Shoshana Keim (undergraduate student in the Widhalm lab) presented her research on the metabolic mechanisms preventing juglone autotoxicity in black walnut at the Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference and the Department of Biochemistry Undergraduate Poster session this month. Shoshana has been a member of the Widhalm lab for two years with mentoring from PhD student George…Read more about Widhalm Lab Undergrad Presented Poster at Undergrad Research Conference[Read More]
Lillie Fronek (Sophomore/Horticulture), has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest. The theme for this semester’s competition was “Dreams.” Fronek, a student in Professor George Elliott’s SCLA 101 class (Transformative Texts I), impressed judges with her artwork titled “Reflection.” The piece depicts a beautiful and serene landscape complete with still waters,…Read more about Lillie Fronek Wins Honorable Mention in Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang, together with Dr. Francisco Montalvo (ESE) and Dr. Wencheng Zhang (CALC), and moderated by Dr. Stephanie Masta, participated in the academic panel for Purdue’s 2025 OIGP Spring Reception, and shared advice, reflections, and resources with interdisciplinary graduate students interested in pursuing academic careers.
Steve Hallett has been inducted into the Purdue University Teaching Academy for 2025. Hallett is among 14 faculty members recognized this year for their outstanding and scholarly teaching contributions. The Purdue University Teaching Academy selects inductees based on compelling evidence of excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching methodology, teaching-related service, and scholarship in teaching and…Read more about Steve Hallett Inducted into Purdue University Teaching Academy[Read More]
On April 30, 2025, Petrus Langenhoven presented a virtual talk to a mix of 10-12 grade students at the Sequoyah High School STEM Institute in Pasadena, CA. High school students joined in discussion about how sustainable controlled environment agriculture is. His presentation was titled ‘Soilless Crop Production: An Intensive Agriculture Solution.’
The Community Standards Committee wrapped up this year’s lunch and learn series with a vibrant celebration of Central American culture, cuisine, and community. The well-attended event featured presentations from several graduate students and visiting scholars who shared insights about their home countries and traditional foods. Attendees had the opportunity to sample authentic Central American cuisine,…Read more about Central American Culture Takes Center Stage at Final Lunch and Learn of Academic Year[Read More]
Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture is proud to announce that two faculty members have been honored with Fulbright Scholar Awards, recognizing their exceptional contributions to their respective fields. Dr. Stephen Meyers has been selected for the Fulbright Scholar Award for Australia. This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Meyers’ exceptional and impactful research. 2…Read more about HLA Faculty Recognized with Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Awards[Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University recognized seven distinguished graduates at its annual Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony on April 25, 2025. “Their collective impact on science, society, and their communities is profound,” said Dr. Linda Prokopy, department head. “Tonight, we have the opportunity to uplift their impact and celebrate their many…Read more about Purdue University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Celebrates 2025 Outstanding Alumni[Read More]
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