RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:

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ATU's Evans Earns Delzie Demaree Research Grant

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Arkansas Tech University student Aubrey Evans' interest in botany was sparked by an introductory course taught by Dr. Matthew Sharples.

Two years later, Evans has earned a grant that will allow her to work with Sharples on a comprehensive study of vascular plants in Pope County.