Plant Pathology Association
The Plant Pathology Association (PPA) is an organization designed for graduate students in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology.
PPA's mission is to present a platform to develop and discuss topics related to plant pathology and to explore and promote plant pathology within the Penn State community. Our goals are to promote academic discussion among graduate students and provide a network of support and encouragement.
PPEM Grad Student News
May 26, 2022
Graduate student selected for Young Scientists Cohort at World Food Forum
Ram Neupane, a graduate student in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, will be one of 20 members of the inaugural Young Scientists Cohort at the World Food Forum.
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May 11, 2022
2022 Department awards and scholarships recipients announced
The Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology announced its 2022 awards and scholarships recipients during their annual celebration on May 2 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center in State College.
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May 6, 2022
Graduate student receives Alumni Association Dissertation Award
Laura Kaminsky, a doctoral student in the Department of Plant Pathology and Environmental Microbiology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2021-22 Alumni Association Dissertation Award.
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April 22, 2022
Fautt passes Ph.D. comprehensive exam
Congratulations to Ph.D. candidate Chad Fautt for passing their comprehensive examination.
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