2018 Field Crop Student Assistants

Students are an important part of our research, especially during the summer months when field and laboratory work peaks at the Beaverlodge Research Farm.  Each summer, student assistants are hired using FSWEP1, COOP2, and RAP3 programs.  These job positions offer a unique opportunity for students to learn valuable on-the-job skills while supplementing the applied side of their scientific education.

The federal hiring programs used to staff our student assistant positions require that students be enrolled at a recognized post-secondary institution and that students carry a full-time course load both prior to and following their period of employment.  In fact, our research programs typically screen applicants by the end of December in order to offer positions to work at our Farm from May-August.

We’re pleased to have the following students join us to work and learn in the Agronomy & Crop AdaptationΨ, Integrated Forage Seed ManagementΦ, and Pest Management Programsπ for the 2018 growing season:

Back row (L to R): Nabeel Abdul-Basith2Φ enrolled at Mount Royal University, Maya Schmidt3π enrolled at the University of Alberta, Michael Theriault2Φ enrolled at Mount Royal University, Amanda Jorgensen3π enrolled at the University of Alberta,  and Shelby Dufton3π enrolled at the University of Lethbridge.

Front row (L to R): Marie McCallum2Ψ enrolled at the University of British Columbia, Jacey Toerper3Ψ enrolled at the Grande Prairie Regional College campus of the University of Alberta, Megan McElhinny2Ψ enrolled at the University of British Columbia, Haley Brackenridge2Ψ enrolled at Queens University, Rebecca Philip2π enrolled at Thompson River University, and Julia Kappeler3π enrolled at the Augustana Campus of the University of Alberta.

Absent from photo: Jeremy Poortvliet2Φ enrolled at University of the Fraser Valley.