{"id":545,"date":"2023-12-29T20:31:27","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T01:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/?page_id=545"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:17:27","slug":"research-opportunities-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/research-opportunities-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Opportunities for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_b31fed-b4 .kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_b31fed-b4 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-545_b31fed-b4\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2024 Research 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style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane545_7fea6e-03\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Transcriptome sequencing to unravel host-pathogen interactions with hop latent viroid, the causal agent of dudding disease<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_6157a6-dc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_887528-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_887528-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_887528-34 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_4b5951-90 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_4b5951-90 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-545_4b5951-90\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Infection of hops with hop latent viroid (HLVd) is symptomless in the plant; however the chemistry of the hops cone is altered reducing profits from this specialty crop. The viroid was identified as the cause of \u2018dudding disease\u2019 in <em>Cannabis sativa <\/em>in 2019. By 2021, an estimated 30% of plants in approximately 90% of California growing operations tested positive for the viroid. Unlike in hops, HLVd infection in <em>C. sativa<\/em> reduces crop yield but it also alters chemistry of the inflorescence. Losses due to this pathogen make it a top concern among growers. Transcriptomic analysis based on RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to investigate the host-pathogen relationship in <em>C. sativa<\/em>. Bioinformatic analysis of these data will allow us to better understand how the viroid alters the host physiology and metabolism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Adkar-Purushothama, C.R., Sano, T., Perreault, J.-P. 2023. Hop latent viroid: a hidden threat to the cannabis industry. Viruses 2023, 15, 681. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/v15030681\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/v15030681<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Medicinal Genomic. 2023. Hop latent viroid in cannabis. <a href=\"https:\/\/medicinalgenomics.com\/hop-latent-viroid-in-cannabis\/\">https:\/\/medicinalgenomics.com\/hop-latent-viroid-in-cannabis\/<\/a> (accessed 12-18-2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_1e1e82-ed > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_fdaa8f-be inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/Kimberly_Gwinn-e1704576628866-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Kimberly_Gwinn-e1704576628866-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Kimberly_Gwinn-e1704576628866-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Kimberly Gwinn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_e4fdb9-37 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Scott Emrich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_587e58-55{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_587e58-55 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_587e58-55 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_bb1826-6f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_123b0c-f0 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"237\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg\" alt=\"Explore BiGG Data Icon\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg 939w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-768x194.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TBD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_a99fce-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_a99fce-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_a99fce-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_65705d-83{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_65705d-83 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_65705d-83\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_f7b757-d8 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2025\/03\/Cannabis_HLVd_Zamir.png\" alt=\"Cannabis with and without HLVd\" class=\"wp-image-829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2025\/03\/Cannabis_HLVd_Zamir.png 668w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2025\/03\/Cannabis_HLVd_Zamir-269x300.png 269w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><i>Cannabis sativa<\/i> with HLVd infection (left) compared to a normal, healthy <i>Cannabis<\/i> plant. Credit: Zamir Punja  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane545_b8e1d0-b7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Asian longhorned tick (<em>Haemaphysalis longicornis<\/em>) microbiomics: An exotic disease vector of humans and livestock<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_ddafc2-ba alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_86ad00-38{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_86ad00-38 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_86ad00-38 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_7a5a44-fd .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_7a5a44-fd .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-545_7a5a44-fd\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Asian longhorned tick (<em>Haemaphysalis longicornis<\/em>) is an invasive and exotic tick species that is currently threatening the United States cattle industry. In 2019, we recovered this species from a Tennessee cow-calf farm where multiple cattle died and several additional farms shortly there after. Using a combination of genetic and genomic approaches, students will determine if bacteria, fungal, or protozoal pathogens could be responsible for losses overserved at multiple cow-calf farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>References<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Trout Fryxell, R. T., T. Chavez-Lindell, R. A. Butler, and A. Odoi. 2023. Environmental variables serve as predictors of the invasive Asian longhorned tick (<em>Haemaphysalis longicornis<\/em>): an approach for tareted tick surveillance. PLoS ONE. 18(11): e029595. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0292595\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0292595<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Butler, R. A. and R. T. Trout Fryxell. 2023. Management of <em>Haemaphysalis longicornis <\/em>on a cow-calf farm in east Tennessee. Journal of Medical Entomology.&nbsp; 60(6): 1374-1379. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjad121\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjad121<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Butler, R. A., J. G. Chandler, K. M. Vail, C. J. Holderman, and R. T. Trout Fryxell. 2021. Spray and pour-on acarcides killed Tennessee (United States) field-collected <em>Haemaphysalis longicornis <\/em>nymphs (Acari: Ixodidae) in laboratory bioassays. Journal of Medical Entomology. 58(6): 2514-2518. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjab115\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1093\/jme\/tjab115<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. Trout Fryxell, R. T., D. N. Vann, R. A. Butler, D. J. Paulsen, J. G. Chandler, M. P. Willis, H. M. Wyrosdick, J. J. Schaefer, R. W. Gerhold, D. M. Grove, J. Z. Ivey, K. W. Thompson, R. D. Applegate, J. Sweaney, S. Daniels, S. Beaty, D. Balthaser, J. D. Freye, J. W. Mertins, D. L. Bonilla, and K. Lahmers. 2021. Rapid discovery and detection of <em>Haemaphysalis longicornis <\/em>through the use of passive surveillance and collaboration: building a state tick-surveillance network. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18(15): 7980-7993. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/15\/7980\/htm\">https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1660-4601\/18\/15\/7980\/htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_c22f81-92 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_433b15-8f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_433b15-8f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_433b15-8f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/scott-emrich-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Scott Emrich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_a31fe0-4e inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/4_Becky_Trout-Fryxell-e1704576713660-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/4_Becky_Trout-Fryxell-e1704576713660-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/4_Becky_Trout-Fryxell-e1704576713660-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Rebecca Trout Fryxell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_bc6a10-52 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Mentor:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_fb81b1-a4 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_01b7f8-ba inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"237\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg\" alt=\"Explore BiGG Data Icon\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg 939w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-768x194.