Britnie Foltz
Profile
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Time ZoneCentral
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OrganizationThe Republic of Tea
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Employment StatusIndustry / Private Company
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RoleScientist Mentor: I will mentor teams of students online
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Research Interests (300 words)I am interested in the evolution of mating systems in flowering plants. I have studied mating systems in both hibiscus and morning glories.
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Profile Question 1What is your favorite plant? Why?
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Answer the question you selected for profile question 1 here (300 words):My favorite plant is the pitcher plant. There are several species, but they all share a common morphology (shape) and they are all carnivorous. They are a neat example of convergent evolution as well!
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Profile Question 2Can you describe your attitude toward science when you were in high school?
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Answer the question you selected for profile question 2 here (300 words):I have always loved science and I always knew I would do something in the field of science. I had a hard time deciding between medicine, chemistry or biology....but I finally chose biology. When I was in high school, I took nearly every science class my school had to offer: chemistry, physics, biology and anatomy! I even petitioned to replace my PE classes with science classes!
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Profile Question 3What is best about being a scientist?
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Answer the question you selected for profile question 3 here (300 words):I love that I had so many career options after I graduated and that I am constantly learning.
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Capacity: How many teams at a time are you comfortable working with?1
Recent Posts
Leafblowers
Britnie Foltz
Hi Leafblowers! Thank you Ruby for pointing out the importance of understanding a plant's life cylce and how fast (or slow) they grow!
Team: Are there any questions you might find interesting that have to do with the actual germination…
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Leafblowers
Britnie Foltz
What led you to this hypothesis? How are you measuring growth? How are you measuring sound?
Leafblowers
Britnie Foltz
Hi Annalisa! I no longer do research on morning glories and hibiscus, but I do grow them in my garden! I know quite a bit about them and like to grow different species.
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