The National Science Foundation’s National Research Traineeship at Nebraska has funded the 26 students pictured on the Current Students webpage. Our students come from different backgrounds but share an interest in ensuring the sustainability and resilience of earth’s agro-ecosystems. They bring together their unique life experiences, outlooks and aspirations to break current barriers to solving overriding ecological issues and improving the world now and for future generations. Below, some of our students are spotlighted. Click on their names to read their stories and see how your story can fit at the University of Nebraska. At UNL, your story matters!
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Jonathan Cronk
M.S. student, Department of Biological Systems EngineeringUnderstanding the relationship of drought to contaminants in well water
Some wells in Nebraska show higher nitrate levels during drought. Jonathan Cronk, a hydrology master’s student, is developing models of these wells to share with well owners and find solutions.