Please join us in welcoming Mario Muñoz, the newest MS graduate student in Dr. Ariana Torres’ Lab! Hailing from Guatemala, he completed his undergraduate studies at Zamorano University in Honduras. His graduate research will focus on consumer preferences and decision-making processes for specialty crops. Currently, he is investigating homeowners’ preferences and willingness to purchase turfgrass…Read more about Welcome New MS Student Mario Muñoz[Read More]
Hoagland Lab welcomes new research technician, Brenton Smith. Smith received an Associates in Natural Resource and Environmental Sciences from Vincennes University and Bachelors in Botany and Plant Pathology from Purdue University. While an undergrad at Purdue he worked in Dr. Chapple’s Lab in Biochem along with Dr. Jody Banks in the Ag Department. After graduation…Read more about Brenton Smith Joins Hoagland Lab[Read More]
Welcome to new postdoc, Dr. Brennan Radulski! Brennan is a recent graduate from the ecology and environmental sciences Ph.D. program at Montana State University. Their doctoral research examined how aspects of policy design, decision-making, and administration of California government climate-smart agriculture programs impact farmer access to programs and related program outcomes. In HLA, Brennan will…Read more about Dr. Brennan Radulski Joins the Diverse Corn Belt Team[Read More]
Congratulations to all of our December 2024 graduates! Undergraduate Students Lauren Harmon (Horticulture/Plant Science) Chase Frech (Horticulture/Production & Marketing) Gregory Steele (Sustainable Food and Farming System) Mason Stephen (Turf Science and Management) Graduate Students Lian Durón (MS/Dr. Celina Gómez) Tanvir Dutt (MS/Dr. Ying Li) Xiaojin Wang (PhD/Dr. Kranthi Varala) Stephen Campbell (MS Non-Thesis/Dr. Cale Bigelow)…Read more about Congratulations to our HLA Grads![Read More]
The Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) bids a fond farewell to Brittany Weerts, who is concluding her tenure as Hydroponic Research Operations Administrator. Throughout her time at Purdue, Weerts has played a pivotal role in advancing the department’s controlled environment agriculture capabilities. Petrus Langenhoven, Director of the Purdue Student Farm, reflects on Weerts’…Read more about Farewell to Brittany Weerts: A Year of Innovation and Growth at Purdue Student Farm[Read More]
The Nemali Lab organized a crash course on hydroponic crop production for growers and communities in Indiana in November. The day-long course provided both classroom-style and experiential learning opportunities to 30 participants. Thanks to Ms. Lori Jolly-Brown, Uzma Gulzar, Sangrak Son, Nicholas Feddersen, and Akshay Nemali for organizing and supporting the workshop.
