Upcoming Events

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Water Insights is an interdisciplinary seminar series on water science, water management, and water policy sponsored by the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science (SAFES). Speakers include researchers, water managers, and water policy makers from Penn State, other universities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

Penn State Extension Master Gardener participants are trained in horticultural best practices by college faculty and extension staff. After completion, Certified Master Gardeners volunteer for public service and educational projects, as well as assist with college research. On our April 19 College Connections, Dean Rick Roush will be joined by Interim Master Gardener State Coordinator Andy Faust and Area Master Gardener Coordinator Valarie Sesler to discuss the program, training, and volunteer impacts of our Master Gardeners and how you could become one of them!

Water Insights is an interdisciplinary seminar series on water science, water management, and water policy sponsored by the Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Science (SAFES). Speakers include researchers, water managers, and water policy makers from Penn State, other universities, government agencies and non-governmental organizations.

The Penn State Center for Pollinator Research is a premier academic facility focusing on research, education, outreach, and policy issues. On our May 17 College Connections, Dean Rick Roush will be joined by resident expert Christina Grozinger, director of the Center for Pollinator Research and the Publius Vergilius Maro Professor of Entomology, to discuss all things pollinators. Join us to learn more about the importance of pollinators, what’s causing pollinator decline, and what you can do to help. They will also discuss the numerous research collaborations across Penn State, as well as Penn State Extension and other outreach programs.

Tomatoes are the most popular vegetable in Pennsylvania, the U.S., and the world. But plant diseases can take your crop before you do. On our June 21 College Connections, Dean Rick Roush will be joined by Majid Foolad, professor of plant genetics; Beth Gugino, assistant dean for graduate education; and Kevin Hockett, assistant professor of microbial ecology, to discuss conventional and modern breeding techniques, microbial disease management, and applied research in the field to keep your tomatoes healthy and delicious.