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 talk presents an integrated approach combining metabolomics and proteomics to advance plant research. By connecting metabolic profiles with protein expression and function, we can gain deeper insights into plant function, stress responses, and development, with implications for crop improvement and sustainability. The presentation will highlight recent methodological advances, case studies, and the potential of multi-omics approaches to drive innovation in plant science research.
Are you tired of fungal pathogens and pests ruining your experiments? If the answer to this question is yes, we are pleased to announce our new heat clean option, which is available on most equipment. This presentation will summarize the heat clean option and review the literature around the lethal temperatures required to kill common pests and pathogens of plant growth facilities.
Plant Scientist - Sales and Application Support, BioChambers Incorporated
I am the plant scientist here at BioChambers. Please talk to me about your plant growth goals. I have experience and resources to share about how to adjust environmental conditions (light, temperature, humidity, CO2 concentration, air movement, and pot size) to achieve your plant... Read More →
Wednesday July 30, 2025 12:15pm - 12:30pm CDT Hort Theater
This presentation on data loggers will cover the essential role this equipment plays in Horticulture research, enabling the monitoring of various environmental conditions critical for plant health and growth. Key points will include a brief introduction to Data Loggers, environmental parameters available for monitoring, common applications, and offload methods / data analysis. Time for questions will be available at the end of the presentation.
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.
This presentation is hosted by the Collegiate Activities Committee and undergraduates are encouraged to attend!
Specialty teas made from the tender tips of Camellia sinensis have been enjoyed for centuries, and their cultivation in the U.S. is gaining growing interest. Join us at this Hort Theater presentation to discover the exciting world of U.S.-grown specialty tea. Experience a tasting of select green and black teas from Hawaii, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Bring your curiosity and your questions about the health benefits, production, processing, and preparation of tea – we’ll entertain these topics with fun facts and our latest research insights.
Audience will take part in the discussion by doing a tea tasting of 4 or 5 different U.S.-grown teas. There will be new 2025 tea products from a local grower and growers from Mississippi, Oregon, and Hawaii. We will be offering these teas as cold-brew and hot-water brewed sample.
