Catherine Simons

"I am a 3rd year BSc Biodiversity & Ecology student at Stellenbosch University and a Science Communication Intern at Plant Holobiont Lab. I have always been interested in plants but as of recently I have learnt more about how incredibly resilient plants are and how they too are fighting for survival. Microbes has often flown under my radar but learning the important role they play in our ecosystem I have grown to love them and they continue to fascinate me. Being a science communication intern at Plant Holobiont Lab allows for the opportunity to share the amazing work that is done in the lab and hopefully educate and spark interest in the work being done"