The Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Graduate Student Association hosted their annual Research and Design Retreat on May 15 at the John S. Wright Forestry Center. The event provided a platform for graduate students to present their research to peers, faculty, and staff, while also welcoming visiting scholars and undergraduate researchers to share their work. The…Read more about 2025 HLA Research and Design Retreat Celebrates Graduate Research Excellence[Read More]
Professor Avtar Handa has published a refereed paper in CBI Agriculture and Bioscience entitled “SALT TOLERANCE INDEX AND MORPHO-PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF TOMATO F2 SEGREGATING LINES UNDER SALINITY STRESS” with his previous technician Tanya Datsenka and two collaborators from University of Abomey, Cotonou, Benin. This manuscript describe potential developing salt-tolerant genotypes of tomato by crossing a cultivated salt-sensitive…Read more about Dr. Avtar Handa Published Two Papers[Read More]
Outgoing seniors enrolled in HORT 427 presented their final Student Capstone projects on May 1st. Morgan Klein, Sydney Kleiman and Jamie Geiger detailed their experiences at Bayer Crop Science (St. Louis, MO), The Biltmore Estate (Asheville, NC) and Context Design (Indianapolis, IN), respectively. While their experiences varied greatly, they all learned valuable lessons, horticulture-related and…Read more about HORT 427 Students Presented Capstones[Read More]
Shoshana Keim (undergraduate student in the Widhalm lab) presented her research on the metabolic mechanisms preventing juglone autotoxicity in black walnut at the Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference and the Department of Biochemistry Undergraduate Poster session this month. Shoshana has been a member of the Widhalm lab for two years with mentoring from PhD student George…Read more about Widhalm Lab Undergrad Presented Poster at Undergrad Research Conference[Read More]
Lillie Fronek (Sophomore/Horticulture), has been awarded an Honorable Mention in the Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest. The theme for this semester’s competition was “Dreams.” Fronek, a student in Professor George Elliott’s SCLA 101 class (Transformative Texts I), impressed judges with her artwork titled “Reflection.” The piece depicts a beautiful and serene landscape complete with still waters,…Read more about Lillie Fronek Wins Honorable Mention in Spring 2025 Cornerstone Contest[Read More]
Dr. Yiwei Huang, together with Dr. Francisco Montalvo (ESE) and Dr. Wencheng Zhang (CALC), and moderated by Dr. Stephanie Masta, participated in the academic panel for Purdue’s 2025 OIGP Spring Reception, and shared advice, reflections, and resources with interdisciplinary graduate students interested in pursuing academic careers.
Steve Hallett has been inducted into the Purdue University Teaching Academy for 2025. Hallett is among 14 faculty members recognized this year for their outstanding and scholarly teaching contributions. The Purdue University Teaching Academy selects inductees based on compelling evidence of excellence in teaching, innovation in teaching methodology, teaching-related service, and scholarship in teaching and…Read more about Steve Hallett Inducted into Purdue University Teaching Academy[Read More]
On April 30, 2025, Petrus Langenhoven presented a virtual talk to a mix of 10-12 grade students at the Sequoyah High School STEM Institute in Pasadena, CA. High school students joined in discussion about how sustainable controlled environment agriculture is. His presentation was titled ‘Soilless Crop Production: An Intensive Agriculture Solution.’
The Community Standards Committee wrapped up this year’s lunch and learn series with a vibrant celebration of Central American culture, cuisine, and community. The well-attended event featured presentations from several graduate students and visiting scholars who shared insights about their home countries and traditional foods. Attendees had the opportunity to sample authentic Central American cuisine,…Read more about Central American Culture Takes Center Stage at Final Lunch and Learn of Academic Year[Read More]
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