Local student represents SFA at Texas Academy of Sciences

Jacksonville Daily Progress, Texas

29 April 2024 at 11:59 pm

Apr. 29—Students at Stephen F. Austin State University studying computer science, chemistry, biochemistry, earth sciences and geologic resources won a number of awards after presenting research at the Texas Academy of Sciences in March.

Allyssa Fisher, a biochemistry major from Rusk, earned a first place finish.

Fisher's presentation, "Analysis of Photochemical in Watercress Leaves" won in the biomedical sciences oral presentation competition.

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