On Tuesday Kathleen Zapf (MS Student, Hoagland Lab) attended the “STEM Careers and Student Programs at the U.S. Department of State – A Conversation with Secretary Antony J. Blinken.” This was a unique opportunity to network with high-ranking professionals in the Department of State as well as other Purdue STEM students, and to attend a…Read more about Kathleen Zapf Attended Conversation with Secretary Antony Blinken[Read More]
Celina Gómez and co-authors recently published a new paper in HortTechnology entitled “Effect of Container Volume and Planting Density on Ginger and Turmeric Growth and Yield,” now available online. Retana-Cordero, M., Flores, S. J., Fisher, P. R., Freyre, R., & Gómez, C. (2022). Effect of Container Volume and Planting Density on Ginger and Turmeric Growth…Read more about New Publication from Celina Gómez[Read More]
Dr. Celina Gómez and co-authors recently published a research article in HortScience, now available online: Retana-Cordero, M., Humphrey, S., and Gómez, C. (2022). Effect of Radiation Quality and Relative Humidity on Intumescence Injury and Growth of Tomato Seedlings. HortScience 57, 10, 1257-1266, available from: < https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16712-22>
The HLA Weed Science team attended the YCC Career Development Symposium hosted by the Younger Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society Indiana Local Section at the Corteva Agriscience headquarters in Indianapolis. They were able to learn about financial literacy in grad school, industry hiring practices, interview tips, soft skills, and CV building. They also had the…Read more about HLA Weed Science Team Attended the YCC Career Development Symposium[Read More]
Last Saturday, the students in Mike Dana’s “Flowers for Color” class spent the day in “The Gardens at Ball” at Ball Horticulture in West Chicago, IL, studying annual ornamental plants. Special thanks to Ball for allowing us to come on a Saturday to their world-class display garden and for providing beautiful weather!