"The REACCH internship solidified my desire to pursue a research and education focused career. I gained so much experience and had contact with so many wonderful and supportive faculty at UI." ~ Ames Fowler, REACCH Intern
"Having personal contact and real science discussions with a real professor was an empowering experience and helped me gain the confidence to forge more relationships with professors throughout the rest of my undergrad degree." ~ Georgia Seyfried, REACCH Intern
"REACCH was my first hands-on introduction to lab and field science and allowed me to have a very competitive resume and get jobs in subsequent years." ~ Sebastian Markus Ederer Mortimer, REACCH Intern
The REACCH Summer Undergraduate Internship Program was offered from 2012-2018. Due to funding constraints, it is no longer available.
Hear from past REACCH interns about their experience
REACCH interns are drawn from institutions across the United States. The green circles indicate the number of students from each location from 2011-2015
Learn more about past interns and their research:
2017 Interns and Projects
2017 REACCH Summer Interns
- Justin Archibald
- Project: Evaluation of 4R's N Management for Canola Presentation
- Mentors: Tai Maaz, Issac Madsen, Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
- Breanna Bethea
- Project: Perception of Weather Variables and Crop Production Yields Presentation
- Mentors: Clark Seavert, Lauric Houston. Host Institution: OSU
- Kristina Estrada
- Project: Nitrogen Deficiency in Waterlogged Wheat Presentation
- Mentors: Tai Maaz, Issac Madsen, Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
- Anna Green
- Project: The Effect of Liming on Phosphorus Availability Presentation
- Mentors: Erin Brooks, Daniel Strawn. Host Institution: UI
- Zoe Heuermann
- Project: Evaluating Cover Crops Effects on Soil Organic Matter and its Fractions Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Macado, Rakesh Awale. Host Institution: OSU
- Kirstie Jiles
- Project: Climate Zones for Hazelnut Production Presentation
- Mentors: Laurie Houston, Phil Mote, Nik Wisman. Host Institution: OSU
- Steven Miller
- Project: Assessing Soil Health in the inland Pacific Northwest Agro-ecosystems Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, Kendall Kall. Host Institution: UI
- Kristin Nesbitt
- Project: Viruses in Aphids Presentation
- Mentors: David Crowder, Ben Lee. Host Institution: WSU
- Ali Paskus
- Project: Aphid Research Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode, Jake Hennessey. Host Institution: UI
- Gaea Ridenhour
- Project: Greenhouse Gas Flux Measurements of Agricultural Systems Presentation
- Mentors: Brian Lamb, Shelley Pressely, Eric Russell. Host Institution: WSU
2016 Interns and Projects
2016 REACCH Summer Interns
- Eric Didion, Oregon State University
- Project: GIS Approach to the Value of Coastal Protection and Risk: Evidence from the Oregon Coast Presentation
- Mentors: Steven Dundas, David Lewis, Susan Capalbo, Laurie Houston. Host Institution: OSU
- Sierra Dymond-Smith, Willamette University
- Project: A Geographic Look at Public Perceptions
- Mentors: J.D. Wulfhorst. Host Institution: UI
- Micco Emerson, Oregon State University
- Project: Tillage Effects on Various Labile Fractions of Soil Organic Carbon in a Wheat-Pea Crop Rotation in Pendleton, OR Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Macado, Rakesh Awale. Host Institution: OSU
- Adriana Gessler, Northern Arizona University
- Project: A Geographic Look at Public Perceptions
- Mentors: J.D. Wulfhorst. Host Institution: UI
- Olivia Grove, University of Idaho
- Project: Spatial Variability in Soil Phosphorus Presentation
- Mentors: Erin Brooks, Scott Fennema. Host Institution: UI
- Brianna Hagstrom, Truman State University
- Project: AgBiz Logic User Experience Presentation
- Mentors: Clark Seavert, Susan Capalbo, Laurie Houston. Host Institution: OSU
- Spencer Hills, New College of Florida
- Project: Virus and Predator Ecology of Pisum Sativum Presentation
- Mentors: David Crowder, Paul Chisholm. Host Institution: WSU
- Hannah Lindell, Washington State University
