Samples include soils and plants from research studies. Sample preparation includes drying, grinding, data collection and entry, weighing, and digestion of samples before samples are analyzed for nutrient concentrations. Lab is located on the Farm in the Altheimer Laboratory. Jerry Musick 575-3376 Hrs per week 20 Work with professor and technician to conduct field studies on black cutworm and hunting billbug. You will assist with field and laboratory sampling and sample processing.
Hours are flexible and can be adjusted to fit the student's schedule.
No special skill required, except a willingness to assist with field research program. Lab work related to projects on mitochondrial function in chickens and mammals. Students will be involved in hands on experimentation as well as in preparation of samples for analysis, including cleanup.