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Jessica co-authors The Conversation article on small genomes
Read Jessica’s co-authored publication on small genomes, published in The Conversation. Not all genes are necessary for survival – these species dropped extra genetic baggage Author affiliations at time of publication were: Jessica M. Velez is affiliated with the Genetics Society of America as a co-chair of the Early Career Scientist Leadership Program’s Communication and…
Read MoreJessica M. Vélez Spotlight | Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Studies
As the Membership, Engagement and Early Career programs manager for the Genetics Society of America (GSA), Jessica Vélez uses her Bredesen Center training to help scientists explore career opportunities and develop new skills. Vélez earned her PhD in Energy Science and Engineering at UT-ORII’s Bredesen Center in 2020. Her research focused on Cenococcum geophilum, a fungus…
Read MoreEarly Career Scientist Leadership Spotlight — Jessica Velez
Jessica Velez Communication and Outreach Subcommittee University of Tennessee Knoxville/Oak Ridge National Laboratory Research Interest: Agriculture has become a multifaceted industry as the production of biofuels and the need for greater sustainability grow in prevalence. There is a finite amount of land available for either biofuel or food crop systems, and land availability is further…
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