Priyamvada Voothuluru Appointed to American Society of Plant Biologists Membership Committee
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
Renowned Plant Geneticist, Jeff Bennetzen, Visits IPG
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
A Big Advance for the Little Soybean
Feb 15, 2010
Three IPG labs -- Henry Nguyen, Gary Stacey, and Jay Thelen-- were part of a consortium to map the genetic code of the soybean, and advance that could produce healthier and more food. The advance was announced in the January 14th issue of Nature.
Feb 15, 2010
Three IPG labs -- Henry Nguyen, Gary Stacey, and Jay Thelen-- were part of a consortium to map the genetic code of the soybean, and advance that could produce healthier and more food. The advance was announced in the January 14th issue of Nature.
Saturday Morning Science Program Encourages Public to Get Excited about Science
Feb 15, 2010
A recent donation to the University of Missouri’s Saturday Morning Science program will help make science more accessible to the people of Missouri. Monsanto Company of St. Louis donated $11,600 to the science outreach program, which has a mission to stimulate public knowledge and excitement around science. IPG member Bruce McClure co-organizes the successful science outreach program.
Feb 15, 2010
A recent donation to the University of Missouri’s Saturday Morning Science program will help make science more accessible to the people of Missouri. Monsanto Company of St. Louis donated $11,600 to the science outreach program, which has a mission to stimulate public knowledge and excitement around science. IPG member Bruce McClure co-organizes the successful science outreach program.
Henry Nguyen Elected AAAS Fellow
Jan 4, 2010
Henry Nguyen, endowed professor of plant sciences at the University of Missouri, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his distinguished research contributions to plant genetics and genomics, and for national and international recognition of his research leadership in abiotic stress research especially drought tolerance.
Jan 4, 2010
Henry Nguyen, endowed professor of plant sciences at the University of Missouri, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his distinguished research contributions to plant genetics and genomics, and for national and international recognition of his research leadership in abiotic stress research especially drought tolerance.
Drought experts present at InterDrought III
Oct 20, 2009
Drs. Robert Sharp, Henry Nguyen, and Mel Oliver presented invited talks at InterDrought III, the Third International Conference on Integrated Approaches to Improve Crop Production under Drought-Prone Conditions, held in Shanghai, China, from October 11-16, 2009.
Oct 20, 2009
Drs. Robert Sharp, Henry Nguyen, and Mel Oliver presented invited talks at InterDrought III, the Third International Conference on Integrated Approaches to Improve Crop Production under Drought-Prone Conditions, held in Shanghai, China, from October 11-16, 2009.
Gary Stacey appointed to head DOE committee
Oct 20, 2009
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
Oct 20, 2009
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
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