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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🌱Join us for a PMB Department Seminar from Dr. Rodrigo Sarria, the Chief Technology Lead, at Nufarm Seed Technologies. He will be discussing crop solutions for a sustainable future: a journey in agriculture.
🕒The seminar will take place on October 22, 2026 from 12-1 PM in 3503 Thomas Hall (Stephens Room)
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💡How can a summer program spark a lifelong passion for plant science and global food security?
🌱First-year NC State student Michael Schruckmayr shares how youth outreach programs, including the Horticultural Science Summer Institute and the North Carolina Youth Institute, helped transform his interest in plants into a commitment to addressing challenges in agriculture, nutrition, and food security. Through hands-on learning, research opportunities, and mentorship, he discovered a passion for plant breeding and crop improvement and is now pursuing a future in plant science at NC State.
🔗 Read the full story on our website!
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"Among the Flowers," performed by Terrain Dance Product was created in collaboration with K Brinson and Erin Logan of the Ethnobotany Lab led by Dr. Jillian De Gezelle. The short film premiered at the Gregg Museum of Art and Design last week, at Embodied Futures: Dance, Plant Science and Public Engagement.
The screendance explores the relationship between the ecosystems around us and the ecosystems in our bodies. After the premier, Erin spoke on a panel of participating artists and scientists about the creation process and intersection between the arts and sciences. Congratulations on a successful premier of a beautiful short film!
This screendance was made possible by an Arts and Science Grant from the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Arts NC State.
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