Candice Prince cprince14@ufl.edu EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy in Horticultural Sciences: Environmental Horticulture May 2019 University of Florida. Dissertation: Influence of Environmental Factors on Growth and Management of Invasive Florida Grasses Cumulative GPA: 3.86 Bachelor of Science in Plant Science: Restoration Horticulture, Summa Cum Laude May 2014 University of Florida. Certificate: College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honors Scholar Honors Thesis: The impact of an invasive wetland species (Ruellia simplex) on soil nutrient dynamics. Upper Division GPA: 3.97 ACADEMIC HONORS Alumni Graduate Fellowship. University of Florida, 2014-2018 The highest graduate student award at the University, granted to students demonstrating a strong commitment to their field and high potential for research. Grinter Fellowship. University of Florida, 2014 2015 Presented to outstanding new PhD students entering the University of Florida in the fall semester. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Upper Division Honors. University of Florida, 2012 2014 Granted to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences with a 3.75 or greater GPA, who conduct independent research and complete an undergraduate thesis. Summa Cum Laude. University of Florida, 2014 Graduated with an upper-division GPA of 3.85 or greater, and completed an Honors Thesis. Nominee - J. Wayne Reitz Medal of Excellence Award. University of Florida, 2014 Nominated by the Plant Sciences Program for having a record of academic excellence and leadership. Nominee CALS Alumni and Friends Leadership Award. University of Florida, 2014 Nominated by the Plant Sciences Program for leadership in departmental and college organizations. Anderson Scholars Award. University of Florida, 2012 Recognizes outstanding academic achievements for undergraduate students in their first two years of coursework. Dean s List. University of Florida, 2011 2013 President s Honor Roll. University of Florida, 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS Grebes-Wahlberg Memorial Fund Scholarship. University of Florida, 2015-2016 This scholarship is awarded to premiere graduate students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences that demonstrate outstanding leadership both in academics and in university organizations.
Charles and Thelma Palmer Scholarship. University of Florida, 2013-2014 This award is given to outstanding students studying environmental horticulture. Gene and Barbara Batson Scholarship. University of Florida, 2013 This award supports students completing an internship related to environmental horticulture. Mike Hackman Memorial Scholarship. University of Florida, 2013 This award is given to outstanding students studying environmental horticulture. Arthur Andres Memorial Scholarship. University of Florida, 2013 This award is given to students studying environmental horticulture who demonstrate academic merit, professional potential, and leadership ability. Phelps Foundation Scholarship. University of Florida, 2013 This award is given to outstanding students majoring in Plant Sciences. Indialantic Garden Club by the Sea Scholarship. Indialantic Garden Club, 2012 Present This award is given to students from Brevard County that are studying horticultural sciences or related fields. EXPERIENCE Graduate Research Fellow Environmental Horticulture Department, Dr. Gregory E. MacDonald August 2014 - Present Leading research program to evaluate the effect of environmental conditions on herbicide tolerance in invasive grass species in Florida. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honors Undergraduate Researcher Restoration and Plant Ecology Lab, Dr. Carrie Reinhardt-Adams April 2013 May 2014 Conducted independent honors research on the impacts of Ruellia simplex on soil nutrient dynamics Preserve Intern New Hope, PA Bowman s Hill Wildflower Preserve, Supervisor: Amy Mawby May August 2013 Received in-depth training in grounds management, native nursery management, and public education Research Assistant Restoration and Plant Ecology Lab, Adrienne Smith October 2012 May 2014 Assisted a graduate student with her PhD research on Ruellia simplex control and revegetation Teaching Assistant Environmental Plant Identification and Use, Dr. Hector E. Perez Fall 2012 Taught a weekly 2-hour lab section on plant identification to undergraduate students and administered quizzes and exams. BioEnergy and Sustainability Intern UF BioEnergy and Sustainability Internship Program, Dr. Ann C. Wilkie May August 2012 Learned the basics of bioenergy production and conducted group and independent research on sustainability topics
REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS Prince, C.M. 2014. The impact of an invasive wetland species (Ruellia simplex) on soil nutrient dynamics. Undergraduate honors thesis, University of Florida. Gainesville, Florida. PRESENTATIONS Bechtloff, A., Adams, C.R., Prince, C., and Lee, L.C. Juncus roemerianus revegetation for Phragmites invasion resistance given sea-level rise in Florida salt marshes. March 2016. