Internship Examples

Plant Pathologists, from all educational levels, are able to seek employment in a variety areas.  Some examples include:

• college and universities
• biotechnology companies
• state and federal agencies
• international agricultural research centers
• nurseries, greenhouses and garden centers
• non-governmental organizations
• golf courses, public parks and landscape maintenance companies
• diagnostic laboratories
• seed, plant production and tissue culture companies
• in a variety of private consulting firms.

Below is a listing of resources to help Plant Pathology students find internships and careers. 

If you have any suggestions for additional to the internships and job resources please send them to the Academic Advising Manager (email, 608-262-9926)

Additional Information

• Overview – What is Plant Pathology, a brief history of the department, a video on how an undergraduate education in Plant Pathology can help you make an impact on the world around you
• Major – How to declare your major, major and degree requirements, Plant Pathology requirements, capstone experience, independent study, internship credits, advising in Plant Pathology, careers and professional development
• Certificate in Organic Agriculture -information on a certificate to go with your degree
• Courses – list of when classes are scheduled to be held (Course Rotation Schedule), current list of Plant Pathology courses
• Awards and Scholarships – links to CALS financing your education website, scholarship application system, department scholarships
• Internship & Job Resources – examples of possible internships, links to campus job and internship resources, links to other job and internship resources