Dr. Haydee Laza is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University in the Department of Plant and Animal Sciences, located in Lubbock, Texas. With a diverse educational background, Dr. Laza holds a Bachelor of Science with a Diploma in Biology from Havana University, Cuba, followed by a Master of Science in Plant Biology and Physiology from the same institution. She further pursued her academic journey with a Master of Science in International Agriculture from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, and eventually earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Plant and Soil Science from Texas Tech University in the United States.Throughout her professional journey, Dr. Laza has accumulated extensive experience in various research and academic roles. From her early days as a Graduate Intern at the Aquaculture Research Institute in Havana, Cuba, to her tenure as a Research Scientist at the Horticultural Research Institute, Dr. Laza has consistently demonstrated her commitment to advancing knowledge in plant sciences. She has also contributed significantly to academia through her teaching roles, serving as a Certified Teacher at the Austin Independent School District and later as a Teaching and Graduate Assistant at Texas Tech University.