Karter Couser

Thomas Wyatt Turner Fellow, 2022-23

Degree Program

MS Biology

Home University

Virginia State University

Home Mentor

Sarah Melissa Witiak, Department of Biology, Virginia State University

Cornell Mentor

Chris Roh, Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering and Anthony Hay, Department of Microbiology

About the Fellow

Karter Couser has a passion for tackling environmental justice issues and creating programs to improve food access. She comes from this position as a graduate agricultural research student from Virginia State University. Karter completed her bachelor’s degree in biology at Virginia Union University and will hold a master’s degree in biology from Virginia State University.

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