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The Experience<\/h3>\n

I know when I look back at this experience I will have fond memories of my internship at Bayer. \u00a0It was three weeks full of learning and excitement. \u00a0All of this learning could not have been accomplished without the several experts that Linnea and myself worked with. \u00a0Here’s a little bit about our experience at Bayer that we got to share on the Bayer Intranet:<\/p>\n

The Labs<\/span><\/p>\n

First, we visited the Innovation Center where we saw the beginning stages of plant development. Surprisingly,\u00a0they had us jump into the lab coats, put on the goggles and get into the action. We got to dissect soybeans and do some pipetting of our own! It was a fun-filled two days with\u00a0countless connections that made us want to bring plant samplings back to our classrooms. \u00a0Math connections made include the probability of a gene expressing itself and the scoring of the plant samples.<\/p>\n

The Bee Care Center<\/span><\/p>\n

We just had to see what the buzz was all about at the Bayer Bee Care Center and couldn\u2019t wait to bee there! As\u00a0we got suited up to assist in the monthly Hive Assessment, we could already see how many connections there\u00a0were to the curriculum as well as opportunities to share with our students how incredibly important pollinators are\u00a0to agriculture. Math connections made include the geometry of a bee hive and the population growth of a bee hive.<\/p>\n

The Greenhouse<\/span><\/p>\n

Neither of us have green thumbs, but we were excited to be put to work impacting every stage of plant\u00a0development throughout the greenhouses. We have never seen so much soy, but the greenhouse is about more\u00a0than just growing plants; the science and math is absolutely everywhere, from the beneficial pests to the seed\u00a0counter.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/span><\/p>\n

We have come to learn that safety is a very important aspect of the Bayer culture. The talks about lab safety,\u00a0constant reminders about holding the stair rail and huge focus on human and environmental safety showed us\u00a0that this was a must. Managing risk to all living things is a constant priority for the company to ensure that all\u00a0products are thoroughly tested.<\/p>\n

Clayton Field Site<\/span><\/p>\n

Our experience with this team was unforgettable. It was awesome to see the passion they have for making golf\u00a0courses healthier by investigating the fungi that plagues turf and working hard to keep pests off of ornamentals\u00a0(those are the pretty-looking plants, like marigolds). We were able to see their greenhouse trials and a grand tour\u00a0of the site, along with some of the biggest bugs we\u2019ve ever laid eyes on.<\/p>\n

All the pieces came together for one common goal: Science for a Better Life. From research to communications to\u00a0safety, everyone is working together to help growers around the world. We want to be ambassadors for not only\u00a0Bayer, but the science and math behind everything you do. We cannot wait to share what we learned, bring Ag Literacy into our\u00a0classrooms and connect with Bayer in the future!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Answering some important questions…<\/h3>\n

What was the most interesting moment? \u00a0The most interesting moment was when we got to suit up and take part in the monthly bee hive assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n

What was the biggest challenge? The biggest challenge was balancing the time we spent with each department and gathering\/developing my thoughts about math connections made.<\/em><\/p>\n

What was it like working with your mentor(s)? How did they open your eyes to a new industry or research? All of the professionals we met and worked with were awesome! They educated us not only about Bayer but also about the importance of Ag Literacy and GMs.<\/em><\/p>\n

What is your biggest take away? \u00a0There were several take aways from this experience including but not limited to the math connections. \u00a0However, I think that one really important take away for me was the importance of Ag Literacy – especially for my student population. \u00a0For instance, I know that when my students hear agriculture they immediately conjure ideas of a farmer in overalls on a tractor. However, this is not true. \u00a0There is much more to agriculture than this stereotypical view. \u00a0The agricultural industry\u00a0includes chemists, biologists, environmental scientists, sales, engineers, communications, marketing, and many more careers! \u00a0Also, the agriculture industry is often overlooked, but it is essential in order to feed an ever-growing population and to keep our food safe! \u00a0If anything, hopefully I can communicate this to my students and they will think differently when they hear or see the word agriculture.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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