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Soumya Bollam

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Motivated, self-directed graduate student with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated success in compiling and interpreting research data by leveraging software and statistics. Effective at maintaining current understanding of field trends, technological advances and new computational techniques.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Professor

Malla Reddy University
02.2019 - 12.2022
  • Developed curricula and delivered courses at Malla Reddy University.
  • Coordinated university events and served as an administrative committee member.
  • Translated and interpreted educational content into Telugu.
  • Conducted academic research, field trials, and published research articles.
  • Actively participated in faculty recruitment and conducted method demonstrations for new agricultural practices.

Co-Instructor

  • Co-taught "Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology" to 200 undergraduate students.
  • Developed course content and lectured for 50% of class meetings.
  • Emphasized research methods and scientific writing skills.

Teaching Associate

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Graded assignments and tests for undergraduate students.
  • Led lab sessions and provided office hour consultations.
  • Completed coursework in effective teaching strategies.

Research in Agricultural Extension

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • The increasing penetration of ICT’S in agriculture scenario makes an opportunity to disseminate the useful information more widely among the farming community.
    These ICT’s are helping to meet the information needs of farmer. The present study was conducted with 120 farmers who got registered under Annapurna Krishi Prasar Seva
    (AKPS) in two districts i.e., Nalgonda and Khammam Districts of Telangana state, India. The farmers were selected by random sampling method. The study used ex-post facto
    research design. The results indicated that advisories disseminated were early, highly relevant, ease of the readability level, audio quality, content adequacy and content
    usefulness.

BS in Agriculture

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08.2012 - 08.2016
  • Studied Courses related to Plant sciences - Principles of Genetics where i gained foundation knowledge, and Understanding these principles of genetics provides a foundation for exploring the complexities of genomics, gene regulation, and the application of genetic knowledge in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology.
  • Related to biotechnology learnt about applying genetic engineering techniques to manipulate DNA, including gene editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 for precise modifications in model organisms relevant to developmental biology.
  • In principles of plant breeding gained knowledge on specializing in genetic diversity assessment, trait mapping, and marker-assisted selection,experimental design and data analysis for optimizing breeding programs and integrating genomic tools to enhance crop improvement strategies. .
  • Also studied about breeding of Field & Horticultutal crops

Extension Assistant

University of Arizona-MCCE
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with University of Arizona Cooperative Extension faculty on urban agriculture, field crops, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and agricultural technology.
  • Contributed to website development, social media management, and data analysis for sustainability and technology in Arizona's agriculture.
  • Supported extension program delivery and hosted events, contributing to applied research and evaluation criteria development.
  • Interacted with peers to achieve project goals and performed additional assigned duties.

Education

Master of Science - Agricultural Extension

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
India
05.2018

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
India
05.2016

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • JMP: Statistical Software
  • Linux/PC/Mac/Office
  • Materials Sampling
  • Report Preparation

Timeline

Extension Assistant

University of Arizona-MCCE
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor

Malla Reddy University
02.2019 - 12.2022

Teaching Associate

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
01.2018 - 12.2018

Research in Agricultural Extension

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
05.2016 - 06.2018

BS in Agriculture

-
08.2012 - 08.2016

Master of Science - Agricultural Extension

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
Soumya Bollam