Zachary Malone placed second in the Research Week Grad Slam competition, showcasing his impactful work on transforming organic waste into a valuable resource for urban soils. A fifth-year Environmental Systems PhD candidate, Zachary explores how compost influences soil carbon and soil nitrogen, essential for plant growth.
Grad Slam is a UC-wide competition that challenges graduate students to distill their research into a compelling three-minute presentation for a general audience.
Shoutout as well to F3 PhD student Michael Difrieri for making it to the finals!