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.
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🥳We had so much fun at our annual end of the semester ice cream social last week. Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated the end of the semester with us!
🏅Congratulations to all of our award winners:
Chilton Award Recipient(s):
- Allison Lassiter
- Kensi Bell
Whitford Award Recipient:
- Caitlyn Elliott
Outstanding Major:
- Shriya Reddy
Outstanding Academic Achievement:
- Hannah Davis
Sebastian Award Recipient:
- Ellis Bosarge
Susan Vitello Award:
- K Brinson
🌟We are so glad to have such an amazing department full of bright and talented students!
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🌱Last month, the new exhibit in the D.H. Hill Library Exhibit Gallery called Reading the Natural World: Histories of Science on the Page was debuted!
📖The exhibit focuses on the aspects of the field of natural history as reflected in the NC State University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center Rare Books Collection.
🌾If you find the time, you should go check it out! Especially since a selection of specimens from the Vascular Plant Herbarium will be in rotation at this exhibit!
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💫Congratulations to Caitlyn Elliott who was 1 of 3 NC State students selected as a 2026 Barry Goldwater Scholarship Recipient. Elliott is a third-year plant biology and biochemistry student, who has conducted research in the Perera Lab for over 3 years.
🏅The Goldwater Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate award for sophomores and juniors intending to pursue research careers in STEM (natural sciences, mathematics, or engineering). It provides up to $7,500 per year for tuition, fees, books, and housing to support students with strong academic records and research potential.
🐺This is a great honor and we are so proud of Caitlyn! Congratulations!
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