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

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Alonso-Stepanova Lab's exhibit for Darwin Day

Dec 10, 2021

PMB Labs Engage the Community at ‘Darwin Day’ Event

The Department of Plant and Microbial Biology (PMB) is committed to sharing scientific expertise and a love for science with the public. Recently, several PMB labs participated in Darwin Day at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences. Learn more about this event and why outreach is important to PMB. 
Picture of Nick with NCSU wolf backdrop - says "Alumni Spotlight" and "Department of Plant and Microbial Biology"

Dec 10, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Nicholas Moravick

Nicholas Moravick graduated from NC State in 2019 with a B.S. degree in Plant Biology. Now, he is working at Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals. Check out what he has been up to since he graduated! 
Picture of Ali with NCSU wolf backdrop - says "Alumni Spotlight" and "Department of Plant and Microbial Biology"

Dec 10, 2021

Alumni Spotlight: Ali Touloupas

Ali Touloupas graduated from NC State in 2018 with a B.S. degree in Plant Biology. She is currently in a graduate program at Northwestern University. Check out what she has been up to since she graduated! 
John Joyce Banner

Dec 7, 2021

GG Scholar Spotlight: John Joyce

A question & answer session to get to know GG Scholar John Joyce, a 1st year graduate student in the Microbiology Program. 
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Dec 3, 2021

GG Scholar Spotlight: Bethany Mostert

A question & answer session to get to know GG Scholar Bethany Mostert, 1st year graduate student in the Plant Biology Progra 
MMB student working in a lab during his internship

Oct 15, 2021

MMB Summer Internships

Despite the difficulties posed by COVID-19, MMB students safely completed their summer internships at biotech companies in RTP. Some MMB students share their internship experiences and any advice they have for future students. 
Fall Leaves on campus

Sep 21, 2021

Department of Plant and Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2021

The PMB Department Fall Newsletter introducing new members of our department and recognizing new grants, papers and other achievements of the last year. 
Witherspoon Building with students outside

Aug 3, 2021

50th anniversary of the first Black faculty member at NC State

Last week our Twitter Feed is filled with #BlackBotanistWeek Posts, which made our department take a moment of reflection to appreciate and understand the history of Black Americans in our… 
Kids visit the museum and learn about plants from NC State faculty and students

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. 
Researchers Qing Ma, Xiang Liu, Dr. Jenny Xiang and Dr. Deyu Xie work with dogwood plants in the Phytotron.

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.