-: I like the global aspect.
I like the interaction with people
and the challenge as well.
So with the ever changing landscape
of agriculture and the fact that
people enjoy eating and they will continue
to need to eat year over year,
there's that component as well.
So the need plus the challenge
is something that really drives me
and interests me
plus the science component as well
so using the skills here,
not only that I started and gained here
at Ball State University,
but also over the years with a variety of projects
that I've taken on as well.
The challenges, you know,
probably the same as the positives as well.
Challenges can be with the ever changing landscape
of being innovative and staying
on top of what is innovative.
In science, not everything is going to be a success.
If you look at all of the innovators of the world today,
you saw that there were challenges and struggles
and that's where you learn and some of
the greatest challenges that you will see
in your career as a scientist,
those are your greatest learning opportunities
and it only makes you and sets you up
for a better success in the future.