- Project: Exploring Novel Ways to Manage Downy Brome Presentation
- Mentors: Ian Burke, Amber Hauvermaale. Host Institution: WSU
- Bianca Moreno, University of Florida
- Project: Impact of Irrigated, Small-Acreage Vegetable Production on Water Resources in the Palouse Region Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, Kate Painter. Host Institution: UI
- Tanya Valle, University of La Verne
- Project: Subsoil Quality in No-Till Winter Wheat and Spring Canola Presentation
- Mentors: Bill Pan, Tai Maaz, Isaac Madsen. Host Institution: WSU
- Catherine Wooster, New College of Florida
- Project: Examinataion of the Effects of Genotype Clusters and Endosymbionts on the Ability of the Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum) to transmit the PEMV Virus and Resist Heat Shock Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode. Host Institution: UI
2015 Interns and Projects
2015 REACCH Summer Interns
- Caleb Aaberg, University of Washington
- Project: Carbon Exchange Over Wheat Cropping Systems: Comparing Remote Sensing and Direct Flux Measurements Presentation
- Mentors: Brian Lamb, Shelly Pressley, Lee Vierling, Troy Magney. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Mayowa Adewale Balogun, Olive-Harvey College
- Project: Predicting Grower Behavior and Environmental Outcomes Under Alternative Policy Scenarios Encouraging Mitigation Practices Presentation
- Mentors: Kathleen Painter, Nicole Ward, Claudio Stockle, David Huggins, Bill Pan, Brian Lamb. Host Institution: UI
- Mikayla Allan, Humboldt State University
- Project: The Effects of Cover Crops on Nitrogen, Soil Moisture, and Carbon in Wheat/Fallow Systems Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Machado, Rajan Ghimire, Larry Pritchett. Host Institution: OSU
- Carrisa Burns, Boston College
- Project: Long-Term Management Effects on Labile Carbon Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Machado, Rajan Ghimire, Larry Pritchett. Host Institution: OSU
- Ned Caisley, University of Idaho
- Project: Aphids and Climate Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode, Seth Davis, Nathaniel Foote. Host Institution: UI
- Michelle M. Chaffee, Humboldt State University
- Project: Improving Site Specific Nitrogen Management Using Crop Modeling Tools Presentation
- Mentors: Erin Brooks, Kristy Borelli. Host Institution: UI
- Blaise DeFranco, New College of Florida
- Project: Assessing the Skill of Seasonal Climate Prediction for Inland Northwest Agriculture Presentation
- Mentors: John Abatzoglou, Kristy Borrelli. Host Institution: UI
- Sarah Hill, Washington State University
- Project: Earthworm Burrow Morphology Through 3D Imaging Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard. Host Institution: UI
- Jacqueline Huettenmoser, The College of William and Mary
- Project: Analyzing Subsoil Quality: A Survey of Root and Nutrient Distributions in Winter Canola and Wintern Wheat Presentation
- Mentors: Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
- Savannah Kisling, Walla Walla University
- Project: Communicating Climate Change Presentation
- Mentors: Phil Mote, Kathie Dello, David Rupp. Host Institution: OSU
- Mayra Nunez, University of Pennsylvania
- Project: Analyzing Subsoil Quality: A Survey of Root and Nutrient Distributions in Winter Canola and Wintern Wheat Presentation
- Mentors: Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
- Nick Race, Stockton University
- Project: Developing a Reliable Growing Degree Day Model for Antehemis cotula (Mayweed) Presentation
- Mentors: Ian Burke, Nevin Lawrence, Amber Hauvermale. Host Institution: WSU
- Ashley Van Name, Rutgers University
- Project: Evaluating Thresholds of Meteorological Variables in the Pacific Northwest Crops and Their Potential Economic Impacts on Regional Production Presentation
- Mentors: Clark Seavert, Susan Capalbo, Laurie Houston. Host Institution: OSU
- Ashley Vandehey, Franklin University, Switzerland
- Project: Assessing the Feasibility of Coltifavitng Arundo in the Mid-Columbia River Basin Presentation
- Mentors: Susan Capalbo, John Talbott. Host Institution: OSU
