Patrick Minnig Spends Summer 2017 Conducting ACRE Project

2017 Jun 22

Patrick Minnig, a junior environmental science major from Oley, Pa., is spending the summer tackling an Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) project.

Minnig's project is titled "Comparison of Native & Non-Native Plant Success & Varying Timbering Techniques."

ACRE is a multi-disciplinary program that affords undergraduate students the opportunity to conduct research or pursue creative endeavors during the summer break or the three-week January Interim. Students work one-on-one with faculty mentors and receive stipends from the College.

Minnig is one of 15 Albright students, from various academic disciplines, conducting ACRE projects this summer. As part of their work, ACRE students present on their research during the summer and fall, and often go on to present their findings at regional or national conferences or use it as a springboard for further study.