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DEPP Welcomes Fall 2019 Students
The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology would like to welcome our new students for the Fall 2019 semester: PP-PHD Christopher Gillespie – Hu Lab Althea Loucanides – Baars Lab Hao Wei Teh – Whitfield Lab PP-MS Chris Hahne […]
How Fireflies Glow – and What Signals They’re Sending
Fireflies probably originally evolved the ability to light up as a way to ward off predators, but now they mostly use this ability to find mates.
New Microneedle Technique Speeds Plant Disease Detection
Researchers have developed a new technique that uses microneedle patches to collect DNA from plant tissues in one minute, rather than the hours needed for conventional techniques.
She Finds Her Calling in Student Government
Ph.D. student Meredith Spence Beaulieu was the first graduate student to hold the office of study body vice president.
Gutzmann receives $60,000 USDA NIFA Predoctoral Grant
This award is provided to a Ph.D. candidate who has completed his or her preliminary exams and provides funding for the last year of the candidate's Ph.D.
Peter Ojiambo promoted to Full Professor
Congratulations to Peter Ojiambo on his promotion to Full Professor
Webster and Hatano Win NCALS Research Competition
Sophia Webster won 1st place and Eduardo Hatano won 3rd place at the recent NCALS Research Competition that included a single slide each accompanied by a 2 minute presentation.
PhD Student, Urmila Adhikari, Speaks at Small Grains Field Day
Entomology and Plant Pathology PhD student, Urmila Adhikari, spoke at the Small Grains Field Day held by NCSU Cooperative Extension at the Piedmont Research Station (PRS) in Salisbury on April 17th, 2019. The field day drew about 60 farmers, crop consultants and NCSU / USDA personnel.
Plant Pathology alumnus, Zoila Gloria Abad, received Fellow Award from the ISPP at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018
Dr. Gloria Abad received a Fellow Award at the International Congress of Plant Pathology 2018 meeting of the International Society of Plant Pathology (ISPP) from President, Greg Johnson and incoming President, Jan Leach.
Reyna and Jin Recognized for Excellence in Lab Teaching
Steve Reyna and Jing Jin were both awarded for Excellence in Laboratory Teaching during Graduate Education Week at the 14th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium.