Last Friday, HLA Graduate Students gathered for a holiday gift exchange. The celebration continued with a bowling game.
Congratulations to Ishraq Awashra (Thompson Lab) for passing her prelim exam!
The HLA Graduate Program is proud to recognize the recipients of the HLA Graduate Awards in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research. These awards honor the exceptional contributions and achievements of our graduate students who exemplify dedication and leadership in their fields. Congratulations to Our Award Winners! Teaching Award: Vera Vuković (Major Professor: Dr. Aaron Patton) Mentoring…Read more about HLA Graduate Program Honors Award-Winning Students in Teaching, Mentoring, and Research[Read More]
Leo Koenigsfeld, (PhD/Li Lab) was featured as ARGE’s Graduate Ag Research Spotlight for October. His research in Dr. Ying Li’s lab focuses on how DNA methylation responds to nitrogen levels, aiming to improve fertilizer efficiency. Read more about Leo and his research: Leo Koenigsfeld – Graduate Ag Research Spotlight.
PhD Student | Advisor: Dr. Josh Widhalm We’re excited to welcome Bishop Debnath to our graduate student community! Originally from West Bengal, India, Bishop brings a strong academic background and a passion for plant science. He completed his undergraduate degree in Agriculture (B.Sc) from HNB Garhwal University, followed by a Master’s in Agricultural Biotechnology (M.Tech)…Read more about Welcome Bishop Debnath![Read More]
Last week, HLA graduate student Mya Hagerty (Huang Lab) attended the international Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA) conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In addition to co-presenting a poster with Assistant Professor Yiwei Huang, Mya presented her thesis research as part of the Graduate Student Mentoring Workshop for the second consecutive year. Mya’s thesis, conducted…Read more about Mya Hagerty Shares Campus Fountain Research at International Environmental Design Conference[Read More]
Congratulations to our May 2025 MS and PhD graduates who have successfully defended their thesis research and completed all degree requirements. Lily Berry (MS/Dr. Lori Hoagland) Josué Cerritos (MS/Dr. Stephen Meyers) Jean Pierre Zavala (MS/Dr. Ariana Torres) Dhuha Mohamed (Ph.D./Dr. Avtar Handa) We extend our heartfelt congratulations and look forward to following their achievements as…Read more about Congratulations to our May 2025 MS/PhD Graduates![Read More]
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