As the VCE Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Stern supports and directs the work of over 5,000 volunteers and serves as a resource on plant health and environmental stewardship issues. In her role as a Master’s student, Stern is researching the presence and impact of Allium leafminer (Phytomyza gymnostoma) in Virginia.
Thematic Area(s):
- Biology, ecology, & ecosystem dynamics
- Community engagement & science communication
- Detection, management, prevention, & eradication
