Hi, everyone. My name is Rheanna Adams. I am a fourth-year Animal Biology student with a Psychology minor. I am originally from the small rural community of Trinity County in Northern California, which greatly influenced my curiosity and inquiry to study in agriculture and environmental sciences. I am currently assisting in Dr. Connon’s Lab and learning about ecotoxicology. My focus for my practicum project is aimed at assessing the toxicity of 6PPD-quinone in the Bay-Delta on multiple species of juvenile and larvae fish.

The ABI major has a vast range of possibilities for future career choices and offers students the opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to hands-on experience. I have enjoyed the flexibility and versatility of restricted electives making the courses better fit to my learning interests. Post-graduation, I would like to work in a companion animal biology career to gain an improved understanding of animal behavior. The ABI major has prepared me by offering courses that have strengthened my ability to conduct and perform research confidently.