Carter and Niagra Falls native Rob discuss prions, internships, and his pathway to Stevens Point. Dr. Michitch teaches classes in the soil and waste resource areas, focusing on soil/plant analysis, composting, and waste resources topics. His current research interests include the compostability of plastics and polymers, compost microbiology, the breakdown of fluoropolymers, waste re-use, soil fertility, and composting to eradicate Chronic Wasting Disease prions. Rob received his BS in Environmental Sciences: Monitoring & Analysis, Environmental Degradation, at the University of Guelph and his Ph.D. in Biological Engineering (Waste Management) at Dalhousie University in New Brunswick. Rob encourages students to reach out to him if they are interested in getting involved in these research projects!