Robert Michitsch Bio I teach classes in the soil and waste resource areas, focusing on soil/plant analysis, composting, and waste resources topics. My 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 (CWD) prions. Involvement 05/20-Present Chewie Labs Inc. – In-home composting technology, Technical Advisor 09/18-Present Ubuntoo.com Sustainability Platform, Special advisor 10/16-Present Sustainable Operations and Recycling (SOAR), Board of Directors 01/15-Present Composting Research and Education Foundation (CREF), Trustee 11/14-Present UWSP Coalition of Organizational Leadership (COOL), Faculty Advisor 08/12-Present UWSP Waste Management Society (WMS), Faculty Advisor 01/12-Present UWSP Soil & Water Conversation Society (SWCS), Faculty Advisor 01/14-12/20 United States Composting Council (USCC), Board of Directors member 01/13-12/16 Soil Science Society of America Board of Directors, Early Career Member representative Fun Facts Best advice you ever received? If you want to be treated like a professional, act like a professional. What did you want to be when you were growing up? Professional NFL Football Player Favorite quote? “Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds” – Albert Einstein What do you enjoy most about teaching? Student interaction and that no single day is ever the same. A piece of advice for students? Jump in, we’re here for you! Professor of Soil and Waste Resources Office: 276 Trainer Natural Resources Phone: 715-346-4190 Email: rmichits@uwsp.edu Education Ph.D. Biological Engineering (Waste Management) Dalhousie University M.Sc. Soil Science (Waste Management) University of Guelph B.Sc. Env'l Sciences: Monitoring & Analysis, Env'l Degradation University of Guelph