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Annual Conference. Melbourne, FL. Student Presentation Award 2 nd Place Prince, C.M. Phragmites invasions in Florida: biology, impacts, and management. February 2016. Workshop on Management of Invasive Grasses, by the University of Florida s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Extension. Immokalee, FL. [invited talk] Prince, C.M. Novel invasions for Phragmites australis: expansion into Florida wetlands. March, 2015. Environmental Horticulture Department Seminar, University of Florida.. Prince, C.M., Smith, A.M., Adams, C.R. Impacts of Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex) on soil nutrient dynamics in stormwater-impacted soils. January, 2014. Florida Invasive Species Partnership.. [invited talk] Prince, C.M., Smith, A.M., Adams, C.R., Wiese, C., Lee, L.C. March, 2014. Potential effects of Ruellia simplex (Mexican petunia) on soil nutrient dynamics. University of Wisconsin-Madison, Renz Lab. Madison, WI. [invited talk] POSTERS Prince, C.M., Enloe, S.F., MacDonald, G.E., and Adams, C.R. 2016. Determining the response of two Phragmites australis (common reed) haplotypes to herbicide treatment. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Annual Conference. Melbourne, FL. Student Poster Award 1 st Place Bechtloff, A., Adams, C.R., Prince, C., and Lee, L.C. 2016. Can we plant newly restored sites to resist invasion from Phragmites australis? Florida Undergraduate Research Conference. Tampa, FL. Prince, C.M., Smith, A.M., Adams, C.R., Wiese, C., and Lee, L.C. 2014. Isolating mechanisms of invasion: Exploring the link between Ruellia simplex and stormwater-impacted soils. Conference on Ecological and Ecosystem Restoration. New Orleans, LA. Prince, C.M., Smith, A.M., Adams, C.R., Wiese, C., and Lee, L.C. 2014. Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex) as an ecosystem engineer: Potential effects on soil nutrient dynamics. Florida Chapter of the Wildlife Society - Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council Joint Annual Spring Conference. Safety Harbor, FL. Student Poster Award 1 st Place Prince, C.M. and Adams, C.R. 2014. Influence of abiotic soil factors on Ruellia simplex (Mexican petunia) distribution. University of Florida Department of Environmental Horticulture s Undergraduate Capstone Symposium..
Prince, C. and Wilkie, A.C. 2013. Waste activated sludge as a feedstock and inoculum for anaerobic digestion. University of Florida Undergraduate Research Symposium.. GRANTS Prince, C.M. and MacDonald, G.E. 2016-2017. Native and invasive large-structured grasses of Florida. Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council s Kathy Craddock Burks Education Grant, $750 Prince, C. M. 2014-2015. The impact of an invasive wetland species (Ruellia simplex) on soil characteristics. Weed Science Society of America Undergraduate Research Award, $2,000 COMMITTEES Seminar Committee Graduate Student Representative. 2016. Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Graduate Student Professional Development. Fall 2015. University of Florida, Environmental Horticulture Department. Scientific Publishing Workshop. Fall 2015. University of Florida, Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Grantsmanship Writing Workshop. June 10, 2015. University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Mentor to Undergraduate Researcher in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honors Program and University Scholars Program. University of Florida, Restoration and Plant Ecology Lab. October 2014 - Present. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Graduate Student Knitting Club. Founder, President: January 2015 - Present Environmental Horticulture Graduate Student Association. Vice President: August 2015 Present Plant Sale Committee Chair: August 2015 - Present Secretary: August 2014 July 2015 January 2015 Present August 2014 Present K-12 EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY OUTREACH J.J. Finley Elementary School. April 17 th, 2015.. Guest lecture on plants to a kindergarten class and taught students how to make coleus cuttings. Metcalfe Elementary School. August 2014 - Present.. Assisting to maintain an educational vegetable and flower garden for students.
Fort Clark Middle School. February 13 th, 2015.. Participated in a career day event. Gave a presentation about careers in horticultural sciences and conducted a rooting hormone exercise with students. Santa Fe High School. December 4 th, 2014. Alachua, FL. Managed a booth at the school-wide Career Fair. Spoke with students about career opportunities in Oak Leaf High School. February 18 th, 2014. Middleburg, FL. Managed a booth at a Future Farmers of America (FFA) event to teach students about micropropagation and careers in University of Florida Innovation Academy. January 4 th, 2014.. Managed a booth at the Innovation Academy Launch into IA event to welcome IA students and their parents to the University of Florida campus. Williams Elementary School. October - November 2013.. Taught a series of guest lectures to 7 th grade students about sustainable agriculture, helped plant a school vegetable garden, and conducted hands-on activities related to composting and crop production. Santa Fe College. October 16 th, 2013.. Participant in the school-wide Gator Day event. Managed a booth and spoke with students about careers in University of Florida. April 6 th, 2013.. Participant in the Gator Encounter event. Led 20 minute lecture/activity sessions about plants and careers in College of Central Florida. March 13 th, 2013. Ocala, FL. Participant in the college-wide College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Gator Day event. Ran a booth to talk with students about degree programs with the University of Florida and career paths in MEMBERSHIPS Gamma Sigma Delta, Honor Society of Agriculture. 2016 Present Weed Science Society of America (WSSA). 2016 Present Southern Weed Science Society (SWSS). 2016 Present Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC). 2014 Present Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS). 2011 Present