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UMass' Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Internship Program

UMass' Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) Internship Program

By: The UMass REEU Team
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 Join us as we explore the intersection of education, research, and community impact. In each episode, we unravel the layers of the REEU internship, discovering how it bridges the gap between scientific research and public education. Listen in as we delve into the transformative potential for undergraduates, positioning themselves for thriving careers or advanced science degrees through REEU's cross-disciplinary adventures. Along the way, we explore the vital role of Extension programs in enhancing education and fostering a deeper connection between research and real-world applications.The UMass REEU Team Biological Sciences Science
Episodes
  • The 2025 UMASS REEU Experience

    The 2025 UMASS REEU Experience
    Aug 28 2025

    Listen in to hear what the 2025 REEU cohort spent their summer doing. Projects this year included identification of organisms that break down glyphosate, understanding farmers concerns around mating disruption cost share programs, efficacy of garlic vs nasturtium extract as a pest deterrent and more. The team consisted of students from UMass, Mount Watchusett Community College and Greenfield High School.

    This year's program coordinator was John Galvan and he was supported by Caitlyn Alisauskas and Samina Mian both of whom were a part of the 2023 intern cohort.

    Music credit: "Autumn Traces" by 1st Contact. Source: Free Music Archive and license type (CC BY-SA)

    link to song: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/single/autumn-traces/

    artist page: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/
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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • The 2024 Experience

    The 2024 Experience
    Sep 3 2024

    Listen in to hear what the 2024 REEU cohort spent their summer doing. Projects this year included analysis of anaerobic digestate effects on plant growth, understanding barriers preventing farmers from participating in gleaning programs, efficacy of garlic extract as a fungicide and more. The team consisted of students from UMass and Greenfield Community College.

    This year's program coordinator, Izze Clark, was part of the 2023 intern cohort.

    Music credit: "Autumn Traces" by 1st Contact. Source: Free Music Archive and license type (CC BY-SA)

    link to song: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/single/autumn-traces/

    artist page: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/
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    57 mins
  • The 2023 Experience

    The 2023 Experience
    Nov 9 2023

    Listen in to hear what the 2023 REEU cohort spent their summer doing (besides having lots of laughs!). Projects this year included herbicide alternative weed management research, elementary and middle school agricultural education, pollinator and other beneficial insect research and more. The team consisted of students from UMass Holyoke Community College and Greenfield Community College.


    Music credit: "Autumn Traces" by 1st Contact. Source: Free Music Archive and license type (CC BY-SA)

    link to song: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/single/autumn-traces/

    artist page: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/
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    1 hr
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