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!