Discover how Driscoll’s, the global leader in fresh berries, attracts and hires top scientific talent to drive innovation in flavor, plant health, and sustainability. With R&D teams located across the U.S., Mexico, Europe, North Africa, and beyond, we employ a diverse range of scientists—from plant breeders and entomologists to molecular biologists and data scientists—who work collaboratively to deliver Only the Finest Berries™. This session offers an inside look at our hiring process, including what we look for in candidates, how to navigate our application and interview experience, and tips for standing out in a competitive field. Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned researcher, join us to learn how you can grow with Driscoll’s and be part of the science behind every berry.
This session and panel discussion will help you to ace your academic interview, covering the application process, preparation tips, and online and face-to-face interviews.
The student must stand in front of the physical poster during the competition hours and the judges will walk around to each contestant. The student will be given 5 minutes to make a presentation to the judges, followed by a 2 minute period of questions and answers. There is no virtual presentation option. Please note: Signing up for the competition means that you are agreeing to present twice – once for your regularly scheduled poster session and once in the competition. If you do not also present your poster during the regularly scheduled Conference Poster session program, you will be disqualified from the Poster Competition, and your abstract will not be published in the on-line supplement of HortScience. Competition winners in each graduate level program (MS and PhD) will each receive monetary prizes ($300 first; $200 second; $100 third) and the winners' names and abstracts will be posted to the ASHS web site and highlighted in the ASHS E-News. The winners are announced at the Awards and Trivia Night on Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 pm during the conference.
Wednesday July 30, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT Empire AB
