About Me
Grant Nielson is a junior at the University Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in plant biology and minoring in plant pathology. In the summer of 2025, he interned for Corteva Agrisciences as a field research intern in York, Nebraska.
Internship Responsibilities
Over the course of his internship, Nielson collected valuable field data on crop health related trials. He had the opportunity to assist with several trials, including one where he measured chlorophyll to assess the efficacy of seed applied biologicals, and another where he collected corn rootworm beetles to assess genetic traits.
Learning Opportunities
Nielson learned the processes and procedures that are vital to the product pipeline and gained a greater understanding of how to conduct field research.
Future Career Goals
Nielson hopes his future career will allow him to conduct research vital to the agricultural industry.