[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Sidebar Nav\/Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||41px|||” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90.7%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Summer 2026 REEU” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”||||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_font_size=”40px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
If you are interested in applied agricultural research and extension, consider submitting an application.<\/p>\n
This opportunity will allow you to immerse yourself in eight weeks of research and extension experience.<\/p>\n
Questions? Reach out to Kadie Britt, kadie.britt@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Access the application document here<\/a><\/p>\n How to submit your application:<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The program is a Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates (REEU) focused on Applied Research and IPM (integrated pest management) for Dryland Systems (ARIDS).<\/p>\n The REEU has a duration of eight weeks, beginning on June 1, 2026 and ending July 24, 2026.<\/p>\n You will be provided:<\/p>\n Once you are accepted into the program, you will be matched with a faculty member best aligned with your research interests and engage in applied research and\/or extension during the eight-week program.<\/p>\n You will present the results of your work at the end of the program.<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#F15625″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Entomology<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Plant Pathology<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Plant Molecular Biology<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Weed Science<\/strong>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”30px||||false|false” 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[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2025\/03\/PNachappa-260×293-min.jpg” alt=”Dr Nachappa” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Entomology<\/strong><\/p>\n Associate Professor and Associate Department Head<\/p>\n punya.nachappa@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb 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_module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Entomology<\/strong><\/p>\n Associate Professor of Forest Health<\/p>\n seth.davis@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2025\/01\/john-mola-300×300.jpg” alt=”Brad Tonnessen” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Entomology<\/strong><\/p>\n Assistant Professor, Plant-Pollinator Interactions<\/p>\n john.mola@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2024\/01\/micky-eubanks-260-x-293-jpg.webp” alt=”Lisa Blecker.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Entomology<\/strong><\/p>\n Professor of Entomology<\/p>\n micky.eubanks@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2022\/03\/robyn-roberts.jpeg” alt=”Robyn Roberts.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Plant Pathology<\/strong><\/p>\n Assistant Professor of Plant Pathology<\/p>\n robyn.roberts@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2023\/10\/Jane-Stewart-1-1-jpg.webp” alt=”Brad Tonnessen” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Plant Pathology<\/strong><\/p>\n Associate Professor of Plant Pathology<\/p>\n jane.stewart@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_padding=”2%|2%|2%|2%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb image=”https:\/\/agsci.colostate.edu\/agbio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/127\/2025\/01\/Dayan-2023-scaled-e1692292139104-221×300-1.jpg” alt=”Lisa Blecker.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”15px” body_line_height=”1.4em” image_icon_custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” custom_margin=”||-22px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Weed Science<\/strong><\/p>\n Nutrien Distinguished Scholar of Agricultural Sciences<\/p>\n franck.dayan@colostate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ make_equal=”on” 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Research and extension focus areas<\/h2>\n
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Faculty mentors<\/h2>\n
Dr. Ada Szczepaniec<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Punya Nachappa<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Marek Borowiec<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Seth Davis<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. John Mola<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Micky Eubanks<\/h1>\n
Dr. Robyn Roberts<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Jane Stewart<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Franck Dayan<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Todd Gaines<\/a><\/h1>\n
Dr. Vamsi Nalam<\/a><\/h1>\n