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Kristy Allen Visits the University of Montevallo

Kristy Allen, a Kentucky State Graduate Student, travelled to her undergraduate alma mater, the University of Montevallo, in Alabama to speak to students about her thesis research. On February 5, 2015, she presented to Dr. Jill Wilcknick's vertebrate zoology class of 25 students. Kristy gave a brief overview of what graduate research entails and different examples of research being conducted at Kentucky State University. She covered the details of her thesis research that will start in March 2015. Her thesis research will focus on optimizing the use of algal meal (Schizochytrium sp.) as a fish oil replacement in practical diets for Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei). The students at the University of Montevallo were informed of the different objectives and research processes Kristy will be studying and performing for her research.

Photos by Charles Weibel