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Howling cow ice cream in front of Talley wolves

Oct 4, 2022

Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2022

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology introduces new members of our department and recognizes exciting new updates in our labs. 
2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni

Sep 20, 2022

2022 CALS Distinguished and Outstanding Alumni Honored

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences celebrates its alumni award recipients for 2022. 
a woman wearing a masking presenting a presentation

Aug 19, 2022

Microbial Biotechnology Grad Student Interns at Novozymes

Kathryn Landry, a graduate student in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, worked with Novozymes to create sustainable household cleaners using microbes, combining her interest in science and the environment. 
a space craft in space

Jul 14, 2022

Plants in Space

It's research that's out of this world: growing plants in space. Discover what's on the intergalactic horizon. 
Ignazio Carbone, Terri Long and Amy Grunden in greenhouse

Jun 29, 2022

Terri Long Appointed N.C. PSI Education and Workforce Development Platform Director

Terri Long will join the North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative as the platform director for Education and Workforce Development. 
Imani Madison working on their project.

Jun 24, 2022

Bio Makers Club Wins Growing Beyond Earth Maker Challenge

The Bio Makers Club has won the Growing Beyond Earth® Maker Challenge with their project, the Leaf Launcher 5000. 
little seedling sprouting on a metal tray

Jun 23, 2022

Plants in Space

Farms, Food and You talks with Professor Marcela Rojas-Pierce to learn about an out-of-this-world experiment involving plant biology and what it means for the future of agriculture practices at home and beyond our atmosphere. 
Professor Tom Wentworth

Jun 2, 2022

The Gift of Perspective

With Emeritus Professor Tom Wentworth's support, the Research Pack Abroad program will continue to provide undergraduate students with international research experience. 
Robert G. Franks

Jun 1, 2022

Bob Franks Tapped to Lead Applied Ecology

Longtime CALS professor Bob Franks looks forward to serving as the interim department head for Applied Ecology. 

May 23, 2022

The Gift of Perspective

With Emeritus Professor Tom Wentworth’s support, the Research Pack Abroad program will continue to provide undergraduate students with international research experience.