<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/studentsuccess/stem/articles/socialmedia-mccarthybotany19.html" dsn="news"><pubDate>07/23/2019</pubDate><title>Citrus Student Breaks Ground in Botany</title><author>Strategic Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs</author><image><img src="/studentsuccess/stem/articles/images/socialmedia-mccarthybotany19.jpg" alt="matthew mccarthy pictured in two illustrated portraits: standing in a checkered shirt and red tie, and seated outdoors beside a river in a blue patterned jacket"/></image><caption>Matthew McCarthy's passion for botany is opening doors beyond Citrus College, including the chance to connect with scientists, mentors and fellow students on a national stage.</caption><thumbnail/><display/><description>Botany is taking Matthew McCarthy to Tucson — and into the record books. The Citrus College student became the first community college recipient of a BSA PLANTS travel grant supporting travel, mentoring and networking.</description><tags><tag>academics</tag><tag>stem</tag></tags></item>