Plant and Microbial Biology Alumni Newsletter

Summer 2025

Welcome from Our Department Head, Dr. Bob Franks

It has been an amazing experience leading this department.

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Collaboration to Support Students and Alumni Mentors

This year, our department is partnering with CALS Alumni for Student Success to enhance the support and resources available to both student mentees and alumni mentors. Through this program, mentors play a vital role in building meaningful professional connections, helping students prepare for their careers, and strengthening ties between alumni and the department. We are currently recruiting mentors for the 2025–26 academic year.

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Spring 2025 Ice Cream Social Newsletter

Join us in celebrating the many accomplishments, awards and achievements we recognized at our spring Ice Cream Social this semester!

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Giuliana in her lab.

I am CALS: Giuliana Mendoza

Giuliana Mendoza is driven by a lifelong fascination with plants. Active in the Botany Club and conducting lab research, she aims to pursue a career focusing on genetically modified crops and addressing food insecurity.

Dr. Debjani Sihi standing in her laboratory.

Debjani Sihi Joins NC State to Advance Agriculture with AI and Big Data

NC State gains a leader in agricultural innovation in Dr. Debjani Sihi, whose work applies AI to soil science and plant biology. Her research promises to deliver crucial, data-backed solutions for sustainable farming and global food challenges.

Explore her work

A woman stands outside a sign reading Syngenta.

A Growing Passion for Improving Crops

Meet Anne-Marie Pullen, a Ph.D. candidate dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture. Her research on plant resilience aims to equip growers with solutions for climate change and food security, turning scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact.

Learn about her research

Industry fair organizers

Building Industry Connections

NC State graduate students successfully hosted their Industry Fair, linking students directly with local biotech companies. This event offered invaluable career insights and networking for the next generation of industry professionals.

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