Anna Paltseva, invited by the editor of iScience, published a perspective article introducing a framework for participatory urban soil research, followed by a companion piece sharing the backstory of her fieldwork and research approach. She was also recently invited to visit Dr. Gabriel Filippelli’s lab at Indiana University, where she spoke with students about environmental contaminants, community science,[Read More…]
The American Society for Horticultural Science has recognized several HLA Undergraduate students. Morgan Klein was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Award Winner. Students are selected for this award on the basis of their academic achievements, leadership abilities, participation in campus/club activities, and service to their department. Nine undergraduate students were honored as 2025 ASHS Collegiate[Read More…]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture held their annual celebration on April 22, recognizing outstanding undergraduate students, award winners, and graduating seniors from the 2024-2025 academic year. The event, which highlighted student achievements across all HLA disciplines, was successfully organized thanks to Brandy Pinkard‘s initial planning efforts and the coordination of faculty members Kathryn[Read More…]
The HLA Spring Fest Tent experienced tremendous success last Saturday, overcoming a slow start due to the chilly morning. By 1:00 PM, volunteers had distributed an impressive 800 plant necklaces to eager visitors! This year’s featured plant, the Rattail Crassula, was expertly propagated by Alexandra Jewell, whose exceptional work ensured high-quality plant material for all[Read More…]
The Office of Multicultural Programs & Horticulture and Landscape Architecture’s Community Standards Committee presented a reading discussion and workshop on April 14th about supporting our transgender and nonbinary students and colleagues. The discussion was facilitated by OMP Assistant Director & WGSS Lecturer, Molly Barnard. We had a great turnout and appreciate all who attended and participated[Read More…]
The Community Standards Committee recently hosted another successful event in their Lunch and Learn Series, featuring a fascinating presentation on South Africa by Petrus Langenhoven and Miné van der Berg. Attendees were treated to an authentic South African culinary experience with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. The menu showcased traditional South African dishes, accompanied by[Read More…]
Our team Good Thyme Gang played against English Monday afternoon at Mike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl for Week 29 of the Purdue Staff and Students league. We won 6 of 8 points, maintaining 7th place. In the Team Category: Good Thyme Gang placed 2nd with team scratch game scoring a 650. In the Women’s Category: Alexandra Jewell placed 1st with scratch game scoring a 213 and with[Read More…]
Sherif M. Sherif, Ph.D. Associate Professor, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Translational Plant Science Center, Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture, AHS Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center Virginia Tech Thursday April 17th, at 3:30pm, HORT 117 or or via Zoom. Bud Dormancy in Fruit Trees: Understanding Biochemical and Genetic Regulation for Climate Resilience[Read More…]
Lily Berry Major Professor: Dr. Lori Hoagland MS DEFENSE SEMINAR April 14 @ 1:00 PM HORT 222 or Via Zoom “Soil Contaminant Stress in Leafy Greens – Insights from Hyperspectral Imaging and Microbiome Analysis” Abstract: Contamination of agricultural soils is a growing concern, threatening food security and human health. Heavy metals and micro- nanoplastics (MNP)[Read More…]