Hometown: Massapequa Park, New York

Year: Senior

Major: Animal Sciences

“Before college, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian, so I researched all the schools with veterinary programs and hospitals. When I knew animal sciences was for me was in Animal Sciences 101 Livestock Production. In every lab class, we learned about a different animal species. I just loved that course!”

He received a Hilldale Research Fellowship to sponsor his work. The goal of this research is to attract earthworms to fix the compaction of soil that occurs with urbanization. For Michael, “research is an entirely different way of thinking scientifically. I have to ask questions, produce a hypothesis, manage my time, and be independent.”