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Great article by Mamie Hertel!

Mila Kocic (Emory University) learned a lot about life and #science, not to mention #pennycress, during her summer internship experience with IPREFER at Western Illinois University. Here is what Mila had to say about her summer experience, "The most important thing I learned during my internship was that research is unpredictable. No matter how well you plan, equipment will malfunction unexpectedly, or the weather will change at the last minute, so you have to be flexible, adaptive, and willing to improvise. You can learn more about Mila's project, "Impact of Sulfur Fertilization on Sinigrin Levels in Pennycress (Thlaspi arvense L.)," at https://lnkd.in/gFRsNZru USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Win Phippen Mary Phippen Tad Wesley

Check out my internship spotlight on TSU College of Agriculture page!

Hey connections👋 this article is about my internship, The internship at State Coconut Nursery in Theni was a profoundly enriching experience that provided me with an in-depth understanding of the processes and practices involved in coconut seedling production. Through hands-on participation and close observation, I gained practical insights and enhanced my knowledge in various aspects of nursery management.During the internship, I was involved in various stages of the nursery operations, including air curing, sand curing, preparation of nursery beds, transplanting, and managing the sales bed. Each stage demonstrated the meticulous care and precision required to produce healthy and robust coconut seedlings. I observed the importance of selecting high-quality seeds, proper soil preparation, and the need for regular maintenance to ensure optimal growth conditions.Air curing and sand curing processes highlighted the necessity of pre-germination treatments in enhancing seed viability and vigor. The preparation of nursery beds emphasized the importance of soil quality and proper bed construction for successful seedling development. Transplanting techniques taught me the significance of handling seedlings carefully to avoid root damage, and the management of sales beds showed how to present and maintain seedlings ready for market. #snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinkers #designthinking

Hii connection I am Excited to share that I've completed a rewarding 30-day internship🎓 at Bayer crop science as part of my academic journey at Lovely Professional University. Grateful for the guidance of Mr. Amitabh Bairwa and proud to have successfully crafted a project report on 'Promoting Bayer POP in Cumin crop.' This experience has been invaluable, and I'm eager to apply the skills and knowledge gained. #InternshipCompletion #ProfessionalGrowth #Lpu #bayercropscience "

Internship opportunities are essential for career development!

Discover how Allan Bros. Fruit in Washington is empowering the next generation through meaningful internship programs, enriching the agricultural industry with hands-on experience, and nurturing future leaders. 🌱🚀 Curious how you might do the same? Read on for more details on how it was accomplished.

This week, our Plantrician Library features a new article from Tina Speros, MS, RD Candidate at Andrews University! Tina recently completed an internship at The Plantrician Project, working with our Director of Education, Jill Edwards, on Plantrician University, and did fantastic work! "My advice for any plant-based student in the healthcare industry is to not lose touch with your passion. It can be discouraging to be in environments that do not share your beliefs and follow evidence-based research. Therefore, you must take it upon yourself to actively seek involvement in plant-based projects. Share your expertise with others even when it feels uncomfortable... you do not know the extent of the impact it may have on that person." -Tina Speros Read more about Tina's dietetic internship experience, advice for plant-based students in healthcare, and an epiphany while completing her internship: https://loom.ly/Gp66W8A #plantricianproject #education #healthcareeducation #internship #dietetic #plantbased #healthcarestudents #medstudents #PlantU #andrewsuniversity #followyourpassion #plantbasednutrition

Cate Stone, an #OASEIntern at Pacific Seafood, writes: As a Wastewater Pollutant and BMP intern for Pacific Seafood, my primary project goal is to reduce pollutant concentrations in the company’s seafood processing wastewater. The first half of my internship focused on building background knowledge about the seafood industry and wastewater permit limits, understanding how wastewater from finfish and shrimp processing is generated and treated, and identifying areas of opportunity for upstream solid waste separation during facility visits. The second half of my internship will be focused on choosing best management practices (BMPs) to recommend to facility general managers, then conducting feasibility studies to calculate the implementation costs, financial savings, and wastewater pollutant reductions of each BMP. Below is a photo of me sampling shrimp processing water at a hydro sieve before and after shell removal! Cate is participating in the Oregon Applied Sustainability Experience: Internship Program, which is run by Oregon Sea Grant and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Learn about the program at  bit.ly/OASEinternship. #pollutionprevention  #pacificseafood #wastewater