News and Events

Apr 10, 2025

2025 Graduate Student Research Symposium Winners Named

Nearly 200 NC State graduate students presented their research projects during the 18th annual Graduate Student Research Symposium held at the McKimmon Center on April 2nd. This year 24 graduate students…

Mar 17, 2025

The Heart of the N.C. PSI: Suhanee Anand and Olivia McCormack

As they open doors to the plant sciences for hundreds of middle and high school students, two North Carolina State University undergraduates are also gaining skills that will equip them…

Mar 5, 2025

Bridging Disciplines for Creative Solutions

The second annual BRIDGE Symposium gave graduate students and postdoctoral scholars the chance to share ideas for bridging disciplines to address complex scientific challenges.

Jan 17, 2025

Submit Your Research Photos to, Envisioning Research, NC State’s Annual Research Image Contest

NC State is calling on graduate students, undergraduates, postdocs, faculty and staff to take part in Envisioning Research, the university’s annual research image contest. Help us highlight the beauty and importance of…

Dec 5, 2024

9 CALS Faculty Named 2024-25 Goodnight Early Career Innovators

NC State announced its 2024-25 class of Goodnight Early Career Innovators today, including Kasie Raymann, Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant & Microbial Biology.

Oct 21, 2024

Department of Plant & Microbial Biology Newsletter – Fall 2024

The Department of Plant & Microbial Biology introduces new members with our annual fall ice cream social!

Aug 2, 2024

In Memoriam: Roger Fites

We are saddened to announce the passing of PMB Professor Roger Fites.

Jun 25, 2024

In Memoriam: James Hardin

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. James Hardin, Professor of Botany and Curator of the Herbarium.

Photo collage from the PMB spring 2024 Ice Cream Social.

Jun 4, 2024

2024 Plant and Microbial Biology Departmental Awards and Recognitions

Read about PMB's annual ice cream social where the department celebrated the accomplishments of our community, gave recognition to award-winners, and bid fond farewells to graduating students and others departing for their next adventures.

Mar 12, 2024

New Talk Series: PMB Shorts

Welcome to our new series PMB Shorts! These are 20 minute, non-technical talks created to open the floor for anyone in the department to share their knowledge.