Stories From 2019
Bartolome’s 3rd week: HPLC & Paris Excursion
Bartolome works on the HPLC for his research on wine grape chemical contaminants. During the weekend he meets with a fellow Research Pack Abroad student and travels to Paris.
Cristobal Expands His Research to Alcaparra Seed Germination
Cristobal details his research work and how he has helped another professor with a seed germination experiment.
Eric Continues on His Research and Learns How Small the World is
Eric continues on his lab research and makes friends from near and far.
Kelsey Extracts DNA for Investigating Infant Microbiota
Kelsey explains her research program and shares pictures of a weekend trip to Salamanca.
Bartolome Experiences the Local Valencian Cuisine
Bartolome enjoys the local dish, paella, with friends and relatives and samples a local wine grape variety.
Alexandra’s Passion for Science
Alexandra explains her research on using biological control: using natural insect enemies to control harmful crop insects.
Cristobal’s Soil Moisture Research
Cristobal explains the process of sample collection and measuring soil moisture for his research project on nutsedge.
Eric’s Good Company, Good Eats, Good Work
Eric explores Oviedo with work colleagues, where he explores the regional cuisine, and makes progress on his research project.
Kelsey Starts on DNA Extractions
During Kelsey's second week in Villaviciosa, Spain she experience a balanced life of extracting DNA and exploring Madrid.
Alexandra’s Start to her Internship
Alexandra travels 4,000 from her home town to study insect biological control at the Polytechnica University of Valencia.