Kara Riggs came to Ohio State because she wanted unlimited learning opportunities. She also knew she'd have the opportunity to continue research studies she started as a high school student.

Kara's research focuses on engineering soybean roots that are disease-resistant. This is something that has interested Kara since the eighth grade. And, after contacting a faculty member in the Department of Plant Pathology, she learned she could continue learning about what interested her most right here in our college.

After she graduates, Kara hopes to attend graduate school in plant pathology and biotechnology. From there, she would like to work at a research center or a university laboratory.

Since arriving on campus, Kara has gotten involved in student clubs and organizations including Campus Crusade for Christ, Plant Health Resource Management (PHARM) Club, and Alpha Zeta Partners.