Amanda Nguyen
| | University of IllinoisAmanda Nguyen is a communications specialist for the RIPE project at the University of Illinois. She helps to translate the technical aspects of agricultural research into common vernacular, bridging the communication gap between scientists and the general public. She also creates content for the project's website and social media profiles. Amanda earned her bachelor's degree in political science and communication from the University of Illinois and hopes to continue pursuing writing as a career.