David Felipe Rodríguez Mora, studying at the University of Texas at San Antonio, with thoughts and reflections on Urera laciniata or Ortiga.

Lauren Nerfa, studying at the University of Florida, with thoughts and reflections on Curcuma longa or Turmeric.

Lydia Soifer, studying at the University of Florida, with thoughts and reflections on Pleopeltis polypodioides or Resurrection fern.

Naomi Miller, studying at Lehigh University, with thoughts and reflections on Arisaema triphyllum or Jack in the pulpit.

Richard Hull, studying at Indiana University, with thoughts and reflections on Trillium nivale or snow trillium.