Agronomy Ambassador Blog

As we start to approach spring there are a lot of things that are starting to change, not just the weather. There is a fresh breath that is coming through the campus, and it is starting to wake up. There are lots of meetings that are now moving to other places other than just in…

Finding a hobby during college is very important to maintaining a good school-life balance. In my time at Purdue, I have discovered a passion that I did not realize I had before. I have found a passion for flowers and design. Purdue has given me opportunities to explore my passions and have found it very…

As my time at Purdue comes to an end, I can’t help but reflect on the many good memories I have had. I am beyond thankful for the relationships I have built with my fellow students, professors, and staff, and the many lessons that they have taught me. First, I am going to miss the…

Being in college, is like swimming in a swimming pool. For example, when you go swimming one item you typically bring is goggles and when you are in freshman taking general chemistry you will need a pair of goggles. On a deeper level, throughout the semester you can experience the shallow end, and breeze through…

As the weather warms up, I think everyone becomes a little less concerned about school. At any level of school, it seems to be a universal feeling. Here in West Lafayette, I think there is an extra sense of happiness because people can feel that the cold, windy days are running out. For me, playing…

As a second semester sophomore, I am beginning to really dive into my major-specific courses. I still have a few general credits to complete, but five of my six classes this semester pertain to soils and the environment. One thing I’ve noticed with this change is just how much course content overlaps. It isn’t to…

One of my past work experiences included working with dynamic crop models in Dr. Buckmaster’s lab. These models are basically computer simulations that can predict certain situations in crop growth. Things like differential equations and coding are used to create the foundation of the model, with further calibration and analysis done to verify that it…

I started working for the Purdue Soybean Extension Lab in November of 2022. Since then, I’ve processed leaf and grain samples with grinding and NIR testing. I worked as a full-time employee the summer of 2023, managing field research trials in different parts of Indiana. My favorite thing about being apart of the lab though…

One of my favorite classes at Purdue this semester is crop physiology. Although this class is a tad bit difficult, I love that we get the chance to look at crops on a cellular level, learning how the crops actually function. So far, we’ve learned things like photosynthesis, photorespiration and dark/light reactions among other things.…