Introduction

Fundraising

Accomplishments

Where are they now?

Students

The Plant Biological Science student body is comprised of men and women from all over the world. Our program typically numbers around 48 total students in the Masters and Ph.D. programs. We have a wide variety of interests, from applied ecological problems to molecular aspects of plant biology.

Phytograds

The Phytograds are the graduate students in the Plant Biological Sciences Graduate Program and related disciplines. Anyone can become a member of our organization, but graduate students in the PBS program are automatically members. We act as a network for graduate students who are spread out among various buildings and even campuses. We also serve as the voice of the graduate students on various college, program and departmental committees.

Every year, we plan a number of professional and social activities, including inviting seminar speakers as a part of the program colloquium, hosting an international dinner for faculty, staff and students, and donating the money from soup lunches to organizations that provide food for the homeless.

We invite you to be an active member of our organization and get involved on one of our many committees. We have a meeting usually at the beginning of every semester. All are welcome to visit us and learn more about our academic and research interests.

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