June 2021

Jun 17, 2021

Cultivating Curiosity and the Next Generation of Plant Scientists

Terri Long and Anna Stepanova are part of a national effort to attract the next generation of plant scientists and to highlight the importance of plants and their contributions to our lives. 

Jun 14, 2021

Dr. Jenny Xiang is selected as a Distinguished Fellow of the Botanical Society of America

Dr. Jenny Xiang is selected as a Distinguished Fellow of the Botanical Society of America (BSA). This is the highest honor awarded by the BSA, and is reflective of Dr. Xiang impressive work, her contributions to the BSA and her effort to foster international collaborations. 

Jun 7, 2021

Plants In Space

Last week, SpaceX-22 was launched into space transporting scientific research projects to the International Space Station, including several plant biology experiments whose roots can be traced back to PMB! Learn more about the PMB scientists and their research that is currently underway in space! 

Jun 4, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Jill Barber

Jill Barber graduated from NC State in 2014 with a B.S. degree in Plant Biology. Now, Jill works in the Cultivation Department at Pure Ohio Wellness, growing legal medical marijuana. Learn more about what she has been doing since graduation! 

Jun 4, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Ben Davis

Ben Davis graduated from NC State in 2004 with a B.S. degree in Microbiology. He then returned to NC State to earn a Master's of Microbial Biotechnology in 2007. Check out what he has been up to since he graduated! 

Jun 4, 2021

Message from the Department Head

Greetings to all of our PMB Alumni and Friends from the City of Oaks! In an effort to stay in touch with all our alumni, we prepare a bi-annual newsletter…