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">TBD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_ceef7b-8d inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_d529d3-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_d529d3-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_d529d3-31 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_527c5d-76{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_527c5d-76 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_527c5d-76\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/asian-longhorned-tick.jpg\" alt=\"Asian longhorned tick\" class=\"wp-image-559\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Asian longhorned tick (<i>Haemaphysalis longicornis<\/i>). Credit: James Gathany, CDC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane545_e00b0a-7d\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Genomic investigation of <em>Solenopsis daguerrei<\/em>, a potential biological control agent of invasive fire ants<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_7e4d31-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_37ba73-2f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_37ba73-2f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_ae263b-91 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_ae263b-91 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-545_ae263b-91\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Solenopsis daguerrei<\/em> is an ant that exploits several fire ant species, including global pest <em>Solenopsis invicta <\/em>(the red imported fire ant). As a social parasite, <em>S. daguerrei<\/em> lacks the worker caste seen in nonparasitic ant species and must rely on its host colony to rear its offspring. This association leads to several adverse effects on the host colony, suggesting that <em>S. daguerrei<\/em> could potentially serve as a biological control agent for invasive fire ants. Yet, there is limited knowledge about the life history and biology of this species, particularly what factors enable the transition from a free-living to a parasitic lifestyle. Using various genomics tools and approaches, we aim to address these unknowns, with the expectation that it will provide further insight into this unique lifestyle. On a broader scale, this research could contribute to the development of novel methods for controlling invasive fire ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_9105b7-08 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_0145f7-8b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_0145f7-8b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/3_Meg_Staton-e1704576619841-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/3_Meg_Staton-e1704576619841-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/3_Meg_Staton-e1704576619841-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Meg Staton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_7f3780-90{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_7f3780-90 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_7f3780-90 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"939\" height=\"237\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg\" alt=\"Explore BiGG Data Icon\" class=\"wp-image-142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof.jpg 939w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2023\/02\/BiGGFactslogoproof-768x194.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 939px) 100vw, 939px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Kelsey Coffman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_637250-c3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_637250-c3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_637250-c3 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_91e856-79 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_ac95d3-ea inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/Allyson_Dekovich_Headshot2-e1704576651648-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Allyson_Dekovich_Headshot2-e1704576651648-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Allyson_Dekovich_Headshot2-e1704576651648-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Allyson Dekovich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_ebeb15-d2 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_cd83b4-54 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_7f11f8-31 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_7f11f8-31\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/Solenopsis_daguerrei_casent0178132_profile_1-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"Solenopsis daguerrei\" class=\"wp-image-557\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Solenopsis daguerrei<\/em> . Credit: April Nobile, www.AntWeb.org<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane545_d95f2e-87\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Harnessing plant microbe interactions for sustainable ecosystem engineering<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_dedd74-36 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_83e366-9a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_83e366-9a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_83e366-9a inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_76c59d-c3 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-545_76c59d-c3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-545_76c59d-c3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Within soils, microorganisms like bacteria and fungi establish intricate relationships with plants, influencing plant growth and physiology. These associations often result in enhanced nutrient uptake, improved stress tolerance, and alterations in plant pathogen resistance. Within managed ecosystems, the deployment of commercially available microorganisms has demonstrated mixed results in sustainably managing plant diseases and enhancing growth in stressful environments. While there are significant opportunities in using microbial inoculants, it is unclear what level of specificity there is between these inoculants and their plant hosts, and further how the addition of these microbes within novel environments will affect resident microbial community structure and function. The goal of our study is to determine if beneficial bacteria can establish within the plant rhizosphere and root endosphere, and if this establishment alters both host physiology and the resident microbial community. As agriculture faces increasing environmental challenges, further research and implementation of microbial solutions are crucial for fostering resilient and productive crop systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faculty Mentors:<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id545_ebfd1a-7e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-3-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_abd0b6-50 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/Melissa_Cregger-e1704576683133-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Melissa_Cregger-e1704576683133-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Melissa_Cregger-e1704576683133-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Melissa Cregger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_cb707a-a7 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/Aaron_Onufrak_Headshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Aaron_Onufrak_Headshot-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/Aaron_Onufrak_Headshot-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Aaron Onufrak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column545_d026f8-16{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column545_d026f8-16 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column545_d026f8-16 inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/reeu.tennessee.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/260\/2024\/01\/2_Denita_Hadziabdic-Guerry-e1704576703469-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/2_Denita_Hadziabdic-Guerry-e1704576703469-1.jpg 250w, https:\/\/reeu.utk.edu\/biggdata\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/294\/2024\/01\/2_Denita_Hadziabdic-Guerry-e1704576703469-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Denita Hadziabdic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate 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