tank

 
2013 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2013 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Richard Shawn Abrahams, University of Florida, Advisor: Dr. Stuart McDaniel
Dayvis Blasini, Northern Illinois University, Advisor: Dr. Pamela Geddes
Laquita Bolden, Cleveland State University, Advisor: Dr. Modney
Bianca Bonilla, Florida International University, Advisor: Dr. Bradley Bennett
Joyce Chery, Cornell University, Advisor: Dr. Melissa Luckow
Jessel Gutierrez, Texas A&M International University, Advisor: University, Dr. Jim Cohen
Elizabeth McWilliams, Oregon State University, Advisor: Dr. Richard Halse
Livingstone Nganga, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Advisor: Bethany K. Zolman
Angelica Nunez, University of California-Riverside, Advisor: Dr. Louis Santiago
Crista O'Conner, University of Idaho, Advisor: Dr. David Tank
Anthony Parson, Humboldt State University, Advisor: Dr. Jacquelyn Bolman
Hevony Rodriguez, Texas A&M International University, Advisor: Dr. Jim Cohen
Angel Rogers, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Hemayut Ullah
De Ana Smalls, Howard University, Advisor: Dr. Hemayut Ullah
David Sycle II, Central Michigan University, Advisor: Dr. Brad Swanson

 
2012 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2012 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2012 in Columbus, Ohio
Dominique Alvis, University of Maryland-Baltimore - Advisor, Dr. Mauricio Bustos
Haydee Borrero, Florida International University - Advisor, Dr. Suzanne Koptur
Maria Friedman, Humboldt State University - Advisor, Dr. Erik Jules
Erin Fujimoto, University of Hawaii at Manoa - Advisor, Dr. Tom Ranker
Victoria Hanna, University of California-Irvine - Advisor, Dr. Kailen Mooney
Sean Gershaneck, University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Advisor, Dr. Pattie Dunn
Lauren Gonzalez, University of New Orleans - Advisor, Dr. Charles Bell
Alexandria Igwe, Howard University - Advisor, Dr. Mary McKenna
Caprice Lee, University of California-Davis, Dr. Sharman O'Neill
Jamie Minnaert-Grote, George Mason University - Advisor, Dr. Andrea Weeks
Rylan Sprague, Black Hills State University - Advisor, Dr. Benjamin van Ee
Brittany Stallworth, Howard University - Advisor, Dr. Mary McKenna
Dori Thompson, Texas State University - San Marcos - Advisor, Dr. Garland Upchurch

 
2011 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2011 BSA PLANTS Grant Recipients
2011 in St. Louis, Missouri

Brian Atkinson, Ohio University, Advisor: Dr. Gar Rothwell
Betsabe Castro, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
James McDaniel, Lynchburg College, Advisor: Dr. Nancy Cowden
Irma Ortiz, UCLA, Advisor: Dr. Ann Hirsch
Amber Paasch, California State University, LA  
Barbara Putnam, Delta State University, Advisor: Dr. Nina Baghai-Riding
Jon Richey, Texas State University, San Marcos, Advisor: Dr. Gary Upchurch
Katherine Toll, University of Miami
Clayton Visger, California State University - Sacramento
  2010 BSA Grant Recipients
2010 Recipients
2010 in Providence, Rhode Island