The Provost’s Undergraduate Fellowship (PUF) is a competitive award which supports undergraduate students doing research or creative projects under the guidance of UC Davis faculty members. We are so pleased that Sahana's proposal was selected for funding! In her project, she will be investigating the microorganisms in fermented lentils. She plans on quantifying, isolating, and identifying microorganisms present in the lentil ferments. She hopes to find some unique lactic acid bacteria and learn about their metabolism and how they may be useful for supporting human health.