Carl Betz is a Ph.D. student in the Ginder-Vogel group who is coadvised by Francisco Arriaga in the department of soil science. Carl’s current research focuses on neonicotinoid insecticide leaching in agricultural soils. Coming from the East coast, Carl completed a B.S. in environmental sciences with a minor in chemistry at the University of Vermont before starting graduate school at UW madison. Outside of his graduate studies, Carl enjoys mountain biking, playing guitar, and hanging out with his cat Luna.