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IPG Director David Braun featured on KBIA’s Thinking Out Loud – Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Collaborative Excellence in Plant Discovery at the IPG

Posted On: 09-03-25

News,

Dr. David Braun, Director of the IPG and Professor in the Divisions of Plant Science and Technology and Biological Sciences was recently featured on KBIA’s “Thinking Out Loud”

Save the Date – 2026 ASPB Midwest Meeting hosted by the IPG

Posted On: 06-13-25

Events,

April 24 – 26, 2026

IPG hosts 41st Annual Symposium

Posted On: 06-12-25

Events,

The 41st Annual Interdisciplinary Plant Group Symposium “Root Biology VI”, the sixth in a series on root biology, was held May 20 – 23, 2025 in the Christopher S. Bond Life Sciences Center on the University of Missouri campus in Columbia, MO.

Four IPG Faculty Members Receive Awards at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence

Posted On: 04-21-25

Awards,

Four IPG faculty members recognized at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Celebration of Excellence on April 18, 2025.

Two IPG Undergraduate Students Awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Posted On: 04-15-25

Awards,

Carissa Bersche (2nd from right), undergraduate researcher in Dr. Antje Heese’s lab, and Rachel Weber (2nd from left), undergraduate researcher in Dr. Jaime Barros-Rios‘ lab, were both recently awarded the

Dr. Craig Schenck receives MU Mentor of the Year Award

Posted On: 04-14-25

Awards,

Dr. Craig Schenck, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, received the 2025 MU Mentor of the Year Award from the Office of Undergraduate Research.

Dr. Felix Fritschi elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Posted On: 04-03-25

Awards,

Dr. Felix Fritschi, Professor in the Division of Plant Science and Technology, was elected a 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow.

IPG Students Receive Awards at 2025 ASPB Midwest Meeting

Posted On: 03-26-25

Awards,

Four IPG undergraduate students received awards at this year’s American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Midwest Meeting held March 21 – 23, 2025 in Lincoln, NE.

Dr. Rich Ferrieri Receives IPG Faculty Community Award

Posted On: 12-03-24

Awards,

Dr. Rich Ferrieri was presented with the IPG Community Award on Monday, December 2nd. Dr. Ferrieri was recognized for his contributions to the IPG through service on the executive committee,

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IPG Director David Braun featured on KBIA’s Thinking Out Loud – Breaking Down Silos: Fostering Collaborative Excellence in Plant Discovery at the IPG

Save the Date – 2026 ASPB Midwest Meeting hosted by the IPG

IPG hosts 41st Annual Symposium

Four IPG Faculty Members Receive Awards at CAFNR’s Celebration of Excellence

Two IPG Undergraduate Students Awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship

Dr. Craig Schenck receives MU Mentor of the Year Award

Dr. Felix Fritschi elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

IPG Students Receive Awards at 2025 ASPB Midwest Meeting

Dr. Rich Ferrieri Receives IPG Faculty Community Award

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