Sheryl Long, a Ph.D. student co-advised by Drs. Luxin Wang and Erin DiCaprio, won the graduate student poster competition organized by the Northern California Section of the Institute of Food Technologists. Her research, titled “Survival of Salmonella, Listeria, and E. coli in Hydroponic Nutrient Solution,” assessed the behavior of common foodborne pathogens in fresh and recirculating nutrient solutions and provided scientific data for the risk assessment of fresh produce cultivated in controlled environment agriculture.
I am very happy that I had the opportunity to present my research at the student poster competition during NCIFT Supplier’s Night. It was a very supportive and informative event, and the poster session gave me a great opportunity to communicate my research to a broader food science audience. I was especially encouraged by the thoughtful questions and discussions from people interested in hydroponic systems and food safety, which made the experience very meaningful for me as a second-year Ph.D. student. I'd like to thank Dr. Wang and Dr. DiCaprio for their support and guidance. - Sheryl Long
Please join us in congratulating Sheryl on this outstanding achievement. Job well done!