Name: Cole Witmer
University: Purdue University
Major/Minor: Business Analytics and Information Management
Semesters as a Field Atlas Ambassador: This is my first!
What do you enjoy most about the role?
The opportunities to speak with students from different areas of study and talk about their interests. Many people don’t realize there is a place for them in the agbiosciences and being able to foster that connection is fulfilling.
What has surprised you the most about the agbiosciences?
I was unaware of the important role agbioscience plays in environmental sustainability. Beyond enhancing food production, its innovations have helped develop biofuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and much more, making it a key contributor to global environmental efforts.
Which agbioscience company interests you most, and why?
I’m fascinated with the advancements made by Biodyne USA. For example, they have created different sustainable bioremediation solutions using microorganisms which are super cool, and I encourage anyone interested to check them out!
How can students get in touch with you?
They can reach out to me via email or connect with me on LinkedIn.
Name: Charlee Williams
University: Purdue University
Major/Minor: Environmental Science major, Soil Science minor
Semesters as a Field Atlas Ambassador: This is my first semester as a Field Atlas Ambassador!
What do you enjoy most about the role?
I enjoy being able to connect with students in different fields of study and teaching them about the diversity of agbioscience and how it can relate to them!
What has surprised you the most about the agbiosciences?
How applicable it can be to any field! Typically, when you think of agriculture, you think “farming” but agbioscience takes the agricultural ‘roots’ and combines it with so much more in the industry. With business, food science, engineering, technology, data science and more, there are so many opportunities within agbioscience.
Which agbioscience company interests you most, and why?
I have been keeping an eye on Corteva especially because of their passion for Agriscience. I love how they are determined to help the farmer and create new opportunities to advance agriculture through ways connected to agbioscience!
How can students get in touch with you?
Students can reach out to me via email.
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