Research Pack Abroad
Cristobal’s Soil Moisture Research
Cristobal explains the process of sample collection and measuring soil moisture for his research project on nutsedge.
Eric’s Good Company, Good Eats, Good Work
Eric explores Oviedo with work colleagues, where he explores the regional cuisine, and makes progress on his research project.
Kelsey Starts on DNA Extractions
During Kelsey's second week in Villaviciosa, Spain she experience a balanced life of extracting DNA and exploring Madrid.
Alexandra’s Start to her Internship
Alexandra travels 4,000 from her home town to study insect biological control at the Polytechnica University of Valencia.
Bartolome’s New Home City
Bartolome arrives in Valencia and explores his new home city.
Learning the Basics and the City
During Cristobal's first week in Valencia he set up moisture meters for his research with nutsedge and enjoyed the local cuisine and markets in the evening.
Eric Takes on a New Adventure in Spain
Eric navigates the cultural and language intricacies in the region of Spain where he is studying the genetic responses to antimicrobial peptides by the bacteria Lactococcus lactis.
Kelsey Kolar Lands in Spain for Her International Research Experience
Kelsey Kolar has landed in Villaviciosa, Spain to start her two month research experience at the International Dairy Center. She will be researching antibiotic treatments in early-life infants (0-90 days) and thee affect on microbiota development and diversity.
Research Experience in The Land of Potatoes: Peru
At NC State, Mark Watson’s schedule remains fairly filled with his three majors: Horticulture Science, Crop and Soil Science, and Spanish Language and Literature. Yet, when Summer 2018 rolled around, he had his sight set on pursuing a 12 week-long research experience at the Centro Internacional de la Papa (CIP) or International Potato Center.
12 weeks in Peru: Saying Goodbye
Mark savors his last week in Peru with his coworkers at the International Potato Center.