Rhizoremedies is the science communication and outreach component of the Igwe Lab at Virginia Tech
Rhizoremedies represents a holistic approach to confronting environmental challenges at the root.
We study the area in and around plant roots as a way to regenerate soil and promote sustainable agriculture.
We serve the communities most impacted by environmental injustice through collaborative partnerships and environmental education.
Press and Popular Media
Igwe, A. 2024. Further Together: Calling All Black Environmentalists. Integrative and Comparative Biology, [online]. Available at: https://integrativeandcomparativebiology.wordpress.com/2024/01/16/guest-blog-by-dr-allie-igwe-what-black-in-environment-is-all-about/
Igwe, A. 2023. The Spirit of Juneteenth: The Freedom to Self-Determine. American Society for Microbiology. https://asm.org/Articles/2023/June/The-Spirit-of-Juneteenth-The-Freedom-to-Self-Deter
Igwe, A. 2022. 11 Questions about Mental Health Resources in Grad School. A WOC Space, [online]. Available at: https://awocspace.com/blog/11-questions-about-mental-health-resources-in-grad-school
Igwe, A. 2021. More Than A Student: Catering To Your Full Self. A WOC Space, [online]. Available at: https://awocspace.com/blog/more-than-a-student-catering-to-your-full-self
Igwe, A. 2020. Assess, Apply, Accept. Medium, [online]. Available at: https://anigwe.medium.com/assess-apply-accept-199e654088f4
Igwe, A. 2018. Native Plant Roots and Serpentine Soil. The Blazing Star, [online] pp.5-6. Available at: http://www.cnps-scv.org/images/BlazingStar/bs0918.pdf.
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