Good morning – These are excellent opportunities! Reach out to Rachel Jones if you have more questions! Kind regards, Khrystal From: Casadvisors <casadvisors-bounces@lists.oregonstate.edu> On Behalf Of Jones, Rachel O Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2025 2:33 PM To: casadvisors@lists.oregonstate.edu Subject: Branch Experiment Station Research Internship Program - projects broken down by research topic Hello advisors, The student application for the Branch Experiment Station Research Internship Program<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagsci.oregonstate.edu%2Facademics%2Finternships%2Fbranch-experiment-stations-internship-program&data=05%7C02%7Cecoe-ungrads%40engr.oregonstate.edu%7C042ccc66cf4c486b4dab08dd58102f7c%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638763548730642975%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=p8Iv0ipq%2B0DEEB4aWbVr%2BvMTVuaiDtUB6Zt1L%2FUpbH8%3D&reserved=0> is open until Friday, March 7. Please encourage your students to review the list of projects<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagsci.oregonstate.edu%2Feducation%2Fbes-internships%2F2025-branch-experiment-station-projects&data=05%7C02%7Cecoe-ungrads%40engr.oregonstate.edu%7C042ccc66cf4c486b4dab08dd58102f7c%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638763548730677134%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=36ztziW%2BJldf8I2mTPsYpHYWlID7eEtKRd2k3mR52MI%3D&reserved=0> and consider applying. Interested students should contact faculty to learn more about specific projects. From my experience, faculty generally select students who they have had a chance to meet and talk with, so please stress the importance of these meetings. I am available to help students prepare for these interactions if they are not feeling confident. Below is a breakdown of the projects by broad research topics to help you market relevant opportunities to your students. Thank you for your support! Plant-focused and agronomy projects * Climate-Smart Horticulture Production Internship w/ Lloyd Nackley at NWREC * Hazelnut research, horticulture, plant physiology, integrated pest management w/ Nik Wiman at NWREC * Drought, Smoke, and Sustainability Internship w/ Alec Levine at SOREC * Utilizing cover crops and alternative crops to enhance sustainability and profitability of dryland wheat production system w/ Christina Hagerty at CBARC Entomology and pest management projects * Insect phenology and management in pear w/ Robert Orpet at SOREC * Hazelnut research, horticulture, plant physiology, integrated pest management w/ Nik Wiman at NWREC * Insect pest monitoring on potato fields in the Columbia Basin of Oregon w/ Josephine Antwi at HAREC * Pollinator research in eastern Oregon: Investigating how watershed management affects riparian and floodplain pollinators and documenting insect visitors of culturally significant plants w/ Sandy DeBano at HAREC * Evaluating novel biologically-based pesticides for control of agriculturally important insect pests w/ Stuart Reitz at MES Water resource and hydrology projects * Measuring and modeling soil water movement in sandy soils and harsh climate conditions w/ Carlos Bonilla at HAREC * Enhancing Crop Water Use Efficiency in Central Oregon High Desert Through Data Driven Irrigation Scheduling w/ Floyid Nicolas at COAREC * From waste to resource: innovating seafood wastewater utilization w/ Angee Hunt at COMES-Astoria Sustainability and climate-related projects * From waste to resource: innovating seafood wastewater utilization w/ Angee Hunt at COMES-Astoria * Enhancing Crop Water Use Efficiency in Central Oregon High Desert Through Data Driven Irrigation Scheduling w/ Floyid Nicolas at COAREC Fisheries and wildlife projects * Amphibian and Invertebrate Responses to Stream Restoration in Eastern Oregon w/ David Wooster at HAREC * Fish and Crab Use of Oyster Aquaculture, Eelgrass, and Burrowing Shrimp Habitat in West Coast Estuaries w/ Brett Dumbauld at COMES-Newport * Supporting marine resource management and ecosystem-based fisheries management w/ Cheryl Barnes at COMES-Newport * Apex Mothers: Using non-invasive techniques to study shark moms w/ James Sulikowski at COMES-Newport Microbiology and toxicology projects * Unraveling the secrets of pathogenic microorganisms w/ Achala KC at SOREC * Integrated Management of Diseases in Central Oregon Seed and Specialty Crops w/ Jeremiah Dung at COAREC * Food microbiology research at the Food Innovation Center w/ Jovana Kovacevic at FIC * Everything Everywhere All At Once: Quantifying Microplastic Contamination in Oregon from Land to Sea w/ Susanne Brander at COMES-Newport Ag Communication projects * Intern – Research Outreach & Media Communications w/ Shawn Donkin at NWREC * Summer Marine Science Social Media Intern w/ James Sulikowski at COMES-Newport Food science projects * Food Industry Product & Process Development hands on experience and training w/ Marcia Walker at FIC * Food microbiology research at the Food Innovation Center w/ Jovana Kovacevic at FIC * Characterization of hemp protein for use in food and beverage applications w/ Younas Dadmohammadi at FIC * Utilizing Supercritical CO2 for Extracting Bioactive Compounds from Seaweed w/ Younas Dadmohammadi at FIC * Crafting a Snack Bar Rich in Seaweed Protein and Bioactive Compounds Using an Extruder w/ Younas Dadmohammadi at FIC * Next-Generation Solutions for Seafood Quality Enhancement w/ Christina DeWitt at COMES-Astoria Best, Rachel ---- Rachel Jones, PhD, Pronouns: she/her/hers Student Engagement Coordinator, CAS Club Leadership Team<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fagsci.oregonstate.edu%2Fclub-leadership%2Fcas-club-leadership-team&data=05%7C02%7Cecoe-ungrads%40engr.oregonstate.edu%7C042ccc66cf4c486b4dab08dd58102f7c%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C638763548730695829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0%2FJMSOWGawz9VyDDaiYf2oRgHT5t5jyUmIjjJXHsn6I%3D&reserved=0> advisor Oregon State University | College of Agricultural Sciences 148 Strand Agriculture Hall | Corvallis, OR 97331 Phone: 541-737-7410 Interested in getting involved in undergraduate research? 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