- Jonathon Witkop, Humboldt State University
- Project: Genetic diversity of Downy Brome in wheat Production Systems Presentation
- Mentors: Ian Burke, Amber Hauvermale. Host Institution: WSU
2014 Interns and Projects
2014 REACCH Summer Interns
- Allison Buiser, Knox College
- Project: Virtual Precision Ag. Field Day Presentation
- Mentors: Kristy Borrelli, Chad Kruger, Georgine Yorgey. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Jacob Cohen, Pennsylvania State University
- Project: Exploring the Ecological Interactions of Plants, Viruses, Insects, and the Environment Presentation
- Mentors: David Crowder, Ivan Milosavljevic. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Jashvina Devadoss, UC Berkeley
- Project: Exploring Field Scale Variability with Remote Sensing and EMI Sensors Presentation
- Mentors: Erin Brooks, Nichole Ward. Host Institution: UI
- Rebecca Graham, California Polytechnic State University
- Project: Tillage and Nitrogen Management Effects on Soil Organic Carbon Pools Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Machado, Rajan Ghimire, Larry Pritchett. Host Institution: OSU
- Caitlyn Mack, Paul Smith's College
- Project: SWOT Analysis of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
- Mentors: Susan Capalbo, John Antle, Laurie Houston Host Institution: OSU
- Richard Manuli, Oregon State University
- Project: Obstacles Implementing Oil-Seeds in Biofuel Production in the PNW Presentation
- Mentors: Susan Capalbo, John Antle, Laurie Houston . Host Institution: OSU
- Carolyn McCotter, University of Puget Sound
- Project: Competitive Interactions of Metopolophium festucae subsp. cerealium and Rhopalosiphum padi Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode. Host Institution: UI
- Christian McGillen, Virginia Tech
- Project:Researching Consistencies and Discrepancies of Regional Climate Models Presentation
- Mentors: Phil Mote, Sihan Li. Host Institution: OSU
- Zachary Milang, Oregon State University
- Project: Integrating Environmental Accounting into AgTools Presentation
- Mentors: Clark Seavert, Susan Capalbo. Host Institution: OSU
- Brita Olson, University of Idaho
- Project: Impact of Precipitation of Wheat Production in Idaho Presentation
- Mentors: Kathleen Painter, Vince Matthews, Dave Huggins. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Savannah Sheehy, University of Idaho
- Project: Earthworms and the Weed Seed Bank Presentation
- Mentors: Ian Burke, Jodi Johnson-Maynard. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Jenna Way, Oregon State University
- Project: Integrating Environmental Accounting into AgTools Presentation
- Mentors: Clark Seavert, Susan Capalbo. Host Institution: OSU
2013 Interns and Projects
2013 REACCH Summer Interns
- Jordan Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Project: Impacts of Drought and Pest Community on Wheat Productivity Presentation
- Mentors: David Crowder. Host Institution: WSU
- Kelsey Burkum, Oregon State University
- Project: Toward AgEnvironment Presentation
- Mentors: Susan Capalbo. Host Institution: OSU
- Sydney Cave, George Fox University
- Project: Generating Water Characteristic Curves of Soil at OSU, CBARC, Moro, and Pendleton Presentation
- Mentors: Stephen Machado, Larry Pritchett. Host Institution: OSU
- Laura Crawford, DePauw University
- Project: Likelihood that the Range of Mayweed Chamomile in the PNW Will Change as a Result of Climate Change Presentation
- Mentors: Ian Burke. Host Institution: WSU
- Austin Dutch Wardall, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Project: Effects of Climate Change on Cropping Systems in the Palouse Presentation
- Mentors: Brian Lamb, Shelley Pressley, Erin Brooks. Host Institution: UI/WSU
- Valerie Espinoza, University of Georgia
- Project: Earthworm Density and Soil Property Relationships in the Pacific Northwest Region Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, Chelsea Walsh. Host Institution: UI
- Heath Hewitt, University of Idaho
- Project: Climatic Controls of Earthworm Activity/Aestivation in Agroecological Zones of the Inland Pacific Northwest Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, Chelsea Walsh. Host Institution: UI-EPSCoR
