Undergraduate Research Support

We’re proud to offer our undergraduate students a unique research award opportunity. Applications are now open for the W. Scott and Mary Dell Chilton Undergraduate Research Award. Rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with an interest in becoming involved in research with a faculty member in our department are eligible to apply.

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Leaders in Our Field

Plants and microbes are the foundation of life. Advancing discoveries in plant research is essential to civilization, and that’s exactly what we do.

Our undergraduate and graduate students participate in research projects across an array of plant and microbiology disciplines — everything from biotechnology and cell biology to ecology and systematics. Students learn from experts who specialize not only in agriculturally important crops, but also those found in natural ecosystems, and model plants and microorganisms.

About the Department

Three people examine plants in a large, lighted chamber.

PMB Seminars

Seminars are held on Tuesdays at 4:00 pm in the Stephens Room, Thomas Hall. Refreshments are served at 3:45 pm. Want to receive announcements of our seminars? Email Dwayne Barnes (dabarnes@ncsu.edu).

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Research and Employment Opportunities

Our department blends fundamental principles with application, research and innovative teaching in an effort to think and do the extraordinary.

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Optimizing Corn Production for Greater Efficiency

From juicy corn on the cob and crunchy tortilla chips to livestock feed and ethanol for gasoline, corn is an essential crop for many of the products of daily life.

Bridging Disciplines for Creative Solutions

The second annual BRIDGE Symposium gave graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the chance to share ideas for bridging disciplines to address complex scientific challenges.

The Heart of the N.C. PSI: Geoff Bock

Geoff Bock, alumnus of the Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology program serves as the N.C. PSI’s director of operations, with day-to-day oversight within the initiative.

Mar 06

Thursday12:00 PM

M3 Seminar

Mar 10

Monday

Spring Break

Mar 18

Tuesday4:00 PM

PMB Seminar Series Spring 2025: Dr. Nate Korth

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Student checks on her plants' growth in a Thomas Hall lab.