ABOUT ME
I am Timothy Batz, a graduate student at Cal Poly Pomona. I am working towards a master's degree in plant science in the College of Agriculture. My research focuses on the genetics and morphology of vernalization-induced flowering in Aquilegia (Columbine).
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Over the course of my studies I've grown a fascination with modern agriculture; in particular the science and real world applications of genetics in plant improvement. Meeting global food demand while adjusting to climate change and population growth will be a major challenge in the 21st century. I want to join the community of plant scientists working together to promote and safeguard humankind's most vital activity-agriculture.
Research Interests
Agricultural Biotechnology
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Floral traits
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Histology
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Horticulture
Plant Genetics
Tissue Culture
Education
2016 - current: M.S. in Agriculture - Plant Science
Plant Science Department, College of Agriculture
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
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2012 - 2016: B.S. Plant Science
Plant Science Department, College of Agriculture
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA
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2017
Ag Day LA - Volunteer
Ag 200 - Professional Development - Student mentor
Botanicus (Cal Poly Botany Club) - President
MENTORES Program Fellowship - Awardee
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Student Travel Grant - Awardee
PLT 131L - Plant Propagation Lab - Student teaching assistant
2016
Ag Day LA - Volunteer
Botanical Society of America PLANTS Program, Enhancing Diversity at the Botanical Society - of America Conferences Grant - Awardee
Botanicus (Cal Poly Botany Club) - Scheduler
Cal Poly Pomona Science Council - Member
Careers in Agriculture Grant - Awardee
Dean’s List
Plant Science Departmental Scholarship - Awardee
RISE (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement) Intensive Graduate Program - Student
13th Annual Solanaceae Conference - Session cochair
2015
Ag Day LA - Volunteer
Dean’s List
Botanicus (Cal Poly Botany Club) - Member
Harry Welch Memorial Scholarship - Awardee
Los Robles Horticulture Club - Member
Michigan State University, Plant Genomics Summer Research Program - Participant
RISE (Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement) Intensive Undergraduate Program - Student
Wana Yee Huie Memorial Scholarship - Awardee
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2014
Ag Day LA - Volunteer
Cornell University Summer Research Program - Participant
Focus on the Future Program: Cultivating a Multicultural 21st Century Workforce in the U.S. - Agriculture Sector - Participant
Harry Welch Memorial Scholarship - Awardee
Los Robles Horticulture Club - Member
Plant Science Departmental Scholarship - Awardee
Roy Lieb Memorial Scholarship - Awardee