Post-Doctoral Researcher
ASHLEY THOMPSON
Hometown: Taylor, Pennsylvania
Degree(s):
- B.S. in Biology, Susquehanna University
- M.S. in Ecology and Environmental Science, University of Maine
- Ph.D. in Horticulture, Virginia Tech.
Email: athompson@unl.edu
Graduate Research Assistants
ALLISON BUTTERFIELD
Hometown: Chadron, Nebraska
Degree: B.S. in Horticulture, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Research focus: Determine optimum application rates for compost and other organic amendments to maximize nutrient availability and increase weed suppression.
ELISE REID
Hometown: Spearfish, South Dakota
Degree: B.S. in Biology, College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University
Research focus: Explore effects of bio-based mulch residues and organic soil amendments on vegetable crop production.
Email: EVREID@csbsju.edu
MITCHELL (BEN) SAMUELSON
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Degree: B.S., Biology, Hendrix College, USA, 2010
Research focus: Evaluate the influence of various management practices on degradation of a 100% bio-based mulch fabric for use in certified organic production.
Email: samuelsonmb@gmail.com
Research Technologist
TOMIE GALUSHA
Hometown: Fairmont, NE
Degree: B.S., Agronomy, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Email: tgalusha1@unl.edu