- Danika Hill, Knox College
- Project:Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization in Diverse Farming Systems Presentation
- Mentors: David Huggins, Claudio Stockle, Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
- Tyler Knapp, Oregon State University
- Project: Toward AgEnvironment Presentation
- Mentors: Susan Capalbo. Host Institution: OSU
- Helen Mallett, University of East Anglia
- Project: Modelling Climate in Fine Detail in the Pacific Northwest Presentation
- Mentors: Phil Mote. Host Institution: OSU
- Sebastian Mortimer, Willamette University
- Project: Potential Effects of Projected Climate Change on Cereal Leaf Beetle Biology and Biological Control Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode, John Abatzoglou. Host Institution: UI
- Julian Nin, University of Rochester
- Project: Government Policy on Climate Change
- Mentors: Laurie Houston. Host Institution: OSU
- David Noel Steury, Bowdoin College
- Project: Prevented Planting Policy in a Highly Erodible Area of the Inland Pacific Northwest Presentation
- Mentors: Kathleen Painter. Host Institution: UI
- Joanna Parkman, Sewanee: The University of the South
- Project: Assessing Producer and Crop Adviser Decision-Making Strategies in a Wheat-Based Food System
- Mentors: J.D. Wulfhorst, Kathleen Painter, Stephanie Kane. Host Institution: UI
- Dylan Quinn, Western Washington University
- Project: Online Hydrologic Modeling of Agricultural Erosion: Future Climate Scenarios Presentation
- Mentors: Erin Brooks. Host Institution: UI
- Yao Yi Xiao, University of Washington
- Project: Long Term Effects of Biosolids on Carbon Sequestration Presentation
- Mentors: David Huggins, Claudio Stockle, Bill Pan. Host Institution: WSU
2012 Interns and Projects
2012 REACCH Summer Interns
- Heather Baxter, Washington State University
- Project: Atmospheric Carbon Flux Measurements for Agricultural Sites in the Inland Northwest Presentation
- Mentors: Brian Lamb, Shelley Pressley. Host Institution: WSU
- Kelsey Burkum, Oregon State University
- Project: Research for New Methods of Eliciting Producer Attitudes Toward Agro-Climatic Changes in the Pacific Northwest Presentation
- Mentors: Penelope Diebel. Host Institution: OSU
- Ames Fowler, Seattle University
- Project: Spatial Mapping of Soil Water by Electromagnetic Induction (EMI) Sensor Presentation
- Mentors: Jodi Johnson-Maynard, Robert Heinse. Host Institution: UI
- Laura Hancock, Christopher Newport University
- Project: Aphid Community Diversity Across the REACCH Region Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode Host Institution: UI
- Publications and Presentations:
- Stinson, K. A., Albertine, J. M., Hancock, L. M. S., Seidler, T. G., and Rogers, C. A. 2016. Northern ragweed ecotypes flower earlier and longer in response to elevated CO2: what are you sneezing at? Oecologia DOI: 10.1007/s00442-016-3670-x.
- Ruane, L. G., L. M. S. Hancock, A. T. Rotzin, and C. N. Luce. 2013. Pollen viability and the potential for self-pollen interference in Phlox Hirsuta, an endangered species. International Journal of Plant Sciences 174: 1251-1258.
- Hancock, L. M. S., C. L. Ernst, R. Charneskie, and L. G. Ruane. 2012. Effects of cadmium and mycorrhizal fungi on growth, fitness, and cadmium accumulation in flax (Linum usitatissimum; Linaceae). American Journal of Botany 99: 1445-1452.
- Stephanie Jenck, Oregon State University
- Project: Historical Changes in Total and Recalcitrant Soil C of Wheat Cropping Systems in Pendleton, OR Presentation
- Mentors: Bill Pan, Dave Huggins. Host Institution: WSU
- Kayla Novak, San Jose University
- Project: Climate Trends in Pacific Northwest American From 1960s to Early 2000s Presentation
- Mentors: Phil Mote. Host Institution: OSU
- Georgia Seyfried, University of Washington
- Project: Projecting Effects of Climate Change on Pests Presentation
- Mentors: Sanford Eigenbrode. Host Institution: UI
- Tasha Sitz, The College of Idaho
- Project: Assessing Soil Texture of Soils at OSU CBARC Moro and Pendleton
- Mentors: Stephan Machado. Host Institution: OSU