Introducing: Nickolee Zollinger Boyer

Advisor: Dr. Bill Graves

Degree Seeking: PhD in Horticulture

Current Research Assessing genetic diversity and drought tolerance of Nyssa aquatica L. (water tupelo). Testing graft compatibility of Nyssa aquatica and Nyssa sylvatica.

Hometown: River Heights, Utah

Extra Curricular Activities:

• GSHS
• Does taking care of plants count as an extra curricular activity?

Hobbies:

• Reading textbooks
• Biking
• playing piano
• diverse "projects"

Favorite Movie: Shadowlands; Muppet movies

Favorite Book(s): Soon to be Dr. Jim Schrader's long-awaited novel. I also love reading non-fiction essays. One of my favorites is called "Beauty" by Scott Russell Sanders.

Career Goals: I'd like to teach at a small college or university and/or be involved in extension work.