Congratulations to George Meyer (Widhalm Lab) who successfully defended his PhD earlier this week!
GEORGE MEYER Major Professor: Dr. Joshua Widhalm PhD DEFENSE SEMINAR July 23rd @ 1:00 PM Room: HORT 222 “Biochemical Investigations into the Phytotoxicity, Metabolism, and Agricultural Applications of Juglon” Abstract: Plant specialized 1,4-naphthoquinones are a class of metabolites that mediate diverse plant-biotic interactions. Their convergent evolution across multiple plant lineages highlights the significance of their…Read more about PhD Defense Seminar – George Meyer[Read More]
Student gardeners MJ Smith and Matt Schaller have been hard at work preparing one of the new plant containers in the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden. Over the next few weeks, visitors will notice more of these containers appearing throughout the space. Designed to showcase a wider variety of plants—including annuals, perennials, shrubs, and even small…Read more about New Additions Coming to the Jules Janick Horticulture Garden[Read More]
The HLA Team participated in the voyageur canoe race at Wabash RiverFest and had a blast experiencing the mighty Wabash River. We hope to race again in 2026! Our racers included: Celia Mendoza, Jeanine Arana, Nicole Mora, Helen Nocito, Grace Lentz, Mingyu Zhao, Mine van der Berg, Kayla Quintero, Henrique Fieler, and two friends of…Read more about HLA Team Makes a Splash at RiverFest 2025[Read More]
On July 17, 2025, Karen Mitchell, Karen Sullivan, and Vicki Stirm led a fun and engaging session as part of Grandparents University. They welcomed about 35 grandparents and their grandchildren, ages 7 to 14, for a special experience on campus. As part of the Grandparents University program, families come to campus, select a “major,” attend…Read more about HLA Welcomes Grandparents University[Read More]
MYA HAGERTY Major Professor: Dr. Yiwei Huang LSDS-MS DEFENSE SEMINAR July 14th @ 1:00 PM HORT 222 “A Mixed-Methods Investigation of Campus Outdoor Fountain Features and Student Wellbeing: Urban Artificial Bluespace Usage, Experiences, and Psychological Restoration at Purdue University” Abstract: Bluespace has been studied far less frequently than greenspace in relation to human health and…Read more about MS Defense Seminar – Mya Hagerty[Read More]
MOYEED HASAN TALUKDER Major Professor: Dr. Moriah Bilenky MS DEFENSE SEMINAR July 10th @ 12:00 pm HORT 222 “Evaluation of Ecological Weed Management Strategies for Edamame in the Midwestern USA” Abstract: Edamame [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is a specialty crop with untapped potential in the Midwest due to similarities in production practices to grain soybean…Read more about MS Defense Seminar – Moyeed Hasan Talukder[Read More]
This summer, students at the Felege Hiywot Center in Indianapolis are diving into hands-on learning, thanks to innovative programming led by Dr. Kathryn Orvis and supported by a grant from North Central SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education). One of the highlights? Pickle making! Students are learning the science and technique behind food preservation while…Read more about Dr. Kathryn Orvis Brings Pickle-Making and More to Felege Hiywot Center[Read More]
This week, Dr. Aaron Thompson delivered an international webinar for the American Society for Horticultural Science, focusing on the rapidly evolving role of AI in teaching and research. His presentation, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Teaching Applications for Horticulture and Landscape Design,” highlighted work from the Center for Community & Environmental Design. The webinar showcased…Read more about Dr. Aaron Thompson Presented Webinar Hosted by ASHS[Read More]