Amber Bassett, PH.D. - 2020 Graduate Spotlight

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Congraulations - Amber Bassett Ph.D. - CSS, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology

Name: Amber BassettAmber Bassett SQ PHOTO
What degree are you earning? Ph.D. CSS, Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology
Who is your graduate advisor? Dr. Karen Cichy
What is your research focus? Genetics of cooking time and sensory characteristics in dry beans
What activities were you involved with on campus?  ACRS, HOGS, PSF Student Recruitment, Spartan Venture Fellows
What is your favorite memory of being at MSU? My best memories are time spent with other graduate students exploring the area, playing board games, and getting crafty, but I couldn't pick just one memory as a favorite.

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