Plant Biology Teaching Conservatory and Collection

Yet another chance to get horticultural experience at the beautiful Belle Isle Conservatory with the amazing Jeremy Kemp! Don't sleep on this one, plant fans!

Greetings Plant Fans And Friends Of Plant Fans....The Department of Natural Resources will be accepting applications for MCCC positions based at the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory through March 31, 2024. Note that these are training positions intended to offer hands on experience to new high school and/or college graduates. Therefore, there are a few parameters detailed in the position description
which must be met for eligibility. Please spread the word to any budding horticulturists you may know. Thanks and have a great day.

NatSci students! Remember to check the scholarship pages for deadlines. Here is one just for you that you have about three weeks left on.

CNS UNDERGRAD RESEARCH SUPPORT - MSU Scholarships Several awards provide different levels of funding for undergraduate students to work on research teams with MSU faculty mentors. All NatSci students, except those currently appointed as a Professorial Assistant (PA), are encouraged to apply for these awards. Please note: Applicants for the CNS Unde...

Researchers at Michigan State University unearthed a time capsule of seeds buried over a century ago. The latest genetic testing reveals an unexpected hybrid plant hidden among them, taking us back to an era when DNA was still a mystery.

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3sjFIsD

Newly created position available! Come join our wonderful team. 💚

MSU College of Natural Science is hiring a Communications Manager to lead efforts in the Department of Plant Biology and the Department of Integrative Biology.

This is a newly created position. This person will be working with a supportive group of marketing professionals in the MSU NatSci Dean's Office as well as in other departments across the College of Natural Science.

Apply here: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/516649/communications-manager-i

The daylight savings time “fall back” may be a drag for many people — but new research from scientists reveals that plants have found ways to cope.

In a paper recently published in the journal Plant Physiology, MSU College of Natural Science faculty members Tom Sharkey & Yair Shachar-Hill, with their team, demonstrated that plants have multiple fine-tuned systems to deal with varying day lengths, which, in turn, could help to develop new crop varieties that can grow in a wider range of climates.

Read more here: https://natsci.msu.edu/news/2023-11-plants-secret-to-surviving-shorter-days.aspx

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Welcome back, students!

Here's a great job posting for interested persons in the Plant Sciences!

K-State Careers Apply now Department: 3670010090 Horticulture Natural Resources Job no: 515360 Employment type: Staff Full Time (Unclassified - Term) Location: Manhattan, Kansas Worksite: On-site requirement Categories: Agriculture, Facilities / Grounds / Skilled Trades, Crop Production, Plant Sciences Pay Grade: 0...

Great idea, Jordan! Nice work, both of you.

Proud of this work by our colleagues at the MSU Herbarium!
statenews.com/article/2023/02/michigan-state-herbarium-preserves-flowers-from-vigil

We understand that recent events have been incredibly difficult for our community, and we want to remind you that Potter Park Zoo is here for you during this time. To provide an opportunity to find peace and solace, we are offering free admission to the zoo for all Michigan State University students and staff starting today through the weekend.

We invite you to take a stroll through our park, visit the animals, and take advantage of the quiet areas that we offer. We hope that our zoo can provide a small moment of happiness and a chance to take a break from the stress of recent events.

To gain free admission, simply show your MSU ID at admissions. We truly believe that in times like these, we must come together as a community, and we hope that we can be a small part of helping you heal and find comfort.

Just a quick post to say we're still here and hope to see you soon!