Project Title:
Effects of Kaolin Clay as Ground Cover on Nutrient Composition in Apple Trees
Program Year:
2023
Major:
Environmental Science
Charlie Petersen
Integrating research and outreach education from UMass Amherst
Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment
Stockbridge Hall,
Civil Rights and Non-Discrimination Information
Mass. Agricultural Experiment Station
UMass Research and Education Center Farms
Water Resources Research Center
Hi, my name is Charlie Petersen. I am a rising senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the Environmental Science Program. I grew up in Medway, Massachusetts; a calm small suburban town close to the border of Rhode Island. As a kid I would find myself outdoors exploring things in nature, but as I got older I spent more time inside.
Looking to reconnect with this aspect of my life I found the REEU program. This internship has given me the ability to merge academic knowledge with real world experiences. I'm excited to continue learning, growing, and applying what I've gained to contribute to the field that first captivated me as a child. As the summer draws to a close, I'm reminded of all the people I've met and the invaluable memories and experience gained from the REEU program. I can't thank everyone enough for this opportunity.